Faith News Network

The weekend of April 18th – 19th, 2009 has been designated as the 19th Annual “Just Pray NO!” to drugs Worldwide Weekend of Prayer and Fasting. Since April 7th, 1991 “Just Pray NO!” Ltd. has sought to unite Christians from around the world in intercessory prayer on behalf of the addicted and their families. Not only is substance abuse America’s number one health problem, the devastation of alcoholism and other drug addiction has impacted families and communities worldwide. Substance abuse has been directly linked to violence and sexual immorality and is a major source of income for organized crime and terrorist activities. The “War on Drugs” directly impacts the “War on Crime” and the “War on Terrorism!”

The annual FOCUS Conference, the Church of God Children’s Ministry Conference, will be held on March 5-7, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Greenville, South Carolina.

Angel Heaven(TM) World, a new St. Louis-based online company, has unveiled their new interactive Web site and full line of original, wholesome dolls with collectable wings, stuffed animals, music and other Angel themed merchandise. AngelHeaven(TM)World.com is a secure, values-based Web site that allows children access to games and activities and gives parents and loved ones a “talking” shopping experience they won’t find anywhere else.

Beginning January 1, the Christian Defense Coalition is leading prayer for President-Elect Obama outside of the White House every day at 12:00 noon until the Inauguration.