British Isles
Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:14
British Armed Forces prayer needs
Pray for those whose duties take them away from their families this Christmas and New Year, and that soldiers will find peace and joy in the fact that God sent His Son Jesus to be our…
Friday, 18 December 2015 11:44
Christian asylum seeker appeals to Prince Charles
Sarmed Ozam, a 24-year-old Iraqi Chaldean Christian forced to flee Mosul by IS, has appealed to the Prince of Wales for help with his failed asylum application. The Home Office rejected his bid for safety and…
Friday, 18 December 2015 11:43
66 mission agency staff must leave UK
One of the world’s largest mission agencies will lose 66 staff from its British office after UK Visas and Immigration officials removed its licence to sponsor visas. Following an inspection by officials, Operation Mobilisation can no…
Friday, 18 December 2015 11:42
Using Star Wars to spread the gospel
As people flock to see the latest episode of Star Wars, The Force Awakens, churches are hosting Star Wars-themed Christmas services, making Star Wars-themed videos and dressing up as Star Wars characters. This is a good…
Friday, 18 December 2015 11:41
Christian pastor’s trial: moments of theology, ideology and comedy
The three-day trial of Pastor James McConnell had moments of theology, ideology and comedy. At first people in the public gallery were struggling to hear the defence barrister, so the judge asked him to speak up,…
Friday, 18 December 2015 11:39
Vulnerable young people homeless
Three months ago the Guardian reported, ‘Homeless young people are being given bus tickets to allow them to sleep on London’s night buses as the number of young people sleeping rough in the capital soars.’ Young…