Operation Compassion Leader David Lorency Passes Away
Cleveland, TN–David B. Lorency, president of Operation Compassion, passed away unexpectedly early this morning April 3, 2020. He was 75.
Florida County Reverses; Recognizes Churches as Essential
Hillsborough County Council just met and voted to reverse its order from law last Friday. At the recommendation of County Attorney Beck, the council voted to recognize churches as “essential.” Mayor Castor wanted to impose the 10 person and six-foot social distancing restriction on churches, but the council voted against her recommendation at the advice of counsel. Any future guidance the county may issue will be recommendations and not enforceable.
‘National Backyard Campout’ Encourages Families to ‘Make Memories’
Boys adventure movement Trail Life USA (www.TrailLifeUSA.com) today announced its first-ever “National Backyard Campout” — encouraging families to “make memories” during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Church of God Publications Offers Giving Methods
Church of God Publications/Pathway Press is offering alternative methods and techniques to encourage giving at the local church.
Persecuted Christians at Higher Risk as Coronavirus Halts Daily Life Worldwide
Living conditions for Christians and other religious minorities worldwide are rapidly worsening due to the Coronavirus outbreak, says Open Doors USA, an organization working with persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries.
Firm Offers Over $5.25 Million in Relief to Churches
On Tuesday, March 31, CDF Capital offered in excess of $5.25 million in relief to more than 150 churches across the United States. With over $550 million in loans, every network church with a loan in good standing is eligible to receive payment deferrals in the form of six months interest-only or six months of payments reduced by 33%.
