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Christians Kick Off Olympic Prayer Countdown for China
Only one year remains before the much-anticipated 2008 Summer Olympics Games in Beijing and Christians worldwide have kicked off a yearlong prayer campaign for a spiritual harvest in China.
Jars of Clay, Third Day Announce Joint Christmas Tour
Legendary Christian groups Third Day and Jars of Clay have officially announced The Christmas Offerings Tour. The tour begins on 29 November and ends on 16 December, offering only 12 shows. Tickets are available to everyone on 7 September.
BMS World Mission Boosts Food Supplies in Asia Flood Regions
BMS World Mission has issued a starting grant of $50,000 to bolster food supplies amid the severe floods across Nepal, Bangladesh and northern India.
2008 to Mark 100 Years of Prayer for Christian Unity
Churches throughout the world are preparing for next year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which will mark the 100th anniversary of the event.
Conference to Bring Together Christian Abuse and Addiction Workers
Christian abuse and addiction workers will come together for ISAAC's 10th anniversary international conference on Faith, Family and the Future of Addiction Care later this year.
Human Rights Activist Unimpressed by North, South Korea Summit
A long time human rights champion for North Korea is unimpressed by the second summit between North and South Korea to take place later this month.
Hunger, Disease Stalk Children Hit by South Asia Floods
Millions of malnourished Indian children are vulnerable to disease after South Asia's worst floods in years, officials and aid groups said on Wednesday, calling for urgent assistance.
South Korea Cuts Back on Mission Activities Following Hostage Crisis
Christian groups in South Korea, the second biggest supplier of missionaries to the world after the United States, are scaling back operations in trouble spots following the hostage crisis in Afghanistan.
Egypt Christian Convert Continues Legal Case Despite Threats
An Egyptian who has set a precedent by seeking official recognition of his conversion from Islam to Christianity says he will continue his quest despite receiving death threats.
Police go to TV Watchdog over Channel 4 Mosque Documentary
West Midlands Police said on Wednesday it had made an official complaint to television regulator Ofcom over a documentary about extremism in British mosques, saying the footage had been misleading.
Beijing Olympics Pollution Fear
China invited the world to the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Wednesday with a dazzling song-and-dance and fireworks display, but cheers and shouts of 10,000 beaming citizens could not mask fears about pollution.
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Bishop of London to Lead Major Ecumenical Gathering
The Bishop of London will lead the Church of England delegation for the Third European Ecumenical Assembly.
Sri Lanka Welcomes First Ecumenical Conflict Research Team
War-torn Sri Lanka has welcomed the first of a series of visits around the world by an ecumenical team seeking to learn more about the peacemaking efforts of local churches in conflict-stricken regions.
Jesus Film's 'Operation Jericho' Re-Targeting French-Speaking Africans
The JESUS Film ministry is asking Christians to pray for this year's "Operation Jericho," which is being conducted to bring people in French-speaking African countries to Christ.