Christians in Sri Lanka have seen a “dramatic” increase in violence within the last month, according to reports from the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
On 3 March the Zion Mount Prayer House in Mulaitivu District was set on fire. The pastor, his wife, child and two other people were inside at the [...]
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Sri Lanka’s Christians experience ‘dramatic’ rise in violence
March 10, 2008
Christians to Welcome Qatar’s First Christian Church
February 24, 2008
Christians in Qatar will celebrate Easter this year in a church for the first time in 14 centuries.
Next month, the St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be among the first of a series of churches to open its doors in the Qatar capital of Doha. Anglican, Greek Orthodox, and Coptic churches are expected to soon follow.
Jordan Expels Foreign Christians for ‘Illegal’ Preaching
February 21, 2008
The Muslim-majority country of Jordan acknowledged Wednesday that it expelled foreign Christians for illegal preaching under what it claims was the guise of charity work.
Indian Prime Minister Promises Protection for Christians
February 21, 2008
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has promised to protect India´s Christians in a letter to the widow of an Australian missionary killed nine years ago in a sectarian attack in the east of the country.
A story on the AFP News Service reported that Graham Staines and his two young sons were burnt alive in January [...]
Blessed 2008: Mission Year
January 1, 2008
As the Assistant Bishop of the King’s Family, the Rt. Rev. Tomas Kennedy, has said, “A new year for mission. Our mission? The Kingdom of God on earth.”
The King’s Family of Churches are stepping boldly into the Biggest Purpose of God redeeming this fallen world through weak and broken people so that His glory will [...]
