Church Breaks World Record by Collecting Shoes

By U.S. Editor
Published: September 2, 2010
Church Breaks World Record by Collecting Shoes
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USA (MNN) ― Looking for new ways to get your church involved with a ministry project? Why not try the incentive of breaking a world record? It certainly worked well for one Baptist church in Houston, Texas.
Every year for the past ten years, South Main Baptist Church has collected shoes for Buckner International Shoes for [...]

Unique Center to Improve Healthcare in Afghanistan

By World Editor
Published: August 26, 2010
Unique Center to Improve Healthcare in Afghanistan
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Afghanistan (MNN) ― On August 10, we reported that CURE International was mourning the loss of 10 humanitarian aid workers in Afghanistan. Despite the terrible loss, CURE remains in Afghanistan with more commitment to the war-torn country than ever.
The health care situation in Afghanistan is dire. While the U.S. basks in the luxury of 26 [...]

World Vision Says Pakistan Fundraising Faltering, Relief Efforts in Jeopardy

By World Editor
Published: August 19, 2010
World Vision Says Pakistan Fundraising Faltering, Relief Efforts in Jeopardy
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Islamabad, Pakistan /Christian News/ — As the humanitarian need in Pakistan continues to grow, World Vision says fundraising efforts are falling short and its relief efforts could be jeopardized. The initial target for World Vision is to help 300,000 of those living in the hardest-hit areas, a fraction of the estimated 20 million people who [...]

Liberals, Conservatives Unite to Implore US Attorney Gen. to Immediately Adopt Prison Rape Standards

By U.S. Editor
Published: August 12, 2010
Liberals, Conservatives Unite to Implore US Attorney Gen. to Immediately Adopt Prison Rape Standards
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WASHINGTON /Christian News/ — “Don’t even think of telling. It’s your word against mine, and you will lose. Do you think they’ll believe an inmate like you or a fine upstanding officer like me?”
Marilyn Shirley heard these words as she was brutally raped by a federal prison guard in Texas 10 years ago. The Bureau [...]

The Light of God’s Word Changes Community

By World Editor
Published: August 11, 2010
The Light of God's Word Changes Community
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Zambia (MNN) ― The government of Zambia says over 100,000 children die every year before reaching their fifth birthday. Poverty, starvation, abuse, and AIDS are the most likely culprits to steal their lives.
Kids Alive International began a project in Zambia in 1999, with a visit by members of the Kids Alive Canada Board who were [...]

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