World

Dr. Susan Michael: The Amazing Timing of God

I am sure you are well aware that in the early hours of Saturday, March 1, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to bring down the evil Iranian regime of Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran struck back, sending missiles and drones into Israel, driving Israelis back into their bomb shelters. Our prayer is that this will be the war that ends war for the foreseeable future. It has the potential to realign the Middle East, if not the entire world, and Israel could be in a much stronger position with greater potential for peaceful relations with its Arab […]

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Faith-Based Groups Mobilize to Aid Victims of Historic Hurricane Melissa

As Hurricane Melissa left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean, faith-based organizations have launched large-scale relief efforts to bring emergency aid and long-term recovery to hard-hit communities. The Category 5 hurricane struck Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph — the strongest landfall in the island’s history — before tearing across Cuba and the Bahamas. AccuWeather estimates total damage and economic losses between $48 billion and $52 billion, warning that “the recovery could take a decade or longer” due to flooding, mudslides, and widespread infrastructure destruction In response, Samaritan’s Purse, a global Christian humanitarian aid organization known for rapid […]

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Food For The Poor Celebrates Partnership to Support School Meals in El Salvador

Food For The Poor (FFTP) acknowledged World Food Day on October 16 with the launch of a digital fundraising campaign aimed at addressing chronic malnutrition among children in El Salvador. The campaign is supporting a collaborative effort between FFTP and World Food Program USA for the United Nations World Food Programme’s work to support school meals in El Salvador. “We are so excited about this project in El Salvador,” said FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine. “We really respect World Food Program USA and how they have consistently presented themselves on the caring side of developing a partnership.” On the eve of […]

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Shoebox Collection Time Is Here

It’s that time of year again! Samaritan’s Purse has begun its Operation Christmas Child collection week on November 18-25, 2024. Operation Christmas Child involves the collection of shoeboxes containing toys, school supplies, etc. for children in need. If you haven’t yet packed an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift, there’s still time to shop for “wow” toys, school supplies, and other fun items that will delight the heart of a child in need. And include a personal note and photo—sometimes these are the child’s favorite things to receive!  If you’re unsure what to pack, check out their gift suggestions and then find […]

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Open Doors World Watch List Reveals Increase in Christian Persecution

The 2024 Open Doors World Watch List was released in January, sharing the latest findings on Christian persecution around the globe and regions where being a Christian poses the most significant risks. “As Christian persecution rises to the most significant levels in history, there’s an opportunity for us as believers to come alongside and support our brothers and sisters in Christ as they are enduring persecution for the sake of the Gospel,” said Open Doors US CEO Ryan Brown. “There is no better reminder than the annual release of the World Watch List that we need to stay informed about […]

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Dr. Susan Michael: Rising Antisemitism in America and the Need to Stand against It

Israel’s people long for a better world with peace in the Middle East. But the resulting wave of antisemitism that swept across the globe after Israel legally responded to the barbaric attacks on innocent civilians on October 7 shattered their dream of acceptance by the family of nations. Since the war began, hate crimes against Jews in the United States have skyrocketed. On social media, antisemitic messages of hate for Jews have overwhelmed messages of support for the Jewish people. At universities across the United States — which should be a safe place for all students to learn — anti-Israel […]

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How Christians Are Helping Israel in Their Most Severe Hour of Need Since Israel’s Founding 75 Years Ago

Just days after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on October 7, torturing and killing more than 1,400 innocent civilians and taking roughly 240 hostages to Gaza, the Ethics and Religion Liberty Commission issued an evangelical statement in support of Israel. In it 2,000 Evangelical leaders said they “fully support Israel’s right and duty to defend itself against further attack”— and though theological perspectives on Israel and the church among those leaders vary, the signatories were unified in their stance. The support Israel has received from the Christian community since the war began, in large part through organizations like the International Christian […]

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Gala Raises Funds for Egbe Medical Mission

Egbe Medical Mission held its inaugural Fundraising Gala on December 2nd, 2023, at Banyan Air Services Hangar at the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport.  It was a night of food, music, entertainment and celebrating all the progress that has been made in Egbe, Nigeria. Don Campion, Egbe Medical Mission Project Leader and President of Banyan Air Service, Inc., welcomed guests, and various team members shared images and stories of the revitalization project and improvements at the rural mission hospital in Nigeria that serves a large area in the African bush. The compound is also home to the EWCA College of Nursing […]

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ICEJ Celebrates Israel’s 75th Anniversary

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) celebrated Israel’s 75th anniversary all month long in May. ICEJ celebrates Israel’s 75th How did they celebrate? The ICEJ published Every Generation’s Story: 75 Years of American Christian Engagement with Israel, comprised of the testimonies of 18 Christians spanning over 5 generations to highlight the fact that for 75 years now, Israel has been a blessing to millions of Christians who have been able to travel there and experience their Bible come alive. On May 7, welcomed over 225 guests and 25 cosponsors to an evening of world-class musicians and keynote speaker Hananya Naftali from […]

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