Across U.S., houses of worship struggle to rebuild attendance

When Westminster United Methodist Church in Houston resumed in-person services late last year, after a seven-month halt due to COVID-19, there were Sundays when only three worshippers showed up, according to the pastor, Meredith Mills… (Excerpts from the Washington Times)

Denzel Washington on elevating stories of sacrifice and heroism, praying over ‘A Journal for Jordan’ (exclusive)

In a society rife with division and destructive content, Denzel Washington is on a mission to highlight stories that exemplify true sacrifice, faith and heroism. “In this day and age, you know, it’s tough,” the Academy Award-winner told The Christian Post. “There’s so many negative influences out there; social media, obviously, all the obvious ones, … Continued

12 remaining missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are now free

The Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries thanked God Thursday morning as it announced that the 12 remaining missionaries who were among 17 kidnapped by the notorious 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti have now all been released. “We glorify God for answered prayer — the remaining 12 hostages are FREE! Join us in praising God that all … Continued

Donald Trump to Newsmax: Despite ‘Woke’ Cancel Culture, ‘America Loves Christmas’

ou do not have to be Christian in America to enjoy the Christmas season, according to former President Donald Trump on Newsmax, who denounced the “woke” trying to cancel Christmas. “America loves Christmas,” Trump tells Mike Huckabee on Newsmax‘s one-hour special “Christmas in America,” which premieres Wednesday Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. ET. [Note: See full details of … Continued

Mass. church donates backpacks with Bibles, supplies for police to handout to homeless

A church in Massachusetts has donated 200 backpacks full of various supplies and Bibles to two police departments to aid the local homeless population. LifePoint Church of Chicopee, a congregation with around 1,000 worshipers, donated the backpacks on Wednesday to the police departments of Chicopee and Holyoke. Matt Whitacre, LifePoint’s worship and creative arts pastor, … Continued

3 more missionaries kidnapped in Haiti released; prayers urged for release of remaining 12

Three more of the 17 Christian Aid Ministries missionaries kidnapped in Haiti on Oct. 16 were released Sunday night, the Ohio-based international aid ministry announced Monday as it urges continued prayers for 12 colleagues still held captive by the notorious 400 Mawozo gang. “We are thankful to God that three more hostages were released last night,” Christian … Continued

Hollywood’s top movie soundtrack vocalist says ministry is every Christian’s ‘mandatory duty’

Hollywood’s leading movie soundtrack vocalist, Steve Amerson, says his passion for singing goes back long before he fully understood that his musical gift came from God. In an interview with The Christian Post, Amerson, whose songs have been featured 175 films, including popular movies such as “The Hunt for Red October,” “The Patriot,” “Star Wars,” … Continued

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