Thousands Rally in Support of Israel on the Eve of UN Vote

Local Churches and Synagogues Demonstrate Support for Israel

HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the weekend of September 23rd -25th people all over Texas and the southwest region will participate in an event called One With Israel. This event is a personal call to action for solidarity and prayer for lasting peace and stability in Israel. Around 200 churches and synagogues throughout Texas and the southwest have made their commitment to join One With Israel to prove that Israel has great friends during these difficult times.

Event Details
Who: Local communities
What: Show of support for the State of Israel on the eve of a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State
Where: Churches and Synagogues in the Southwest
When: September 23-25, 2011

Throughout history, Israel has been in a constant struggle for its right to exist. As the only true democracy in the Middle East, Israel has become the lone refuge for those who wish to live in peace. Despite multiple attacks, Israel has held fast with the support of its friends and allies who are a true blessing.

In September Israel will face another major challenge to Israel's legitimacy as the Palestinian Authority will seek a unilateral declaration in the United Nations where unfortunately they find an almost automatic majority of support. These actions are designed to impose upon Israel a Palestinian plan that will essentially strive to bring Israel back to the 1967 borders and to further isolate Israel within the international community by delegitimizing our nation. Therefore, we seek Greater help in this difficult time. 

As the Palestinians and the Arab world, most of who refuse to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, initiate their plan in September, rabbi's, pastor's, and ministers we will hold a simultaneous event in the synagogues and churches of the southwest United States. We ask you to join in this effort to demonstrate the support of the Jewish and Christian community for Israel. This event is titled: "One with Israel."

The Consul General of Israel, Ambassador Meir Shlomo states, "True and lasting peace can only be achieved by direct negations between the Palestinian Authority and the State of Israel. Anything short of a mutual agreement on key issues, such as the designation of borders, is counterproductive to a lasting peace. Morality, fairness, and common sense dictate that direct dialogue between the parties is key and to halt the UN vote for unilateral statehood. The State of Israel has confirmed its unrelenting commitment to peace and has been willing to go back to the negation table. Regrettably, these cries have fallen on deaf ears." 

The Consulate of Israel to the Southwest calls for everyone who supports democracy, peace, and freedom to demonstrate support for Israel in the "One With Israel" solidarity event that weekend. 

Christian Minister and Activist to Lead Demonstration and Public Witness in Front of the White House During President Obama's Vacation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney to remind President Obama to remember the poor and needy while he is on his $50,000 a week vacation.

The name of the event is called "The Matthew 25 Project" and is based on Christ's words in Matthew 25:40 where he says, "Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me."

The demonstration will be on Thursday, August 25, at 1:00 P.M. on Pennsylvania Ave. NW in front of the White House.

Rev. Mahoney calls it a "disgrace" for President Obama to take such a lavish vacation while so many people are hurting and struggling.

He plans to bring sleeping bags, old newspapers, blankets and garbage cans as part of his prophetic witness for the poor.

Mahoney has an over 30 year history of standing for the poor and has slept in a garbage dumpster to establish shelters for the homeless, established food pantries and soup kitchens around the country, help found medical clinics for the poor and needy and started a community outreach which now houses a church for the homeless in Fredericksburg, Va.

Rev. Mahoney, Director of the Washington, D.C. based Christian Defense Coalition, states,

"Christ teaches us in the gospels to reach out to the most broken, poor and needy within our communities.  In fact, in Matthew 25, he tells us when we have reached out with compassion and mercy to the least in our society we have done it unto Christ himself.
 
"We must always be a loud and prophetic voice for the struggling and wounded in our society.  We must also speak 'truth to power' when we see injustice and indifference. That is what 'The Matthew 25 Project' is about."
 
"We are going to the front of the White House calling on President Obama to respect and reach out to the poor.  Sadly, the President has not done this and recent national reports stated that 20% of America's children are living in poverty.
 
"It is a national disgrace that President Obama is taking, according to U.S. News and World Report, a $50,000 a week vacation while so many are hurting in these difficult economic times.
 
"While the President is relaxing in luxurious and plush surroundings dining on the best foods, millions of Americans are living in the streets and wondering where their next meal will come from.
"President Obama's lavish and elite vacation is sending a clear signal that he has contempt for America's poor and no respect for the 'least of these' in our society.
"Mr. President we don't begrudge you time away with your family. However, in these very difficult times it is important that you send a clear message that you care and have compassion for the poor."

For more information or interviews call:

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney at:  540.538.4741     202.547.1735

Christian Minister and Activist to Lead Demonstration and Public Witness in Front of the White House During President Obama's Vacation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney to remind President Obama to remember the poor and needy while he is on his $50,000 a week vacation.
 
The name of the event is called "The Matthew 25 Project" and is based on Christ's words in Matthew 25:40 where he says, "Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me."
 
The demonstration will be on Thursday, August 25, at 1:00 P.M. on Pennsylvania Ave. NW in front of the White House.
 
Rev. Mahoney calls it a "disgrace" for President Obama to take such a lavish vacation while so many people are hurting and struggling.
 
He plans to bring sleeping bags, old newspapers, blankets and garbage cans as part of his prophetic witness for the poor.
 
Mahoney has an over 30 year history of standing for the poor and has slept in a garbage dumpster to establish shelters for the homeless, established food pantries and soup kitchens around the country, help found medical clinics for the poor and needy and started a community outreach which now houses a church for the homeless in Fredericksburg, Va.
 
Rev. Mahoney, Director of the Washington, D.C. based Christian Defense Coalition, states,

"Christ teaches us in the gospels to reach out to the most broken, poor and needy within our communities.  In fact, in Matthew 25, he tells us when we have reached out with compassion and mercy to the least in our society we have done it unto Christ himself.
 
"We must always be a loud and prophetic voice for the struggling and wounded in our society.  We must also speak 'truth to power' when we see injustice and indifference. That is what 'The Matthew 25 Project' is about."
 
"We are going to the front of the White House calling on President Obama to respect and reach out to the poor.  Sadly, the President has not done this and recent national reports stated that 20% of America's children are living in poverty.
 
"It is a national disgrace that President Obama is taking, according to U.S. News and World Report, a $50,000 a week vacation while so many are hurting in these difficult economic times.
 
"While the President is relaxing in luxurious and plush surroundings dining on the best foods, millions of Americans are living in the streets and wondering where their next meal will come from.
"President Obama's lavish and elite vacation is sending a clear signal that he has contempt for America's poor and no respect for the 'least of these' in our society.
"Mr. President we don't begrudge you time away with your family. However, in these very difficult times it is important that you send a clear message that you care and have compassion for the poor."