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BANGLADESH: More urban poor depending on food subsidies

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:09:51 -0400

DHAKA, 8 July 2011 (IRIN) - More and more urban Bangladeshis, burdened by rising food prices, are seeking assistance under the government's open market system (OMS). Under the scheme, rice and...
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Marching for Justice and Religious Freedom

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:06:03 -0400

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2011/s11070033.htm By Jeremy ReynaldsSenior Correspondent for ASSIST News Service Neville Kyrke-Smith and Wilson Chowdhry submitting petitions to 10...
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Dodging Obstacles and Sharing Jesus

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:04:06 -0400

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2011/s11070038.htm Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release Gospel for Asia-supported film team missionaries take very good care of their film equipment, but...
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TOP STORY: Luis Palau Leads Unprecedented Evangelistic Campaign in France

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:01:28 -0400

For Immediate ReleaseCONTACT: 503-614-1500Colin James: colin.james@palau.org MARSEILLE, FRANCE (ANS) -- In a country that has resisted open proclamation of the Gospel for hundreds of years...
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TOP STORY: 7th Annual NightVision Festival Advocates Sanctity of Human Life

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:58:53 -0400

7th Annual NightVision Festival Advocates Sanctity of Human Life Guests to Include Featured Artists Casting Crowns, MercyMe By Michael Ireland Senior Correspondent, ASSIST News Service ...
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TOP STORY: Concern Over Iran’s Threat to Execute Pastor Nadarkhani

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:56:54 -0400

Government Officials Express Concern Over Iran’s Threat to Execute Pastor Nadarkhani Believers called upon to sign petition for Iranian Pastor’s Freedom By Michael IrelandSenior Correspondent,...
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TOP STORY: Southern Gospel Music duo, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Involved In Bus Accident

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:45:37 -0400

By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries LEWISVILLE, AR (ANS) -- An allegedly intoxicated driver driving in the wrong lane slammed into a tour bus carrying Nashville Southern gospel music...
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TOP STORY: Imprisoned Lao Pastor ‘Extremely Weak,’ Family Says

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:40:50 -0400

Two church leaders in prison; conditions improve for expelled Katin Christians By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries KHAMMOUAN PROVINCE, LAOS (ANS) -- Compass Direct News (CDN), is ...
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90 Days of Blessing following the Global Day of Prayer

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:38:20 -0400

“Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. The...
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Hundreds March in London in opposition to the Blasphemy Laws of Pakistan!

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:35:27 -0400

From: Wilson Marching for justice and religious freedom - Report by "Aid to the Church in Need" Image of Neville Kyrke-Smith and Wilson Chowdhry submitting...
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TOP STORY: Central Africa: Breaking the silence on human sexuality and HIV

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:32:52 -0400

For immediate release: 04 July 2011 Hendrew Lusey has never forgotten the words he first heard at a World Council of Churches (WCC) workshop on human sexuality in 2002. At that time, he had...
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United Church of Christ, W. Mark Clark - Candidate Speech (FULL)

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:30:42 -0400

Help Barnabas feed Christians in drought-stricken Horn of Africa

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:14:57 -0400

Donate 04 July 2011 Help Barnabas feed Christians in drought-stricken Horn of Africa Barnabas Fund is today launching an emergency appeal to help Christians affected by what the UN has...
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TOP STORY: Aung San Suu Kyi will give her second Reith Lecture tomorrow

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:09:46 -0400

Lecture 2 Liberty On BBC Radio 4 Tuesday 5 July 9am Repeated Saturday 9 July 22.15 On BBC World Service Tuesday 5 July 16.05 (GMT +1) You can take part in a live chat on the Radio 4 blog:...
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Water conflicts pose threat to global peace

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:04:54 -0400

Participants at the Danube Peace Wave closing celebration build a symbolic peace chain from the river to the cathedral of Ulm. Photo: Christian Dunckern/Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
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TOP STORY: BPCA thanks Lahore Police for protecting Christian Community

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:31:28 -0400

This morning at 09:00 at the Lahore Civil Lines Police station BPCA delegates handed over a thank you wreath of flowers to the Lahore Police, who acted bravely and promptly in resolving a...
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The Voice of Trumpet Prophetic Conference

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:24:33 -0400

2011 http://www.jesusministries.org/itinerary.php?reloaded=true June 9-11, Rotkreuz / ZG, Switzerland The Voice of Trumpet Prophetic Conference Main Speakers: Sadhu Sundar Selvaraj; Bobby Conner...
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BURMA CAMPAING UK: Campaing Success

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:47:41 -0400

Campaign Success! 34 resistance fighters from Burma, who had been held in prison in India for more than 13 years, despite never having committed a crime, were released this month. Burma...
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TOP STORY: Priests for Life announces “Vote Pro-life Coalition”

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:44:09 -0400

Priests for Life Monday, May 23, 2011 Listen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andre Kim, 347-286-7277 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life,...
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TOP STORY: Joplin church just 'helping people like Jesus would'

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:36:43 -0400

Posted on May 25, 2011 | by Susan Mires JOPLIN, Mo. (BP)--Pastor John Swadley was still huddled in the crawl space under his house when he began forming the plan for Forest Park Baptist Church's...
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Church of Scotland moves closer to accepting more gay clergy

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:31:09 -0400

Martin Revis 24 May 2011 London (ENInews). The church of Scotland, which has been threatened with schism since it confirmed the appointment of an openly homosexual minister two years ago, voted...
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TOP STORY: Peace message closes convocation, but work has only begun

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:27:09 -0400

Participants at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) released a message on Tuesday expressing their unified experience of a week-long exploration of a just peace and to ...
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TOP STORY: Pakistan: Christian women manhandled, pressure over land and daily persecution

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:23:38 -0400

Written by Global Council of Indian Christians Islamabad: May 20, 2011. (Xavier William, Modern Tokyo Times) Pakistan, two more shocking cases have surfaced in Punjab which is the hub of...
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TOP STORY: Christians in Nepal fight for a place to bury their dead ones

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:20:21 -0400

Written by Global Council of Indian Christians More than a thousand Christians defied an ongoing general strike yesterday to attend a national convention in Kathmandu of the “Christian advisory...
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TOP STORY: PCUSA - Situation Report Update U.S. Spring Storms

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:17:02 -0400

Tornadoes ripped through more United States towns this past weekend, including Joplin, Missouri, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since spring began, there have already been 18 federally declared...
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TOP STORY: Archbishop to present Michael Ramsey Prize at Hay Festival

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:11:36 -0400

Friday 27th May 2011 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will present the 2011 Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing at the Hay Festival on 27th May. Events surrounding the...
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TOP STORY: On Your Marks: Is your church ready for the Olympics?

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:08:31 -0400

As the countdown to the Olympics continues, a national organisation aimed at preparing churches for the Games is urging leaders to come and find out what they can do to reach their communities ...
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Trafficking no more

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:05:45 -0400

In the News In this regular feature the Alliance looks at a significant news story of interest to evangelicals and invites readers to comment. Follow the links for selected stories and opinions...
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The Evangelical Fellowship of India News Persecution Watch

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:03:09 -0400

The Evangelical Fellowship of India News Persecution Watch, May 18, 2011 May 18, 2011Pastor Threatened in Uttar Pradesh On 8 May in Baskeria, Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, Hindu ...
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Salvation Army: Pray for our world - June 3 2011

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:01:35 -0400

Salvation Army: Pray for our world - June 3 2011 View PDF Source: http://www.worldevangelicals.org/news/article.htm?id=3518&cat=main Reprinted with permission from the World Evangelical...
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A New Dimension of Christian Persecution in India

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:59:33 -0400

WEA-RLC Research and Analysis Report: A New Dimension of Christian Persecution in India May 19, 2011The politics of Hindu nationalism, which fuelled Christian persecution for over a decade in...
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The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Prayer Alert

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:57:34 -0400

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Prayer Alert: Egyptian “Democratic Revolution”? Ignites Further Persecution of Christians May 20, 2011SOURCES: (Montreal Gazette, LA Times, Christian Today,...
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Vangelis Conquest of Paradise

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:51:36 -0400

TOP STORY: Free Burma Rangers: Newsletter

Wed, 25 May 2011 09:36:14 -0400

Dear Friends, On May 3rd, 2011 four new Shan relief teams completed their training in southern Shan State, Burma. The training, conducted by Karen, Karenni, Kachin and Shan Free Burma Ranger...
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Anglican Communion News Service: Civilians in Sudan

Wed, 25 May 2011 09:31:27 -0400

Church leader and Anglican Alliance call for immediate support for civilians in Sudan Posted On : May 25, 2011 12:45 PM | Posted By : Admin ACOACNS: ACNS4870 Related Categories: ACO -...
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FORUM18 News Service: KYRGYZSTAN, "fabricated evidence"

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:40:38 -0400

KYRGYZSTAN: Seven year sentences despite "fabricated evidence" and "procedural violations" By Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service Two cousins – both Jehovah's...
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Seamen's Church Institute to sell historic artifacts at auction

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:38:31 -0400

By ENS staff, May 24, 2011 [Episcopal News Service] The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) is offering select items from its historic collection of maritime art and artifacts for sale at a public...
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TOP STORY: Prayer vigils send message to Netanyahu: 'Lift the ban on Bishop Dawani'

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:35:18 -0400

Episcopalians in Washington D.C., Los Angeles hold vigils as Israeli prime minister addresses Congress By Pat McCaughan, May 24, 2011 [Episcopal News Service] Episcopalians in Washington, D.C. and...
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TOP STORY: Destroyed by tornado, church still gathers

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:31:44 -0400

Posted on May 24, 2011 | by William H. Perkins Jr. SMITHVILLE, Miss. (BP)--Pastor Wes White's voice carried a hint of concern as he prepared for the worship service on the second Sunday after an...
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TOP STORY: Joplin disaster relief workers cry out for rain to stop

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:27:49 -0400

Posted on May 24, 2011 | by Brian Koonce JOPLIN, Mo. (BP)--Relentless rain and the threat of more severe weather are holding back efforts in Joplin, Mo., to move forward with rescue and cleanup...
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Anglican Communion News Service - Digest News

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:21:47 -0400

New Bishop elected for Brechin Posted On : May 23, 2011 10:04 AM | Posted By : Admin ACO Related Categories: Scotland The Venerable Dr Nigel Peyton was this evening elected as the new...
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TOP STORY: Anglican Communion News Service

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:16:44 -0400

Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue considers how its work impacts, informs relationships 'on the ground' Posted On : May 23, 2011 10:39 AM | Posted By : Admin ACOACNS: ACNS4869 Related Categories:...
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TOP STORY: Disappointment and anxiety following Harold Camping’s failed prophecy

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:13:39 -0400

By Ted HarrisonSpecial to the ASSIST News Service OAKLAND, CA (ANS) -- As Harold Camping prepares to explain his failed Judgment Day prediction, family and friends of some of his most ardent...
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TOP STORY: Afghan Christian Refugees under Threat

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:11:00 -0400

By Aidan ClaySpecial to ASSIST News Service KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (ANS) -- In May 2010, an Afghan television network broadcast footage of baptisms involving Afghan Muslim converts to...
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TOP STORY: A New Day on the Jersey Shore Following the Will Graham Celebration

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:08:24 -0400

With Christ’s Return a Popular Topic, Graham Encourages the Audience to Be Prepared By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries OCEAN GROVE, NJ (ANS) -- A new day dawned on the Jersey Shore...
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Muslims Surround Church in Egypt, Prevent Its Reopening

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:06:37 -0400

By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries CAIRO, EGYPT (ANS) -- On the morning of May 19, 2011, two Coptic priests went to St. Mary and St. Abraham Church in Ain Shams, Cairo, and opened it...
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TOP STORY: Christian Woman in Darfur, Sudan Arrested for Evangelizing

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:04:03 -0400

Another, mother of 2-month-old, is wounded in knife attacks By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries KHARTOUM, SUDAN (ANS) -- Compass Direct News (CDN) is reporting that...
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TOP STORY: Win or Lose, American Idol Finalist Scott McCreery is already Second

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:00:39 -0400

Garner, N.C., native battles to win show’s title this week By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries PLANO, TEXAS (ANS) -- While finalist Scotty McCreery battles to be crowned the next...
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Robbed and blessed in Uganda

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:56:19 -0400

A report from Global Development Group, Australia By Geoff Armstrong Special to ASSIST News Service GULU, UGANDA (ANS) -- It was during a trip to Uganda in late March with my wife Betty, we...
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TOP STORY: Christian broadcasting loses one of its great ‘Prime Time’ players

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:52:38 -0400

Jim Warren, for many years the host and producer of ‘Prime Time America’ on the Moody Broadcasting Network, has passed away By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries CHICAGO, IL (ANS) --...
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