SPRINGFIELD, MO — Convoy of Hope teams are in North Carolina and Florida, where Hurricane Helene made landfall last week as a Category 4 storm. Disaster response teams have already staged numerous distributions for survivors, providing them with food, water, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies and tarps. Additional truckloads of supplies are being sent from Convoy’s…
LONDON — This is Bishop Daniel (President of GFA World) and I’m here in London and we just got off the train to our next stop as we visit different friends of the ministry and have different meetings. But I just wanted to ask you especially to pray for the situation that is in Nepal….
BOONE, NC — Samaritan’s Purse is responding to overwhelming needs in Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida following the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene. The Category 4 storm made its historic landfall with 140mph winds along Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday night leaving an enormous path of destruction that flattened homes and…
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…
WILLS POINT, TX — We’re heartbroken by the trail of devastation Hurricane Helene left in the southeastern U.S. The storm took the lives of more than 130 people across North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia. It also swept away homes and businesses and left millions of people without electricity. We know that…
KYIV, UKRAINE — While the war in Ukraine has continued for more than 2 1/2 years now, thousands of Christians have united in prayer for peace over their country. The National Day of Prayer for Ukraine has been uniting Christians of different denominations for 9 years. Recently nearly 8000 people gathered at the Palace of…
WASHINGTON, DC — CityServe International, in partnership with Spokes of Hope, 180 Disaster Relief and Wings of the Spirit, launches a $5 million relief initiative in response to Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction across 5 states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Truckloads filled with water, food, clothes and emergency relief supplies will…
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,…
BOONE, NC — Samaritan’s Purse is responding to south central Louisiana after Hurricane Francine rapidly intensified into a category 2 hurricane unleashing 100mph winds and heavy rainfall on coastal communities. Today, a Disaster Relief Unit—a tractor-trailer filled with tools and equipment—is on the way to south central Louisiana where strong winds downed trees and extensive…
ITALY — Hundreds responded to Franklin Graham’s invitation to accept Christ as their savior at the historic Naples Noi Festival in Southern Italy. It was the largest ever evangelical event in the country’s history as crowds of 21,000 gathered at the Piazza del Plebiscito. The largest and most significant square in Naples in Southern Italy…
NAPLES — The largest and most significant square in Naples was packed with more than 21,000 people during the Noi Festival last night. It was the first time something like this has ever taken place in Naples, and it set a record as the largest evangelical event in Italy’s history. Political leaders from several different…
NIGERIA — Christmas 2023 saw many largely Christian villages in Nigeria’s Middle Belt attacked by militant Fulani herdsmen. Magdalene* and Mafulul* recount their painful stories – but also God’s healing through trauma-care workshops run by Open Doors partners. Mafulul*: “By 5pm the attackers came. They started shooting everywhere. “My wife had just finished cooking. I…
BOONE, IOWA — The counter-offensive against Hezbollah’s terror network based in southern Lebanon is sending shockwaves through largely Christian communities caught in the crossfire. “We hear the (missile) strikes around us every day,” said Kamelia Jalbout, who lives in Olayaa, a mostly Christian village in south Lebanon, near the Israel border. “When my children play…
BRAZIL — A profound spiritual transformation is unfolding in the Amazon rainforest. For centuries, the Catholic church held a near-monopoly in the region. Today, evangelical Christianity is reshaping the Amazon’s spiritual fabric, leading to new converts and churches. Linger on the banks of the Amazon Rive…and you’ll uncover more than the rich tapestry of life…
COHASSET, CA — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Northern California following the extensive impact of the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties. The fire, which is now 99% contained, burned approximately 430,000 acres, claiming more than 250 homes. “So many have lost so much due to this tragic fire….
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — All summer, heavy spring rains around Lake Victoria have slowly worked their way through the Nile River’s swampy course through Uganda, eventually flooding Kuon Nyawal’s farm in South Sudan, destroying her crops, killing her livestock and leaving her home in ruins. “The floods have left us unable to grow our own…
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…
BOONE, IOWA — A new action movie shot entirely in Arabic that showcases “hidden” violence and the power of forgiveness is now available to watch on four major international airlines operating out of the Middle East. While the movie is not a “faith flick,” its Christian producers hope “Toxic” will introduce thousands of Middle East…
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed and launched an app for iOS and Android that brings the Bible’s New Testament to life through seven sign languages used in the African nations of Benin, Cameroon-Anglo, Côte…
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…
AFGHANISTAN — Abraham is a chair of a displacement camp in Nigeria. He and his family have been there for three years, ever since their village was devastated by a Fulani militant attack that killed eight people, including his brother. Neglected by the authorities, food at the camp is scarce and conditions are awful, but…
LEBANON — After facing extreme persecution for his Christian faith, when Issa* fled his home in Syria to start a new life in Iraq, the mechanic lost everything. All his possessions and his livelihood had been taken from him. But all that changed when Christian charity Help The Persecuted invested in his business to repair…
LEBANON — As a major escalation between Iranian backed Hezbollah and Israel has been taking place in the Middle East, Christian ministry Help The Persecuted is continuing to step up their efforts to meet both the increasing practical and spiritual needs of the persecuted Christians and other vulnerable people in Lebanon. The country is a…
ITALY —Reverend Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are working with nearly 350 evangelical churches in southern Italy to bring the Noi Festival to Naples next month. The program will feature live music from Christian singer and Latin Grammy-winner Christine D’Clario, as well as award-winning artist Charity Gayle. All are welcome to attend…
ATLANTA —Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® food donation program has provided over 30 million meals to local communities in need across the United States and Canada, while also helping the company surpass its 2025 corporate social responsibility goal to divert 25 million pounds of food waste from landfills one year ahead of…
CHARLOTTE, NC — Crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) are deploying to Winder, Georgia, approximately 40 minutes northeast of Atlanta, following a mass shooting at Apalachee High School. At this time, news reports indicate that four people have been killed, with several more injured. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office reported that…
KYIV, UKRAINE — When Christian couple Sergei and Viktoria Didenko fostered their first child they knew God was calling them to taking in several more children into their foster home. Many of them from broken homes and some with special needs have experienced a loving Christian family based in Kyiv. Now they are receiving ongoing…
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…
SPENCER, IOWA — Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are serving in Spencer, Iowa, where torrential rains killed one person and left many with devastating flood damage. “My father was clinging to his refrigerator for three hours before he was rescued,” shared one shaken resident. Where is God in difficult circumstances like these? Chaplains…
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Homeowners in Savannah, Georgia, give thanks for the Samaritan’s Purse volunteers who are helping them recover from flooding caused by remnants of Hurricane Debby. Dipyanti Shan – Homeowner: So after the storm, Debby left, there is everything normal the next day. Kids go home, and everything is normal. But the Friday, we…
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…
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Samaritan’s Purse volunteers are bringing relief to homeowners in Savannah, Georgia, following torrential rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby that led to massive flooding. Raven Walker – Samaritan’s Purse: Samaritan’s Purse is here in Savannah, Georgia, due to Hurricane Debby, which has caused widespread damage across this area. We are seeing lots of…
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Sarasota, Florida, after the area received between 12-20 inches of rain from Hurricane Debby. Coastal storm surge also contributed to flooding and damage to homes. “We know that hurricanes bring strong winds and rain with them, but we often forget that the…
LEBANON — Since the conflict in the Middle East began Christian satellite TV ministry SAT 7 has been broadcasting a message of hope and God’s peace throughout the region. GNA reporter Peter Wooding finds out how the SAT 7 team are sharing the hope of Christ with their viewers from their studios in Lebanon. While…
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Michael Yurchuk, the visionary founder behind Christian Lingua, is excited to announce the launch of HolyReads, an innovative app dedicated to providing high-quality, faith-based literature. Now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, HolyReads is a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual journey through a curated selection…
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…
SUDAN — With the conflict reaching 500 days, Sudan is now facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with children bearing the brunt of the suffering. According to a new report released by international aid organisation World Vision, the crisis for children and families in Sudan, reveals 26 million people in Sudan are expected to experience acute…
PARIS, FRANCE — Many mission teams took the opportunity to creatively hold outreach to many nationalities who came to the Olympics in Paris this summer. including Child Evangelism Fellowship and International Mission Board. As millions from around the world gathered for the Paris Olympics this summer, several Christian organisations mobilized outreach teams to creatively sharing…
FORT MILL, SC — CMM College of Theology is entering its 17th year of offering affordable, Christian-accredited degrees around the world. Christ’s Mandate for Missions is an international, Christian, five-fold ministry, humanitarian aid organization founded in 1978. We provide care for orphans/widows, drill water wells, and help fight human trafficking. This school is unlike any…
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Christian Lingua, the world’s largest faith-based translation service, announces a remarkable achievement: surpassing 200 million words translated and overdubbing 500,000+ minutes of videos since its founding in 2006. This milestone underscores the company’s significant impact on global faith communities and its leadership in the religious translation industry. Founded by CEO Michael Yurchuk,…
BOONE, IOWA — A one-of-a-kind talk show aims to bring hope to desperate Afghan women as the third anniversary of the Taliban regime’s return to power looms on August 15. “Many women and girls in Afghanistan ask, ‘Is life worth living?’” said Rex Rogers, president of SAT-7 USA (www.sat7usa.org), a Christian media group that broadcasts…
AFRICA — A 14-year-old girl from Sierra Leone is free to follow her dreams of becoming a doctor after having a benign facial tumour surgery by international health charity, Mercy Ships. Without the timely surgery, the tumour would have continued to grow to the point of causing airway obstructions, and ultimately, death by suffocation. Lucy:…
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is deploying to Marion, Virginia, after two deputies with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office were shot following a traffic stop on Friday, Aug. 9. One officer was killed in the line of duty and the other was transported and released from the hospital. “When one officer…
MOROCCO, NORTH AFRICA —The church in North Africa is growing, with increasing numbers of people giving their lives to Jesus. But many are forced to keep their newfound faith secret because of the risk of persecution – people like Elmahdi* from Morocco. *Name changed for security purposes. Stock footage from Artlist / Pexels. Like many…
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Savannah, Georgia, after the area received between 20-30 inches of rain from Hurricane Debby. Subsequent dam breaches have caused widespread flooding and damage to homes. “Hurricane Debby wreaked havoc on many communities along the East Coast, with some areas seeing historic flooding…
BAKERSFIELD, CA — CityServe International’s global relief network has announced an emergency operation to bring vital supplies and aid to the neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Debby. Early Monday morning, the hurricane hit much of central Florida with sustained winds of over 80 mph. The National Weather Center reports over 30 inches of rainfall and a…
AFGHANISTAN —Afghanistan’s Christians have to keep their faith secret. If the Taliban find out, the Christian could be killed – as Khada (name changed) found out. Khada*: In the shadow of the Taliban’s rule, life in Afghanistan is very difficult. Yet, anchored by our strong faith, we press on through the storm. We have to…
NIGERIA — Churches are being burnt down and their congregations forced to close in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, the half-way house between the mainly Muslim north and the mainly Christian south. As Andrew Boyd from Release International reports. Terrorists in Nigeria who are targeting and burning churches have forced a leading denomination to shut down 70…
MEXICO—Mauricio* was brought up to follow the traditional customs of his indigenous community in Chiapas, Mexico. So when he became a Christian in Mexico, he experienced discrimination in his community. Thanks to local Open Doors partners, Mauricio is being supported by a lawyer who has helped him to regain his standing in the village and…
SPRINGFIELD, PA — A full-blown war is looming between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group based in Lebanon — and Israel fears a potentially devastating “electromagnetic pulse” (EMP) attack on its crucial electric power grid. An all-out attack on Israel’s power grid will cause rolling blackouts and could even cripple entire towns and cities…
