Bulletin 2008-04 – Alpha News
“In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those (other) kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.” (Daniel 2:44)
An Alpha Course meets around the table where Saddam Hussein held his Republican Guard meetings.
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Source: Charisma Magazine
Sixty one key Charismatic/Pentecostal leaders in the American Church gathered recently to seek the face of God for 2008. They began their gathering by kneeling together to repent of the pride that has tainted the American church. At the end of their time together they made the following statement outlining the challenges they believe God had spoken to them about during their time in His presence. (more…)
Mar 1, 2008Â – ninemsn.com.au
A controversial Muslim scholar who was denied access to the US over alleged links to terrorist networks is to give a lecture at a Queensland government-sponsored conference.
Professor Tariq Ramadan will be introduced by federal Labor Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs Laurie Ferguson at the Griffith University event on Monday. (more…)
Below is a link to an interview recorded on Monday 3rd March at an Assembly of God district leaders meeting held in Keysborough, Melbourne. Hear an overview of Pastor Danny's…
By Teresa Neumann: Feb 7, 2008
“God must have been so pleased with Lee’s outspoken endorsement of Him because the divine entity blessed Lee in his running for the presidency. Otherwise, how else can Lee—a person who attributes all matters of life to God’s divine providence—explain his victory?”
(Beijing)—The new president-elect of South Korea, Lee Myungbak, is a committed Christian. As mayor of Seoul in 2004, Myungbak declared: “I declare that the City of Seoul is a holy place governed by God; the citizens in Seoul are God’s people; the churches and Christians in Seoul are spiritual guards that protect the city…I now dedicate Seoul to the Lord. (more…)
Source: Right to Life Australia Inc.
Federal Government Minister Bob McMullan MP sent out a disturbing media release concerning ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health’ in the Asia-Pacific. As we know these words often indicate the provision and funding of abortion services under the guise of ‘Overseas Aid. (more…)
By Teresa Neumann: Feb 21, 2008
“During my 26 years as a journalist I’ve interviewed some interesting people and heard some amazing stories. But this week set a new standard when I met two people in southern India who experienced Biblical-style resurrection.” -J. Lee Grady
(India)—J. Lee Grady, Editor of Charisma magazine, recently interviewed two people who were raised from the dead during an evangelistic meeting in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Says Grady: “During my 26 years as a journalist I’ve interviewed some interesting people and heard some amazing stories. But this week set a new standard when I met two people in southern India who experienced Biblical-style resurrection.” (more…)
Source: National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka
Ampara District (Eastern coast)
Pastor Neil Edirisinghe of Ampara was shot dead last night (17th February 2008). He was shot in the chest and his wife was shot in the stomach. She has been admitted to hospital in a serious condition. It is reported that their child too has sustained injuries.
Please pray for this family and the Church. (more…)
By Peter Stokes, Salt Shakers
Dear Friends and Family in Christ,
Where are we truly heading as a nation? Toward a Righteous God or away from Him?
As Bible-believing God-fearing Christians, we must get on our knees and repent, both individually and corporately as the Body of Christ in Australia! Certainly, we’re reaping what we have sowed!
It would appear that the Rudd government’s humanists, like Julia Gillard, are already hard at work. Am I biased in saying that? Yes. Not politically, but biased toward a worldview we know is the best for our children and our nation – that worldview is a Biblical Christian worldview. We also believe that educational ‘choice’ is important – parents should be able to choose the type of education they want for their children. (more…)
By Michael Ireland, ASSIST News Service Â
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (ANS) — “Hollywood is beginning to understand what movies Americans want to see. They want to see good conquer evil, truth triumph over lies and justice prevail over injustice,” says Dr. Ted Baehr, chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission and publisher of Movieguide.org.
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Dr. Ted Baehr
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They would also like to take their whole family, including their grandparents, to the movies more often, says Dr. Baehr.
For years, Hollywood and advertising executives have told themselves, that sex and violence sell. However, 2007 box office returns tell a different story from the conventional wisdom that mass media and advertising gurus have been spouting. (more…)
By Michael Ireland : Feb 1, 2008Â
Ever since the children started praying together, the pastor says there have been no deaths, houses burned or even violence in their section of this slum. Adults recite this fact in amazement. The children, however, don’t even mention it because it’s exactly what they expected to happen. “Pastor told us that there is power in prayer. He said we can change the country through prayer,” says 12-year-old. “So that is what we are doing, changing the country.”
(Kenya)—In the latest edition of Missions Catalyst, Sue Sprenkle, an overseas correspondent for the International Mission Board, who has been reporting from Africa for 10 years describes a scene inside the small, tin shack of a Baptist church filled with children. “After three weeks of post-election violence, it’s good to hear the sounds of children laughing and playing—especially in the hard-hit slums of Nairobi,” she says.
“My heart overflows with emotion as I hear a sound even more precious than laughter—a child’s sweet, innocent prayer.”
“Father, our country is in trouble. We pray for peace to come,” an 11-year-old boy prays. “Protect us, Father. Teach people to love one another and not to fight anymore.” (more…)
By Teresa Neumann: Feb 16, 2008Â
“Our conviction is that empowerment to proclaim the gospel to the nations comes from personal holiness. And personal holiness comes from diligently seeking the face of God, abandoned devotion to Jesus Christ.”
“Return to the Fountain” is a worldwide 21-day prayer and fasting initiative by Christian students around the world to draw youth to return to Christ. (Photo: SVM2)
“Our conviction is that empowerment to proclaim the Gospel to the nations comes from personal holiness. And personal holiness comes from diligently seeking the face of God, abandoned devotion to Jesus Christ,” says a message on the website of Student Volunteer Movement 2 (SVM2), the group organizing the initiative. (more…)
Mrs Jenny Stokes, Research Director, SALT SHAKERS Â
Can a person be sent to prison under Victoria’s Racial and Religious Tolerance Act?
No, I hear you say. . .
Those who are brought before the Equal Opportunity Commission and then the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal might be asked to apologise, to say ‘sorry’ or be told not to do the same again.
But prison? (more…)
Barney Zwartz – The Age
February 21, 2008
A NSW couple who defied a court order under Victoria’s religious vilification law are both serving nine months in Victorian prisons.
Vivienne Legg and Dyson Devine posted on their website claims that an occult group, the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO), was really a pedophile ring in Victoria, and that its activities included hosting parties at which naked children served as waiters and members had sex with and murdered children.
Those claims were the subject of a previous OTO religious vilification complaint against the 1997 Young Australian of the Year, Dr Reina Michaelson, founder of the Child Sex Abuse Prevention Program and author of the article posted on the couple’s web site. That case was settled out of court in November 2006. (more…)
By Gospel for Asia: Feb 17, 2008 Â
“Nogen’s dramatic healing was a testimony to the power of Christ. After seeing the change that Christ brought into his life, many people in Nogen’s village chose to put their trust in Jesus, too.”
(Jharkhand, India)—Nogen acted like a madman. He ran wildly from one place to another in his village in Jharkhand, India. He was incoherent and could no longer speak clearly. Of course, Nogen’s family was concerned and tried all they knew to get help for him. What they did not understand was that Nogen was being controlled by a demonic spirit.
Nogen’s family asked GFA missionary Kamat Ramtake to pray for Nogen.
Kamat prayed for him, and slowly Nogen began to regain his senses. But the family decided it would be good to also take him to a local witch doctor, who said a mantra over him. Much to their surprise, Nogen got worse after the witch doctor’s incantations. (more…)
