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Church Army launches ‘Inside Out Mission in Community’

11 Apr 2013

UK-based Christian organisation Church Army, has launched its newest campaign, ‘Inside Out Mission in Community’, featuring projects where their evangelists are seeing lives transformed. In a Church Army press release the charity said that in the coming months various projects will be highlighted: Where our evangelists are transforming whole neighbourhoods by living and working in communities. As it says in John 1:14: ‘The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.’ Church Army, which has been going since 1882 aims to be a leading organisation in the training, equipping and deploying of evangelists, to develop appropriate and relevant forms of Christian community for pioneering situations. Wilson Carlile founded Church Army and believed the Christian message had to be shared through words and action and he encouraged all manner of people to witness to their faith.

Pray:

that this new campaign will reach the very heart of the communities with the gospel. (Jn.1:14)

More:

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2013/s13040022.htm

 

Is modern life making us lonely?

11 Apr 2013

It can be hard to admit to feelings of loneliness, but one in 10 Britons is lonely. It's not just an issue for the elderly - loneliness is rising among the young. So are we all destined to be lonely? ‘No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main,’ wrote the poet John Donne in the 17th century. Some people seek isolation, but few choose to be lonely. Loneliness not only makes us unhappy, but it is bad for us. It can lead to a lack of confidence and mental health problems like depression, stress and anxiety. Studies have consistently shown that one in 10 of us is lonely, but a report by the Mental Health Foundation suggests loneliness among young people is increasing.

Pray: for all those who find themselves lonely and in need of relief from the symptoms of loneliness. (Ps.25:4-5:16)

More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22012957

 

Hungary: Constitutional changes threaten its religious freedom

11 Apr 2013

The Hungarian government has been criticized for changes to the country’s constitution that threaten religious freedoms and other rights. Constitutional amendments adopted by the government in March were the latest in a series of changes described by Human Rights Watch (HRW) as ‘problematic’. For example, a new law granted state recognition to only 14 religious groups while refusing to recognize the rest, resulting in the loss of official status for more than 300 Protestant groupings and minor Catholic religious orders. Although the Hungarian Constitutional Court struck down some of the laws introduced by the government, the latest amendments reintroduced the same laws by changing the constitution and cancelling the Constitutional Court’s power to overrule those changes. HRW has called for the EU to consider suspending Hungary’s voting rights and a spokesman for the European Commission said it won't rule out sanctions to ensure that Hungary complies with EU law.

Pray: that the government will reconsider its constitutional amendments which are threatening religious rights. (Pr.31:9)

More: http://www.worthynews.com/12198-hungarian-constitutional-changes-threaten-s-religious-freedom

 

Bulgaria: Praying for hope after suicides

11 Apr 2013

Bulgaria held three days of special prayers against suicide and nationwide pessimism after at least seven people set themselves on fire while protesting against poverty and corruption. The prayers were requested by the country's president Rosen Plevneliev who says he wants to help heal the spirit ual wounds of the nation amid growing public desperation. Prayers reverberate throughout churches in Bulgaria, a heavily Orthodox nation. Worshippers remember five Bulgarians who died and two who remain in critical condition by self-immolations that have shaken the conscience of this Balkan nation. Prayers are held by all main Christian churches, including the Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant denominations, as well as the Jewish and Muslim communities.

Pray: that this call to pray by the president will result in healing the spiritual wounds of the nation. (Jer.33:6)

More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22039182