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On Behalf of Israel's Foreign Ministry, Show Faith by Works Pitches Churches Free 'The Israel Experience'
A California LLC registered under FARA markets a free, traveling "Israel Experience" to churches on behalf of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its filings show.
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The short answer
Show Faith by Works, LLC does pro-Israel outreach and marketing to Christians for Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its FARA filings show. Its latest informational materials, stamped 2026-10-07, invite churches in six western states to host "The Israel Experience," a free traveling event. The registration statement reports $325,881.00 received on 09/18/2025 from HAVAS Media for "Christian outreach in the Western US."
- Show Faith by Works, LLC is FARA registrant No. 7653, registered 2025-09-27, and lists Israel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs as its foreign principal.
- Its registration statement describes its regular business as pro-Israel outreach and marketing to Christians.
- The registration statement reports $325,881.00 received on 09/18/2025 from HAVAS Media for Christian outreach in the Western US, on behalf of the ministry.
- Informational materials stamped 2026-10-07 offer churches a free immersive event called The Israel Experience, with a 2026 tour across six western states.
- The materials state they are distributed by Show Faith By Works, LLC on behalf of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What churches are being offered
Churches in the western United States are being invited to host a free event called The Israel Experience. A mailer filed with the Justice Department on 2026-10-07 describes it as a traveling, immersive event. It promises an immersive Flying Over Israel film, interactive exhibits, virtual reality, family activities and Biblical teaching rooted in Scripture.[1]
“We'll bring Israel to you. Completely FREE to host.”
The mailer lists a 2026 tour covering California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. It says the organizers handle insurance, security, setup and staffing. The church supplies the space and the invitation. It also offers opportunities to learn about future trips to Israel for individuals and church groups. Contact details point to hearfromus.org.[1]
Who pays for it
The mailer carries a disclosure line naming the foreign government behind it.[1]
“This material is distributed by Show Faith By Works, LLC on behalf of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
The firm's registration statement lists one foreign principal: Israel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at 9 Yitzhak Rabin Boulevard, Jerusalem. Its Exhibit A marks the principal as the government of a foreign country. It lists the branch or agency represented as "Unknown" and names one ministry official as the person the registrant engages with.[2][3]
The registration statement reports one receipt. On 09/18/2025 the firm received $325,881.00 from HAVAS Media for the ministry. The stated purpose was Christian outreach in the Western US.[2]
Who runs it
The registration statement says the LLC was organized on 08/05/2025 in California. It describes the ownership as a sole owner LLC. It names chad jonson schnitger as director/officer, providing project management for the ministry. The firm lists offices in San Diego and Riverside, California.[2]
The registration statement also lists Melissa Lundie, Richard Tuong Do, robert pursley and Emily Hemingway as rendering services for the ministry. The services listed include project management, project activities in California, and manual labor and contractor services.[2]
DOJ's index names nine short-form registrants in the firm's filings: Kelli Ayotte, Matthew Davis, Emily Hemingway, Melissa Lundie, Tye McClain, Barbara Peil, Robert Pursley, Chad Jonson Schnitger and Richard Tuong Do.[4]
The supplemental statement for the six months ending 03/31/2026 reports that three short-form registrants ended their connection with the firm on 03/31/2026: Richard Tuong Do and Emily Hemingway, both listed as Manager, and Tye McClain, listed as Consultant. The same statement says the firm continued to represent the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered no new foreign principal.[5]
What is not known
The sources do not include the firm's Exhibit B, which would set out its agreement with the ministry. They do not say how many churches have hosted the event. DOJ's index lists 16 filings, but only four are in the sources reviewed here. The supplemental statement refers to an appendix on new personnel that is not in the text reviewed.[4][5]
The paperwork
Questions people ask
Who is Show Faith by Works working for?
Show Faith by Works, LLC lists one foreign principal in its FARA filings: Israel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Its Exhibit A marks that principal as the government of a foreign country.
What does Show Faith by Works do?
Its registration statement describes its regular business as pro-Israel outreach and marketing to Christians. Its latest informational materials invite churches to host a free traveling event called The Israel Experience.
How much has Show Faith by Works been paid?
Its registration statement reports $325,881.00 received on 09/18/2025 from HAVAS Media on behalf of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The stated purpose was Christian outreach in the Western US.
Where is The Israel Experience being offered?
The mailer filed on 2026-10-07 lists a 2026 tour in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. It says hosting is free and the organizers handle insurance, security, setup and staffing.
Who works for Show Faith by Works?
The registration statement names chad jonson schnitger as director/officer. DOJ's index lists nine short-form registrants. The supplemental statement says Richard Tuong Do, Emily Hemingway and Tye McClain ended their connection with the firm on 03/31/2026.
Is the foreign funding disclosed on the material?
Yes. The mailer states that it is distributed by Show Faith By Works, LLC on behalf of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It adds that more information is available at the Department of Justice.
Sources
- [1]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, Show Faith by Works, LLC: Informational Materials, stamped 2026-10-07, October 7, 2026. Primary record“This material is distributed by Show Faith By Works, LLC on behalf of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
- [2]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, Show Faith by Works, LLC: Registration Statement, stamped 2025-09-27, September 27, 2025. Primary record
- [3]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, Show Faith by Works, LLC: Exhibit AB, stamped 2025-09-27, September 27, 2025. Primary record
- [4]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, FARA filing index for Show Faith by Works, LLC (No. 7653), October 7, 2026. Primary record
- [5]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, Show Faith by Works, LLC: Supplemental Statement, stamped 2026-05-01, May 1, 2026. Primary record