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Church cares for 1,000 Syrian refugees, expects 1,000 more

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Syria (MNN) -- Two car bombs killed nine people and injured 100 more yesterday in Syria's most recent bout of extreme violence. People have been fleeing from Syria for over a year as unrest has intensified, and these explosions will only increase that number. In just two days last week, 500 Syrians fled into neighboring Jordan, reports AFP. But the overwhelmingly Muslim refugees who come to northern Jordan have found…

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Bible school church buildings attacked in Sudan

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18 days ago -

Christians faced increased hostilities in Sudan over the past few weeks culminating in an attack on a Christian compound in Khartoum by a throng of Muslim extremists armed with clubs iron rods a bulldozer and fire

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Bombers attack center in Christian area of Jos Nigeria

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18 days ago -

One person was killed and nine others were injured last night after suspected Islamic extremists attacked a TV viewing center in a Christian area of Jos where a crowd had gathered to watch soccer

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Azerbaijan: Waiting for state approval to sell religious books

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19 days ago -

An official of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organisations - which operates Azerbaijan's harsh religious censorship system - admitted in mid-April that about 100 shops wishing to sell religious books are still waiting for the necessary licences. Only 16 such licences have been issued since the system's introduction in 2009. Forum 18 News Service notes that selling religious books without a licence risks a maximum punishment for a…

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19 days ago -

A court in the Azerbaijani capital Baku has ruled to liquidate the Greater Grace Protestant Church, the Judge's assistant told Forum 18 News Service. At a 15-minute final hearing on 25 April in the Church's absence, Judge Tahira Asadova upheld the suit lodged by the State Committee for Work with Religious Organisations. Asked how the Judge could have taken a decision which means that any activity the Church engages in…

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Kazakhstan: Ahmadi Muslims closed down everywhere, Methodist congregation next?

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19 days ago -

The enforced closure of the Ahmadi Muslim community in Kazakhstan's commercial capital Almaty leaves the community unable to worship legally anywhere in the country, community members lamented to Forum 18 News Service. Their place of worship was closed amid a continuing official campaign against religious communities which use private homes for religious worship and followed a fine by Land Inspectors. Community member Nurym Taibek told Forum 18 they see no…

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USA (MNN) -- What it would be like to live without electric lights? Productive work is limited to the hours the sun is shining. Without light bulbs or reliable electricity, people in many poor regions resort to kerosene lamps or open flame. Getting around after dark proves a safety risk in poor areas, too, but this is something those living in poverty deal with every day.

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Community investment proves high yields in Thailand's radio ministry plants

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Thailand (HCJB) -- John Brewer and Ty Stakes know about that magic moment when the radio DJ opens the microphone and for the very first time, a voice is heard on radios throughout the city. But putting a radio station on the air (called radio planting at HCJB Global) isn't enough. Like their ministry partners in Thailand, HCJB Global missionaries know that the real work has just begun. Growing a…

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USA (MNN) -- There's a war raging on Christianity, but hardly anyone knows about it. While those in Christian circles are aware of the issues, the secular press has largely ignored the problem. Some believe it's malicious. Others says it's been done out of pure ignorance. Whatever the situation, the war rages on, and the Voice of the Martyrs is rallying Christians to be "The Voice." Todd Nettleton with the…

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Ministry transitions new leadership for growth

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USA (MNN/BOC) -- After serving for nearly two decades as Chief Executive Officer of Buckner International, Kenneth L. Hall retires April 30, 2012.

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Orphan crisis overwhelms; Summit part of the solution

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USA (MNN) -- Some estimates show there are roughly 153 million kids worldwide who have lost one or both parents. UNICEF defines them all as orphans. To put that in perspective, there are more orphans in the globe than there are people in all of Russia. Through the years, organization after organization has been established to help orphans, to put a damper on poverty, and to excel global education. With…

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Christians harnessing Facebook to share faith

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23 days ago -

Christians in the UK are turning increasingly to social media sites like Facebook to share their faith new research has found

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Luis Armando Gomez appointed as the Olympic LWFCI International Operations Director

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23 days ago -

Lay Witnesses for Christ Internationals Board of Directors have unanimously endorsed its Presidents Dr Sam Mings Sr recommendation to confirm Luis Armando Gomez as the International Operations Director for Lay Witnesses for Christ International Bridging the Gap London 2012

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Despite turmoil in Afghanistan, ministry brings hope and peace

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24 days ago -

Afghanistan (SAT7/MNN) -- Afghanistan is reeling from a spate of insurgent attacks against Western targets. Rebels entered the weekend with a series of deadly attacks against U.S. troops and Afghan police. The terror inspired has given rise to a search for escape, but more often, a search for truth. Substance abuse now joins war and poverty as major stressors on Afghans. Growing numbers are finding hope and encouragement in the…

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New curriculum better explains the Gospel in Haiti schools

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24 days ago -

Haiti (MNN) -- Baptist Haiti Mission has 350 schools in Haiti. Essentially, they're responsible for the educational well-being of 65,000 Haitian students. BHM considers their job to include a lot more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic, though. The ministry also wants to see the kids thrive spiritually as they begin to understand the Gospel message. More than that even, they want those kids to be equipped to tell others…

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