The International Executive Committee is issuing a general call to prayer for the church in the form of an International Intercessors Conference scheduled for January 10-12, 2008 at the North Cleveland Church of God.

Inspiration-seeking Christians who would like to curl up with a good book this winter instead of cozying up to their computer monitors now have that option. SermonSnacks Publishing has just released its debut hardcopy collection of Christian wisdom. “Sermonsnacks: Help, Hope and Encouragement for Today” is currently available in a print version at Amazon and Barnes & Noble and as an e-book through Powell’s Books. Wholesale prices are also being extended to book- and gift-store owners. Book-loving spiritualists who would like to learn more about the topics covered in “Sermonsnacks: Help, Hope and Encouragement for Today” can do so online at www.SermonSnacks.com.

By Grant McClung

In Following Christ,1 Joseph Stowell relates the story of Edward Kimball, a quiet and unassuming Sunday school teacher who followed Christ in evangelization. On a routine Saturday in Boston, Massachusetts (USA), some 150 years ago, Kimball took the day to visit every young man in his class.

By Douglas LeRoy, Assistant Director of Church of God World Missions

Unreached groups are distinct cultures of people who have not yet heard the gospel. Many of them have no Bible in their language and no known Christians.

landscape of Turkey

TURKEY — My first stop was the home of my friend and dear brother Hal. While there, we prayed together and visited with his family. The most remarkable event of my visit was an encounter with Hal’s sister-in-law.

t this time of year the Church of God International Offices thanks its employees with a well-deserved extended period of time off to spend with their families. This includes the staff of Faith News Network, a part of Church of God Communications.

By Jim Brown, OneNewsNow.com

A prominent evangelical Christian leader says a “reverse religious test” is being applied to Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee because he believes his Christian faith should impact the way he lives. Tony Perkins says the attempt by elite secularists in the media to subject the surging GOP candidate to that test may not achieve its desired objective.

Reecy Aresty, President and CEO of Christ on the Shroud, Inc., is proud to announce the creation of the Shroud of Turin Preservation Society. Aresty expects his new website, ChristOnTheShroud.com, to generate sufficient revenues to help preserve the Shroud for future generations.

Yesterday, the U.S. House passed a resolution recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith by a vote of 372 to 9. Nine members voted against the resolution, ten refused to support it by voting “present,” and 40 others members did not vote.