Christians call Government to tackle global corruption
Thousands of Christians signed Tearfund’s Unearth the Truth postcards calling for greater transparency among extractives companies working in developing countries where lucrative business contracts often do little to improve the lives of local people. Representing the people who had signed up to Unearth the Truth, 10,000 postcards were delivered to the Treasury by Director of New Wine, John Coles and Tearfund's Chief Executive, Matthew Frost. They told Treasury Minister David Gauke, MP that this strong response simply reflects the fact that Christians are committed to reversing social injustice and are tired of business as usual. Unearth the Truth urges the UK Government and the EU to bring robust legislation that requires companies to publish what they pay to developing country governments for mining, gas and oil contracts.
Praise: God for the thousands who spoke out against injustice in industry and commerce, may this initiative bring about change. (Lev.19:35)
More: http://www.inspiremagazine.org.uk/news.aspx?action=view&id=5685
Christians call Government to tackle global corruption
Thousands of Christians signed Tearfund’s Unearth the Truth postcards calling for greater transparency among extractives companies working in developing countries where lucrative business contracts often do little to improve the lives of local people. Representing the people who had signed up to Unearth the Truth, 10,000 postcards were delivered to the Treasury by Director of New Wine, John Coles and Tearfund's Chief Executive, Matthew Frost. They told Treasury Minister David Gauke, MP that this strong response simply reflects the fact that Christians are committed to reversing social injustice and are tired of business as usual. Unearth the Truth urges the UK Government and the EU to bring robust legislation that requires companies to publish what they pay to developing country governments for mining, gas and oil contracts.
Praise: God for the thousands who spoke out against injustice in industry and commerce, may this initiative bring about change. (Lev.19:35)
More: http://www.inspiremagazine.org.uk/news.aspx?action=view&id=5685
South Korea: Amazing church growth
Seoul’s Church began in 1982 with 13 members and now has 100,000 members and 9,000+ branch churches. The Koreans are noted for their belief that prayer changes things and people, and they are hard to keep up with in their zeal and discipline as they come together for long weekend gatherings of fervent prayer. The senior pastor of the church said they now have 700 North Korean members who escaped to the south and who are preparing to take the Gospel into North Korea which some believe will soon open up, but possibly just for a short time. 'These people realize that the door may not be open for long and are willing to lay down their lives - become martyrs - for Jesus Christ.’ - See: http://www.breakingchristiannews.com Also pilgrims visit a well in Seoul where many believe God miraculously turned saltywater into drinkable fresh or ‘sweet’ spring water eight years ago. Many are healed after drinking it or applying it to their sick parts.
Praise: God for the many ways He displays His mercy, grace and power to those whose hearts are continually turned to Him. (Dan.4:3)
South Korea: Amazing church growth
Seoul’s Church began in 1982 with 13 members and now has 100,000 members and 9,000+ branch churches. The Koreans are noted for their belief that prayer changes things and people, and they are hard to keep up with in their zeal and discipline as they come together for long weekend gatherings of fervent prayer. The senior pastor of the church said they now have 700 North Korean members who escaped to the south and who are preparing to take the Gospel into North Korea which some believe will soon open up, but possibly just for a short time. 'These people realize that the door may not be open for long and are willing to lay down their lives - become martyrs - for Jesus Christ.’ - See: http://www.breakingchristiannews.com Also pilgrims visit a well in Seoul where many believe God miraculously turned saltywater into drinkable fresh or ‘sweet’ spring water eight years ago. Many are healed after drinking it or applying it to their sick parts.
Praise: God for the many ways He displays His mercy, grace and power to those whose hearts are continually turned to Him. (Dan.4:3)
