Gospel “making a difference” in Uganda

Expanding from 14 churches in 1993 to 50 today, one native ministry in Uganda reports that the gospel of Jesus Christ is making headway in that central African nation.

Delayed Anointing and Laying of the Cornerstone

Due to the situation which currently exists in Israel, the Israeli authorities decided that the anointing and laying of the cornerstone for the Third Temple could not be performed on the 16th October as we had planned to do. Up until the last moment the authorities told us that the event could go ahead but then, because of the events which occurred on that day, they took this decision.

Israel’s chief rabbi opposes shared Jerusalem or Temple Mount

JERUSALEM (BP)–In a development likely to intensify the debate surrounding the future of Jerusalem, Israel’s chief rabbi has taken a stand against the idea of dividing or sharing sovereignty over the city, CNSNews.com reported Jan. 23.

The Arabs Continue to Dig, to Destroy the Remains of the Temple and to Build Mosques

The Arabs on the Temple Mount, who actually represent the PLO and the terrorist, Yasser Arafat, continue to dig, to destroy the remains of the temple and to build mosques on the Temple Mount, the most holy place of G–d and Israel and all the earth. They have not only started to do this now but have been doing so for years.

The Arabs Continue to Dig, to Destroy the Remains of the Temple and to Build Mosques

The Arabs on the Temple Mount, who actually represent the PLO and the terrorist, Yasser Arafat, continue to dig, to destroy the remains of the temple and to build mosques on the Temple Mount, the most holy place of G–d and Israel and all the earth. They have not only started to do this now but have been doing so for years.

A Synagogue on the Temple Mount?

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate has appointed a special committee which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to examine for the first time proposals for building a synagogue on the Temple Mount.

Arab Hatred Still Wrecking Durban Conference

After the US and Israeli exit on Monday from the UN conference on racism in Durban, European states emerged as the primary players crossing swords with the Arab/Islamic bloc over their disturbing agenda to condemn the Jewish State for “racist” and “apartheid” policies. The Arab bloc is denying charges it derailed the gathering with its strident anti-Zionist campaign, claiming they were merely stating the “facts,” but their efforts may be driving a wedge in the Non-Aligned Movement that often dictates UN affairs.

Putin Blasts Terrorism Against Civilians

ICEJ NEWS – 09/05/2001 On his three-day visit to Moscow, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, receiving some encouraging support in the battle against Palestinian terrorism, but with no apparent breakthrough in Israel’s bid to halt Russian arms sales and nuclear transfers to Iran. Sharon’s agenda has included attempts to enlist Russian help in a worldwide campaign to exert pressure on PLO chief Yasser Arafat to stop the intifada violence, to convince Putin to reduce nuclear supplies and know-how to Iran, and to interest Russian businessmen in Israeli opportunities. … Read more

Our Silence Kills, Please Speak Up

“Speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly, defend the right of the poor and needy” (Proverbs 31:8-9)

Seminary profs reflect on study on healthful benefits of prayer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP)–With a heart institute study showing that prayer helps patients improve, two Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary professors warn against depending upon scientific verification of a spiritual exercise.

An Upheaval in the Israeli Government: Ariel Sharon Elected as Prime Minister

Ariel Sharon, the leader of the Likud Part in Israel and ex-general of the IDF, was yesterday (February 7, 2001) elected as the new Prime Minister of Israel. He was supported by 62.6% of the voters while only 37.4% supported Ehud Barak. Never before in Israel has a prime Minister been elected by such a high percentage of the voters.

Commission’s first hearing focuses on U.S. role in Sudanese conflict

WASHINGTON (BP)–The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom received in its first hearing a variety of recommendations on halting the religious persecution and civil war in Sudan, but there seemed to be widespread agreement on one sentiment — the United States can do more.

Casualty Figures Released in Kaduna, Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (Compass) — The head of the Nigerian Bible Society recently released the casualty figures of Christians killed and churches destroyed during the February and May religious clashes between Muslims and Christians in Kaduna, the capital city of northern Nigeria’s Kaduna state.

Mongolia gives local Christian 13-year Prision Sentence

ISTANBUL, April 7 (Compass) — A Mongolian citizen of ethnic Kazakh descent has been sentenced to 13 years in a prison labor camp in western Mongolia on charges of propagating the Christian faith.

Abu Sayyaf Seeks U.S. Negotiation for Missionary Safe Release

The Philippines military has theorized that the Muslim extremist group Abu Sayyaf, which is holding American missionary couple Martin and Gracia Burnham of Kansas City, has opened its communication lines with officials of the White House in the United States to negotiate for the safe release of the Burnhams.

Christians Fear Growth of Persecution in Mali

BAMAKO, Mali (Compass) — For some time, Muslim city authorities in Magnambougou planned for a beautiful new mosque in this new suburb of Bamako, the Malian capital. They acquired land in the middle of the urban dwellings and began to build a mosque that would dominate the area and accommodate more than 2,000 Muslims for prayers, much to the distress and dismay of local Christians.

Syrian Agents Rough Up Lebanese Christians

The crackdown on Christians opposed to the Syrian stranglehold over Lebanon continues, as plain-clothes Syrian agents infiltrated a peaceful rally late last week and beat up protesters, cameramen and even local police.

Prayer Urged for India’s Dalits

Dr. Joseph D’Souza, president of the All India Christian Council, is calling for urgent prayer for India’s millions of dalits, since over a million of them are getting ready to change their religion.

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