Ministry Reaches Out to Would-Be Pirates
A Christian ministry is reaching out to potential Somalian pirates. Pirates from Somalia have been grabbing headlines in recent months for their hijacking of ships off the east African coast..
-
Caritas Australia Urged U.N. to Declare Access to Food a Fundamental Right
Caritas Australia is pushing for the United Nations to declare access to food a fundamental right.
-
Bible Translators' Campaign Draws Over $117M in Support
The world\'s largest Bible translation organization has received over $117 million in gifts, pledges, and other commitments since launching a billion-dollar effort late last year.
-
The Joy of Easter on the Streets of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra
In this the International Year of Reconciliation, busloads of young people were commissioned yesterday as "Ambassadors of Reconciliation" as they began their pilgrimage to Uluru from the Easter march.
-
World Vision Int'l Appoints New Head
World Vision International, the world\'s largest Christian humanitarian organization, announced a new head this week.
-
Beijing to Host Champions Again
The beautiful city of Beijing had the honor of hosting some of the world's finest athletes in the 2008 Olympics. Only eight months later, late April of 2009 will bring a different sort of "champion" to grace these ancient streets.
-
Friday April 17 is Wish Day 2009
Make-A-Wish® Australia's national fundraising and awareness event is fast-approaching and the children's charity is asking everyone to help Flossy, the Wish fairy, grant Wishes this Wish Day.
-
Buddhists, Muslims & Christians Wash the Feet of the Homeless This Easter
This Easter, Sydney's homeless will have their feet washed just as Jesus washed the feet of his disciples.
-
Michael Cassidy Receives Peacemaker Award
London - Michael Cassidy, author, evangelist and Founder of African Enterprise (AE), has been presented with a Peacemaker Award by Christians for Peace in Africa (CPA).
-
Kids' Easter Prayers Reveal Haunting Trends
This year the financial gloom, bullying in schools, personal sadness, the Victorian fires, floods, and the earth quake in Italy are the dominant themes in this year\'s kids prayers.
-
Mending Bodies – Healing Hearts This Mother's Day
Last year, Australian mothers and Mercy Ships supporters of a special Mother's Day appeal exceeded all expectations.
-
Remembering '59 – DVD Records Memories of a Bygone Era
The DVD, "Remembering '59", a one hour documentary on the impact and legacy of Billy Graham's four month visit to Australia in 1959 premiered at two free screenings this week. The first was in Scots Church, Melbourne on Tuesday, 31st March and Sydney followed on Thursday, 2nd April in Wesley Mission. Both events attracted enthusiastic audiences, many of whom went forward as enquirers in response to the appeals.