Christians United for Israel invites the community to a “Night to Honor Israel” on Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. at the Omega Center International, 410 Urbane Road NE in Cleveland. The event is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. The purpose of this event is to show solidarity between Jewish people and Christians in their support of Israel. All people are welcome regardless of religion or denomination.
Keynote speaker for the event is Pastor John Hagee, CUFI founder and chairman. Pastor Hagee received a bachelor of science degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Tx. and a second bachelor of science degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Tx. He earned his master’s degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas in Denton, Tx. He has received honorary doctorates from Oral Roberts University, Canada Christian College and Netanya Academic College of Israel.
Pastor Hagee is the author of 40 books, seven of which were on the New York Times Best Seller’s List. He is the founder of Hagee Ministries, which telecasts his teachings throughout America and the nations of the world. Over the years, Hagee Ministries has given more than $100 million toward humanitarian causes in Israel.
Pastor Hagee was recognized by the State of Israel on its 70th Anniversary as one of the 70 greatest contributors to Israel since statehood. He was also invited by U.S. Ambassador David Friedman to give the benediction at the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Other speakers and their bios:
Cleveland’s Mayor Kevin Brook. Mayor Brook served for 12 years in the Tennessee Legislature. Mayor Brooks is an ordained Bishop in the Church of God.
Dr. Randy Caldwell will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Since the age of 19, he has been a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. For decades, his support and outreach in Israel is unprecedented. Based in Houston, Texas, Dr. Caldwell he regularly appears on television and is considered a favorite guest among pastors and leaders who schedule him to speak.
Michael Dzik has worked for the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga since 1998, and became executive director in 2001. He has participated in missions that brought him to Israel, Ukraine (x2), Russia (x2), Georgia (x2), Belarus, Germany, Hungary, Ethiopia and soon to Argentina. He has led five Chattanooga community missions to Israel, with a sixth leaving this May. Fifty percent of the Federation’s Annual Campaign goes overseas, primarily to projects in Israel. In 2007, Michael and the Federation were awarded the Alfred P. Sloan award for Workplace Excellence in Flexibility from Chattanooga's Chamber of Commerce. The Jewish Federation was also recognized by the Chamber in 2010 as one of three finalists as Non-Profit of the Year in Chattanooga. The Tri State CUFI Chapter awarded Dzik the Spirit of Light Award in 2015 .
Pastor Lyndon Allen serves as CUFI’S Central Regional Coordinator. He has ministered in Nashville for over a decade. Since working as a recording artist in the mid-90’s, Allen has served in a variety of capacities including in the publishing, banking, telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries. Since 2003, Allen has worked as a lay minister and teacher, specializing in pastoral marriage counseling. In 2011, Allen launched Total Life Victory, an organization dedicated to teaching about the importance of the Hebraic foundation of the Church. Allen has been to Israel several times on governmental and spiritual tours, leading scores of pastors to Israel. He hosts a weekly video podcast— Total Life Victory LIVE.
For more information about this program and local Christians United for Israel activities, contact Bobby Scott at 423-290-9293 or email bobgscott@gmail.com.