Jerusalem - the city and the people

​A few more photos from Jerusalem as we bless Israel and the Jews.

(Photos by Steve Martin January 2026)

We love our friends at Christian Friends of Israel-Jerusalem

Jan. 8, 2026

After leading the CFI-Jerusalem team in worship ​one more time (for now) our dear friends at Christian Friends of Israel in Jerusalem prayed for Laurie and I on our last day in the office. Having served for three months, since Oct. 16, 2025, we head back to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Soon you can read all about our volunteer work here in my upcoming book, “Back To Jerusalem” - my 40th book, written during my 30th trip to the promised Land of the Jews.

As Christians, it has been our joy and love to comfort and bless the people, and work along side those who have done so and continue to do day after day.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve and Laurie Martin

Love For His People Ministry

“Back To Jerusalem” by Steve Martin

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Israel Photo of the Day: Meeting new friends from around the world, here in Jerusalem, has been especially “special”. From Scotland, Andy and Carla Ure, with Steve and Laurie Martin. Abu Ghosh, Israel, just west of Jerusalem. (Photo by Steve Martin Jan. 3, 2026) Top photo: Believing Christians and Jews do stand together. Count me in! (Photo from Facebook post Jan. 2, 2026)  Jan. 6, 2026 Jerusalem, Israel Greetings from Jerusalem, the exact place where the Messiah, Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach is returning to. I stand amazed as I believe in the Lord’s Word that this is the place, this is the city, this is the nation where our Lord and Savior, Jesus the King, is returning to rule and reign. And soon. We hear the nations in uproar. We see the evil of the enemy trying to eliminate as many as he can before that time. But as believers, we also know Who has the final say, Who will reign supreme, Who is coming back to bring His peace (shalom) and love (ahava). Be blessed as you read below what might be my last message from Jerusalem (to complete this three month trip), “Back To Jerusalem”. Ahava and shalom, Steve Martin Jerusalem, Israel P.S. Happy birthday to my Mom, Lila Martin. Celebrating 91 years on January 7! Once Laurie and I return to the USA I am most likely only posting my messages on our website Love For His People Ministry.  Your email InBox just won’t be as full then, for those who have read them. Thank you!

Back To Jerusalem “How can we sing a song of Adonai (the Lord) in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand wither. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I cease to remember you, if I do not set Jerusalem above my chief joy.” (Psalm 136:4-6) Christian Friends of Israel, whom we have had the greatest honor and joy of serving with these past three months here in Jerusalem, Israel, have been blessing the city and people in the Land for over 40 years now. Along with major support from the representatives and supporters in other nations, including our USA National Director Hannele Pardain and the board of the Charlotte, North Carolina based CFI-USA office (Allen and Nan Robertson, Brian and Pat Cockfield) the evidence is seen of their impact in the nation of Israel.  CFI has gained the love and acceptance of many Jews, Arabs and people groups here. And we commend all of CFI worldwide for it!  With the ongoing direction of Tristan and Galya Hall, and continuing strength and vision from co-founder Sharon Sanders, the love of Jesus (Yeshua) is known in the land through their example and love expressed. Jews, Arabs, Druze, and more have seen and received help from this ministry, His care for them, as they have returned to live, and now protect, their promised Land.  With the current volunteer staff from so many nations - Andy and Carla, Leon and Nicolene, Olga, Lyailya, Linel, Venera, Francis, Amanda, Tanya, Paula, Joanna, Tiina and Shasa, Elisabeth, Gert, Julia, Elias and Antoinette, Clint, Donna, Danny and Christian (whom I fondly called “Mejico”) who have come from South Africa, Scotland, USA, Germany, Latvia, Finland, England, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Romania and Mexico, to serve willingly and freely - life has been given out, with the faith, hope and love of Jesus (Yeshua).  Of course, some days have been long and tiring – what service in the Lord’s work with His grace and direction hasn’t been – but what else on this earth can compare to being part of preparing His Bride for His soon coming return to Jerusalem?  From my heart and perspective, I proclaim, “Nothing!”  As the Lord Jesus, my God and my Savior, has spent these last 71 years preparing me for this time here, and beyond, what more can I say but, “Thank You Lord”, as I so often love to sing. (Don Moen, Integrity Music 2004)  Proclaiming Jesus. Loving Yeshua. And passing it on to those Her has sent me to. Knowing of St. Francis of Assisi, who spoke centuries ago, a believer whom I have admired since my long-ago Catholic days of youth, “Only use words if necessary.” That works.  Believers here in His Land, given to and for His Chosen people, have done just that.  Laurie and I have come then, laying down our lives along with the faithful ones here, even as He has so called each and everyone of us to do.  We long for His Kingdom to come. We long for His will to be done. We long for His love and salvation to be known throughout the world, as it first began here in Jerusalem, then went out to Judea, Samaria, and continuing further to the ends of the earth by those He so equipped to take His love. (Acts 1:8). Giving their lives in exchange for the life He gives has indeed born fruit.  What more can one do unto the One Who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life? (John 14:6) Serving Him by serving and comforting His people.  Bo Yeshua! Come Jesus! We look to Your soon coming return. Back to Jerusalem!  Ahava and Shalom, Steve Martin Love For His People Ministry Jerusalem, Israel For more, look here on our website, Love For His People Ministry Martins in Jerusalem We welcome your prayers and support as we together will continue to bless Israel and His people in their Land, whether from here or beyond. Contributions are always welcomed online on our webpage. Look for the little DONATE button on the right-side column. DONATE HERE. Love For His People Ministry    P.O. Box 1113    Pineville, North Carolina 28134 USA Message #22 of my new “Jerusalem 2025 “Back to Jerusalem” Jan. 6, 2026

My latest book was published on Aug. 18, 2025. Love For His People" Steve Martin (444 pages, 372 photos/images) Remained #1 on the Amazon New Releases List for "Jerusalem Travel Guides" for a month. (I love taking people with me to the Land of Israel.) In several of my previous 38 books, I wrote stories and chapters on Israel and our friends in the Land. Their lives, their courage, and the Ahava Adventures we have had, sharing our time with them in Eretz Yisrael. In my desire to share these stories with you in a more concise manner, I have chosen the “best ones” and included in my book, “Love For His People – The Land and Friends in Israel”. (Aug. 2025) Having given 39 years so far (and this being my 39th book!) to loving and supporting the Chosen People, as the Living God of Israel so ordained throughout the Bible of Christians and the Jewish people, it is proper and time to publish. Sharing this book, containing some of my experiences in Jerusalem and all of Israel, is a joy, and also a promise to always stand with Israel. I know it will stir your heart as He reveals more of His plans for all. Special Note: I have reduced the price on the hard cover and paperback, to just over my cost. I want you to have one. I will receive minimal royalty. Buy now on Amazon, Hard cover $18.55, Paperback $12.95, Kindle $2.95 We certainly are grateful for your support, which we will use for our three volunteer months in Jerusalem. Contributions are welcome online by clicking here: DONATE HERE ON OUR WEBSITE

Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA

Worship songs sung by Steve Martin, Andy Ure at Succat Hallel, Jerusalem, Israel

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Steve Martin and Andy Ure had rhe Succat Hallel 24/7 praise/worship/prayer time on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2025 from 3-4:30 pm. We love praising our Lord and Savior Jesus’s Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach.

Steve recored the songs in his iPhone11 which sat on the music stand. Thus the look!

Andy and Carla Ure, Steve and Laurie Martin - lunch at the Elvis American Restaurant in Abu Ghosh, Israel. 

Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA

God of All Creation - worship song

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Wonderful new song.

Photos below from Jerusalem’s Botanical Garden. Steve Martin, Jan. 3, 2026 in Israel.

From the River to the Sea - Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem. All Israel News

​ALL ISRAEL NEWS article and video interviews:

https://allisraelnews.com/walking-the-land-in-prayer-christian-friends-of-israel-journeys-from-the-river-to-the-sea

ALL ISRAEL NEWS article and video interviews:

https://allisraelnews.com/walking-the-land-in-prayer-christian-friends-of-israel-journeys-from-the-river-to-the-sea

Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA

Jews and Christians forever

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Indeed!

Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem, Israel

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Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem, Israel

Steve and Laurie Martin

“From the River to the Sea” - Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem complete the 75 mile, 7-day segments across Israel.

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Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem complete “The River To The Sea” 75 miles walk. From the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.

The REAL meaning of the phrase, as promised by the Living God of Israel to rhe Jewish people.

Solu Israel leads young and old(er) at worship time at Succat Hallel in Jerusalem to start there new year 2026

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Solu Israel leads worship at Succat Hallel in Jerusalem Jan. 1, 2026. Many young people came to worship Yeshua (Jesus). So did we, on the hill across the valley where He is soon returning to in glory.

Steve Martin, Love For His People

 New friends from Christian Friends of Israel before the worship night began.

(L-R) Steve & Laurie Martin, Donna, Carl and Andy Ure, Amanda, Jo, Nicolene Swart, Paula, Leon Swart (who also is the sound man for Succat Hallel)