Co-Founder of Awana Children’s Ministry Dies at 99
Arthur Reynold Rorheim, co-founder of Awana and one of the pioneers in children’s ministry, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. He was 99.
Agree ’18 Begins Tomorrow
Cleveland, TN–A three-day revival and prayer convocation beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2018, will take place from the Church of God International Offices.
Controversial Faith-Based Film Tops List of Most-Anticipated 2018 Indies
Oscar-considered filmmaker Richard Rossi’s feature ‘Canaan Land,’ tops a list of most-anticipated independent films of 2018 that includes a documentary about Robin Williams, a retelling of Hamlet by Claire McCarthy, and the latest films from Spike Lee and Lars Von Trier.
Chicago March for Life to be Largest Midwest Pro-Life Event
The 2018 March for Life Chicago will draw large crowds (currently estimated to be 6,000 +) of pro-life advocates from across Illinois and the Midwest. On Sunday, January 14, 2018, people from all walks of life will come together on Chicago’s Federal Plaza to proclaim the sanctity of human life and call for an end to abortion as they march through the Loop beginning at 2 p.m. (Central). Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich and the Chicago Bears’ co-owner Pat McCaskey are among the featured speakers.
Declaration of Faith Marks 70 Years
This weekend congregations across the Church of God will celebrate one of the most iconic documents of the denomination as “Declaration of Faith Sunday” takes place in the Church of God on January 7, 2018.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. Congregations and parishes all over the world exchange preachers or arrange special ecumenical celebrations and prayer services. The event that touches off this special experience is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
