Diocese of Pokhara Extends Support to Fire-Affected Family

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NEPAL — Dhorpatan Municipality, nestled at an elevation of 3,900 meters within an east-west valley, south of the majestic Dhaulagiri mountain range in the Himalayas, is home to a tight-knit community comprising indigenous Kham Magar people and Tibetan refugees.Santu (37 years old) and her husband Dal Bahadur (47 years old), proud residents of Dhorpatan, along… Continue reading Diocese of Pokhara Extends Support to Fire-Affected Family

Women’s Fellowship Extends Support to Musahar Community in Nepal

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SOUTH ASIA — In a heartwarming gesture of compassion, the Women’s Fellowship team from a local church in the Rautahat District in Nepal recently reached out to Musahar families with essential ration kits. Nestled in a separate settlement within the village, 11 Musahar families face significant challenges due to poverty. Their humble abodes, constructed from… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Extends Support to Musahar Community in Nepal

Hope for Children Gifts School Bags to Over 310 Children

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SRI LANKA — In the face of the ongoing economic turmoil in Sri Lanka, where many families are grappling with financial difficulties, the Hope for Children has stepped up to alleviate some of the burdens. With families striving to secure enough resources to support their children’s education, the prevalent economic crisis has left them struggling… Continue reading Hope for Children Gifts School Bags to Over 310 Children

Blankets Distributed to the Needy

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SOUTH ASIA — In a compassionate effort to alleviate the suffering of those struggling without access to warm clothing, a dedicated Believers Eastern Church priest in a village in South Asia, took it upon himself to make a positive impact on the lives of the less fortunate. Many families in this region are grappling with… Continue reading Blankets Distributed to the Needy

Colombo Diocese Initiates Poultry Assistance Program to Empower the Poor

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NUWARA ELIYA, SRI LANKA — Nuwara Eliya District, situated in the Central province of Sri Lanka, has long grappled with economic challenges attributed to its high altitude and cooler climate. The local population, primarily engaged in tea plantation and cultivation, faces heightened difficulties due to the escalating prices of essential items, impacting household sustainability. In… Continue reading Colombo Diocese Initiates Poultry Assistance Program to Empower the Poor

Hope for Children Organizes Plastic Waste Awareness Campaign in Itahari

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ITAHARI, NEPAL —The Hope for Children center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently conducted a successful awareness program titled Plastic Waste Sanitation Management Campaign in Ward No. 3 of the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, West Sirijonga. The program was graced by the presence of local leaders, including Mrs. Meena Rasaili, Ward Women Representative; Mr. Man… Continue reading Hope for Children Organizes Plastic Waste Awareness Campaign in Itahari

A Day of Joy and Care: Believers Eastern Church Marks Children’s Day

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SOUTH ASIA — On November 14, 2024, Believers Eastern Church dioceses marked Children’s Day with vibrant celebrations and meaningful initiatives, highlighting the joy and innocence of childhood as a gift from God. In Bastar Diocese, a free tuition program was inaugurated in Bhataguda village to support underprivileged children, demonstrating the Church’s commitment to education and… Continue reading A Day of Joy and Care: Believers Eastern Church Marks Children’s Day

400 Attend Women’s Seminar in Birtamod

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BIRTAMOD, NEPAL — The Women’s Fellowship Departments of the Birtamod and Itahari Dioceses successfully held a two-day Combined Women’s Seminar at St. Paul Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in Birtamod, Jhapa, on November 6 and 7, 2024. A total of 400 attendees, including Sisters of the Cross, Bible women, and children from 14 different districts, participated… Continue reading 400 Attend Women’s Seminar in Birtamod

Hope for Children Distributes School Bags and Stationery to Needy Children

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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 prepared and motivated for their studies. The program began with… Continue reading Hope for Children Distributes School Bags and Stationery to Needy Children

Archdiocese of Kathmandu Distributes Ration Kits To 200 Landslide Victims

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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 heavily on agriculture and husbandry as their primary sources of… Continue reading Archdiocese of Kathmandu Distributes Ration Kits To 200 Landslide Victims

13 Families Facing Hardship Find Hope with Gift of Goats

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KATHMANDU, NEPAL —On World Poverty Day, 17th October 2024, the District Women’s Fellowship Council of Rautahat District, under the Believers Eastern Church Archdiocese of Kathmandu, Nepal, took a proactive step in addressing poverty by distributing goats to impoverished families. This initiative aimed to support needy families and daily wage earners by providing them with a… Continue reading 13 Families Facing Hardship Find Hope with Gift of Goats

Rautahat District Women’s Fellowship Council Holds One-Day Meeting for Mothers

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RAUTAHAT, NEPAL — On September 23, 2024, the Rautahat District Women’s Fellowship Council, under the Believers Eastern Church Archdiocese of Kathmandu, Nepal, organized a “One-Day Mother’s Meeting” at St. Mark’s Believers Eastern Church in Bijaypur, Rautahat district. The event was a special gathering aimed at uniting the wives of priests from the Rautahat district to… Continue reading Rautahat District Women’s Fellowship Council Holds One-Day Meeting for Mothers

Believers Eastern Church Marks World Food Day with Acts of Compassion

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SOUTH ASIA — Believers Eastern Church dioceses marked World Food Day with compassionate initiatives aimed at alleviating hunger in local communities. From distributing warm meals and food packets to providing fruit and dry rations, the church’s efforts touched the lives of the hungry, the needy, and those living in leprosy colonies. Women’s Fellowship teams, Hope… Continue reading Believers Eastern Church Marks World Food Day with Acts of Compassion

Archdiocese of Kathmandu Brings Relief to Flood Victims in Lalitpur

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LALITPUR, NEPAL — More than 200 people have died in Nepal following days of relentless rain that triggered severe flooding and major landslides across the country. Thousands of homes have been damaged in what is considered the worst flooding in the Kathmandu Valley in recent years. In response to the widespread devastation, the Believers Eastern… Continue reading Archdiocese of Kathmandu Brings Relief to Flood Victims in Lalitpur

Hope for Children Provides Free Medical Care to 300 People

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BIRTAMOD, NEPAL — On August 30, 2024, the Hope for Children Birtamod Center, in collaboration with Budhabare City Hospital, successfully organized a free medical camp for children and residents of the Birtamod community. This initiative aimed to address current and emerging health issues, promote healthy living among children, and ensure that their education remains uninterrupted… Continue reading Hope for Children Provides Free Medical Care to 300 People

Hope for Children Holds Awareness Program on Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse

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KOHALPUR, NEPAL — On August 20th, 2024, the Hope for Children center in Kohalpur, Nepal, organized an impactful awareness program focusing on the reduction of domestic violence and the prevention of alcohol and drug addiction. The event saw the active participation of around 50 community members. Guests from the Kohalpur Nagar Police Department and the… Continue reading Hope for Children Holds Awareness Program on Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse

Hope for Children Center in Diocese of Dhaka Holds Awareness Program

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DHAKA, BANGLADESH — On August 27, 2024, a Hope for Children Center under the Diocese of Dhaka organized an impactful awareness session on personal hygiene and nutrition for pregnant women and young mothers in Balapara village. The event saw the active participation of 60 women, who gathered to learn essential practices for their health and… Continue reading Hope for Children Center in Diocese of Dhaka Holds Awareness Program

Hope for Children Project Brings Fresh Water to Danga Para Village

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DHAKA, BANGLADESH — The Hope for Children Balarampur project in the Diocese of Dhaka has brought much-needed relief to the residents of Danga Para Village by inaugurating a new bore well. This recently inaugurated well addresses the community’s dire need for clean, arsenic-free drinking water. Although the village had tube wells in place, they were… Continue reading Hope for Children Project Brings Fresh Water to Danga Para Village

Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod

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BUDHABARE, NEPAL — Hope for Children Budhabare in the Diocese of Birtamod proudly celebrated the graduation of seven students from its 10th batch of the six-month tailoring course program. The ceremony was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the trainees, who showcased their newly acquired skills by exhibiting the dresses they had… Continue reading Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod

Hope for Children: Over 100 Children Receive Free Healthcare in Nepal

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NEPAL — The Hope for Children project, under the Diocese of Kohalpur, organized a Free Medical Camp on August 2, 2024, with the aim of providing essential healthcare services to children under the age of five residing in Kohalpur Ward Nos. 10 to 13. Dr. Murali Mohan Gupta, a pediatric specialist from Nepalgunj Medical College,… Continue reading Hope for Children: Over 100 Children Receive Free Healthcare in Nepal

Hope for Children Conducts Malnutrition Screening

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ITAHARI, NEPAL — The Hope for Children Center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently organized a free malnutrition screening for children aged 5 and under in Ward No. 3, covering the Sunaulo Tole and Adarsh Tole areas. The event was held with the approval of the Sub-Metropolitan authority and Ward No. 3 administration. The… Continue reading Hope for Children Conducts Malnutrition Screening

Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod

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BUDHABARE, NEPAL — Hope for Children Budhabare in the Diocese of Birtamod proudly celebrated the graduation of seven students from its 10th batch of the six-month tailoring course program. The ceremony was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the trainees, who showcased their newly acquired skills by exhibiting the dresses they had… Continue reading Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod

St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families

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NEPAL — In a heartfelt initiative to provide essential protection to vulnerable communities from mosquito-borne diseases, St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Birtamod Municipality-4, Jhapa, this month. Mrs. Dropati Ganesh (Vice President of Om Shanti Tole Bikash Sastha), Mr. Gokul Rijal (Secretary… Continue reading St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families

Free Health Screening Camp Benefits 500 in Diocese of Itahari

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NEPAL — On July 6, 2024, a Hope for Children center in the Diocese of Itahari organized a free health check-up camp in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan Ward No. 3 in collaboration with the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City Health Branch and with the technical support of Inkha Integrated Hospital. During the camp, children’s general health examinations and blood… Continue reading Free Health Screening Camp Benefits 500 in Diocese of Itahari

Hope for Children Brings Vital Relief to 550 Flood-Hit Families in Nepal

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BUDHABARE, NEPAL — In response to the devastating floods that hit the Balkhu area on July 31, 2024, the Hope for Children project under the Archdiocese of Kathmandu took swift and compassionate action to support those affected. Over the course of August 2nd and 3rd, the project organized a flood relief distribution, providing dry ration… Continue reading Hope for Children Brings Vital Relief to 550 Flood-Hit Families in Nepal

Helping Homeowners Recover from Devastating Tornados in Ohio and Indiana

WINCHESTER/SELMA, IN — Samaritan’s Purse volunteers are helping homeowners in Logan County, Ohio, and the Selma/Winchester area of Indiana, recover from damage caused by devastating tornadoes that swept through the region. But more volunteers are urgently needed. Todd Taylor – Samaritan’s Purse: We’re here in Selma, Indiana, as well as Winchester, Indiana, where Thursday night… Continue reading Helping Homeowners Recover from Devastating Tornados in Ohio and Indiana

Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2024

NORTH KOREA — The Open Doors World Watch List 2024 ranks the countries where Christians count the highest cost for following Jesus. These are the 5 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Could praying put you in danger? Could going to church risk your life? Could following Jesus cost you your job, your… Continue reading Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2024

In The First 10 Months of 2023, 5,000 Christians were Killed

NORTH KOREA — Christian freedom in the world is marked by a deterioration that seems to be getting worse. This is reflected in reports and statistics, such as those collected by the organization Open Doors. That entity has just published the World Persecution List 2024, with data related to the period between January and October… Continue reading In The First 10 Months of 2023, 5,000 Christians were Killed

Open Doors Launches 2024 World Watch List in UK Parliament

NORTH KOREA — Longstanding Christian communities could disappear in parts of sub-Saharan Africa through a double blow of violent instability and authoritarian control. Christian minorities across east and west Africa face twin existential threats: violent disorder exploited by radical jihadists and autocratic governments backed by larger powers outside the region.This is one of the disturbing… Continue reading Open Doors Launches 2024 World Watch List in UK Parliament

Following Jesus in North Korea, Despite Poverty and Danger

NORTH KOREA — Ji Ho* in North Korea counts the cost of following Jesus every day. Her father was taken away by police agents when his Bible was discovered, and she has to keep her faith secret – or face terrible consequences. *Name changed for security. Ji Ho*: I didn’t know what the book was,… Continue reading Following Jesus in North Korea, Despite Poverty and Danger

Helping Homeowners in Hawaii

LAHAINA, HAWAII — Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse are sifting through the ashes of properties, helping homeowners in the Maui community devastated by wildfires. Todd Taylor – Samaritan’s Purse: Here in Lahaina, the catastrophic wildfire blew through this area. It devastated everything in its path. The whole way from the mountains out to the sea. Buildings,… Continue reading Helping Homeowners in Hawaii

Emergency Relief Provided in Armenia

ARMENIA — Samaritan’s Purse is providing emergency relief supplies, including hygiene kits, bedding, blankets, school supplies, and more, in Armenia to displaced families fleeing violent conflict in their homeland. Susan Pineda – Samaritan’s Purse: We are here with Samaritan’s Purse in Armenia responding to the crisis of people that have been displaced due to the… Continue reading Emergency Relief Provided in Armenia

Christian Evangelizes Hundreds of Prisoners in North Korea

NORTH KOREA — In North Korea, saying the word “Jesus” can be a death sentence. Hea-woo is a persecuted Christian, one of the prisoners in North Korea. Although her mother was a Christian, she only heard about Jesus through her husband. To maintain her faith, the Christian fled to China, but there she was discovered… Continue reading Christian Evangelizes Hundreds of Prisoners in North Korea

“Giving Thanks for Volunteers in Hawaii”

KULA, HAWAII — Kula, Hawaii, homeowner Donna Waters gives thanks for the Samaritan’s Purse volunteers who did chain saw work and helped sift through the ashes of houses in her neighborhood that were destroyed by wildfires to find personal items. Donna Waters – Homeowner: We had this huge wildfire in the Gulch. You’re standing in… Continue reading “Giving Thanks for Volunteers in Hawaii”

A Call for Volunteers in Hawaii

LAHAINA, HAWAII — Samaritan’s Purse COO Edward Graham encourages people to be volunteers to help Lahaina homeowners on Maui sift through the ashes of their property to recover personal items, a service that offers survivors both comfort and closure. Edward Graham – Samaritan’s Purse Chief Operating Officer: Samaritan’s Purse continues to serve on the island… Continue reading A Call for Volunteers in Hawaii

Prayer for Wildfire Survivors in Hawaii

LAHAINA, HAWAII — Edward Graham asks people for prayer for the wildfire survivors in Maui, Hawaii and to get involved by volunteering with Samaritan’s Purse to let those who are hurting know that God loves them and hasn’t forgotten them. Edward Graham – Chief Operating Officer, Samaritan’s Purse: Samaritan’s Purse has deployed to Lahaina, Hawaii.… Continue reading Prayer for Wildfire Survivors in Hawaii

Emergency Relief Supplies Arrive in Hawaii

MAUI, HAWAII — Emergency relief equipment and supplies have arrived in Hawaii on the Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 cargo jet to provide immediate assistance to those suffering from the wildfires that devastated Maui. The charity airlifted a volunteer team and 17 tons of relief supplies from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Maui, Hawaii, on Tuesday, Aug. 15.… Continue reading Emergency Relief Supplies Arrive in Hawaii

GFA World Jesus Well Provides Easy Access to Clean Water

Thanks, the new Jesus Well, like the one pictured, Kylan’s village now has easy access to clean, pure water.

WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like Gospel for Asia Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, discussing Kylan and his village’s struggle with unclean water, and the access to clean water through newly installed GFA World Jesus Wells. Ten times each day,… Continue reading GFA World Jesus Well Provides Easy Access to Clean Water

Gospel for Asia Fights Waterborne Diseases with Jesus Wells and Water Filters

Kaigan and his children, pictured, are now able to drink pure water thanks to their new BioSand water filter.

WILLS POINT, TX – Water shouldn’t have a distinct red color when pulled from a well—but that’s exactly what thousands of impoverished families see when they go to draw water. Water shouldn’t make you sick—but that’s exactly the threat thousands of poverty-stricken people face from their only available source of drinking water. A Global Water… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Fights Waterborne Diseases with Jesus Wells and Water Filters

Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Spotlights ‘Hidden Epidemic’ of Missing Women

WOMEN FACE DANGER FROM ‘WOMB TO WIDOWHOOD’: To mark International Women’s Day in March, GFA World (http://gospelforasia.net/) is challenging people to “tenaciously pray for the world’s vulnerable women like never before” — including the more than 250,000 women and girls who’ve disappeared without a trace in the U.S.

WILLS POINT, TX — Mission agency Gospel for Asia (GFA World) is challenging people to “pray tenaciously for the world’s vulnerable women like never before” — including the more than 250,000 women and girls who’ve disappeared without a trace in the U.S. As the annual International Women’s Day takes place in March, the Federal Bureau of… Continue reading Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Spotlights ‘Hidden Epidemic’ of Missing Women

Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Aids ‘Traumatized’ Turkey Quake Survivors

GFA WORLD AIDS TURKEY QUAKE SURVIVORS: Teams are distributing vital aid to traumatized survivors of the massive Feb. 6 earthquake and aftershocks in Turkey. [© European Union, 2023 (photographer: Lisa Hastert, CC BY-ND 2.0)]

WILLS POINT, TX — Mission agency GFA World (Gospel for Asia) is helping to provide vital aid to traumatized survivors of the massive earthquake and aftershocks in Turkey, as the number of deaths now stands at more than 47,000. “Right now, Gospel for Asia (GFA World) is working with our partners to bring relief to the… Continue reading Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Aids ‘Traumatized’ Turkey Quake Survivors

North Korea Tops Open Doors World Watch List

NORTH KOREA — More than 360 million Christians worldwide suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith – that’s a staggering 1 in 7 believers. Open Doors has launched this year’s World Watch list highlighting the 50 countries where faith costs the most, with North Korea returning to number one as the world’s… Continue reading North Korea Tops Open Doors World Watch List

Ukraine ‘Heat and Hope’ Project Gets Underway as Winter Crisis Nears

LOVES PARK, IL — A U.S.-based mission has launched a massive ‘heat and hope’ project to rush generators and critical supplies of firewood, coal and thermal blankets to local churches helping Ukrainian families facing a brutal and potentially deadly winter. The Ukraine Winter Heat and Hope Project, organized by Illinois-based Slavic Gospel Association (SGA, www.sga.org),… Continue reading Ukraine ‘Heat and Hope’ Project Gets Underway as Winter Crisis Nears

Gospel for Asia: Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty?

WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, issued this Special Report on Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty? In existence for many years, child sponsorship has been adapted by… Continue reading Gospel for Asia: Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty?

Airlifting Emergency Supplies to Puerto Rico

GREENSBORO, NC — Samaritan’s Purse is airlifting emergency supplies, including water filtration systems and plastic roofing tarps, to Puerto Rico in the wake of massive flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Fiona. John Morgan – Samaritan’s Purse: Puerto Rico has been devastated by Hurricane Fiona– massive flooding, homes destroyed, lives uprooted. Samaritan’s Purse is dispatching… Continue reading Airlifting Emergency Supplies to Puerto Rico

Syrian Alaa Finds a Better Future

AL-HWASH, SYRIA — When Alaa was displaced because of the Syrian war, he found a brighter future through a Centre of Hope, which helped him to establish a sawmill business. Alaa: “It’s an indescribable feeling for someone to be displaced, to lose his house, to lose everything he has.” It was 2011 when Alaa fled… Continue reading Syrian Alaa Finds a Better Future

We’re Biting Back at ‘Earth’s Deadliest Creature’ Reports Gospel for Asia

'WORLD'S DEADLIEST CREATURE:' The tiny mosquito kills more people worldwide every year than any other creature, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as it marks World Mosquito Day, Aug. 20. Organizations like GFA World (www.gfa.org) distribute mosquito-repelling bed nets, saving thousands at risk of malaria and other deadly mosquito-borne diseases.

WILLS POINT, TX – It’s the world’s deadliest creature — and it’s probably hovering near your home. The tiny mosquito kills more people around the world every year than any other animal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “It’s so deadly, it even has a special day named after it — World… Continue reading We’re Biting Back at ‘Earth’s Deadliest Creature’ Reports Gospel for Asia

GFA World Shares a Surprising Antidote to World Poverty: Farm Animals

WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, issued this Special Report on a surprising antidote and solution to world poverty: farm animals. Recent decades have seen a general trend toward prosperity in much of… Continue reading GFA World Shares a Surprising Antidote to World Poverty: Farm Animals

Churches Rush to Aid Heartbroken Ukrainian Refugees

LOVES PARK, IL — Heartbroken refugee women and children are saying a tearful goodbye to their husbands and fathers at the Ukrainian border, but local churches are coming to the families’ aid. “Many Ukrainian families are being separated at the border,” said Eric Mock, vice president of ministry operations at Slavic Gospel Association (SGA, www.sga.org).… Continue reading Churches Rush to Aid Heartbroken Ukrainian Refugees

Christians Set to Share Their Faith Globally on GO Day, May 28th

BERLIN — An estimated 50 million Christians worldwide are sharing their faith on GO Day, May 28th. May is GO Month, and Christians have been sharing their faith through creative outreaches in Brazil, caring outreaches in the largest slum in Africa – Kibera, Kenya, as well as in Nepal, Myanmar, the Philippines, the Dominican Republic,… Continue reading Christians Set to Share Their Faith Globally on GO Day, May 28th

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