See You at the Pole is Sept. 26
ORLANDO, Fla. (WordNews.org) Sept. 25, 2012 – At schools across the country tomorrow students, teachers and administrators will gather around their flagpoles and pray. An estimated 3 million students will participate in publicly praying for their nation, their towns and cities. [Click here for more information]. Since 1991, See You at the Pole has spread […]
Read More →Texas school officials tell cheerleaders to stop putting Bible verses on banners
Updated Sept. 25 KOUNTZE, Texas (WordNews.org) Sept. 24, 2012 – A Christian legal group is urging Americans to email a Texas superintendent and tell him to stop banning the free speech of cheerleaders who were told to stop putting Bible verses on banners. Kountze Independent School District’s superintendent, Kevin Weldon, told the cheerleaders’ parents that […]
Read More →Australian parliament vote backs natural marriage
CANBERRA, Australia (WordNews.org) Sept. 22, 2012 – The Australian parliament voted overwhelmingly against a gay-marriage measure that would have resulted in redefining marriage. The lower house of parliament voted against the bill 98-42 on Sept. 19. The next day, the Senate defeated the measure, 41-26. World Congress of Families Managing Director Larry Jacobs said Australian […]
Read More →Church leaders urged to be active in voter registration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Sept. 21, 2012 – A pastor asks all those in the congregation who are voting age to stand. He follows up by asking those who are registered to sit down. Quickly, ushers come down the aisle to pass voter registration forms to those still standing. It’s an example Liberty Counsel shares with […]
Read More →Film ‘Unconditional’ in theaters now
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WordNews.org) Sept. 19, 2012 – What is most important in your life? It’s a question you’ll be challenged with when viewing the new film “Unconditional,” which opens Sept. 21. The film, by Harbinger Media Partners LLC, stars Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 50 First Dates, and The Lake House) and Michael Ealy […]
Read More →Petition launched to stop funding to ‘radical Middle East nations’
MIDDLE EAST (WordNews.org) Sept. 19, 2012 – The American Center for Law and Justice has launched a petition urging the U.S. government to stop funding of troubled spots in the Middle East following the killing of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens in Libya along with three members of his staff. “Radical extremists scaled the U.S. Embassy […]
Read More →Prayer for the persecuted church set for Nov. 11
BARTLESVILLE, OK. (WordNews.org) Sept. 18, 2012 – Voice of the Martyrs is urging churches to pray on Nov. 11 for the persecuted church. “When we ask persecuted Christians in hostile and restricted nations how we can help and bless them, their first response is, ‘Pray for us!’” organizers said. The International Day of Prayer for […]
Read More →On a Mission: David Worcester of Connect Pointe Ministries
ALBANY, New York (WordNews.org) Sept. 18, 2012 – David Worcester started Connect Pointe Ministries earlier this year out of a “desire to see young people come to know Christ.” “I have a passion to see the church change in a direction that encourages young people in their faith,” said Worcester, executive director of Connect Pointe. […]
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