Council refuses lap dancing licence
Last Wednesday Bedford Council threw out an application made on behalf of the ‘Saints and Sinners’ nightclub to allow lap dancing/sex entertainment to take place on the second floor of its venue. The Council rejected the applicant’s proposals on the basis that such a licence would be inappropriate in that location. Local business owners and residents, supported by the Christian Legal Centre, argued that such a venue was not suitable in an area where there were schools, churches, shops and homes. More than 1000 letters of objection were received by the Council in advance of the hearing. The finding demonstrated that it is possible to successfully challenge lap dancing/sex establishment licences and that Councils are aware of the real risks and detriments of allowing a sex club to operate in city centres.
Praise: God for the outcome for the people of Bedford. May this encourage other communities to object to similar applications. (Ps.106:3)
More: http://www.christianconcern.com/our-concerns/social/council-refuse-lap-dancing-licence-for-bedford
Council refuses lap dancing licence
Last Wednesday Bedford Council threw out an application made on behalf of the ‘Saints and Sinners’ nightclub to allow lap dancing/sex entertainment to take place on the second floor of its venue. The Council rejected the applicant’s proposals on the basis that such a licence would be inappropriate in that location. Local business owners and residents, supported by the Christian Legal Centre, argued that such a venue was not suitable in an area where there were schools, churches, shops and homes. More than 1000 letters of objection were received by the Council in advance of the hearing. The finding demonstrated that it is possible to successfully challenge lap dancing/sex establishment licences and that Councils are aware of the real risks and detriments of allowing a sex club to operate in city centres.
Praise: God for the outcome for the people of Bedford. May this encourage other communities to object to similar applications. (Ps.106:3)
More: http://www.christianconcern.com/our-concerns/social/council-refuse-lap-dancing-licence-for-bedford
USA: Boston Night of Worship
Boston Night of Worship 2011 will be held at the Agganis Arena on Sunday, October 9 at 6 p.m., and will feature 60+ worship leaders and a 100-strong choir. United Night of Worship (UNOW) is a worship movement where thousands of people locally and across the world gather in desperation to pursue the one true and living God, Jesus Christ. It began in 2007 when a missionary from Malawi was instructed by the Holy Spirit during a 21-day fast to rally as many worship leaders as possible from Boston to stand united on one stage ‘declaring the Lordship of Jesus over the city' - A gathering which started with 30 worship leaders united on one stage across cultural, denominational and social lines, and has exploded into a fiery worship movement igniting spiritual hunger, passion and united desperation for Jesus and His manifest presence. It is evident that something new is happening spiritually all over New England.
Praise: God for His presence in Boston and across the world. (Jn.4:23)
More: http://www.breakingchristiannews.com/articles/display_art.html?ID=9396
USA: Boston Night of Worship
Boston Night of Worship 2011 will be held at the Agganis Arena on Sunday, October 9 at 6 p.m., and will feature 60+ worship leaders and a 100-strong choir. United Night of Worship (UNOW) is a worship movement where thousands of people locally and across the world gather in desperation to pursue the one true and living God, Jesus Christ. It began in 2007 when a missionary from Malawi was instructed by the Holy Spirit during a 21-day fast to rally as many worship leaders as possible from Boston to stand united on one stage ‘declaring the Lordship of Jesus over the city' - A gathering which started with 30 worship leaders united on one stage across cultural, denominational and social lines, and has exploded into a fiery worship movement igniting spiritual hunger, passion and united desperation for Jesus and His manifest presence. It is evident that something new is happening spiritually all over New England.
Praise: God for His presence in Boston and across the world. (Jn.4:23)
More: http://www.breakingchristiannews.com/articles/display_art.html?ID=9396
Global: JESUS Film new digital distribution
For 30+ years the JESUS Film Project (JFP) has engaged people with Jesus through films in their native language with missionaries travelling the world with film, projectors, and movie screens as they share the story of Jesus. Now a new strategy will multiply global outreach through digital distribution. Over the years a library has grown to 40+ video products in 1,136 of the world’s languages. The new technology allows these tools to seamlessly be embedded in websites, cell phones and apps of ministry partners around the world in over 1,100 languages through 50,000+ speakers - and the digital technology provides the ability to see how many times the different films are viewed, downloaded, in what languages and from where. This information will help in the development of new materials. To date, the classic JESUS film has been shown in 220 countries.
Praise: God for the massive potential this technology provides. (Ro.10:17,18)
Global: JESUS Film new digital distribution
For 30+ years the JESUS Film Project (JFP) has engaged people with Jesus through films in their native language with missionaries travelling the world with film, projectors, and movie screens as they share the story of Jesus. Now a new strategy will multiply global outreach through digital distribution. Over the years a library has grown to 40+ video products in 1,136 of the world’s languages. The new technology allows these tools to seamlessly be embedded in websites, cell phones and apps of ministry partners around the world in over 1,100 languages through 50,000+ speakers - and the digital technology provides the ability to see how many times the different films are viewed, downloaded, in what languages and from where. This information will help in the development of new materials. To date, the classic JESUS film has been shown in 220 countries.
Praise: God for the massive potential this technology provides. (Ro.10:17,18)
21 Days for Global Harvest 2-22 October 2011 unites the student generation in the like-minded fervent prayer for global harvest. The goal is for 2,000 groups form 50 nations praying by name for students from 21 nations to be mobilized and for 387 unengaged, unreached people groups during these 21 days. To register: http://21daysofprayer.net/21-days-registration/
Continue praying for Libya.
Pray for the safety of civilians and also as the TNC is in the process of forming a Government, pray for wise leaders who make righteous choices. Pray also for the Kingdom of God to grow across the nation.
Pray for the Tunisian Elections
Tunisia will be going through the General elections on the 23rd of October. The Parties participating in the Election have never before had the possibility to be elected, or broadly voice their agenda. The people have never had the opportunity to see how the leaders of these parties would act when in power. It is imperative at this time to pray for the right leaders to be elected, most people are probably still undecided about who to vote for and we know God can influence the elections.
Coming up in just over a month is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims. We have put together a prayer guide with video for people to pray during this time.
http://www.pray-ap.info/hajj
Thanks for helping to get the word out!
Blessings,
Graham Wells, Operation Mobilization
It’s a new season in Hollywood and we are seeing the Lord move in mighty ways! Christian ministries are uniting together and reaching out to the body of Christ to pray and support God’s movement in Hollywood.
To launch this campaign, a key group of Christian media professionals are challenging one another to unity and spur each other on to further God’s work in Hollywood. We invite you to join us in prayer… and we wish to give you the opportunity to take part in transforming Hollywood for Jesus with us.
Hollywood United is a collaborative effort between three Christian Entertainment Ministries: Act One, The Greenhouse, and Hollywood Prayer Network. Together these ministries are working to be more effective in living out The Great Commission in Hollywood.
We are seeking friends and supporters to come alongside us. By stepping forward and offering your prayers and gifts, you can be a part of what God is doing in Hollywood! Please get in touch with us so that we can make a difference here and around the world and follow us via Twitter during our event on October 6th at 7:30 PM PST!
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