David’s Tent launches 40 days of prayer and worship at the White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Aug. 31, 2012 – David’s Tent DC, an event for Christians to congregate on White House grounds to continuously worship Jesus, kicks off Sept. 25 and runs through Election Day, Nov. 6. “We are very excited about this time in David’s Tent,” said director of the Washington House of Prayer, Jason Hershey. […]
Read More →Atheist group challenges churches providing lunches to high school football team
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WordNews.org) Aug. 27, 2012 – An atheist activist group is threatening a Georgia school district for allowing churches to provide lunches to high school football teams. Liberty Counsel is now offering free legal defense to Walker County Public School in response to the threat from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF states in […]
Read More →No King’s College students, teachers impacted by Empire State Building shooting
NEW YORK (WordNews.org) August 24, 2012 — The King’s College issued a statement this morning that no one affiliated with the school has been hurt by the shooting at the Empire State Building. Yahoo! reported that three people are dead, including the gunman. The 9 a.m. shooting was described as a workplace dispute. ABC reported […]
Read More →14,000 congregations expected to participate in Back to Church Sunday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (WordNews.org) Aug. 22, 2012 – As many as 14,000 churches will participate in a movement to encourage people to give their local church a chance. Already more than 10,000 congregations have committed to actively participate in National Back to Church Sunday on Sept. 16. Those that registered at www.backtochurch.com/roster have signaled their […]
Read More →Texas can defund Planned Parenthood, court rules
NEW ORLEANS (WordNews.org) Aug. 22, 2012 – The state legislature can cut funds to abortion providers, a federal appeals court here ruled. The Texas Legislature’s decision to cut Planned Parenthood’s funds as well as other abortion-related organizations overcame the court challenge brought on by Planned Parenthood. The abortion provider sued saying Texas’ law violated its […]
Read More →A day to repent
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. (WordNews.org) Aug. 21, 2012 – Churches across the country will set aside a day to repent next month. From sundown on Sept. 25 to sundown on Sept. 26, churches and believers will repent not just corporately but personally. It will coincide with Yom Kippur, the 3,450-year-old Jewish holy day of atonement. […]
Read More →Should Akin stay or should he go?
ST. LOUIS (WordNews.org) Aug. 21, 2012 — While some conservatives, Republicans and Christian groups quickly lined up to urge Missouri Congressman Todd Akin to drop out of his race for Senate, some ministries are criticizing those who rushed to judgment. “It’s disturbing and disheartening to watch Republicans turn on their Missouri Senate nominee, Rep. Todd […]
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