Love For His People, Inc. Celebrates Our 4th Year of Ministry

Love For His People, Inc. 

(Facebook page shown above)

In November of 2009, the Lord had spoken to us about starting a ministry to bless Israel, the Jews, and His people in the nations. On April 10, 2010, LOVE FOR HIS PEOPLE, INC. received our 501(c)3 non-profit status from the USA. We are now celebrating our 4th year in ministry. 

Our main purpose is to bless our Jewish friends and organizations in Israel, and those in India, Kenya, Pakistan (Lehore) and here in the USA. Through March 31, 2014 we have raised over $30,000 for direct financial support sent to families and organizations in these countries.

We have also given away over 530 copies of the books (retail value of over $5,300 - total of  7 titles thus far) we have authored and published, since Sept. 2013.

Following are some photos covering the social media work we do, books written and published by Steve, logos designed and our main website for LFHP by Ben Martin (Possible Marketing Web), logos of our Ahava Adventure trips to Israel  - part of that which has been accomplished in Jesus' (Yeshua's) Name.

We appreciate all those who have stood with us in these early years - Lila Martin Parker, Michael & Mary Ann Blade, Bob & Mary Smith, Ben Martin, Peter & Joy Wyns, Curtis & Carolyn Loftin, Doug Williams, Cathy Hargett, Dr. Bill and Cindi Duerfeldt, Edgar & Indira Persad, Sandra McCain, Clark & Natasha Walker, Geoff & Susan Graham, Andrew & Christen Martin, Josh Martin, Hannah Martin, and others. Their ongoing encouragement and support continues to give us the push and momentum as we go forward. 

Thank you Lord!

Ahava and shalom,

Steve & Laurie Martin

Co-Founders

LOVE FOR HIS PEOPLE, INC. 

Board members 2014 (L-R)

Geoff Graham, Steve & Laurie Martin, Sandra McCain

Clark & Natasha Walker, Indira & Edgar Persad

Following are pictures from the social media sites we have established over these past four years to get His word out to the nations. We are amazed at the different people groups that have visited our sites, seeking His word and His truth. From the Middle East, the Far East, Europe, Africa, South America - even Cedar Falls, Iowa and Chicago!

Ahava Love Letters Blog - est. 2010

Cross.TV - Love For His Ministries - est. 2010 

- over 391,200 views as of 04.09.14

LoveForHisPeople.org

LinkedIn.com

Love For His People blogspot 

- over 247,000 pageviews (04.09.14)

Love For His People - Facebook

Now Think On This blog 

(140 messages of encouragement as of April 10, 2014)

Pinterest

- 833 pins 04.09.14

Facebook - Martinlighthouse

- 4,558 friends on April 9, 2014

Over 19,700 photos posted

Twitter - Martinlighthous

- over 1700 contacts

YouTube - Love For His People Inc

BOOKS PUBLISHED SINCE Sept. 2013

(All are available on Amazon.com)

Xulon Press - Sept. 2013

Martin Lighthouse Publishing - Oct. 2013

  

Martin Lighthouse Publishing - Jan. 2014

Martin Lighthouse Publishing - Feb. 2014

Martin Lighthouse Publishing - Sept. 2013

Martin Lighthouse Publishing - March 2014

Martin Lighthouse Publishing - April 2014

Our trips to Israel - Ahava Adventures

First two: Oct. 2010, Nov. 2013

Steve's Regular Messages

(found on our Blogs, Facebook and Cross.TV websites)

 1st one - Nov. 2010

New title & logo - Jan. 2014

Giving thanks, as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, the Author and Finisher of our faith. We go forward, standing on His Written Word, with His Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) as our guide. Sharing His love to and in the nations, we proclaim His truths and walk in His faith.

Blessings on ye heads,

Steve Martin

Reunionize Time! - Small Beginnings!

On Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, we held our 1st annual "Reunionize Time!" gathering, in Pineville (Charlotte) NC. Our heart's desire is to reconnect with those we know from former cities we had lived in, churches we had been members of, and ministries we have served with. We know others want the same.

I hope John O'Leary makes it next year!

(All Nations Church 1997)

We believe the Lord is rejoining people with each other, to "regather" those that have been apart, as a result of many and various situations. We hope these events will be a time of encouragement, healing and renewed fellowship annually.

Thus, in the small town of Pineville, NC was birthed the "Reunionize Time!"

The open invitation had been posted on my FaceBook page, along with this blog and our "Love For His People" Facebook page for several months. Another specific invitation went out to 258 friends on Facebook the week before, as a reminder. (I wasn't wanting to inundate the e-mail Inboxes of friends! And snail mail gets expensive.)

Laurie and I are grateful that even though this first one was rather small (I myself was expecting and planning on between 30-50 people, but thankful for the eight who did come!), I know the Lord's ways are usually brought about through "small beginnings". We do not despise that, as the following Scripture verse says:

Zechariah 4:10 New Living Translation (NLT)

"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices 
to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.”

I also want to share a few photos I took, which follow. And...while I 
was sitting there at the 2 pm official start time, I took some 
video shoots. Those links are at the bottom of this blog, after the 
notes from friends who responded later on the event.

You can check those out too.

Once the next date is determined for 2014, we will let you know 
in plenty of time, so you can get it on your calendar. Possibly in 
mid-May or mid-October, when the weather is a bit cooler than 
the "hot August night" time, or in this case, day!

                        Signs, signs everywhere!

Pineville Lake Park west end entrance

I parked my car in the shade...

...to help keep the flag from fading.

All set up for the grand event!

Park shelter reserved sign posted.

The wind was a blowin', so I used the H2O bottles

to hold down the table cloths. 

(The Scotch tape wasn't working either.)

Prizes for the winners of the Quiz Game!

Photos displayed included ones from 

Derek Prince Ministries staff (2004) 

and All Nations Church "Barn" in 1998.

Music was brought to us by Ted Pearce, 

Kim Walker-Smith, and more!

Beautiful Pineville Lake!

Fun place for the kids and grand kids to play.

 

More prizes - from my friend Morris Ruddick especially.

Self-portrait (Steve Martin), wearing my new "Ahava Love Letters" shirt.

Book will be released in mid-Nov through Xulon Press.

A CD recording from the last worship time 

of All Nations Church

on Granite Street, Charlotte NC 

- in 2000.

 

Administration building at Pineville Lake Park.

Almost 2 pm! (Start time)

When will they all get here??!!

The ones who made it for this 1st "Reunionize Time!"

(L-R) Sandra McCain, Josh Martin, Susan & Mike Greene, Laurie Martin, 

and three grand kids Jensen, Dylan Joy and Logan Martin

Here are a few notes from some who responded afterwards:

From Lincolnton, NC

Bro Steve, Shalom.

I trust that you are having a blessed day/ night! Truly, I have to say that we are deeply sorry that we  missed being there on time for the fellowship that you kindly invited us to. We both were excited to have been invited and was looking forward to be there!
 
 I know how you must have felt when you realized no one was showing up; and we both can relate to that sort of thing ....has happened to us multiple times and it makes you think why folks do that. Anyways....

So, you are not alone...We've acclammated ourselves, in any case, to not  be upset or overreact but instead release it into the  Father's mighty Hand. I reckon you already have. The Lord bless you and may He give you a peace about it altogether.
The Lord never disappoints His beloved ones, so be encouraged today.    

From Jerusalem, Israel: 

Shalom Steve,

Just a quick note to say so sorry about the poor turnout for your event. Been-there-done-that as they say. It is a little confusing isn't it? BUT Abba always has lessons.

I organized a Support Israel Day on her birthday one year (during the last Intafada~ my son was in the IDF at the time and we were back in Virginia) LOTS of planning and organization~ T-shirt, a raffle, entertainment, felafel stand... etc. I was so shocked a the turnout! Especially from the Messianic community~ the Christians were better..... 

Have to admit~ having a son in the army with his life at risk~ I tended to take it a little more personally than I should have  BUT it started a trend and after we left they continued the Israel Independence Day celebrations and eventually even the regular synagogue down the street joined in!! 

It's tough and rather lonely at times and very confusing being a 'pioneer'.... hard part is by the time everyone else 'discovers' what you've known.... you've moved on to the next frontier 

Anyway.... Shavuah Tov

From Rock Hill, SC:

"Just a note to say I was not able to get to the park until a little after 4:30 pm because I had to work. However, when I arrived I only saw a few cars and people whom I didn't know so I thought everyone must have left. So sorry I could not get there sooner. Would love to connect with you all another time."


From Charlotte, NC

Thanks Steve,

Sad we weren't able to stop by. We had special guest speaker at the church on Sunday, but as you know, had things to do in preparation on Saturday! Hope there is a next time -- maybe at the holidays?


From Charlotte, NC/Rock Hill, SC

Hey Steve, 

I never got an email (I don’t do Facebook) after the original one about the 6^th which had other people’s email addresses so I never knew it had been moved. I’m thinking there may have been a number of others who never got the word and that’s why we didn’t show up.

Thought I would let you know so maybe this helps the disappointment.

We would have loved to come had we known.

Steve's video shoots from the park shelter:

Video: One Thing I Ask 

- sung by Be'er Sheva worship team 

from Tubingen, Germany

Video - All The World Will See - Ted Pearce

So until next year...

Be blessed in your 

goings and your comings! 

And plan on coming next year!

With our ahava love,

Steve & Laurie