This weekend, millions of Brazilians across the country will gather around a television during prime time to watch one of the world’s greatest athletes — but they won’t be seeing a sporting event.

By Cameron Fisher

CLEVELAND, TN–A new building dedicated exclusively to the School of Religion at Lee University was formally dedicated on November 7, 2008. The ceremony recognized key individuals and organizations which made the $5 million facility possible.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — Billy Graham’s work as a pastor to presidents is coming to an end, but he is praying for Barack Obama as the next U.S. leader begins his work, Graham’s son said Friday on the ailing evangelist’s 90th birthday. Franklin Graham said in an interview that his father’s mind remains sharp even as his body continues to fail. But the preacher who has counseled every president beginning with Eisenhower is not in line to mentor Obama.

“The Purpose of Christmas” CD, the music companion to Dr. Rick Warren’s newest book with the same title released today from Howard Publishers at retailers nationwide, is now available through an exclusive arrangement with the nation’s largest retailer, Wal- Mart. All net proceeds will benefit The PEACE Plan, a global initiative created by Warren, pastor of Saddleback Valley Community Church in Southern California and author of “The Purpose Driven Life.”

By Grant McClung

Ninety years ago today, on November 6, 1918, the young life of a visionary missions mobilizer in the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) was cut short by the global influenza pandemic of 1918. It is estimated that 70 million people worldwide died in that horrible plague.

MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) was awarded a 2008 “Passion Award” by the Servant Christian Community Foundation (SCCF) for its outstanding commitment to furthering the Gospel.

Church of God World Missions recognizes the power and importance of technology in spreading awareness and empowering people to make a difference. This article shares how Roger Stephenson and Tina Franklin are using technology in their ministries and mission trips to reach the lost.

SOUTH DAKOTA – Missionaries Carl and Anna Nobles share about the events that have recently taken place at the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota. God has been moving in this area!

By J. Lee Grady

It’s over. We’ve reached the end of the longest, angriest and most nerve-wracking presidential campaign in American history. Finally the “I approved this message” ads have ceased.