Monthly Archives: September 2012
Jacobite Syrian Church welcomes widows, divorcees to become nuns
THE Jacobite Syrian Church has introduced a provision for widows and divorcees to be trained and serve as nuns. Part of the Syrian Orthodox Church, the denomination presently has around 250 nuns and 10 convents in Kerala.
Pakistani Christians face Muslims’ ire in Rimsha blasphemy case
HUNDREDS of Christians were driven out of Islamabad’s Mehrabad slum by rioting Muslims after an illiterate, mentally-impaired 11-year-old girl Rimsha was accused of burning a paper with verses from Koran written on it.
Why I am not a Catholic, Part 1
I was "christened" a Catholic, or so I am told. I don't remember it. I also don't remember my circumcision nor having no teeth, but believe that all these events did happen. Of course being told that I was christened was itself a mystery.
US megachurch celebrates 1,251 salvations in one weekend
SOUTH Carolina Pastor Perry Noble made the bold goal of seeing 3,000 people receive Christ in one weekend. Though he didn't reach that number, he's celebrating 1,251 salvations.
Syria refugees find hope among ‘the Bible people’
THOUSANDS of Syrians are racing to escape the violence of civil war. As these refugees seek safety, Christians see an opportunity in the midst of tragedy.
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Key church management skills you need to know
For managing communications during your worship services, you will need to provide a physical location people can visit to ask questions and get information.
