Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Peace Missionary Baptist Church Packages Thousands of Meals for the Needy

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A church in North Carolina has packaged approximately 10,000 meals for those in need in developing countries in one day.

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More 75 church members from Peace Missionary Baptist Church of Durham, N.C.,  and members of the local community, took part in packaging 10,152 meals for the less fortunate all across the world. This project was a joint effort with the international relief agency Stop Hunger Now.  Wil Glenn, a volunteer from Peace Missionary Baptist Church, wants those in need to see that Jesus Christ is love.


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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Pope Francis Draws Audience of Over One Million on Copacabana Beach

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Telegraph.co.uk Pope shows rock star appeal with million-man audience on Copacabana beach Telegraph.co.uk It is pure luck that the first overseas trip of the first Latin American Pope was back to his home continent – the decision to host World…

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Despite the rainy weather and grey seas, over 1 million excited young Catholics packed onto Copacabana Beach for one of the highlights of Pope Francis’ week-long visit to Brazil.  Some people plunged into the ocean, while others made small camps on the sand, as they waited for the Pope to climb up onto the stage.



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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Australia Increases Humanitarian Aid to War-Torn Syria

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AUSTRALIA has pledged an extra $21.5 million in humanitarian aid to victims of the Syrian civil war. (Australia boosts aid to war-torn Syria: AUSTRALIA has increased it’s humanitarian assistance to victims of the…

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Australia has donated $100 million in humanitarian aid since June 2011.  Since 2011, there have been an estimated 93,000 deaths, while around 1.8 million refugees have fled from the civil war in Syria.  This has been the largest refugee exodus since the Rwandan genocide almost 20 years ago.


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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Bible Study Podcasts: The Empowered Believer -- Pat Robertson

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This Bible Study Podcasts series includes The Empowered Believer (Parts 1-5) sermons by Pat Robertson.


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Pat Robertson: The Empowered Believer (Part 1)

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Pat Robertson teaches on the Holy Spirit and how it empowers Christians today.


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Pat Robertson: The Empowered Believer (Part 3)

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Rio de Janeiro prepares for the arrival of Pope Francis

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Telegraph.co.uk Rio de Janeiro prepares for the arrival of Pope Francis Telegraph.co.uk Once a byword for crime and violence, some at least have been partially cleaned up as part of a government drive to improve the city and prepare it for next…


Cee Harmon‘s insight:

The scheduled arrival of Pope Francis is causing much excitement across the entire continent of South America, where he worked much of his life. he began his work as parish priest in the slums of Buenos Aires and ultimately as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. This will be his first trip abroad since being elected Pope in March 2013. Throughout his life, Pope Francis  has been noted for his humility and his concern for the poor.  Francis is the first Jesuit pope and the first pope from the Americas.  He was born of Italian parents in Buenos Aires, Argentina


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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Faith Comes by Hearing: Audio Bible Now Available in 733 languages

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Audio bible now available in 733 languages, potential to reach three-quarters …
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New Mexico based Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) seeks to help fulfill the Great Commission in this generation by providing access to the Word of God in every translated language.  The newly expanded audio bible now includes 733 languages, and has the potential outreach to more than 5.7 billion people in more than 189 different countries.  According to FCBH, the audio version of the Bible is significant because 50 percent of the world’s population is illiterate, and cannot read the Word of God.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Mandisa: Stronger - Christian Music Video With Lyrics

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Mandisa: Stronger - Official Lyric Video



Mandisa: Stronger – Official Lyric Video. Courtesy of Sparrow Records.

Mandisa Lynn Hundley is a popular Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music recording artist signed with Sparrow Records.  She was born and raised in Citrus Heights, CA and studied music at Fisk University in Nashville, TN.  Her musical career began when she appeared on American Idol in 2006, finishing as a ninth place finalist on the show.  Since appearing on the show, Mandisa has recorded four studio albums and two Christmas albums.  She has also received (3) Grammy Award nominations, and (6) GMA Dove Award nominations.

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Pastor Steven Furtick: "The Gospel Message Deserves the Best Presentation"

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Elevation Church pastor Steven Furtick says that churches are in essence selling the Gospel short when those outside the Christian community who are looking in see little difference in the lives of Christians, including mediocre displays of…

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Pastor Steven Furtick believes that the Gospel message is the most important message in the world.  He says it deserves the best presentation.  Pastor Furtick also says that the Church should be known for excellence, and that is why he wants to see people living up to their full potential in Christ.   According to according to Outreach Magazine, Elevation Church is one of the fastest growing churches in the USA . In just the last seven years, it has grown to more than 12,000 people in weekly attendance, meeting at 7 locations in the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area.

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Russia Delivers 70 Metric Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Syria


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Two Russian heavy-lift transport planes on Thursday delivered a total of 70 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria, Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said.

Cee Harmon‘s insight:
This humanitarian aid was provided by the Russian government as part of a promised aid package for the large number of Palestinian refugees living in the territory of Syria. According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, more than 1.4 million, live in 58 refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.


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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

On My Honor: Christian Organization Plans First Convention in Nashville

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Nashville is slated to host the initial convention of the national online coalition ‘On My Honor’ — a new Christian-based alternative to the Boy Scouts of America — in early September.


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The founder of On My Honor, John Stemberger, says the mission of this new Christian-based organization is to build young men who are Godly. And when leaders get asked questions, they will answer in a Christian context.  Leaders in this organization will be required to sign a basic statement affirming their Christian faith.


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Amy Grant Has Transformed Herself and Christian Rock Once Again

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Grant has quietly been working to transform herself into a performer that fits none of the roles invented for her previously by the church, the recording industry, and the media: not a petticoats-and-cowboy boots evangelical icon, nor a…


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On Amy Grant‘s new Album, How Mercy Looks From Here, she expands her reach and sound by partnering with recording artists from the secular music world like, Sheryl Crow Carole King and James Taylor.  She is one of the best-selling contemporary Christian music singers ever, having sold over 30 million albums worldwide.  She has won (6) Grammy Awards, (25) Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and had the first platinum-selling Christian album.


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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Hillsong United Performs “Oceans” in Sydney Australia

In this video, Hillsong United performs their popular song “Oceans” at the 2013 Colour Conference in Sydney, Australia. The Hillsong United band is a Christian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band frequently performs at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert arenas around the world. They compose their own songs, and music for the other Hillsong Church worship teams that perform at weekly services. Brian and Bobbie Houston are Senior Pastors of the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Over 21,000 people attend services there each week.
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Fran Lyons Crochets American Flag Afghans for U.S. Servicemembers

Mrs. Fran Lyons, 77, dedicates her time to making these American flag afghans for U.S. military servicemembers and veterans. She is a woman who truly loves God, country, and her fellow man.
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Thursday, July 4, 2013

First Public Screening of 'Hope For Hurting Hearts' Helps Make Believers in Audience

Christian Film -- (Hope for Hearting Hearts).  A gripping film featuring Greg and Cathe Laurie, Jeremy Camp, and Nick Vujicic discussing a time in their lives of unfathomable loss and emotional pain resulted in more than two dozen viewers making professions of faith in Jesus during a special screening at Harvest Orange County Church Sunday evening. 
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Pastor Robert Scales: “All My Provision is in Christ Jesus”

In this Jesus is the Answer broadcast , Pastor Robert Scales teaches on “Knowing God the Right Way.” He tells us that everything God does through a Christian is done through Christ Jesus (John 14:6). He says our health, wealth, and eternal life is through Christ Jesus. Pastor Scales goes on to say, “It is impossible for a Christian to walk in darkness and follow Jesus” (John 8:12).
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