Dear Family and Friends in Christ,

I am not sure where to start, as my heart is almost totally overwhelmed with thanksgiving and complete joy! Seeing God move and knit together so many hearts at the celebration at the ‘Standing With Israel’ evening was such a sight! It was a visual experience – glorious banners expressing different aspects of the names of God. You could actually see the love transmitted from one to another, as God’s grace laced the words shared. The room buzzed with murmured approval as statements concerning Israel’s journey unfolded through the different speakers, many overwhelmed by what they saw and heard. 

The event was held at the Performing Art Centre, Glen Eira College in Caulfield, right in the heart of the Jewish community. The hall was filled to overflowing with 350 - 400 people, drawn from all walks of life, with an obvious intense love for the nation of Israel. There were many Messianic Jews in attendance, along with many Jews from the immediate area. Continue reading ‘Israel’s 60th Celebration Report - May 13th 2008′

Christians will stand to show support and solidarity for the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel in a celebration service with special guest speaker, Dr Danny Lamm, from the State Zionist Council of Victoria, and other Australian Jewish leaders on the eve of the Jewish nation’s birthday.
The legendary sounds of the shofar will resound as the cake is cut, Jewish songs and dances are performed and the Jewish Tanakh Scriptures are read. A representation of Light Horsemen in full regalia will also be a centerpiece of the celebration service designed to honour not only the 60th anniversary of the nation of Israel but also the important role Australia’s Light Horsemen played in the liberation of Beersheba in 1917.

The night at the Performing Art Centre, Glen Eira College, 76 Booran Rd, Caulfield  South on Tuesday 13 May 2008 at 7.30pm is hosted by interdenominational ministry, Catch the  Fire Ministries and spearheaded by Pastor Danny Nalliah. Continue reading ‘Christians Stand With Nation Of Israel’

By Dan Wooding: Assist News/Baptist Press

He has been encouraged to have a time of prayer with President Bush and Laura Bush at their summit.

“Some say it is a new day in South Korea. After a landslide election in November, Myung-Bak Lee was sworn into office on February 19.”

So wrote Ann Lovell, a media worker based in Seoul with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board in a story for Baptist Press. She continued, “This has been good news for many of South Korea’s Christian leaders since Lee also is a member of the 70,000 member Somang Presbyterian Church in Seoul. One of the president’s chief advocates is Billy Kim, president of South Korea’s Far East Broadcasting Company and pastor of Suwon Central Baptist Church from 1960-2004. Kim, a former Baptist World Alliance president regarded as one of the world’s most influential Christian leaders, first earned international attention when he served as an interpreter for the 1973 Billy Graham crusade. Continue reading ‘Korean President Lee Is Seen As A Man Of Faith’

Dear Family and Friends in Christ,I wish to take this opportunity as we approach Mother’s Day and the National Day of Thanksgiving across our nation of Australia to thank all mothers (and wives) with all my heart for the tremendous hard work you do in taking care of the family, home and in serving the Lord! I personally thank my beautiful wife for being such a great mother to our children and my mother for praying me into the Kingdom of God!

I challenge every husband and every child across our nation to take some time to personally thank and appreciate your wife and mother this Mother’s Day on Sunday the 11th of May. Continue reading ‘Appreciating Mums Across Australia And ‘Why I Love Mum’’

Dear Family and Friends in Christ,

Both as the Church and a Nation,  we are certainly reaping what we have sown in the last Federal Election 2007! 
 
Over the last several days, I’m sure you watched incredible television reports and read in the newspapers that the homosexual community is about to receive their full rights across Australia, thanks to the liberal thinking of the new Federal Labor Government. Is this really the Government many Christian leaders promoted as a viable alternative to the previous government we had? Frankly, I need to ask the question, ‘Are those Christian leaders who play bipartisan politics,  just trying to play both sides of politics to protect their reputation, or are they really wanting to please a righteous and holy God?’ Continue reading ‘Reaping What We Have Sown As The Church In Australia’

By Nathan Black, Christian Post Reporter

Following a wave of comments by Christian viewers criticizing Wednesday night’s “American Idol” performance that replaced “Jesus” with “shepherd” in their finale song, Idol contestants stepped back on stage Thursday, this time singing “Jesus.”

American Idol contestants perform at the ‘Idol Gives Back’ fundraising special of ‘American Idol’ in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008. From left are: Brooke White, David Archuleta, Kristy Lee Cook, David Cook, Carly Smithson, Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado and Michael Johns. Continue reading ‘‘American Idol’ Brings Jesus Back To Worship Song’

The commentary below is circulating on the internet and provides an excellent historical context for us to view the current rising tide of militant Islam. Let us not forget George Santayana’s remarkable insight: “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

A man whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward fanaticism.

‘Very few people were true Nazis ‘he said,’ but many enjoyed the return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. I was one of those who just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So, the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before we knew it, they owned us, and we had lost control, and the end of the world had come. My family lost everything. I ended up in a concentration camp and the Allies destroyed my factories.’ Continue reading ‘A German’s Point Of View On Islam.’

By Greg Laurie,

As a 17-year-old boy, I had looked for truth and answers in this world and found none. Then, to my own amazement, I found myself completely won over by the bold, unashamed witness of a group of committed Christians on my high school campus.

People could have tried to be cool and win me over, but it would have never worked. I’d had enough of “cool” in the crazy home I was raised in to make me choke. I had pretty much seen it all, and nothing to me was lamer than people trying too hard to be cool. Continue reading ‘‘The Emergent Church’: A Dangerous Counterfeit’

Dear Family and Friends in Christ,
 
Yes, it is ANZAC day, once again when we salute our war heroes for the sacrifices they made in protecting our nation.  Very often we forget things quite quickly as we live in this fast moving, ever changing time-frame of 2008. But I am sure, if you think back, you will recall that last year as we were approaching ANZAC day, many regions in  our Nation were facing a major crisis with severe drought, with bush fires burning and threatening in many places. In Victoria, some country towns, such as King Lake and Halls Gap (and other locations) were almost consumed by fire and the residences were asked to leave their homes on ANZAC day 2007. Continue reading ‘Saluting The ANZACS And Thanking God For Rain’

By Teresa Neumann: Jerusalem Post/AP

Rabbi calls the increasingly close relationship between Christians and Jews “one of the miracles of the 20th century.”

(Jerusalem)—Likud opposition leader Binyamin Netanyahu has publicly declared that Israel “has no better friends in the world” than Christians who love and support Israel. “This is a friendship of the heart, a friendship of common roots, and a friendship of common civilization,” he told a conference of American Evangelicals in Jerusalem, organized by Christians United for Israel. Continue reading ‘Binyamin Netanyahu Declares Israel Has “No Better Friends In The World” Than Christians Who Support Israel’

By Wolfgang Polzer: ASSIST News Service

More than 1,000 men and women come forward during opening night.

(Katowice)—The evangelistic campaign ProChrist is experiencing an extraordinary response in Southern Poland. The meetings in the sports arena Spodek in Katowice are transmitted daily April 6 – 13 to 103 venues in Poland.

During the opening night 3,500 visitors flocked to the sports arena to witness the evangelistic program. When German evangelist Ulrich Parzany gave an altar call, more than 1,000 men and women came to the cross in front of the auditorium. Continue reading ‘ProChrist: Crowds Flock To Evangelistic Event In Poland’

By Teresa Neumann: FreshFire Ministries, Ignited Church

Word has spread so fast of the many salvations…and healings and deliverances from drugs, etc., that nearly 200 pastors and leaders of other ministries have come to be a part of what is happening there.

(Lakeland, Florida)—Sporting tattoos, spiked hair and a sold-out to Christ, “I am who God made me to be” attitude, Canadian Todd Bentley, founder of FreshFire Ministries, is a young, highly provocative evangelist, who has long invited the presence of God to accompany him as he ministers around the world. Continue reading ‘Reports Of Revival Breaking Out In Lakeland, Florida’

Dear Family and Friends in Christ,

In the past 3 weeks I have had the opportunity to travel with my family, minister in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and also take some time out for family enjoyment. I constantly thank God for this wonderful time we had together, as it has really refreshed and prepared us for the season ahead. We were so grateful to witness God’s presence and power mightily during the meetings where I ministered.

Starting on the 23rd of March (Easter Sunday) we ministered in Melbourne at a predominantly Pilipino congregation and then that afternoon travelled to Yarrawonga spending 2 nights there. From there we went to Sydney and ministered in Wentworthville, Kellyville and Penrith. God faithfully moved impacting mightily at every meeting, with many surrendering their lives to Jesus and many others rededicating their hearts back to the Lord to follow His ways. From Sydney we made our way to Bathurst and there ministered at 5 different meetings, including meetings in Lithgow and Orange. What a delight to dwell in an atmosphere where God moves most powerfully. Continue reading ‘On Ministry Tour With Family’

Survey Reveals Vast Majority of Christians in All Key U.S. Denominations Believe They Have a “Moral and Biblical Obligation to Love and Support Israel and Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem”

Source: Breaking Christian News                                                    

Article can be found at this address: http://www.breakingchristiannews.com/articles/display_art.html?ID=5214

Etgar Lefkovits , THE JERUSALEM POST Apr. 9, 2008

More than 80 percent of American Christians say they have a “moral and biblical obligation” to support the State of Israel, and half say Jerusalem should remain its undivided capital, according to a survey released on Thursday. Continue reading ‘Survey Reveals US Christians Morally Support Israel’

Source: Intercessors Network

Christians throughout China fear tough restrictions on their freedom to worship in the coming year following the launch of a government crackdown ahead of the August 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Christians across China are reporting a shortage of Bibles, even in cities where Bibles previously were readily available. There are reports of ongoing house church raids and arrests, and an unprecedented number of foreign Christians have been expelled from China in recent months. Continue reading ‘Chinese Authorities Crack Down On Rights Ahead Of Beijing Olympics’

Source: Inspire Magazine

For the last 10 years Christian broadcaster Arab Vision has seen many viewers respond to their television programs, but none more so than the Kabyle Berbers in the North-Eastern coastal region of Algeria. A Kabyle policeman came to Christ through the programs, now his father, his wife and his two sisters are sharing the same faith after he witnessed to them. Continue reading ‘Ten’s Of Thousands Convert To Christ In Algeria’

By Dr. John M. Lindner

KATHMANDU, NEPAL - Some 25,000 native Christians and onlookers attended an unprecedented Easter Rally in Nepal, the world’s only Hindu kingdom, BosNewsLife established Wednesday, April 2.

The gathering, held in the capital Kathmandu last week, was arranged by local churches to promote Christianity in this Himalayan nation, where minority Christians have long been oppressed, organizers said. 

People were seen holding banners heralding “the resurrection of Jesus Christ” during the down town celebration, which also included singing and dancing. Two key pastors  preached during the gathering. Continue reading ‘Thousands At Christian Rally In Hindu Kingdom Nepal’

Maryam Namazie, head of the Council of Ex-Muslims in Britain, says that rights are for individuals, not religions or beliefs.

Picture this, says Maryam Namazie: “A child is swathed in cloth from head to toe every day. Everything but her face and hands are covered for fear that a man might find her attractive. At school she learns that she is worth less than a boy. She is not allowed to dance or swim or feel the sun on her skin or the wind in her hair. This is clearly unacceptable, yet it is accepted when it is done in the name of religion.” Continue reading ‘The Times: Ex-Muslim Takes A Stand Against Islam And Shariah’

By Dan Wooding, ASSIST Ministries     Wed. March 12th, 2008, 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (ANS) — When I first met Australian Nick Vujicic, I couldn’t believe that he could smile so much, having faced such incredible setbacks in his life.
 
You see, Nick, who is originally from Melbourne, Australia, was born without arms or legs, yet he is a living witness to the power of Christ in his life. Continue reading ‘Life Without Limbs - Australian Nick Vujicic’

By, Ken Connor, Christian Post        Sat. March 8th, 2008

Pundits love to put their subjects into tidy little boxes—it makes their talking points easier. After all, people in little boxes are not complicated or nuanced. No doubt that’s why the media has long tried to put evangelicals into a box. The problem, however, is that the media has been using the wrong box for evangelicals for decades.

Ever since the rise of the Moral Majority, the media has been labeling evangelicals “values voters.” The assumption has been that evangelicals are concerned with a limited set of values, that they always act on the basis of those limited values, and that they are, therefore, less complicated or sophisticated than the rest of society. Continue reading ‘The ‘Changing’ Evangelical Movement?’