The founder and senior pastor of New Creation Church, Joseph Prince, has been awarded theĀ Friends of Zion International Relations Award. The Award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond to create support for Israel around the world.
It was given away byĀ Israel’s 9th President Shimon Peres on behalf ofĀ The Friends of Zion Museum, who told Prince thatĀ “Israel’s relationship with Singapore is one of brotherhood and friendship.”
The Museum opened in Jerusalem last September and has set itself a goal of serving as a bridge, connecting people from around the world and motivating more communities to come out in support of Israel.
The MuseumĀ was established by an U.S. Christian organisation led by evangelical writer and activist Mike Evans. Evans is an avid supporter of a Jewish state in the Holy Land.Ā Mr PeresĀ too had come under criticisms from a left-wing NGO in that country, Samaria Settlersā€™ Committee,Ā which accusedĀ Mr PeresĀ of taking funding from evangelicals on behalf of the Museum.
Pastor Prince leads who leadsĀ a 32,000-member mega church in Singapore and has brought thousands of Christians to Israel. HeĀ told Peres that “Singapore was built with the friendship and support of Israel,” andĀ pledged to continue supporting Israel and her people on the world stage.
The Award given to Prince isĀ inscribed with the words “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May those who love you be secureā€¦ For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, Peace be within you.” (Psalm 122 from the Bible) and highlights one of the major objectives of the Friends of Zion Museum ā€“ to act as a beacon of light and increase support for the state of Israel internationally.