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Thursday, 05 March 2020 21:44
Global day of prayer to end coronavirus
A coalition of Christians across denominational lines has united to pray for an end to the coronavirus. Cindy Jacobs says, ‘We believe strongly that since this is a worldwide issue, it is going to take the…
Thursday, 05 March 2020 21:40
Nigeria: Catholics march against violence
On 1 March, despite heavy rain, many Catholics took a stand against a surge of Islamist extremist violence. The faithful marched the streets of Abuja against the rising wave of insecurity and killings in every part…
Thursday, 05 March 2020 21:37
Global: liberation of women and girls
March is International Women's History month. Women are two thirds of the world’s poorest citizens. Nearly two-thirds of illiterate people are women. Globally women are paid less than men. A cultural preference for male babies has…
Thursday, 05 March 2020 21:34
USA: tornado devastation
Two 175 mph tornado storms touched down in Tennessee killing 24 people, sending 150+ to hospital, leaving tens of thousands of families and businesses without power, and collapsing hundreds of structures. Let us pray for the…
Thursday, 05 March 2020 21:30
Africa: coronavirus prevention action
On 15 February WHO prioritised support for thirteen African countries whose fragile health systems are already overwhelmed. It is critical to detect coronavirus early to prevent spreading within communities without the treatment capacity. Since 3 February…
Thursday, 05 March 2020 21:25
Malawi: Yao believers gathering
About 750 Christians from the Yao people group gathered recently for fellowship, worship, prayer and mutual encouragement. The believers, who spread across three different countries, had never gathered for worship in such a large group. Though…