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Concepción coping despite earthquake
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Ecumenical assessment team visits damaged city .. read more..

Women’s commission born in turbulent times
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

In 1972, COSROW was created to address women’s issues. That same year a woman ran for President and the U.S. was at war in Vietnam. .. read more..

Giving, membership decline in recession
Monday, March 8, 2010

The mission of The United Methodist Church continues amid sacrifices, officials say. .. read more..

Chile mourns for quake victims, plans response
Monday, March 8, 2010

Methodist leaders part of ecumenical team visiting damaged areas. .. read more..

Funds embargoed at two schools
Friday, March 5, 2010

Claremont and United taking steps to reinstate funds. .. read more..

UMCOR helps Haitians stay in U.S.
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Free clinics assist immigrants applying for protected status. .. read more..

‘Wesley’ may be coming to a theater near you
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Burgess Jenkins, June Lockhart help Moravian pastor bring life of Methodism founder to the big screen. .. read more..

Chilean Methodists pray for guidance
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Many church members left homeless by the quake .. read more..

Pastors debate value of Lenten sacrifices
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Which is better: To give something up for Lent or to do something new for Lent? .. read more..

Innovative churches worship despite blizzard
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Virtual worship experiences offer everything but collection plates. .. read more..

Chile faces long road to recovery
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Methodists in Chile work with ecumenical partners to provide aid. .. read more..

Thailand mission respects many cultures
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Newlyweds cut their wedding cake with a long sword at ceremony near Bangkok. .. read more..

Chilean pastor: ‘Trust in the Lord’
Monday, March 1, 2010

The Rev. Edinson Caba Burgos says an earthquake reminds faithful that life is precious. .. read more..

Methodists in Chile assess quake toll
Monday, March 1, 2010

Church buildings in at least four districts suffered major damage, bishop says. .. read more..

United Methodists respond to Chile earthquake
Saturday, February 27, 2010

UMCOR has offered assistance to the Ministerio Social Methodista in Chile. .. read more..

6 Killed in Attack on World Vision in Pakistan
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Terrorists armed with grenades attacked the offices of a Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six employees and wounding several others, police and the organization said. .. read more..

Will Toyota bail on the U.S.?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A scholar and New York Times bestselling author believes Japanese auto giant Toyota might abandon the U.S. for greener pastures in light of the shrinking auto market in America and the government's investigations into its recall problems. .. read more..

Terrorist trial venue still in discussion
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The retired naval officer who commanded the USS Cole when it was attacked by terrorists hopes President Obama will reverse his decision to try a confessed 9/11 mastermind in New York City. .. read more..

Textbook content under deliberation
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The battle intensifies this week in Texas over standards for new textbooks. .. read more..

Church bells will chime amid legal clatter
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Church bells will toll in Phoenix now that a court order has been secured and the city's noise ordinance has been silenced. .. read more..

'Remnant' always there, says pastor
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A pastor, author, and expert in cultural apologetics says there's a hunger for the truth of God's Word and how that truth can be applied daily in a person's life. .. read more..

Collision, plea, life...forgiveness
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A state legislator from Arkansas believes it was divine intervention that allowed him to resuscitate his wife back to life following a harrowing hit-and-run accident. .. read more..

Nigerian Christians attacked, hundreds killed
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Violence has ensued in three Nigerian Christian villages. .. read more..

Illegal aliens - strain on U.S. budget
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

An immigration reform organization says a new survey reveals that two-thirds of the American people believe illegal immigrants are a major strain on the U.S. budget. .. read more..

4 euthanasia group members face charges
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A Georgia grand jury has indicted four members of an assisted suicide group on charges of helping a 58-year-old cancer patient kill himself. .. read more..

Founder of Christian Apparel Maker 1M4JC (1 Million for Jesus Christ) to Run for..
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Contact: Rob Gettemy, 319-431-7989 MARION, Iowa, March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Marion resident Rob Gettemy has announced his entry into the Republican primary for Iowa'' 2nd Congressional District. Visit to Flt 93 Memorial and 912 March Impacts decision After visiting Shanksville, PA on 9-11-09 t.. .. read more..

More Churches is Not Enough, says Simple Church Leader
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Contact: Jon Hirst, The Well, 719-362-5235, jhirst@dotheword.org ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA recently concluded a conference where President of Lifeway Research, Ed Stetzer, appealed to attendees to believe in church planting. Stetzer .. .. read more..

Personalized Anti-Abortion Billboard Trucks Headed to Multiple Congressional Dis..
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Contact: Don Cooper, 949-206-0600; Fletcher Armstrong, 865-776-1312; Mark Harrington, 614-419-9000; Bill Calvin, 816-918-9873; Michael Schrimsher, 407-810-3515; all with Center For Bio-Ethical Reform  MEDIA ADVISORY, March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Beginning immediately, The Cen.. .. read more..

Preaching to Transform
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- "As those compelled to proclaim the gospel, preachers often agonize over the most effective method of writing and preaching homilies that communicate .. .. read more..

A Clothing of Purpose to Inspire Spirits, Challenge Minds, and Complete Bodies L..
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Contact: Linda Luna, VP of PR & Marketing, MyChristianT.com, 310-774-1999, linda@MyChristianT.com DALLAS, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- MyChristianT (MCT), a non-traditional Christian clothing line founded by NFL Wide Receiver Mark Clayton hits the market this month through its online storefro.. .. read more..

Pro-life Groups Endorse Jim Anderson in Kansas 4th District
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The only prolife candidate in this race is the Tea Party and "people's candidate", Jim Anderson, now that Sen. Dick Kelsey has withdrawn. Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operation.. .. read more..

Online Tool Created to Contact Vatican Officials: 'Why are American Bishops Allo..
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Catholics can now easily send personal letters by fax to Vatican officials. This tool is for use in conjunction with the Vanguard of St. Catherine of Siena delegation going to Rome to discuss this crisis in the Church in America. Contact: Catherine Veritas, 904-687-9804, www.HumblePlea.com WASHINGTO.. .. read more..

New Website to Serve as Preeminent Religious Land Use and Property Law Resource
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Contact: Justin Fisette, 248-626-0006 ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- Attorney Daniel P. Dalton, one of the nation's leading experts in religious land use law, today announced the launch of AttorneysforLandUse.com, a new online resource offering valuable information and advice pert.. .. read more..

Obama's Abortion Mandate in Healthcare Would Increase Breast Cancer Deaths, Prem..
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Contact: Karen Malec, Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer, 847-421-4000 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer today sharply rebuked President Obama, Senators Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi and others in Congress for aggressively pursuing an effort to in.. .. read more..

Barna Reports Financial Downer, Missionary Organization Optimistic
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Contact: Rachel Elwood, World Gospel Mission, 765-671-7255 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- A recent survey released by Barna Group states that overall financial giving to nonprofit organizations is down, but missionary-sending agency World Gospel Mission (WGM) reports their giving is.. .. read more..

Living the Dream: How to Attain the God-Given Dream You Were Meant For
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Publishing Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- Rarely do we hear six-year-olds say, "When I grow up, I just want a job that pays the bills." Or "I don't have a dream. I figure, I'.. .. read more..

The Importance of Our Creator's Name at This Current Time
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Revelatory New Book Uncovers Holy Covenant Name Contact: Promotional Services Department, 888-728-8467, pressreleases@authorhouse.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- You may think that Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code", "Angels and Demon's", and the newly released "The .. .. read more..

Cancer Victim Challenges Recommended Treatment and God's Intended Purpose
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Publishing Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- A former business professional and CPA releases his first book through WinePress Publishing titled, "It's OK to Fail the Test -- As Long as .. .. read more..

27,000 Free Copies of Darwin's Famous Book Given Away to Coincide with Richard D..
Monday, March 8, 2010

Contact: Trisha Ramos, 1-800-437-1893 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- New Zealand born author, Ray Comfort (who lives in the United States) said, "I will be interested to see if the Professor once again reveals how afraid he is for people to read the Foreword, by telling them to .. .. read more..

Online Easter Event Ticket Sales Ensures Maximum Church Growth
Monday, March 8, 2010

ServiceU Waives Online Ticketing Fees to New Customers Through April 1, 2010 Contact: Lauren Hunter, 916-838-2184, lauren@laurenhunter.net MEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- During the holidays such as Christmas and Easter, many churches rely on special events larger and more frequent c.. .. read more..

Jamaica Festival to Feature World Evangelist Andrew Palau
Monday, March 8, 2010

Contact: David Jones, 503-614-1500 KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- While major relief efforts have been dedicated to Haiti, the quiet neighboring island of Jamaica lies in wait for relief of another kind ... spiritual relief. The island is comparable in size to Connecticut and hom.. .. read more..

A New Era of Preaching, Teaching & Leadership! New Mount Olive Baptist Churc..
Monday, March 8, 2010

Contact: Anthony Jackson, The Marome Agency, 954-765-1995, anthony@maromeagency.com FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Earlier this year the over 10,000 member congregation of one of Broward County's oldest African American Baptist Churches, the New Mount Olive Baptist Church (NM.. .. read more..

World Congress of Families Letter of Solidarity Read at Huge Pro-Life Rally in M..
Monday, March 8, 2010

Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, dfeder@rcn.com; The Howard Center For Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819   MEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Yesterday (March 7), huge pro-life demonstrations took place in over 100 cities to protest Spain's new abortion law, which went .. .. read more..

'1040' World Premiere in Los Angeles Friday, March 12, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010

Contact: Barbara Lee, PLAN C Agency, 213-291-0545, Barbara@plancagency.com LOS ANGELES, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian documentary 1040, produced by Adventures.TV in conjunction with Arowana Films, is scheduled to premiere at the 2010 City of the Angels Film Festival (CAFF) on Friday, Mar.. .. read more..

'Help Fight Drugs' Prayer Video Released for 20th Annual 'Just Pray NO!' to Drug..
Monday, March 8, 2010

Contact: Steven L. Sherman, 727-647-6467, justprayno@aol.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- The weekend of April 10th - 11th, 2010 has been designated as the 20th Annual "Just Pray NO!" to drugs Worldwide Weekend of Prayer and Fasting. Since April 7th, 1991, "Just Pray N.. .. read more..

Rivals Israel, Syria Want to Build Nuclear Power Plants
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Mideast rivals Israel and Syria on Tuesday each announced ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that its plan could bring new attention to its secretive nuclear activities. .. read more..

Man Sentenced for Killing Ex Over Facebook Photos
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Paul Bristol has been jailed in England for at least 22 years for murdering his ex-girlfriend after he saw a picture of her on the Internet with another man. .. read more..

Grandma Fighting Eviction Is Reportedly Buried Alive
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A 70-year-old grandmother in China was reportedly beaten and buried alive by property developers trying to take possession of her land. .. read more..

Stolen Body of Cyprus' Ex-President Is Found
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Three months after it was stolen, the corpse of Cyprus' former president was found Tuesday reburied in another grave. The country's justice minister said it had been held for ransom. .. read more..

Deadly Quake Exposes Dangerous Construction in Turkey
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Homes in eastern areas of Turkey prone to earthquakes must be better built to withstand jolts like the magnitude 6 temblor that toppled village houses and killed 51 people this week. .. read more..

Terror Suspect Killed in Raid is Bali Bombing Mastermind
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Indonesia's president says a top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the 2002 Bali bombings has been identified as the man shot dead by police in a raid on the island of Java. .. read more..

U.K. May Require Microchips in Dogs to Curb 'Weapon' Pets
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

British dog owners may be forced to microchip their pets and take out insurance, part of a proposed crackdown on the country's dangerous canines. .. read more..

Israel Warns Iran That 'Bad Options' are Nearing
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The two "bad options" for Iran — letting the country develop nuclear weapons or using force to destroy its nuclear capabilities — are closer than they were a year ago, Israel's U.N. ambassador warned Tuesday. .. read more..

Ninth U.S. Missionary Freed in Haiti Arrives Home
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A U.S. missionary held for more than a month in Haiti on kidnapping charges flew back to the United States after being released from prison, while the leader of her Baptist group remained in custody. .. read more..

Skydiver With Tangled Chute Survives 3,000-Foot Plunge
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A skydiver miraculously survived after plummeting 3,000 feet to the ground when her parachute became tangled, The Sun reported Tuesday. .. read more..

Russia: New Nuclear Arms Treaty With U.S. by April
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says a new treaty limiting U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear arsenals could be signed within two or three weeks. .. read more..

British Soldier Throws Live Grenade Back at Taliban
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A British soldier saved his comrades by scooping up a live Taliban grenade and throwing it straight back at the enemy moments before it exploded. .. read more..

Bomb Expert Charged in Blast That Injured Pregnant Wife
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A former British bomb disposal expert was due to appear in court Tuesday charged with attempting to murder his pregnant wife and eight-year-old son after a car exploded in Kent, southeast England. .. read more..

7 People Arrested in Ireland Over Plot to Kill Cartoonist
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Seven people have been arrested in the Republic of Ireland over a suspected plot to kill a Swedish artist who portrayed the Prophet Muhammad as a dog and had a $100,000 Al Qaeda bounty on his head. .. read more..

Japan Confirms Cold War-Era 'Secret' U.S. Pacts
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A Japanese government-appointed panel on Tuesday confirmed the existence of once-secret Cold War-era pacts between Japan and the U.S. on nuclear arms and other issues .. read more..

Israel OKs 1,600 New Homes in East Jerusalem
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Israel approves construction of 1,600 new homes for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem — a move that immediately clouded Biden visit aimed at repairing strained ties and kickstarting Mideast peace talks. .. read more..

Bomb Attack Kills 2 NATO Troops in Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A homicide attack Tuesday on NATO forces in eastern Afghanistan killed two international service members, the military alliance said. .. read more..

Iranian President Ahmadinejad to Visit Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to head to Afghanistan on Wednesday, his first trip to Tehran's eastern neighbor since the re-election last August of his counterpart Hamid Karzai. .. read more..

Bank of America Ends Overdraft Fees on Debit Cards
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It's a step that may become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees. .. read more..

7-Year-Old Calls 911, Saves Family From Attack
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A terrified 7-year-old boy begged emergency dispatchers to send police to his Southern California home where three armed robbers threatened his parents, according to a recording of the call released Tuesday. .. read more..

Calif. Police Fatally Shoot Man Who Allegedly Shot Wife
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Police near Los Angeles say officers have fatally shot a man who chased his estranged wife down the street and fired a gun at her multiple times, riddling her with bullets. .. read more..

Serial Killer Pleads for Life at Trial; Jury Decides Death
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Rodney Alcala gave his own closing arguments Tuesday in the penalty phase of his trial for raping and murdering a 12-year-old Huntington Beach girl and four women in the 1970s. .. read more..

Second New Orleans Officer Charged in Katrina Shooting
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A second ex-New Orleans officer charged in an alleged conspiracy to cover up a deadly police shooting of unarmed residents after Hurricane Katrina is expected to plead guilty, a person familiar with the case said Tuesday. .. read more..

Man Stabbed With Meat Thermometer in Movie Theater
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Authorities say a man was stabbed in the neck with a meat thermometer after asking a woman to silence her cell phone during a screening of the film "Shutter Island" at a Southern California movie theater. .. read more..

Ohio Doctor Gets Life Sentence in Wife's Poison Death
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Relatives of the victim sobbed and held each other as a judge in Ohio handed down a life prison term for a doctor convicted of killing his wife with cyanide. .. read more..

Ohio Death Row Inmate on Suicide Watch After Overdose
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Officials say an Ohio inmate who intentionally overdosed on pills hours before his scheduled execution has returned to prison and is on suicide watch. .. read more..

Man Arrested in Newark Airport Breach Pleads Guilty
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A student from China has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in a Newark, N.J., airport security breach that led to worldwide flight delays. .. read more..

SeaWorld Trainer's Family Wants Video Suppressed
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The family of a SeaWorld Orlando trainer who was drowned by a killer whale after a Feb. 24 performance, is gearing up for a legal battle to prevent video footage of the incident from appearing online or on television, the Orlando Sentinel reported. .. read more..

Florida Girl, 7, in Critical Condition After Dog Attack
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Officer Jason Gagnon says an officer responding to the scene saw two dogs attacking the child. .. read more..

Pa. Woman Charged With Recruiting Jihadist Fighters
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A Pennsylvania woman has been charged in federal court with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, making false statements to a government official and attempted identity theft. .. read more..

Powder in Envelope Sent to Mont. State Office No Threat
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Police in Butte were also looking for a suspect who could be behind the suspicious letter mailed to the Montana Department of Labor from a Butte address. .. read more..

Cops: Missing Oil Exec's Body Found in Mississippi River
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Police confirm the body pulled from the Mississippi River Tuesday is missing Houston oil executive Douglas Schantz. .. read more..

Church Defends Decision to Not Allow Gay Couple's Kids
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The archbishop of Denver on Tuesday defended a decision by a Catholic school not to allow two children to continue as students because their parents are a lesbian couple. .. read more..

Pa. Gas Pumper Dies After Static Electricity Starts Fire
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Authorities in Pennsylvania say a gas station patron died when static electricity ignited a fire as he filled up his tank. .. read more..

Police: Man Eyed in 2nd Calif. Teen Murder
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A registered sex offender charged with murdering a teen girl last month is a focus of the investigation into the death of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found more than a year after she disappeared near her school, police said Monday. .. read more..

Families: 3 Americans Detained In Iran Call Home
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The families of three Americans detained in Iran for months say their loved ones have been allowed to call home for the first time. .. read more..

Albertville 8th Grader Top State Speller
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

It took 19 rounds and nearly three hours of competition before an eighth-grader from Albertville emerged as the state's top speller. .. read more..

N.D. AG Discussing Minn. Carbon Regulations
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

North Dakota's attorney general plans to ask Minnesota officials to support changing a law that makes North Dakota's coal-generated electricity more expensive to sell in Minnesota. .. read more..

More Minn. Schools Buy Food From Local Farms
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A new survey says the number of Minnesota school districts buying fresh food from local farms is growing. .. read more..

State Parks Offer Sweet Deal: Maple Syruping Demos
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Several Minnesota state parks are offering a sweet deal as spring approaches this month — maple syruping demonstrations starting Saturday. .. read more..

Business, Labor Groups Converge On Minn. Capitol
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A major business group and a big labor union both come to the Capitol on Wednesday to promote their interests. .. read more..

Black Bear Research May Revolutionize Medicine
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Visible Heart Laboratory at the University of Minnesota is the only lab in the world where animal hearts are being pre-treated with blood plasma from a black bear and shocked back into rhythm. What they're finding has the potential to revolutionize medicine. .. read more..

Is Minnesota Prepared For Flooding?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Towns across Minnesota are already bracing for what the spring thaw might be this year as they are confident they can handle any floods. According to the National Weather Services' most recent flood forecast, there's a good chance at least a few places will flood. .. read more..

Good Question: Why's The Census Sending 2 Letters?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

By now, you've probably received the letter from the Census which tells you you're going to get a letter from the Census. How much does this cost, and why is the Census spending all this money? .. read more..

After Slow Start, Tornado Season Under Way
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley" could lead to an active spring -- perhaps starting with the strong twister that nicked a small western Oklahoma town Monday night. .. read more..