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I have called a meeting of our Area Council, (the Mission Area equivalent of a Synod) and we will be evaluating our progress since we began in 2008. We will also look at the way forward, our vision for the future and our strategies.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:58:36 +0200
We really appreciated our time in the UK: for the warm hospitality we received from our hosts; for friends and family who travelled out of their way to see us; for the opportunity to reflect and be refreshed...
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:25:30 +0200
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A second so-called ‘legal high’, NRG-1, has been banned and made a Class B drug, the Government Minister for Crime Prevention James Brokenshire has announced. The substance is similar to Mephedrone, which was banned in April after being linked to a spate of young deaths in the UK. The Government’s drugs watchdog, the Advisory Council [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:59:07 +0000
A Scottish police force has launched a campaign to clamp down on ‘hate crimes’ and ‘hate incidents’. But critics are concerned that ‘hate crime’ initiatives are straying into issues of civil liberty by confusing disagreement with hatred. Earlier this month a report by the Civitas think-tank warned that Christians are being unfairly targeted for hate [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:46:39 +0000
A woman who was born days before the upper abortion limit has just celebrated her 21st birthday, and voiced her support for a reduction in the termination limit. Jessica Phelan was born 23 weeks and four days into her mother’s pregnancy, and her comments add to calls for changes to the abortion law. Miss Phelan [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:15:47 +0000
A Scottish police force has launched a campaign to clamp down on ‘hate crimes’ and ‘hate incidents’. But critics are concerned that ‘hate crime’ initiatives are straying into issues of civil liberty by confusing disagreement with hatred. Earlier this month a report by the Civitas think-tank warned that Christians are being unfairly targeted for hate [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:46:39 +0000
An EastEnders storyline which portrays a Christian pastor as a murderer is not “demoting” the faith, the actor who plays the character has claimed. Watch Don Gilet talk about his EastEnders character Over 100 Christians have already complained to the BBC over the plot which shows Pentecostal preacher Lucas Johnson attacking his wife, failing to [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:04:07 +0000
The Royal Mail is planning to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible with a series of special stamps. The commemorative stamps, which are due to be produced next year, have been prompted by numerous requests from members of the general public. The move has been welcomed by Mervyn Storey, [...]
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:59:13 +0000
A woman who was born days before the upper abortion limit has just celebrated her 21st birthday, and voiced her support for a reduction in the termination limit. Jessica Phelan was born 23 weeks and four days into her mother’s pregnancy, and her comments add to calls for changes to the abortion law. Miss Phelan [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:15:47 +0000
People who are almost completely paralysed could soon be able to drive an electric wheelchair, type messages to their loved ones and surf the web, thanks to new research by Israeli scientists. The research is likely to bring fresh hope to those affected by ‘locked-in syndrome’, a condition which locks an intact mind into a [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:15:34 +0000
A Scottish fertility clinic could soon allow women to genetically screen their unborn children and discard those with defects. However, the controversial scheme has drawn criticism as a further step towards the creation of designer babies. Doctors at the Glasgow Centre for Reproductive Medicine (GCRM) claim that the genetic screening of IVF embryos would lessen [...]
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:42 +0000
Tens of thousands of school pupils were suspended from English schools last year for attacking their teachers or classmates, according to shocking new statistics. Almost 17,000 of these suspensions involved primary school pupils aged 11 and under, and over 63,000 of them involved children in secondary schools. The Department for Education’s statistics also revealed that [...]
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:45:05 +0000
Evidence has emerged of a popular TV soap using a storyline which mimics the language and aims of homosexual lobby groups. Watch a clip of Miss Vincent on ITV’s This Morning programme In Coronation Street a teenage character, who began following Christianity in 2009, embarked upon a lesbian relationship this year. The actress who plays [...]
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:11:19 +0000
The Education Secretary has pledged to “consider” changing the rules governing home schooling following a controversial report into the death of a severely abused seven-year-old girl. Earlier this week officials from Birmingham’s child protection board released a report which blamed a breakdown of “assessments” and “communication” for adding to the failure to prevent Khyra Ishaq’s [...]
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:41:21 +0000
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We complete 'The Revival We Need' with a bonus video sermon entitled 'A Call To Arms'. We have explored various aspects of what is needed for revival today. In this challenging conclusion, a cry from the heart for genuine revival is expressed. This additional sermon is available in various video formats, as well as the usual MP3, WMA and text formats...
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:10:02 GMT
David Legge's series on 'The Revival We Need', which has looked at the need for revival in our day, is now complete. This 8-part series is now available as a free e-Book download in Adobe PDF, MobiPocket Reader or Microsoft XPS formats from our Book Store. The audio for the entire series can also be downloaded in WMA or MP3 formats
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:10:01 GMT
Souls are passing into eternity in their thousands, so understandably we long for thousands to be saved. We cry, 'Oh for the wind of the Spirit to breathe over us again that thousands in Ireland, and further afield might be swept into the Kingdom!'. It is only natural to yearn for many to be saved when many are lost, but, consider: the value of just One Soul...
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:09:20 GMT
New book - Netcasters book covers online evangelism.
Random chat - new way to connect with people.
Facebook opportunities - evangelism, networking, ideas.
Physhing - a new danger.
World we live in - news and developments.
Webinar - on church websites.
Engage brain first - why Christians need to analyze.
Tips - for techies.
Video clips - potential for youth groups.
Church parable - scary resonance.
Communicate effectively - making the message plain.
Site usability - what research shows.
Plus our usual Tailend funnies.
Wed, 14 Jun 2010 22:11:00 +0000
Internet Evangelism Day - looking back.
Twitter - using it for outreach.
Effective evangelism - ideas and questions.
Church ministry - reaching out.
Communicating well - keys and challenges.
World we live in - news.
Choosing photos for your site - three-part guide from a professional.
Post-Christendom mission - why it must be different.
Hobby as a bridge - new example.
Search engines - getting your site found.
Usability - latest advice from Neilsen.
Tips - just for techies.
Video shorts - useful tools.
Les Miserables - resonance with you?
Plus our usual Tailend funnies.
Wed, 29 Apr 2010 16:04:00 +0000
Internet Evangelism Day - nearly here.
Facebook faith - amazing opportunities.
Mobile revolution - the growing strategy.
God: new evidence - apologetics tool.
Games online - news.
Books - new web evangelism title on the way.
Popular culture - film news.
Belinda gets published - in her local newspaper.
What Europe believes - revealing stats.
World we live in - developments.
Jesus 101 vacancies - could you help.
Tips - for techies.
Plus our usual Tailend funnies.
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:04:00 +0000
Victoria struggled to provide for her daughter and grandson, but thanks to World Vision, she now runs her own chicken farm in El Salvador and has the chance for a better future.
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:13 PST
Niger, one of the world's poorest countries, is facing its worst food crisis in five years. World Vision's Ann Birch gives a glimpse of Niger's condition and what World Vision is doing to help. This account was written June 1 on the road to a nutritional program and health center.
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:07 PST
Many people in Mali go blind from the disease trachoma. But thanks to the gift of donated soap distributed by World Vision, families in 100 villages across this West African country can now wash their hands and face to keep their eyes safe.
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:48 PST
Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival a week ago.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:54:22 +0000
At least a million people in north-west Pakistan have been affected by the country's worst monsoon floods in living memory, the UN says.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:03:24 +0000
A report into Australia's worst bushfires, in 2009, recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:26:43 +0000
Colombia's Farc rebel group issues a call for dialogue with the new government after Juan Manuel Santos's election as president.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:05:26 +0000
By passing the financial reform bill, Congress took an important step today toward giving American consumers and companies assurance their laptop and cell phone purchases won’t fund violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), says Christian humanitarian organization World Vision.
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:44 PST
In a matter of days, about 130 youth from across the country will converge at the nation’s capital to push for an end to gang violence. The teens are part of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), a program of humanitarian organization World Vision, which trains young people to be agents of positive change in their struggling communities. As gang membership rises in this country, claiming more young lives in gang-related violence, it is no surprise that this topic is up for discussion between members of YEP and their congressional representatives. The teen activists will be in Washington D.C. July 17-22.
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:28 PST
As 20,000 outdoor retailers gather in Salt Lake City on August 3 for the first day of their annual trade show, Africa’s deadliest predator will be equally busy as it stalks and kills 2,000 children in geographically distant regions.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:04 PST
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The largest wildlife census of its kind conducted in Chernobyl reveals evidence of mammals declining in the exclusion zone.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:31 +0000
Land in the north of Chile is "ready" for another major earthquake, say researchers, adding that authorities did not act on previous warnings.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:39:19 +0000
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:23 +0000
Missionary Avery Willis, the co-founder of one of the world's largest evangelistic movements 'Call2all', has died after losing his battle with leukemia, his family and the movement's president confirmed Friday, July 30. He was 76.
By Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International Correspondent
WASHINGTON DC. USA (Worthy News)-- Missionary Avery Willis, the co-founder of one of the world's largest evangelistic movements 'Call2all', has died after losing his battle with leukemia, his family and the movement's president confirmed Friday, July 30. He was 76.
"My dad graduated to Glory early this morning, July 30. He died peacefully, without pain or anxiety," said his son Randy Willis in a statement obtained by Worthy News and its news partner BosNewsLife. "My mom, sisters and brother were with him," he added.
He said many Christians had encouraged his father since he announced he had been diagnosed with leukemia in January this year. "What a privilege to hear of the lives he impacted during his 76 years. May that influence extend through the generations."
Call2all, launched in 2007, was one of Willis last major efforts to reach the world with the Gospel. The movement, which has been holding international congresses around the world, is aimed at encouraging the Christian church to what it calls "a renewed, focused collaborative effort to fulfill the Great Commission."
The 'Great Commission' is a reference to Jesus words in Bible verse 28:18-20: "...All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
CALL2ALL
Willis made clear he believed the Call2all movement could play a major role in realizing that Great Commission within the next few years.
A former pastor, he became internationally known for his passion for missions and evangelizing at a young age. He became a missionary as a young man in 1964 and later used his experiences to supervise several mission-related projects, including as vice president of the International Mission Board of the US-based Southern Baptist Convention denomination.
Willis said in recent comments to Baptist Press news agency that he realized "the urgency of the missions task" and said that although he was surprised by the leukemia diagnosis, God was not.
"It's really going to be interesting to see what God has in store for all of this, especially in light of the fact that 2010 is probably the biggest year that I've been involved in missions and prayer and discipleship," Willis said at the time.
He also developed the MasterLife disciple process, encouraging people through training and writing to get "a more personal" relationship with Christ.
"GIANT MISSIONARY"
"Avery was a truly godly, humble and gentle man, but a giant in world missions," said Call2All President Mark Anderson. "He helped launch the Call2all movement and served on the Executive leadership team, in many ways his life embodied what Call2all is."
Anderson said he would never forget a worship time with Willis at a Call2all congress where "a loud, youth orientated band" was playing on stage". It was "certainly not this 75 year's old favorite style of music," Anderson recalled. Yet, Willis, "was on the front row and I was actually concerned that the volume levels would bother him. Instead, to my amazement he laid face-down sprawled out on the carpet worshiping Jesus."
When the worship set finished Anderson said he looked "at the spot where he had been laying, it was wet from his tears. He had been weeping" while he worshiped.
"It might be difficult for some to adjust to heaven, but I don't think that will be true of Avery Willis. He will be right at home," Anderson added.
Randy Willis agrees. "This is not a time to mourn as those who have no hope," he told BosNewsLife in a statement. "If my dad were still here, he would say: "We should be mourning for those that have no hope – those that do not know the Creator of the universe, the Forgiver of sin, the Eternal God – for the billions of people in the world that do not know the power of the name of Jesus."
He said funeral "and memorial arrangements" would be announced later. Instead of his late father asked donations to be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering or the International Orality Network, two major Christian mission groups, Randy Willis added.
Avery Willis "Graduated to Glory" at age 76, his family says
By Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International Correspondent
WASHINGTON DC. USA (Worthy News)-- Missionary Avery Willis, the co-founder of one of the world's largest evangelistic movements 'Call2all', has died after losing his battle with leukemia, his family and the movement's president confirmed Friday, July 30. He was 76.
"My dad graduated to Glory early this morning, July 30. He died peacefully, without pain or anxiety," said his son Randy Willis in a statement obtained by Worthy News and its news partner BosNewsLife. "My mom, sisters and brother were with him," he added.
He said many Christians had encouraged his father since he announced he had been diagnosed with leukemia in January this year. "What a privilege to hear of the lives he impacted during his 76 years. May that influence extend through the generations."
Call2all, launched in 2007, was one of Willis last major efforts to reach the world with the Gospel. The movement, which has been holding international congresses around the world, is aimed at encouraging the Christian church to what it calls "a renewed, focused collaborative effort to fulfill the Great Commission."
The 'Great Commission' is a reference to Jesus words in Bible verse 28:18-20: "...All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
CALL2ALL
Willis made clear he believed the Call2all movement could play a major role in realizing that Great Commission within the next few years.
A former pastor, he became internationally known for his passion for missions and evangelizing at a young age. He became a missionary as a young man in 1964 and later used his experiences to supervise several mission-related projects, including as vice president of the International Mission Board of the US-based Southern Baptist Convention denomination.
Willis said in recent comments to Baptist Press news agency that he realized "the urgency of the missions task" and said that although he was surprised by the leukemia diagnosis, God was not.
"It's really going to be interesting to see what God has in store for all of this, especially in light of the fact that 2010 is probably the biggest year that I've been involved in missions and prayer and discipleship," Willis said at the time.
He also developed the MasterLife disciple process, encouraging people through training and writing to get "a more personal" relationship with Christ.
"GIANT MISSIONARY"
"Avery was a truly godly, humble and gentle man, but a giant in world missions," said Call2All President Mark Anderson. "He helped launch the Call2all movement and served on the Executive leadership team, in many ways his life embodied what Call2all is."
Anderson said he would never forget a worship time with Willis at a Call2all congress where "a loud, youth orientated band" was playing on stage". It was "certainly not this 75 year's old favorite style of music," Anderson recalled. Yet, Willis, "was on the front row and I was actually concerned that the volume levels would bother him. Instead, to my amazement he laid face-down sprawled out on the carpet worshiping Jesus."
When the worship set finished Anderson said he looked "at the spot where he had been laying, it was wet from his tears. He had been weeping" while he worshiped.
"It might be difficult for some to adjust to heaven, but I don't think that will be true of Avery Willis. He will be right at home," Anderson added.
Randy Willis agrees. "This is not a time to mourn as those who have no hope," he told BosNewsLife in a statement. "If my dad were still here, he would say: "We should be mourning for those that have no hope – those that do not know the Creator of the universe, the Forgiver of sin, the Eternal God – for the billions of people in the world that do not know the power of the name of Jesus."
He said funeral "and memorial arrangements" would be announced later. Instead of his late father asked donations to be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering or the International Orality Network, two major Christian mission groups, Randy Willis added.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:42:30 +0000
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