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Resources www.cfi.org.uk/shop call: 01323 410 810 A FRESH UNDERSTANDING OF ISRAEL What role does the Promised Land play for the people of Israel? Why were the Israelites exiled and why did they return? Who is Jesus? Did the disciples stop being ‘Jews’? Is Israel still ‘Israel’? A fresh understanding of Israel provides distinctive answers to these questions at the heart of the Christian encounter with the Jewish people. With contributions from a variety of writers, this book aims to offer the church at large a concise account of the consistency of God’s love for the Jewish people throughout Scripture. Adam Faffell is the Director of Ministry Development for Christians Care International which is working to build a brighter future for Jewish people in need. Jacob Vince has been Chief Executive of Christian Friends of Israel since 2010 and is a serving member of the General Synod of the Church of England and a Church Commissioner. B485 // BOOK // 70 pages // £6.00 (incl. UK p&p) Order by phone, post or website. ISRAEL, JESUS AND COVENANT Today many individuals, institutions and even nations are endeavouring to delegitimise the right of the nation of Israel to exist in the land of Israel. Additionally there are many in the world who are attempting to deny the actual existence or true identity or mission of Jesus of Nazareth. The existence and legitimacy of both entities, Israel and Jesus, stand upon the very same foundation and principle – the purpose of God Almighty as confirmed through the swearing of a covenant oath. This book explores the dual roles of these two, with special emphasis given to the promises of God by oath, and their relevance then and today. Kelvin Crombie came to know Jesus as a result of being in Israel for 24 years. Based on a previous book ‘In Covenant with Jesus’, this book presents an understanding of the relationship between Israel and the Church and the nations. B486 // BOOK // 396 pages // £12.50 (incl. UK p&p) Order by phone, post or website. A HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN ZIONISM IN BRITAIN Any discussion of ‘Christian Zionism’ in Britain nowadays must start by redefining the term. In some Christian circles, it has become a dirty word, implying religiously motivated support for Israeli colonialism. On the contrary, the truth is that Zionism was a Christian conclusion from the Bible (e.g. Jeremiah 31:6-12) long before modern Jewish efforts to build a homeland. Zion is a biblical term for the Jewish people as God intended, fully restored to their spiritual and physical inheritance. The question before us today, then, is where Britain’s philosemitism came from – its love for the Jewish people. This CONTEXT booklet by Dr James Patrick gives a good overview of British history in relation to the Jewish people. BT119 // BOOKLET // 32 pages // £4.00 (incl. UK p&p) Order by phone, post or website. CHURCHLINK Update Julia Soakell We have had a great response from supporters for taking on the role as Christian Friends of Israel Church Link. Since its launch in early 2016 we have approximately 30 individuals, who in their own church, fellowship or area of influence, like their Lydia Cell, distribute CFI literature each quarter and help people sign up to our mailing list so they too can receive updates from us by post or by email. Many of our Church Links have been very busy setting up Display Boards and encouraging prayer for Israel and CFI, and some are now active in educating their church with the historic importance of the Balfour 100 commemorations for this year. In March, Church Link Liz Day and her husband Andrew, Church Warden of St Pauls Barton on the Isle of Wight, hosted a very well attended CFI Conference Day with David and myself – where an update on the ‘Heart for a Generation’ seminar was shared and a teaching session on the ties of the Jewish people to Jerusalem met with enthusiasm. David also spoke at the church on the Sunday. If you would like to prayerfully consider becoming a Church Link please contact Julia.soakell@cfi.org.uk for a short pack and more information CFI PRAYER SUPPORT Do you have a heart for prayer? Why not use the prayer pages on our CFI website, where we have helpful suggestions on prayer and regular updates of areas which need your specific support. If you lead a group that prays for Israel and would like to be on our CFI Prayer Contacts listings, let us know – we hope to be able to send out direct requests for strategic prayer in the days and months to come, as the needs arise. Contact: julia.soakell@cfi.org.uk 10 IN TOUCH • 2 nd Quarter 2017 www.cfi.org.uk
CFI-UK EVENTS 2017 CFI-UK Annual Conference Friday 22 nd & Saturday 23 rd September, 2017 Venue: Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1UE Israel: Covenants & Kingdom Advance Notice: Dates for your diary FREE ENTRY Refreshments provided International Speakers include: Willem Glashouwer Andrew Tucker Revd Willem Glashouwer Our main speaker is a Bible teacher and author of several books including ‘Why Israel?’ Willem is the president of Christians for Israel International, an ordained minister of the Dutch Reformed Church and a former director of the Evangelical Broadcasting Company in the Netherlands. He is married with four children. Andrew Tucker Andrew trained as a lawyer in Australia, UK and the Netherlands, where he practised for almost 20 years as an attorney in the field of international law. Since 2004 Andrew has been serving as Executive Director of Christians for Israel International, based in the Netherlands. In this role he is responsible for coordinating and developing the international Christians for Israel network. He is married with four children. Stacey & Kevin Howard Will also take a session as part of their UK tour (see below) CFI-UK Annual Conference in 2016 Exhibitors will include CFI-UK resources stall along with stalls of local and parallel ministries. Please put this date in your diary and look out for more details in the forthcoming brochure. We look forward to welcoming you. Please encourage your friends and contacts to attend this free event. Salt and Light in a dark world call: 01323 410 810 Stacey & Kevin Howard Stacey & Kevin Howard Stacey Howard is the Executive Director of Christian Friends of Israel – Jerusalem. While the calling on her life to serve the Lord in ministry began as a young child, it was in 2004 that she answered that call to devote herself full-time into God’s service, having raised 3 children over 20 years of marriage, and laying down her own bookkeeping company. With her husband Kevin they entered into study at Christ for the Nations in Dallas Texas, where they completed degrees in Theology receiving their ordination in 2007. While always connected to the nation of Israel through biblical study as well as through her parents Ray and Sharon Sanders, co-founders of CFI – Jerusalem, God had now laid the calling of Israel upon her directly. UK DELEGATION TOUR 2017 SEPTEMBER DATES Friday 15 th Luton, Bedfordshire Saturday 16 th Blackheath, West Midlands Sunday 17 th Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Monday 18 th Branch FM Radio, Dewsbury Tuesday 19 th TBC Wednesday 20 th Glasgow Saturday 23 rd CFI-UK Annual Conference, Eastbourne Sunday 24 th Old Woking, Surrey Monday 25 th TBC Tuesday 26 th TBC Wednesday 27 th Bristol Kevin Howard, also an ordained minister and graduate of Christ for the Nations, left a 25-year career in broadcast television production to follow the call of God. Kevin is the Director of Technology for Christian Friends of Israel – Jerusalem with oversight of its Radio and TV programming, IT Development, Social Media and Graphics production including: FocalPoint TV; FrontPage Jerusalem radio; and For Zion’s Sake Magazine. He is also the lead speaker-teacher for CFI – Jerusalem worldwide, travelling with Stacey, teaching and encouraging the church in its responsibility towards Israel and the Jewish people. facebook.com/cfiuk twitter.com/cfi_uk 2 nd Quarter 2017 • IN TOUCH 11
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