Barry & Batya Segal
Vision for Israel & The Joseph Storehouse
Jerusalem, Israel
Song selection includes "Go Through The Gates", "On Your Walls O Jerusalem", and "Hoshia Et Amecha - Save Your People"
Standing in support of Israel, Jews, and believers in all the nations, in the name of Jesus (Yeshua). Sharing biblical truth, encouragement, news and prophecy.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
"Leadership Through Love" Chapter 1 - "A Gift For His Purposes" (Steve Martin)
Leadership Through Love
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
A Gift For His Purposes
Growing up in Cedar Falls , Iowa , in the northeast corner of the Hawkeye State
While being raised by Dad and Mom Martin, along with the seven other kids in the family, back on 1116 Main Street, it didn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary to do my part of the kitchen duties, household chores, and to obey when told to “do it now or forget watching TV tonight” orders. That was the way I knew the typical life to be in the late ‘50’s and early ‘60’s.
Childhood home on Main Street in Cedar Falls, IA
While being raised by Dad and Mom Martin, along with the seven other kids in the family, back on 1116 Main Street, it didn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary to do my part of the kitchen duties, household chores, and to obey when told to “do it now or forget watching TV tonight” orders. That was the way I knew the typical life to be in the late ‘50’s and early ‘60’s.
Louis & Lila Martin family photo (1962)
Cedar Falls, IA.
This very training, as a young boy, along with the sense
that the Lord was putting something special in my life, as a gift, I believed was
to prepare me for what would come later down the road. I thought that destiny was to be a Catholic missionary
priest to Africa . Forty years later though, it
had resulted in more than twenty years of Christian ministry, not as the
typical minister, but as an “add-ministry”, or better known to many, an administrator.
Being the second child in the family, the first son of
three, mixed among five daughters, gave me many opportunities to learn some
basic instructions in life, which then was used to bring growth to this gift
the Lord had placed within me.
1972 family photo
And so from the third grade until the eighth grade, I
diligently labored in the Martin household kitchen, after we had eaten our
family meal together. It was generally around 5 pm, on the dot, that we all sat
down to eat. Dad would get home from his first job at 4:30 pm, from the local
Viking Pump Foundry, and then, right after supper, was off to his “2nd
job”. This personal business was called Martin Electrical Services, his own proprietorship
of wiring houses and other electrical service jobs for the people of Cedar
Falls, Iowa. Feeding this family of ten took more than the regular 40 hour job,
even with the additional ten hours of overtime each week he was allowed to do
at Viking.
Viking Pump Foundry - Cedar Falls, IA
Early in my high school years I would earn some extra cash
helping him, but after a while pulling on the white and black wires through the
plaster and slat walls, and climbing around blown-in insulation above ceilings,
wasn’t my idea of the “good life”.
In between the kitchen chores and the electrical
apprenticeship, I was able to secure the Waterloo Courier newspaper route, just
a few bike blocks from our house to the trailer court. I started with less than
30 trailers to deliver to, but after a few contests put on by the newspaper
print company, once earning myself a portable cassette player (a big deal to me
in 1968!) and other items too expensive to purchase on my own, the route grew
to 62 Sunday deliveries, along with the daily delivery increase. Getting the afternoon
paper to their door before they got home from work, and then making the
collections on the weekends or after school for payment, kept me on the move.
Tracking down the bi-weekly collections, sometimes meaning
two to three trips biking on my Schwinn bike, totally equipped with baskets
over the rear wheel, to those “delinquent” customers to see if they were home,
not only increased my leg power for the three years of middle school football
and track teams, but it also increased the persistence necessary to make sure I
got my money the people owed me. If I didn’t, so went my profit. When people
moved out on me, and owed for a month or more, my appreciation for those who
paid on time and didn’t allow their debt to grow became a strong motivator to
have that attribute in my own life. As for the debtors, hopefully they repented
of their wayward ways, and never did it to the next guy.
I also did my turn at Rolinger’s Restaurant, as one of the
male waiters in the all-male employees local food establishment. Being able to give
the cooks, the older boys typically in the high school senior class, a good,
readable chicken and fries order, was very important. Or delivering the
customer order having the cheeseburger basket, along with the orange shake, which
was the hope of the owner to make him rich and famous. It didn’t.
Russ Rolinger, co-owner with his father Lou, the ex-boxer,
seemed to always complain that McDonald’s stole his “Hi-Boy” idea and just
re-named it the Big Mac. All in all, I grew in knowledge about further getting
things done on time. “Hot food first” was the daily command from both Russ and
Lou.
After a few years at this after-school and weekend job, I
too became a veteran, and was able to start training the younger ones, who were just
turning thirteen years of age, and freshmen in high school. The gift of management
within was being groomed for the long haul.
When the $1.10 hourly rate in the restaurant business didn’t
quite make the extra spending money that I wanted, or felt that I really
needed, my job search took me to the Eagle grocery store in my senior year of
high school. I had to quit the Columbus High School Sailors football team that
I was on though, the very week before we were to play my home town team of
Cedar Falls High School. But because I was at the Catholic high across town in
Waterloo, I didn’t know any of the Tiger football players anyway, so the new
job took higher priority. Sitting on the bench, my number 88 stuck between
numbers 87 and 89 among the others who didn’t play much, helped convince me
that football wasn’t the way I was going anyway.
1972 family photo
Sports had been good to me, especially baseball. In my
junior year, in 1972, our spring baseball team made it to the state finals, losing 1-0
to the eventual champs from Mason City. It had been a good year – I set the team
school record in triples and walks, playing center field most of the time.
During a game my senior year, I played every position, after asking my coach
Duke Dutkowski to let me have a shot at it.
1972 Columbus High School Sailors Baseball lineup
Waterloo, IA
State Championship Contending Team
1973 Columbus High Sailors of Waterloo, IA.
Coached by Duke Dutkowski (top right corner)
When graduation finally arrived in the spring of 1973, after
being at the grocery store for less than a year, the night stock manager of the
Eagles store asked me if I was interested in taking over the crew. He had seen
“something in me” that both he and the general store manager, Phil Bailey, liked.
I guess I pulled the pallets out in good order each night, and stocked a pretty
good grocery aisle that caught their attention. Or maybe it was the “singing
along with the night time radio DJ as loud as I could” energy, when things
seemed a bit too quiet, that appealed to their observations. (But I doubt that.
To this day, I tend to sing louder than most!)
Not wanting to live like a screech owl, coming out only at
night, I graciously, but thankfully, declined the offer, and went instead a
year later to work at the local Sartori Hospital in Cedar Falls as a daytime
custodian. Scrubbing the scum away from the hallway floor baseboards and the
cigarette-smoke buildup on the patients rooms ceiling grid lasted less than a
year, but building diligence and character, no matter what the job entailed,
would prove beneficial as the future positions opened before me. And it was a
neat time hanging with the University of Northern Iowa football player, the
team’s star running back, my co-worker, during his off-season.
Along the way there were those I watched and learned from.
Everyone needs another one or two to show them the ropes. Usually it was the
big brother of a friend, since I didn’t have a big brother of my own. Or the
guy who had six months more experience doing what I was being trained to do at
the time. Whatever the case, it seemed like a good thing to watch and see how a
task was accomplished, and then try to find a quicker way of doing it myself. Time
has always been a top priority to me. (The clocks around my home, office, and
recreational garage will attest to that!) A step here or there would cut down
on the physical load, and make the task get completed quicker than when others
would do the same thing.
Since I always had the feeling that another was watching me,
as was most often the case at home with my seven siblings, I always felt I needed
to set a good example. And then I wouldn’t have to confess the sin of “setting
a bad example” in the weekly confessional. This sense of responsibility started
at a young age, and has been with me ever since.
When I was in the eight grade, I was given the opportunity
to schedule the altar boys for the weekday, special events and Sunday Masses. I
suppose Father Purtell saw that I paid attention in his catechism class, and
thus asked me if I would do the task. It didn’t take too long to do a two-month
schedule for each of the five Sunday Masses, but when it came time to do the
funerals, which couldn’t be “booked” until the week before the event, not
knowing when those were coming, proved a bit tougher. When I couldn’t find two
sixth, seventh or eighth grade boys to serve Mass, I usually ended up doing it
myself. (Not a good way to learn delegating!)
But as all things seemed to even out, when it came time to schedule
the altar boys for the weddings, I most certainly scheduled myself as often as
I could. For it just so happened that most of the bridegrooms, being happy as
they were on their special occasion, would generally slip me a five dollar bill
before departing in their decorated wedding car. And the Lord blessed me with
many weddings at St. Patrick’s Church!
Making the best of the way things were, by doing that which
I was being taught to do, continued to add to the natural and spiritual
character being built within. Though always smaller in stature than my
classmates around me, the Lord was using the natural training and instruction
to build a “bigger” stature, which those on the outside didn’t always see.
He was preparing me for His greater purposes for the road
ahead.
Steve Martin
Louis & Lila Martin
My parents! (1992?)
Louis & Lila Martin family
(I think 1973)
Dad & Mom (2000)
Camping was our vacation time.
In Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota...
Late 1960's
...loved those s'mores!
Mom made the look-a-like dresses for my sisters.
Four at the time. (1968?)
As the expansion began...
1977
Nigerian church again blesses Israel
Nigerian church again blesses Israel
Sunday, May 26, 2013 | Yossi Aloni
Nigerian church and government officials last week came to Israel bearing a large financial gift for Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency medical organization (the local equivalent of the Red Cross).
The Nigerian Redeemed Christian Church of God had previously donated a new ambulance to the MDA station in Jerusalem. The Nigerian church has more than 40 million members who love the Jewish state, and works regularly on behalf of the MDA and its efforts to save lives in Israel.
Last week's donation ceremony was held at the Dan Jerusalem Hotel, and attended by many Christian pilgrims and senior church officials, as well as the Nigerian ambassador.
Shlomo Petrover, the district head of MDA, told the honored guests: "The ambulance you previously provided has been in service for four years and answered more than 6,000 calls. With this donation we will put another ambulance in service that we hope will save even more lives than the first. We want to thank the Redeemed Christian Church of God for its friendship, which continues to flourish and help us save lives."
Pastor Enoch Adboyah, the head of the Nigerian church, responded: "We love all of Israel, and Jerusalem in particular is a place where our Messiah taught and spent much time, and we consider it home. We want to thank all the members of MDA, God bless you and your holy work of saving lives in the Holy Land."
An associate pastor added that much of Africa sees Israel and the MDA as an example of how to provide emergency and medical services to local citizens, and Nigeria's Christians are proud of the partnership they have with the Jewish state.
Vision for Israel, The Joseph Storehouse & Roots & Reflections TV
Having known Barry and Batya since 1980, and also after working with them for five years as Director in their USA Charlotte, NC office, I most heartedly support their humanitarian work, Messianic music, and commitment to serve the Jews and Arabs in Israel.
Barry also has a great TV program called Roots & Reflections. I love it! Barry travels about the land, having you meet people, learn a Hebrew word, hear one of their songs, and experience the land of Israel as no one else can.
He even shares his food with you (which surely makes Batya happy, because then he doesn't eat it all!)
Please support them. Here are a few links to their sites, showing you how to, both financially and through social media like this. (Info below taken from their recent Jerusalem-On-Line prayer newsletter.)
HELP DEFEND ISRAEL OVER TWITTER AND FACEBOOK: Follow JNN updates on https://www.facebook.com/
The suggestions, opinions and scripture references made by JNN are based on the information received and reviewed.
Blessings from Jerusalem,
Barry Segal with the Editorial Staff
The suggestions, opinions and scripture references made by JNN are based on the information received and reviewed.
Blessings from Jerusalem,
Barry Segal with the Editorial Staff
Keep informed on breaking Israel-related and Middle East news. Subscribe, at no cost, to twice weekly mailings of JNN News go to: www.jnnnews.com
Also check out Roots & Reflections: Barry Segal - Producer & Host of Roots & Reflections.
It can be seen on GOD TV and other channels weekly.
Ahava (love in Hebrew) to Barry, Batya and the Vision for Israel Charlotte, NC area staff - Deborah, Timmy, Krista, Cindy B.and Cindy S.
Blessings on you and all your efforts!
Ahava, and shalom,
Steve Martin
Founder/President
Love For His People, Inc.
US Senate demands support for Israeli strike on Iran
US Senate demands support for Israeli strike on Iran
Monday, May 27, 2013 | Israel Today Staff
Israelis were relieved to hear of last week's near-unanimous passing of a US Senate resolution demanding full American support should Israel deem it necessary to attack Iran's nuclear program.
The resolution, which was voted for by 99 out of 100 senators, read:
"If the Government of Israel is compelled to take military action in legitimate self-defense against Iran’s nuclear weapons program, the United States Government should stand with Israel and provide, in accordance with United States law and the constitutional responsibility of Congress to authorize the use of military force, diplomatic, military, and economic support to the Government of Israel in its defense of its territory, people, and existence."
The resolution went on to urge the Obama Administration to take its own steps to prevent Iran from attaining a nuclear weapon so that Israel does not reach the point where it feels compelled to take action.
Last Wednesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published yet another report casting suspicion on Iran's nuclear activities, and validating concerns that the Islamic Republic seeks atomic weapons.
The report noted that Iran has of late significantly upgraded its ability to enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels, and that work advances on a plutonium-producing reactor.
Meanwhile, Iranian state television reported at the weekend that the Islamic Republic has fielded a "massive" number of mobile long-range missile launchers. The move is a clear warning against any action targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. Should Israel or the US threaten Iran's nuclear program, the missiles would presumably be launched at the Jewish state and American military bases in the Middle East in an overwhelming simultaneous attack.
The New Old Train Station in Jerusalem
The New Old Train Station in Jerusalem
Welcoming party at the Jerusalem train station (Library of Congress, date given as 1898-1946)
A new cultural and entertainment center just opened in Jerusalem and it's called the "First Station." With a farmers' market, restaurants, crafts stores and a children's play center, the First Station promises to be a busy hub for Jerusalem activity.
Just like it was when it first opened in 1892, more than 120 years ago, when the first train from Jaffa pulled into Jerusalem's new train station.
Open seven days a week, the new attraction presents a different fair every day. View the First Station's website here.
The Jerusalem train station has been a frequent feature of the Israel Daily Picture, with pictures of the arrival of the German emperor in 1898 and the transfer of a high-ranking British prisoner of war, Col. Coventry in 1916, captured in Sinai during World War I.
British POW Col. Coventry driven from railroad station
by Turkish army (1916)
The German emperor arrives (1898)
Railroad station (circa 1910)
Another view of station (1900)
The mystery picture above of a dignitary's arrival is dated by the Library of Congress as between 1898 and 1946, the years the American Colony photographers were active in Palestine. But numerous clues helps to pin down the dates.
Enlarged poster
Why is an antelope among the soldiers?
Welcoming party at the Jerusalem train station (Library of Congress, date given as 1898-1946)
A new cultural and entertainment center just opened in Jerusalem and it's called the "First Station." With a farmers' market, restaurants, crafts stores and a children's play center, the First Station promises to be a busy hub for Jerusalem activity.
Just like it was when it first opened in 1892, more than 120 years ago, when the first train from Jaffa pulled into Jerusalem's new train station.
Open seven days a week, the new attraction presents a different fair every day. View the First Station's website here.
The Jerusalem train station has been a frequent feature of the Israel Daily Picture, with pictures of the arrival of the German emperor in 1898 and the transfer of a high-ranking British prisoner of war, Col. Coventry in 1916, captured in Sinai during World War I.
British POW Col. Coventry driven from railroad station
by Turkish army (1916)
The German emperor arrives (1898)
Railroad station (circa 1910)
Another view of station (1900)
The mystery picture above of a dignitary's arrival is dated by the Library of Congress as between 1898 and 1946, the years the American Colony photographers were active in Palestine. But numerous clues helps to pin down the dates.
Enlarged poster
Why is an antelope among the soldiers?
The railroad to Jerusalem was halted during World War I and not reopened until October 1920, so the arrival ceremony with a British honor guard could not have taken place before that date.
Posters on the station wall advertise the White Star Cruise Line that ceased operation in 1936 when it was taken over by the Cunard Line. We can date the picture between 1920 and 1936.
There's also one more curious feature seen when the photo is enlarged. Among the rifles and bayonets on the right of the photo appear two animal horns sticking up. The decorated horns belong to "Bobby," an antelope, the regimental mascot of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
According to the Fusiliers Association of Great Britain, "The mascot was looked after by two handlers chosen from the battalion, they would make sure that he was fed and watered and exercised. When on parade they kept him under control by means of two white ropes attached to his collar which was also white, and was emblazoned with a large silver badge. On his back he wore a coat of royal blue, embroidered with the regimental crest, and his horns were tipped with silver cones."
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Posters on the station wall advertise the White Star Cruise Line that ceased operation in 1936 when it was taken over by the Cunard Line. We can date the picture between 1920 and 1936.
There's also one more curious feature seen when the photo is enlarged. Among the rifles and bayonets on the right of the photo appear two animal horns sticking up. The decorated horns belong to "Bobby," an antelope, the regimental mascot of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
According to the Fusiliers Association of Great Britain, "The mascot was looked after by two handlers chosen from the battalion, they would make sure that he was fed and watered and exercised. When on parade they kept him under control by means of two white ropes attached to his collar which was also white, and was emblazoned with a large silver badge. On his back he wore a coat of royal blue, embroidered with the regimental crest, and his horns were tipped with silver cones."
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Israel: 100 Years in a Flash
Published on Apr 14, 2013
Celebrating Israel Independence Day and the miracle of Israel.
AishVideo
Monday, May 27, 2013
Honoring family in the US Army and Coast Guard. Every Day!
Giving thanks daily for our men and women serving in the US Armed Forces - Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
Steve Martin sings a short version of our National Anthem...
Especially to our nephews:
US Army Chris Baker
and
US Coast Guard Jake Smith!
Staff Sargeant E-6 Christopher Baker
Chris is the son of Linda Baker-Skaggs (Laurie's oldest sister), and is originally from Illinois. Chris is the husband of Tonya. They have four kids.
He has had one tour of duty in Afghanistan and will be there again.
Thank you for your honorable, courageous, and dedicated service to our country. Without you and those serving also, we would not be living in the freedom we do.
Jacob Robert Smith
Bob and I want to honour our son, Jake R. Smith this Memorial Day for his service to this blessed country we live in. Jake has served for over 10 years, first for 5 years full time during the time of the Iraq war, and now in the reserves. Jake is a wonderful soldier, son, husband to Morgan Jennifer Smith and father of two beautiful boys. We love him very much and so very proud of him!
Mary Smith
Thank you both for your honorable, courageous, and dedicated service to our country. Without you and those serving also, we would not be living in the freedom we do.
With our love,
Uncle Steve and Aunt Laurie
Steve Martin sings a short version of our National Anthem...
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