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A new study proves what Jews and Christian Zionists have known all along—and what radical Islam has disputed for ages—Jerusalem belongs to the Jews.

About 190 youths from southern India gathered for a three-day camp, where Gospel for Asia-supported missionary Daniel J. taught from the verse 1 Timothy 4:12. He encouraged the boys and girls to be an example in all areas of their lives by breaking down the verse and putting it in practical ways for the teens to understand and apply to their lives.

In the Kingdom of Bhutan, where Christianity is still awaiting legal recognition, Christians have the right to proclaim their faith but must not use coercion or claim religious superiority to seek conversions, the country’s prime minister told Compass in an exclusive interview.

Open Doors has confirmed fresh reports that the deadly violence erupting across the northern states of Nigeria since results of the April 16 presidential election were announced is taking a deadly toll on churches, Christian homes and businesses, mission compounds and pastors.

A package exploded outside of Jerusalem’s central bus station on Wednesday, killing one and wounding at least 39.

The crisis in Japan is worsening. At the same time, the situation in the Middle East is volatile. And let’s not forget last month’s seismic shock in New Zealand, Sumatra 9.1, Katrina, Rita, massive flooding in Australia, birds and fish dying around the world, and bees disappearing.

Christian Japanese missionary leaders in the tsunami-ravaged areas of Fukushima and Tohoku have requested emergency aid from Christian Aid Mission to help them minister to displaced quake victims of the disastrous earthquakes in their area.

Contributions may be made to Christian Aid designated to the Japan Disaster Relief Fund, gift code 850DIS. Credit card donations may be made online or by calling 800-977-5650.

“We must send help as quickly as possible – the Fukushima and Tohoku Bible chapels are in some of the hardest hit areas,” says Stephen Van Valkenburg, the overseas director serving as liaison with indigenous gospel workers in Japan.

“Christians in the four Christian chapels from Fukushima have already been evacuated because they are all situated close to the endangered nuclear power plants. There is a lot of panic and help is being distributed to refugees in emergency shelters.”

“These missionaries have some of the most effective outreaches in Japan” says Van Valkenburg, “so we know that they are sharing the love of God in both word and deed during this tragic time.”

ABOUT CHRISTIAN AID: Founded by Bob Finley in 1953, Christian Aid is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. It links American churches and mission-minded individuals to indigenous missions in 122 countries. Today it sends help to more than 800 native mission ministries that deploy over 80,000 missionary workers serving the Lord among 3000 tribes, tongues and nations. Visit online at www.ChristianAid.org or call 434-977-5650 for answers to your questions.

(Source: Christian Newswire)

Egyptian Christians have requested our prayers following several violent incidents affecting Christians and their property during February.

Feb. 11, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ — With the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, pro-democracy protestors are celebrating in the streets of Cairo and other cities around the country.

On Sunday, February 13, 100,000 pro-life activists will march through Manila in opposition to a so-called “Responsible Parenthood” bill that has been repackaged to appeal to the pro-life majority of Filipinos.

Tunisia set off a chain reaction across the Middle East and North Africa as citizens of Arab countries began to rise up and call for an end to their current government regimes.

DALLAS - A U.S. missionary working in Mexico who brought his mortally wounded wife to the border told authorities in the United States that gunmen in a pickup truck shot her in the head, police in Texas say.

Christian Leaders for a Nuclear Free Iran, a coalition of religious and civic leaders sent a letter to the U.S. Senate urging members to enact tough sanctions against the Iranian regime that will intensify pressure on its leaders to halt their drive to build nuclear weapons.

India (MNN) ― Many Christians in India are so poor that they are forced to spend most of their money on food. Despite their poverty, they have found a way to give generously to the Lord.

It’s been almost one year since a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the small country of Haiti.

The new year has just begun but Pastor John Hagee, arguably the most vocal and controversial Christian Zionist in the nation, has already denounced any peace process between Israel and Palestinians that involves dividing the land of Israel as being against God’s will.

Christian Aid Mission has called for more relief to be sent to survivors after a terror bomb killed 21 worshippers on the steps of an Alexandria church after New Year’s Eve worship services Saturday night.

The fires in Northern Israel is said to be the worst disaster in the nation’s history. Now Christian Life Missions (CLM) is partnering with Vision for Israel to respond quickly to the need.

After receiving a shoe box when she lived in Ghana, a 12-year-old girl now gives back through Operation Christmas Child.

An unidentified arsonist in Israel set fire to a Jerusalem church building that has long been a focal point for anti-Christian sentiment in a Jewish ultra-Orthodox-leaning neighborhood, church officials said.