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During our almost 40 years of marriage (Oct. 7, 2017!!!), Laurie and I have been involved with the worship teams, choirs, and any form of church music we could (including leading worship in home groups). Using the gifts the good Lord, the Living God of Israel has given us, we loved to sing His praises, worship His Name, and help bring others into the presence of the Holy Spirit.
From the days of Victory Church in Peru, Illinois (1977-1980); our years with Shiloh Fellowship/New Covenant Christian Church in East Lansing, Michigan (1980-1987); then seven years in Fort Lauderdale with Good News Church and Cornerstone Church (Davie, FL) from 1987-1994; onto the season with All Nations Church in Charlotte, North Carolina (1994-2000)...we have been involved with Christian music.
During those years we developed a love for Israel and His Chosen people, as we sought to walk in the full word of the Bible. Our hearts and voices then began to express our love for Messianic music, and it was especially revealed through the music we sang. With songs from Paul Wilbur, Barry and Batya Segal, Joel Chernoff and others having influence among us, we shared their music.
Then we walked through our years with other churches in the Charlotte, North Carolina area - Cornerstone Church (Pineville), St. Giles, Antioch International Church (Peter Wyns) MorningStar (Rick Joyner), and now attend Transformation Church (Derwin Gray) in Indian Land, South Carolina. (We were once called "wandering Jews", though of the Gentile flavor!)
Ahava Love Band - Charlotte, NC Highway To Zion assembly
(L-R) Gid Anthony, Laurie Martin, Ron Bowen, Steve Martin, Wane Daroux, Patty Paquette
Along the way, we gathered friends and had a few bands, with our desire to share Jesus (Yeshua) with believers and not-yet-believers. Thus Steve Martin & The Raiders and Ahava Love Band (various phases) came forth. Band members who were with us the longest included our big friend Little Big Eagle (bass), Ron Bowen (drums), and Wane Daroux (bass).
Steve Martin & The Raiders 2001
(L-R) Bernie Lemke, John Rust, Ron Bowen,
Steve & Laurie Martin, Little Big Eagle, Mark DeVito
Also playing with us during those years were Mark DeVito (keyboard), John Rust (guitar), Bernie Lemke (keyboard), Gid Anthony (guitar) Patty Paquette (keyboard), Toni Bogart (keyboard) and Tom Fahey (guitar). We love them all!!!
Our last time leading worship occurred on September 21, 2013 at the One New Man worship gathering with our friend Warren Marcus in Charlotte. Cathy Hargett (Highway To Zion) and her dance team joined in the Saturday evening celebration.
As I always enjoy doing, I brought along my Canon PowerShot camera, placed it on the tripod, and recorded the time of praise and worship. Thus the video you shall see. Not spectacular or professional, but I believe our love (ahava in Hebrew) for the Lord and His people comes forth. I trust you will listen and worship the Lord along with us.
Maybe someday we will sing again in public, and lead worship. What a great joy that will be! Or the Lord may just have us wait until we are in the eternity realms singing His praises - in the glory land of heaven above. That will be the ultimate fulfillment of that desire which He Himself placed within us from the times of our birth.
Be blessed in your blessing others today.
Ahava and shalom. Always.
Steve Martin
Steve and Laurie Martin Co-Founders Love For His People, Inc. (photo -Morris Ruddick at his home Denver, CO 2014)
Ahava Love Band - our last time...
YouTube - Published on Sep 24, 2013
The Messianic worship team, Ahava Love Band, led praise and worship for the One New Man meeting during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). Sept. 21, 2013 in Charlotte, NC. Warren Marcus heads the weekly Saturday night meeting at Steele Creek Church in Charlotte, NC.
Team members: Steve and Laurie Martin (lead vocals), Ron Bowen (drums), Wane Daroux (bass guitar), Patty Paquette (keyboard and vocal), Tom Fahey (electric guitar).
Song selection included Paul Wilbur's: "Lord God of Abraham", "Where Does My Help Come From", "Let God Arise". and "Kadosh". We also sang the Vineyard song "We Will Dance" and one sung by Robert Stearns "Holy is the Lord." Also spontaneous songs "Beautiful Bride" and "Coming of the Lord."
Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People, Inc.
The Messianic worship team, Ahava Love Band, led praise and worship for the One New Man meeting during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). Sept. 21, 2013 in Charlotte, NC. Warren Marcus heads the weekly Saturday night meeting at Steele Creek Church in Charlotte, NC.
Team members: Steve and Laurie Martin (lead vocals), Ron Bowen (drums), Wane Daroux (bass guitar), Patty Paquette (keyboard and vocal), Tom Fahey (electric guitar).
Song selection included Paul Wilbur's: "Lord God of Abraham", "Where Does My Help Come From", "Let God Arise". and "Kadosh". We also sang the Vineyard song "We Will Dance" and one sung by Robert Stearns "Holy is the Lord." Also spontaneous songs "Beautiful Bride" and "Coming of the Lord."
Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People
Pastor Steve is a graduate of The Haggai Institute in Maui, Hawaii; completed a Leadership Practicum with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro at New Hope Oahu, Hawaii; is a graduate of RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and holds a Masters degree in Education from Monash University in Melbourne. Discover Church draws from these wonderful influences and aspires to be a culture of love and excellence.
Video clip from Pastor Steve Cioccolanti's message "The Grand Timeline of the End Times". Study about Biblical TIMELINES here (DVDs): https://discover.org.au/bookshop/inde...
To understand the Bible, one of the most important keys is to understand timelines. Pastor Steve Cioccolanti is known for helping us see the big picture. He taught us the "4000 Years of History" in 12 hours. Did you know the first 11 Books of the Bible contain secrets to the sequence of end time events? They accurately point to the first coming of the Messiah, the coming of the Anti-Messiah, and the soon return of Yeshua ha Mashiach or Jesus Christ. Be amazed by God’s hidden wonders as you watch!
Do you have a relationship with Yeshua, Isa or Jesus? https://youtu.be/YcpOV__B4Hw?list=PLY...
How to get your family saved? (one of our favorites) https://youtu.be/eQmNn44e2ks
Music Credit: “Man of Peace” performed by Guryel Ali and The Gospel Chapel Band; (c) 1983 BobDylan; Special Rider Music.
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Discover Church, based in Melbourne (Victoria) Australia, is a vibrant group of warm-hearted people who gather from many different countries as one Christian family. Our aim is to encourage people to feel closer to God through strong relationships with people, powerful worship, and messages that touch the heart.
Started in 2000, Discover Church has grown into an international church that is known for its practical teaching of God's Word, freedom of the Spirit, and passion for missions. Some of the unique programs you will find here include:
A daily devotional program that helps you read through your Bible once a year and apply it daily
One of the simplest and most effective ways for you to share your faith with others
Talent Market for children to have fun and display God's character to family & friends
Interpretation of services for speakers of Chinese,French, Japanese, Korean or Thai.
International Students Ministry (ISM), including ESL tutoring International Missions
Pastor Steve is a graduate of The Haggai Institute in Maui, Hawaii; completed a Leadership Practicum with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro at New Hope Oahu, Hawaii; is a graduate of RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and holds a Masters degree in Education from Monash University in Melbourne. Discover Church draws from these wonderful influences and aspires to be a culture of love and excellence.
Discover Church's motto is "Doing Church As a Team" and our heart is for the entire Body of Christ to work together for one purpose under one Lord. Discover Church relates with various Christian organizations including: RMAI (RHEMA Ministerial Association International), AFCM (Association of Faith Churches and Ministers), Missionary Ventures and Melbourne Pastors' Network.
Moses Julius, Love For His People - Pakistan Director
Shalom Today Ministry Chairman
Aug. 19, 2017
This week, Aug. 11, 2017, Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day. Moses Julius, our Director for Love For His People - Pakistan, had a ceremony to honor public servants.
Those who bless Israel will be blessed. Gen. 22:3
Shalom!
Steve Martin
Love For His People
Charlotte, North Carolina
USA
We are raising funds to send Moses a Canon PowerShot camera, so he doesn't have to rent one each time. The cost, with accessories, is $400. Shipping adds another $50-$70.
If you can help with this, please do so. (Even a good, used camera with video recording would be appreciated!)
Help Love For His People keep sending teaching materials free of charge to international pastors, by supporting this ministry. We also send financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan monthly. Even a gift of $10 helps. Thank you.
We are excited to introduce to you a new friend of the ministry, Pastor Oyewale Abel from Abba Father International ministry in Nigeria. Through correspondence over the past months, we have come to know and appreciate the work he is doing among the Nigerian believers. His love for Israel is demonstrated in his work and actions.
I have asked Abel to share an occasional word with you so you can read what his church congregation is hearing from him on a weekly basis.
And...he has a worship CD which we hope to share soon!
So please welcome Pastor Abel!
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
Love For His People, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
USA
The Caring Father
Pastor Oyewale Abel
Abba Father International
Nigeria, West Africa
"And the angel answered and said unto her, the Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you, therefore, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God." God had the eternal plan of coming to redeem and restore the lost mankind. He must, therefore, come in a human and uncommon way. (Heb 2:14-17 ) God the Father wisely and meticulously choose the human mother. (Matthew 1:18) God introduced Him at the beginning (Matthew 3:14-17); confirmed Him as the journey continued ( Matthew 17:5 ); and raised His Son when all had deserted Him after His death. (Matthew 28 :1,2)
Thank you, Jesus. Thank you, God of Israel. Pastor Oyewale Abel Abba Father International
Books for International Pastors -Love For His People published books sent to them in June 2017
Help Love For His People keep sending teaching materials free of charge to international pastors, by supporting this ministry. We also send financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan monthly. Even a gift of $10 helps. Thank you.
Showing our love, respect and support for the Jews and the people of Israel, four ministries - Beit Yeshua (Curtis Loftin and Chuck Anthong), Highway To Zion (Cathy Hargett), Israel Media Ministries Ze'ev Nevo) and Love For His People (Steve Martin) came together for the annual event in Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA. Led by Curtis Loftin (founder of Beith Yeshua) this gathering of Gentiles and Jews join together to bless the nation of Israel, being we are strong friends and love to let the world know that we stand strong for the Jewish people in their Promised Land. In the midst of recent activity within the USA, and the increasing anti-Semitic activity worldwide, and even in the eastern USA in Virginia, as committed Christian and Messianic Jews, we want our cities, our states, our nation and the world to know that the Jews will always have our support, love and commitment to stand with them against all who seek to steal, kill and destroy. We love our brethren the Jews! We love Israel! Blessings on ye head! With ahava (love) and shalom (peace) of Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus Christ, we share our faith, hope and love.
Steve Martin Love For His People, Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina USA
Chuck Anthony and Wane Daroux
Cathy Hargett, Highway To Zion Founder
Charlotte, NC
Ze'ev Nevo, Israel Media Ministries Founder, main speaker
Help Love For His People keep sending teaching materials free of charge to international pastors, by supporting this ministry. We also send financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan monthly. Even a gift of $10 helps. Thank you.