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PACU Foundation Gifts $31,200 to Six North Carolina Charities

December 12, 2024December 9, 2024 /Leave a comment

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Piedmont Advantage Credit Union announced today that the PACU Foundation gifted $31,200 to six North Carolina charities on Giving Tuesday to increase their capacity to help area residents overcome financial hardship. Pictured is the check presentation to the...

Masha Finds Peace at Christian Special Needs Center in Ukraine

December 12, 2024December 9, 2024 /Leave a comment

Just 40 miles from a Christian-run special needs center in the Sumy region of Ukraine sits Kursk in Russia where intense fighting continues.

UKRAINE — Just 40 miles from a Christian-run special needs center in the Sumy region of Ukraine sits Kursk in Russia where intense fighting continues. In the town of Konotop where the Hearts of Love Center is based air raid sirens and explosions have become...

Rumana’s Story: Bangladeshi Girl is Isolated for Following Jesus

December 10, 2024December 9, 2024 /Leave a comment

In northwest Bangladesh, nine-year-old girl, Rumana is persecuted because her family left Islam. At school, Rumana continues to face rejection

BANGLADESH — In northwest Bangladesh, nine-year-old girl, Rumana is persecuted because her family left Islam. At school, Rumana continues to face rejection and isolation every single day. But she now attends a Sunday school run by local Open Doors partners where she feels loved and...

Teenage Girl in Central Asia Has A Fearless Faith

December 10, 2024December 9, 2024 /Leave a comment

CENTRAL ASIA — Ailin’s* parents are deaf – and Christian – which makes them especially vulnerable to persecution in Central Asia. Rejected by their family, and even arrested, Ailin and her parents have since received practical and spiritual support from local Open Doors partners. *Name...

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division and Elks Lodges Partner to Spread Love Beyond Christmas

December 10, 2024December 9, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division and Elks Lodges are joining forces this Christmas to fundraise for the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign

SOUTHFIELD, MI— The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division and Elks Lodges are joining forces this Christmas to fundraise for the nonprofit's 2024 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign which funds critical social programs that support individuals and families in dire need. Photo by...

Billy Graham Library Hosts Annual Christmas Celebration Dec. 2-23

December 9, 2024 /Leave a comment

Thousands of people from across the Carolinas and the Southeast visit the Billy Graham Library to experience Christmas at the Library.

CHARLOTTE, NC — Each year, thousands of people from across the Carolinas and the Southeast visit the Billy Graham Library to experience Christmas at the Library. The Christ-centered festivities have become an annual Christmas tradition for many, with more than 530,000 visitors experiencing this seasonal...

Hope for Children Distributes School Bags and Stationery to Needy Children

December 9, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Urumpirai Hope for Children Center recently organized a Gift Distribution Program to provide essential school supplies to children.

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — The Urumpirai Hope for Children Center in the Diocese of Colombo recently organized a Gift Distribution Program to provide essential school supplies to children in the community. The event aimed to equip young learners with schoolbags and stationery, ensuring they are...

The Interfaith Forum of Military Chaplains “United in Service”

December 6, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

KYIV, UKRAINE — On October 10-11, the Interfaith Forum of Military Chaplains “United in Service” was held in Kyiv. The event brought together more than 400 participants. KJMC caplains also was a part of it. More details about the event in our story. [video width="1352"...

How Dairy Goats Are Helping to Feed the Hungry in the Democratic Republic of Congo

December 6, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

Samaritan’s Purse has supplied dairy goats that keep the families of Babonde healthy and solidify the food security in Congo for years to come

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO — For the small community of Babonde, the regional nutritional center is a haven for many Congolese children that prevents child malnutrition and ensures that everyone in Babonde is properly fed. Over the past two years, Samaritan’s Purse has supplied...

Liberian Special Needs Girl Rescued and Restored

December 6, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

When special needs Liberian girl Erica was tied to a tree in her community because they thought she was cursed a Christian charity worker.

LIBERIA — When special needs Liberian girl Erica was tied to a tree in her community in Liberia because they thought she was cursed a Christian charity worker not only rescued her, but also restored her life through the support of a ministry center called...

Pastor Franklin Graham Welcomed in Vietnam by Standing Deputy Prime Minister and Government Officials in Hanoi

December 5, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

Pastor Franklin Graham Was Welcomed in Vietnam by The Standing Deputy Prime Minister and Government Officials in Hanoi.

HANOI, VIETNAM — Pastor Franklin Graham was honored to be welcomed to Vietnam on Monday by the Standing Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Nguyen Hoa Binh, and a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government Committee for Religious Affairs. [caption id="attachment_21834" align="alignright"...

When the Microphones Stopped Working, Deaf Ears Began to Hear: KJMC Summer Prayer Retreat 2024

December 5, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

Summer KJMC Prayer Retreat. Lots of fervent prayers and praise, Jewish worship, and an incredible atmosphere of God’s presence.

KYIV, UKRAINE — Summer KJMC Prayer Retreat. Lots of fervent prayers and praise, Jewish worship, inspirational messages, discussions of current topics, and an incredible atmosphere of God’s presence. God even used the constant blackouts and unusual heat for His glory. Because when the microphones stopped...

You Version’s Verse of The Year Reflects Global Trend of Seeking Peace Through Prayer

December 5, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

Reflecting this trend, the YouVersion Verse of the Year is seeing more people seek God through His Word and in prayer.

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a record year for app installs and daily use, YouVersion is seeing more people seek God through His Word and in prayer. Reflecting this trend, the YouVersion Verse of the Year is: The YouVersion Verse of the...

In Honor of Luis Palau’s Birthday, the Luis Palau Association Announces the Launch of a Free Online Resource Exploring the Late Evangelist’s Teachings

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Luis Palau Association Announces the Launch of a Free Online Resource Exploring the Late Evangelist's Teachings.

PORTLAND, OR —In honor of Luis Palau and his years of faithful ministry, the Luis Palau Association is excited to announce the public launch of the Luis Palau Legacy Library (www.LuisPalau.org). This exciting new website and podcast allows individuals from around the world to explore...

50 Crusades from Cape Town to Cairo: Christ for All Nations Concludes a Historic Year of Global Evangelism

December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

Christ for all Nations (CfaN) successfully completed 50 crusades across eight nations as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration.

ORLANDO, FL — In a year that will be remembered as one of the most groundbreaking in evangelistic history, Christ for all Nations (CfaN), under the leadership of Evangelist Daniel Kolenda, successfully completed 50 crusades across eight nations as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. Spanning...

The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle Campaign Launched With the Help of the Dallas Cowboys, Country Star Lainey Wilson, and Special Guest

December 3, 2024December 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Salvation Army's Annual Red Kettle Campaign Launches With the Help of the Dallas Cowboys, Country Star Lainey Wilson, and Special Guest

ARLINGTON, TX — The Salvation Army invites communities across the country to join in the spirit of giving with the launch of its 134th Red Kettle Campaign, officially kicking off during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants. This year's Red...

Archdiocese of Kathmandu Distributes Ration Kits To 200 Landslide Victims

December 1, 2024November 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

Ration kits containing rice, cooking oil, lentils, and kerosene were distributed to 200 families in an effort to provide temporary relief.

BAGMATI, NEPAL — In the aftermath of devastating landslides caused by relentless heavy rains in recent times, the Archdiocese of Kathmandu extended a lifeline to 200 affected families in the remote villages of Rangcha and Singdel, located in Bagmati Province, Nepal. Both villages, which rely...

Western North Carolina Communities Rally to Give Back Through Samaritan’s Purse Project, Operation Christmas Child

November 29, 2024November 25, 2024 /1 Comment

Samaritan's Purse delivers these shoebox gifts to boys and girls through its project, Operation Christmas Child.

BOONE, NC — Every Christmas season, hundreds of thousands of Americans pack gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world. Samaritan's Purse delivers these shoebox gifts—packed with personal care items, school supplies, and fun toys—to boys and girls through its project, Operation Christmas Child....

Calls to Rise to Support Persecuted Church in Nigeria

November 29, 2024November 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

Rev. Jonathan Ugbede in Nigeria shares what he’s seeing of the displacement crisis and how the global church can respond.

NIGERIA — Rev. Jonathan Ugbede is deputy chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria. He shares what he’s seeing of the displacement crisis in sub-Saharan Africa and how the global church can respond. Rev. Jonathan Ugbede – Deputy Chairman of...

Films 4 Flyovers: A Mission to Revolutionize the Film Industry

November 27, 2024November 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

Jim Walchle and Donna Douglas Walchle, the duo behind the company Films 4 Flyovers, are on a mission to transform the entertainment world.

WASHINGTON, DC— Jim Walchle and Donna Douglas Walchle, the husband-and-wife duo behind the company Films 4 Flyovers, are on a mission to transform the entertainment world. Fueled by faith and a passion for storytelling, Jim and Donna are pioneering a unique approach to filmmaking. [caption...