Explosive Growth of Christianity is Changing China
by Teresa Neumann : Sep 15, 2010 : Christopher Landau – BBC
“There is no small irony in the party’s new-found enthusiasm for supporting the development of religion in China, given Communism’s commitment to atheism.”
Founder’s Note: We can barely explain how much growth in eastern countries there is for Christ. Who knew? My dad was born in China to non-Chinese missionary parents. My parents adopted a Chinese boy. He became a great surgeon in the United States. My niece goes to China on business. Someday my wife and I will visit too. –Steve and Derene Shultz
(China) – The BBC reports that communist rulers in China have radically altered their views about religion and as a result, Christianity is growing in China as never before. The caveat is that the closely limited new freedoms are only granted to those Christians willing to worship in government-sanctioned churches.
The director general of the State Administration for Religious Affairs, Wang Zuo An, was quoted as saying there are now at least 20 million Christians in China worshipping in the state-sanctioned church.
“Such growth is unprecedented in the history of Christianity in China. Christianity is enjoying its best period of growth in China,” he said, adding that, “On the question of whether there is God, the Chinese Communist Party believes there is no God in the world.”
Rev. John Zhang, a Catholic priest, said: “Some officials say, ‘You have done for Chinese society what we cannot do. Without any political involvement, the Church is doing a good job, and we from government appreciate it.'”
The report noted that house – or underground – churches remain a “significant part of the Chinese Christian landscape,” but “both the Catholic and Protestant churches sanctioned by the state are now also seeing levels of growth that few predicted in the 1980s.”
Said one young Chinese Christian student, “I think this nation will change, and I think God is doing great things in China.”
Should Christians participate in Halloween?
Dear friends and family in Christ in Australia and around the World,
We’re forwarding the following email so that you can help your children and others who are ignorant of the dark side of Halloween. We as Christians should not celebrate Halloween and we must boldly speak out against it.
Satan is very subtly brainwashing the next generation to embrace what is evil.
We as the Church must stand up against it. If not, no one else will.Â
Isaiah 60:1-2, “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.” (NKJ)
Should Christians participate in Halloween?
The October 31st holiday that we today know as Halloween has strong roots in paganism and is closely connected with worship of the Enemy of this world, Satan. It is a holiday that generally glorifies the dark things of this world, rather than the light of Jesus Christ, The Truth.
Have you noticed how costumes and masks are getting generally more bloody, gory, and depraved each year? Unfortunately, the gruesome and grotesque and the occult are increasingly glorified in American society, not only on Halloween, but throughout the year in horror movies and in television programs.
Pope’s battle to save Christmas: Don’t let atheists crush your traditions, Benedict tells Britain
By Steve Doughty Mail Online 17th September 2010
Easter and Christmas should not be discouraged by fear of offending others Christians in public roles should be allowed to act according to conscience Lack of ethical foundation resulted in financial crisis, he tells politicians
The Pope issued a clarion call to defend Christianity last night, saying Christmas was at risk of being struck from the calendar.
In a strongly worded speech delivered in Parliament, Benedict XVI bluntly told politicians not to ‘silence’ religion and discourage public celebration of its most important festivals.
And in a thinly veiled attack on controversial equality legislation, he said laws which forced Christians to act against their consciences were wrong.
‘There are those who would advocate that the voice of religion be silenced, or at least relegated to the purely private sphere,’ he told senior politicians and public figures.
‘Don’t sideline Christianity’: The Pope urges politicians to work to ensure religion has a place in national life during a speech at Westminster Hall
‘There are those who argue that the public celebration of festivals such as Christmas should be discouraged, in the questionable belief that it might somehow offend those of other religions or none.’
God’s Manifest Glorious Presence in Melbourne, Tasmania & Canberra / Healings / Jehovah Witnesses Getting Saved and Filled with Holy Spirit
Dear family & friends in Christ,
We at CTFM are so excited as we believe that now is the Holy Spirit’s kairos time for Australia’s revival, reformation, and transformation for the advancement of the Kingdom and Glory of God!
We have been receiving very encouraging reports from many RUA prayer locations across our nation that they are beginning to experience an increasing outpouring and movement of the miracle working power and presence of the Holy Spirit, resulting in many more people being saved, filled, healed, delivered, set free, restored, and set ablaze with the revival fire of Jesus!
Over the past weekend in Hallam (Melbourne), Launceston (Tasmania) and Canberra, hundreds of spiritually hungry Christians experienced such a glorious anointing of the Holy Spirit’s power and manifest presence, that many in the congregation were literally stuck to the floor for more than an hour as the revival services went on for more than 4 hours! The KEY for this was corporate worship in Spirit and Truth which went on for hours, bringing down the mighty presence of God!
In Hallam (Melbourne) Pastor Jason could not even start preaching the prophetic Word of God until late on Sunday night, as the worship went on for 3 hours, with many spiritually hungry Christians staying for the entire 5 hour service!
All Praise, Honour, and Glory to God as it was the same in Tasmania and Canberra!
Pr Daniel ministered at very special Healing Weekend at Zion’s Hill Church in Launceston, Tasmania on Sat night and Sun AM & PM. Many were mightily touched by the Spirit of God and greatly challenged to rise up and stand for their nation of Australia for Jesus! The place was buzzing with great excitement and much joy as many stated, “This is revival!â€
The Remnant of Patriot Pastors
WorldNet Daily Posted: August 28, 2010
I have certainly served up my share of outgoing fire at what might be called “pathetic preachers” who are feeding their flocks anything from non-fat milk to poisoned water; however, I’d like to pause and give thanks for The Remnant.
This particular remnant is the courageous cadre of pastors in every city in America who ARE standing and ARE preaching the word of God and ARE leading their flocks to be salt and light in and to their communities. These pastors are usually not the “big boys” in size but rather are mighty men of valor who may be leading a church of 100, 200, 500 or 1,000.
The good news is that they are far more numerous than you might think, and I’m treading on dangerous ground by naming any because there are so many I cannot. I’m going to anyway. (more…)
Messianic Ministry Aids Pakistan Flood Victims
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 Adrienne S. Gaines News – Featured News  Â
A Messianic Jewish organization based in Jerusalem is organizing relief efforts for Pakistan, which has been facing the worst flooding in 80 years.
Next month, the missions ministry Keren HaShlichut will go into Pakistan and help distribute food and supplies for victims of massive flooding that the United Nations estimates has affected nearly 14 million people.
Although Pakistan is largely a Muslim country and considered by some to be an enemy of Israel, Keren HaShlichut director Gavriel Gefen said his organization is committed to showing Christ’s love by serving those in other nations.
“I’ve endeavored to bring the believing community in Israel to a place of seeking to bless and to serve the nations rather than only always seeking those in the nations that would bless and serve us,” he said.
Gefen has ministered among 500 tribal groups in 80 countries and says Muslim communities have received Messianic missionaries warmly. Many have been open to hearing the gospel.
Is Obama winning the Muslim world?
Posted: August 12, 2010 Larry Elder, World Net Daily
“It’s conceivable,” said then-presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008, “that there are those in the Arab world who say to themselves, ‘This is a guy who spent some time in the Muslim world, has a middle name of Hussein, and appears more worldly and has called for talks with people, and so he’s not going to be engaging in the same sort of cowboy diplomacy as George Bush.'”
A 2008 Zogby International poll surveyed those in the “friendly” Arab countries of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Eighty-three percent viewed the United States “somewhat” or “very” unfavorably.
Enter President Barack Hussein Obama, a man with a keen and learned understanding of the Arab world – a man who promised to restore our image through outreach based on mutual respect and understanding. Bush, Obama believed, governed with a swagger and aggressiveness that alienated friends and hardened the hearts of enemies. To forge a “new beginning” and find “common ground,” Obama apologized for America’s “mistakes.”
3 million hits clocked on CTFM website / Another great newspaper article with medical verification of Diana’s resurrection from the dead in Israel
Dear family & friends in Christ in Australia and across the Nations of the World, 1) We thank our Lord Jesus Christ and give Him all the glory that Catch…
Newspaper articles on Diana’s Resurrection from the Dead / This Weekend Ministry Schedule for CTFM
Dear friends and family in Christ,
1) On Saturday 2nd October 2010 we were so blessed to read the following article that appeared in the Age Newspaper in Australia regarding God raising Diana from the dead in Israel. The caption of the article stated, ‘I was Raised From The Dead’. We were just absolutely amazed to read such an accurate report by the journalist Barney Zwartz. It seemed like reading the CTFM newsletter.
Then parts of this article was read on ABC national radio. All glory to our Lord Jesus Christ as hundreds of thousands of people all across Australia heard this amazing testimony of the supernatural resurrection power of God! We even had some come for the miracle healing service after reading the article. Glory to God. Click the following link to read the article.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/i-was-raised-from-dead-woman-tells-20101001-1614w.html
Another fantastic newspaper article regarding God raising Diana from the dead in Israel appeared in the Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Click the following link to read the article.
http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/i-died-and-came-back-to-life/1957954.aspx
2) Please pray for Pr Daniel as he ministers at a Special Healing Weekend at Zion’s Hill in Launceston Tasmania this Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th October. Contact 6339 1766 for more info.
Hundreds pack out CTFM base in Melbourne, Australia to hear Miracle Healing testimonies of God’s Supernatural Power / CBN to take it to the World on GOD TV
Dear family & friends in Christ in Australia and across the Nations of the World,
This past weekend has been full of supernatural Holy Spirit action for the advancement of the Kingdom, Power and Glory of God!
First starting with the RUA (Rise Up Australia) prayer meeting on Friday night, followed by an all night prayer meeting until 6am! Intercessory prayer warriors from some 20 churches and many different denominations united as a prophetic representation of the Body of Christ in Melbourne, Australia as CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) filmed the corporate prayer gathering for Australia’s revival, reformation, and transformation!
Pr Daniel stated, “We thank God for
the RUA interdenominational prayer meetings across Australia over t
he past 10 years that have challenged thousands of Christians in the Body of Christ to develop a lifestyle and culture of prayer. United intercessory prayer is the key to revival, reformation, and transformation of Australia and the nations.â€
Then on Saturday afternoon there was a reunion of around 20 people from CTFM who went to Israel earlier this year, including Diana from NSW, the lady who was raised from the dead on the tour bus and Dr Murray from WA. This time of fellowship and lunch was just wonderful. The CBN crew was able to speak one on one with those who saw the miracle of Diana being raised from the dead.
On Sunday morning Pr Daniel spoke on ‘The Barren Land will bring forth a Harvest’ as many were set on fire for Jesus. So many people who were at the meeting were greatly blessed with CBN once again recording the whole service.
Sunday night was the highlight of the weekend as around 300 people packed the CTFM base in Melbourne (Hallam) as the Spirit of God moved most powerfully. First people just absolutely soaked in worship and then they were so blessed to hear 10 very powerful miracle healing testimonies of Cancer, Deafness, Blindness, Depression, and a Resurrection from the dead!
I Was Raised From The Dead – Sat 2nd Oct Age Newspaper in Australia
On Saturday 2nd October 2010 we were so blessed to read the following article that appeared in the Age Newspaper in Australia regarding God raising Diana from the dead in Israel.…
U.S. paying millions to fund mosques around world
State Department lists 29 projects under ‘cultural preservation’
Posted: August 30, 2010 By Aaron Klein © 2010 WorldNetDaily
The State Department is funding the construction of mosques around the world as part of the U.S. government’s outreach programs to Muslims.
Six million dollars in taxpayer funds will be used this year to restore dozens of Islamic cultural sites and mosques around the world as part of State’s Ambassador Fund for Cultural Preservation.
The State Department website documents some 29 of those projects, including:
Funds for the preservation and restoration in Afghanistan of the 17th century Mullah Mahmud Mosque, which the site calls a “rare surviving example of late Mughal vernacular architecture”
Funds to support the restoration of the Kurshum Mosque in Silistra, Bulgaria
Funds to support the restoration of the bazaar area at the entrance of the Wazir Khan Mosque in Pakistan
Evangelists Say Muslims Coming to Christ at Historic Rate
Friday, 20 August 2010 Sarah Stegall News – Featured News
Christians ministering quietly in the Middle East say Muslims are coming to Christ at an unprecedented pace despite intense persecution of those who leave Islam.
“Probably in the last 10 years, more Muslims have come to faith in Christ than in the last 15 centuries of Islam,” said Tom Doyle, Middle East-Central Asia director for e3 Partners, a Texas-based missions agency.
A former pastor, Doyle has been to the Middle East around 80 times and last week returned to the U.S. from a trip to Jerusalem, where he said both Muslims and Jews are turning to Christianity.
Earlier this month, more than 200 former Muslims were baptized during a training conference in Europe led by Iran-born evangelist Lazarus Yeghnazar. Brenda Ajamian, a former missionary to the Middle East who partners with Yeghnazar’s 222 Ministries International, said the event was unlike anything she’d seen during her years ministering in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan.
“That many Muslims who converted to Christ in one place boggled my mind because missionaries have worked in the Arab world and Muslim world generally for years and without much fruit,” Ajamian said. “God is at work among Muslims.”Â
2 very humbling and encouraging emails received at CTFM
Dear family and friends in Christ,
We received these 2 following emails in the past few days and thought they will encourage you as they have us very much.
Praise the Lord for these 2 Christian ministers who were humble enough and obedient to do what the Spirit of God told them to do.
1) Dear Pastor Danny,
Please bear with this humbled and repentant servant of God as you read the following.
James wrote: “…the prayer of the faith will save the sick and the Lord will raise him up. And if has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess you faults to one another, that you may healed. The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much”
Ps. Danny, you may recall that about 3 years ago I invited you to preach at our Sunday morning service. You may also recall that I expressed a different understanding to you regarding born-again Spirit-filled Christians being delivered from demons. Well, I still really do not have a clearer understanding of this subject, but I am nonetheless open to receive enlightenment from the Lord on this.
However, more importantly right now, is what the Lord revealed to me tonight about what was in my heart when my wife and I attended a combined churches minister prayer gathering.Â
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Well, about an hour into the prayer meeting I felt the Lord convict of judgement that I had been carrying in my heart toward another particular Pastor and their church (I won’t got into any more detail on this) and also toward you, from the time you visited our church. Choosing to obey the Lord rather than resist Him, I confessed before my peers repented of the judgement in my heart toward other particular Pastors and declared that I also need to contact you to do the same.
Ps. Danny, I’m ashamed to admit this, but the Lord has instructed me to humble myself and confess my sin of judgement toward you and seek your forgiveness, which I humbly do now.
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