Love For His People

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

More Treasures from the "Cigarbox Collection" -- Part 2

The cigarbox collection

We continue to scan and research the treasure trove of
photographs donated to Israel Daily Picture, pictures
taken by the donor's father in the Land of Israel in the
first decades of the 20th century. We hope to unveil the
collection and the donor's account in his own words
in the near future.

Meanwhile, we present two more special pictures and
a response to yesterday's picture from Yizraela, an
octogenarian from Nahalal, who is an expert on the
early days of the community and its photographs.

Kibbutz Mishmar Haemek in the Jezreel Valley (circa 1926) with
Mt Tabor in the background. The community was evacuated
briefly during the 1929 Arab riots.
In the 1948 war it was attacked by
Arab artillery and aircraft.

Young women doing laundry. A notation on the back of the photo
says that they are Yemenites. Are they Jewish?
The talit prayer shawl in the tub suggests
that they are. (circa 1920)

Yizraela Bloch (named for the "Jezreel" Valley where she was born) is the
photo archivist of Nahalal. The spry octogenarian was shown yesterday's
photo of the children of Nahalal and asked if one of the boys could be Moshe Dayan.

She responded: "Moshe Dayan couldn't be one of the children in the picture
because you can see the water tower that was built in 1924 in the background.

The building in the foreground was the kindergarten and behind it the first
grade class room. In 1924 Moshe Dayan would have been older then the
kids in the picture." [Dayan was born in 1915.]

Confirming the unique nature of the "Cigarbox collection," Yizraela was very interested
in the photograph which she doesn't have in the archive collection. She was also
surprised that she didn't know the kindergarten teacher in the photo.

The children of Nahalal and their teacher.

Our special thanks to NSP for interviewing Yizraela.

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104-YEAR-OLD PENNSYLVANIAN MAKES HER FIRST-EVER PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL

PHOTO RELEASE

104-YEAR-OLD PENNSYLVANIAN MAKES
HER FIRST-EVER PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL

New York - April 22, 2013: Eleanor Hall, a 104-year-old resident of Bucks County, PA, pictured above, made her first-ever pilgrimage to the Holy Land last month, along with three generations of her family members and members of the Addisville Reformed Church.

The trip included visits to Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea and the Old City of Jerusalem, among other destinations in Israel.

Mrs. Hall and her family were also feted at a special reception in her honor at the Israel Consulate in Philadelphia, prior to their visit to Israel.

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Special Editor's Notice!

Our ministry, Love For His People,

is also having our annual

"Ahava Adventures" trip to Israel

Nov. 2-11, 2013

from Charlotte NC

(or where ever you are)

to Jerusalem.

Come join us!

Limited to only 6-8 people, as this is not your "normal" tourist trip.

For more info: Ahava Love Adventures!

Steve Martin, Founder & Guide!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Jim & Linda McKenzie from Christian Friends of Israel (CFI) - Jerusalem Skyping

Skyping from Jerusalem - Jim & Linda McKenzie

Linda & Jim McKenzie - Jerusalem

- As seen on the gym wall at An Evening Honoring Israel

Jim & Linda McKenzie, volunteer staff members at Christian Friends of Israel - Jerusalem, Israel, shared with us on Skype during the annual An Evening Honoring Israel, hosted by Beit Yeshua (Curtis Loftin and Doug Williams) in Lincolnton, NC.

Jim and Linda have been volunteers at CFI since the beginning of 2011. They are from Boone, NC.

Jim is the Director of Operations and Linda assists in the Finance Department.

Love For His People, Highway To Zion and Beit Yeshua have been faithfully supporting them in their good service there since they arrived in Israel's capital city of Jerusalem.

They bless the Jewish nation daily, through humanitarian aid to all who will receive.

The ministries of Highway to Zion (Cathy Hargett), Israel Media Ministries (Ze'ev Nevo) and Love For His People (Steve Martin) joined in blessing Israel and the Jews, April 12, 2013, at the annual An Evening Honoring Israel.

YouTube: Jerusalem Skype - from Christian Friends of Israel staff

Curtis Loftin, Beit Yeshua, looks on as

Jim & Linda share from Jerusalem

Report: Israel covering up major biblical archeology find

Monday, April 22, 2013 | Israel Today Staff

Israel's Makor Rishon Hebrew daily reported at the weekend that a major biblical archeology find in the Judean hills south of Jerusalem is apparently being covered up by the government.

Last week, a member of the Kfar Etzion Field School in the Eztion Bloc of Jewish communities stumbled across an ancient ornate pillar as he descended into a cave in the Judean hills.

The pillar and its attached capital clearly belonged to a royal structure, and local archaeologists said it certainly dated back to the times of the Judean kings, if not David himself.

The undisturbed nature of the find suggested that a large part of the ancient palace was probably buried intact beneath where the pillar was found.

"We appear to have a complete castle here," Kfar Etzion Field School Director Yaron Rosental told the newspaper. "Those who lived here after it did not know of its existence and thus, instead of using its stones to build a new building as was the usual practice, left it intact."

But, when Rosental contacted Israel's Antiquities Authority, he was harshly rebuffed and told to "keep [his] mouth shut" about the find.

The Antiquities Authority later confirmed to Makor Rishon that the find exists, and had actually been first discovered last year, but that present political sensitivities prevent archaeologist from exploring the site at this time.

It was pointed out that the find is located in territory claimed by the Palestinian Authority. Uncovering a major and even unprecedented archaeological site that solidifies the ancient Jewish presence in and control of these lands could upset the peace process.

http://www.israeltoday.co.il/NewsItem/tabid/178/nid/23803/Default.aspx?hp=readmore

Sunday, April 21, 2013

A Glorious Creation of the Lord - Charlotte's Springtime

"Aprils in Charlotte"

- Created & Produced

Personally,

Out of His Love,

By The

Lord God of Israel

Azalea bloomin' red!

Azalea bloomin' purple!

Some call it a weed. Dandelion!

Flowering crab tree in our back yard.

(We have four trees.)

Bouquet of pansies in uptown Charlotte bed.

Purple & violet pansies.

Ballantyne Parkway in Charlotte

Flowering crab tree in Martin backyard.

I forget the name.

But they form a heart

by our front steps.

And point towards Jerusalem!

Tulips!

Praying with open hands

to receive

from the Lord.

Bearded Iris near front porch

Azaleas

Tulips again!

Flowering rose bush in backyard

Not sure what it is. Do you!

But it adds green!

Azalea bush by our garage corner.

Close up of azalea flower above.

The Lord God of Israel

creates amazing flowers

out of His love for us.

Give thanks!

Photos taken and shared by Steve Martin, entitled "Aprils in Charlotte" 2013

Ahava Love Letter (#49) - "Fill My Heart"

"Fill My Heart"

"So when He came ashore,

He saw a huge crowd;

and, filled with compassion for them,

He healed those of them who were sick.”

(Matthew 14:14)

Complete Jewish Bible

Dear family of friends,

The red light on the clock radio shone a bright 3:00. As in “a.m.” As in “early in the morning.”

As He has been doing these last four weeks, since that week of Passover in March, which was the same week as Resurrection Sunday, Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) woke me up. By now I was looking forward to it. Time with Him again - in the quiet morning hours. No noise. No TV. No distractions from hearing and receiving instructions from Him. From His heart to mine.

I did the usual, just to further wake up - check the Blackberry for new messages. Yes, 12 e-mails, 31 Facebook postings. Even a Tweet appearance this morning from Wane.

After the birth of our 5^th grandchild yesterday (April 20), the honorable Jack Andrew Blade, to our youngest daughter Christen and newly commissioned father Andrew, (making Jack the 4^th grandson prince, with Dylan Joy still as the single Princess), there was a bit more clamor on my social media networks. I love connections!

When I finally sat down in my black, fake leather rocking chair, that has dutifully served as my place of prayer to meet with my loving Creator, I opened my Jewish New Testament Bible to the next chapter I was to read this day. It was Matthew 14.

When I got to verse 14, He touched my heart.

“ So when He came ashore, He saw a huge crowd; and, filled with compassion for them,

He healed those of them who were sick.” CJB” (Matthew 14:14)

As He sometimes does when He wants me to share something with others, my own heart started to beat a bit faster. I could sense the inspiration come into my spirit, as that “feeling” started to rise in my chest. (And I knew it wasn’t the cup of coffee.)

His words to me were to simply pray, “Fill my heart with those things that fill Yours.”

And so I did. And I repeated it again. And again. And again. (Even as I write this my spirit continues to flicker with His excitement building in me, and my vision increasing, for the nations, and love for His people.

He is also wanting to speak to you too. Maybe by having you pray this same enduring word. By speaking softly out His love for you and the crying nations. Speaking it purposefully out of your own heart.

“Fill my heart with those things that fill Yours.”

I know He will. By simply asking. And then see what happens! (I dare you!)

Ahava to my family of friends,

Steve Martin

Founder/President

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Ahava Love Letter #49 Date: In the year of our Lord 2031 (04/21/13 Sunday, 5:00 a.m. Charlotte, NC)

Prince Jack Andrew Blade (April 20, 2013)

My heart beats faster for my newest grandson!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Newborn Jack Andrew Blade Meets His Grandmas!

Meeting His Grandmas - Jack Andrew Blade!

Live on YouTube

Jack Andrew Blade

Grandmas Mary Ann Blade & Laurie Martin

Father Andrew with newborn son Jack Andrew

You Tube:

Newborn Jack Andrew Blade Meets His Grandmas!

Daughter Christen Martin Blade

with Mary Ann Blade

On Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 7:00 am, Jack Blade, firstborn of Andrew and our youngest daughter Christen Blade, took his first breath of life.

His grandmothers, Mary Ann Blade and Laurie Martin, walk the hospital halls to see their new grandson.

For Mary Ann and Grandpa Michael, Jack is their first grandchild.

For Laurie and Steve Martin, he is our 5th grandchild (4 boys and one girl.)

Ben Martin, Steve Martin, Laurie Martin, Hannah Martin,

Anna Blade, Payton & Jack being held.

In search of his newly born grandson...

Grandpa Michael Blade

YouTube:

Can Grandpa Michael find his new grandson?

In search of his first grandchild (a boy), Grandpa Michael Blade walks the hallways of Carolina Medical Center in Pineville, NC. Anna Blade, his daughter, is there to explain what the nurse said as she came out the door of Andrew and Christen Blades' room. (Christen is our youngest daughter.)

(Video by Steve Martin, shot on location on the day of Jack Blade's birth day -Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 7 am.. A proper Shabbat event! jack is our 5th grandchild - four boys and one girl.)

Jack Blade - newest member of the Blade and Martin Families!

Jack Andrew Blade - Birth Day

Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 7 am

Jack Andrew Blade - age 9 months, two hours

( In the heart of the Lord God for all eternity.)

We are very blessed to announce the arrival of our 5th grandchild (four boys and one girl) that occured in Pineville, NC on a bright, sunny, spring day. Jack Andrew Blade, born to our daughter Christen and Andrew Blade, weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces at birth.

For Michael and Mary Ann, this is their first grandchild!