Vietnam Allows Christmas Rallies | 2nd Mar 2010
March 2, 2010 by Andy
Filed under Prayer Bulletin
On Sunday 20th December 12,000 people gathered in Hanoi for a Christmas rally. A programme of outstanding music and dance was followed by a Gospel message and an invitation to which, organisers said, 2000 people responded. This followed an even larger rally in Ho Chi Minh city on December 11th when up to 40,000 people gathered to hear the Gospel, and some 8,000 people came forward to “accept Christ”. This was held, “after a long period of intense prayer” and despite opposition from local authorities, said the Vietnamese Global Christian Network. “None of these groups is registered or recognized by the government,” a source said of the crowd at the event. “What you see is Christians standing up!” Recent freedom for Christians tolerated in large cities has not reached remote parts of this Communist-led country, where ethnic minority Christians live.
Source: Worthy News; Revival Media
BIBLE STUDY: Exodus 3:1-10
PRAISE: God that a nation once torn apart by war is now seeing steady openings for the Gospel. Pray that Christians will proclaim Christ boldly.
Vietnam Allows Christmas Rallies | 2nd Feb 2010
February 2, 2010 by Andy
Filed under Prayer Bulletin
On Sunday 20th December 12,000 people gathered in Hanoi for a Christmas rally. A programme of outstanding music and dance was followed by a Gospel message and an invitation to which, organisers said, 2000 people responded. This followed an even larger rally in Ho Chi Minh city on December 11th when up to 40,000 people gathered to hear the Gospel, and some 8,000 people came forward to “accept Christ”. This was held, “after a long period of intense prayer” and despite opposition from local authorities, said the Vietnamese Global Christian Network. “None of these groups is registered or recognized by the government,” a source said of the crowd at the event. “What you see is Christians standing up!” Recent freedom for Christians tolerated in large cities has not reached remote parts of this Communist-led country, where ethnic minority Christians live.
Source: Worthy News; Revival Media
BIBLE STUDY: Exodus 3:1-10
PRAISE: God that a nation once torn apart by war is now seeing steady openings for the Gospel. Pray that Christians will proclaim Christ boldly.
Snow "catastrophe" in the south, survey shows Christian decline, and Christmas sermon by text.
December 18, 2009 by patrick
Filed under Russ Bravo, Weekly News Review
Welcome to the final Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, as snow blankets the south, why does everything stop? A new survey of religious beliefs highlights decline in Christianity, and a Christmas sermon in 160 characters.
Story Links:
guardian.co.uk Snow strands passengers at Gatwick and Luton
bbc.co.uk Travellers hit by snow disruption
uk.reuters.com Snow hits commuters, cancels some flights
ekklesia.co.uk New UK research shows significant decline in institutional Christianity
dailymail.co.uk ‘Sharp decline’ in faith as number of Christians in Britain falls to half
inspiremagazine.org.uk Christmas Day sermon – text version
This is the final Weekly News Review. Thank you for listening and downloading. Happy Christmas to all our readers and listeners.
Politicians under fire again, schools fear child protection overkill, and the Archbishop's Christmas wrap
December 11, 2009 by patrick
Filed under Russ Bravo, Weekly News Review
Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, as the MPs expenses row rumbles on, and rows emerge over cuts policy, will we ever trust politicians again? As new rules on child protection come into force, schools fear they will deter volunteers, and the respected former Archbishop of Cape Town designs a Christmas wrapping paper.
Story Links:
bbc.co.uk Treasury ‘wanted tougher deficit action’
telegraph.co.uk Latest expenses claims
Youtube.com Cameron calls for MPs pay cut
bbc.co.uk School leaders query new vetting and barring system
dailymail.co.uk Anti-paedophile vetting regime ‘is ruining school life’, head teachers warn
press association Pupils ‘losing out’ under new rules
inspiremagazine.org.uk Tutu Christmas wrapping paper featured in today’s Guardian
guardian.co.uk Celebrity Christmas wrapping paper auction
The Messiah for Muslims and Jews | 24th Nov 09
November 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Prayer Bulletin
This year Revival will place advertisements in the UK Muslim and Jewish press, offering a complete version of Handel’s Messiah. It will be accompanied by notes explaining each of the Bible texts on which the oratorio is based. The aim is that Jesus should be presented in a way that is both attractive and compelling. Meanwhile Intervarsity has come up with their “10 commandments for sharing the Gospel with Muslims”. It’s a helpful guide for Christians in regular contact with Muslims:
1 – Love is the key which unlocks the door.
2 – Rely on the Holy Spirit.
3 – Listen carefully.
4 – Clarify words.
5 – Show respect for their customs and for Islam.
6 – Introduce and focus on Jesus.
7 – Be lovingly bold.
8 – Pray faithfully.
9 – Use the Bible.
10 – Ask thought-provoking questions.
Source: Revival Media; Intervarsity.org
BIBLE STUDY: Jude 1:20-21
PRAISE: God for such an opportunity to present Jesus to Jews and Muslims. Pray that many may be moved to seek and find Him as their Messiah.
Life goes on in Afghanistan, the clash of experts and politicians, and humbug – Christmas lights go on in Oxford Street
November 6, 2009 by patrick
Filed under Laura Webster, Weekly News Review
Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Laura Webster, Head of Policy at the aid agency Tearfund about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, life goes on in Afghanistan as ordinary people live their lives, how experts and politicians can clash, and Christmas comes early once again as the lights go on in Oxford Street.
Story Links:
telegraph.co.uk Afghanistan: Gordon Brown digs in
tearfund.org Afghan literacy project scoops UN cash prize
telegraph.co.uk MPs demand answers over Nutt sacking
guardian.co.uk Sacked drugs adviser Nutt may set up new body
bbc.co.uk Actor Carrey switches on lights
viewlondon.co.uk Oxford Street Christmas Lights
The Messiah for Muslims and Jews | 24th Oct 09
October 24, 2009 by Andy
Filed under Prayer Bulletin
This year Revival will place advertisements in the UK Muslim and Jewish press, offering a complete version of Handel’s Messiah. It will be accompanied by notes explaining each of the Bible texts on which the oratorio is based. The aim is that Jesus should be presented in a way that is both attractive and compelling. Meanwhile Intervarsity has come up with their "10 commandments for sharing the Gospel with Muslims". It’s a helpful guide for Christians in regular contact with Muslims:
1 – Love is the key which unlocks the door.
2 – Rely on the Holy Spirit.
3 – Listen carefully.
4 – Clarify words.
5 – Show respect for their customs and for Islam.
6 – Introduce and focus on Jesus.
7 – Be lovingly bold.
8 – Pray faithfully.
9 – Use the Bible.
10 – Ask thought-provoking questions.
Source: Revival Media; Intervarsity.org
BIBLE STUDY: Jude 1:20-21
PRAISE: God for such an opportunity to present Jesus to Jews and Muslims. Pray that many may be moved to seek and find Him as their Messiah.
Gordon Brown quotes the Bible to the Archbishop, workers face longest Christmas break as economy crumbles, and Cadburys chocolate changes content of "Heroes" boxes.
December 19, 2008 by patrick
Filed under Russ Bravo, Weekly News Review
Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, Gordon Brown quotes the Bible back to an Archbishop, workers face their longest ever Christmas break, and anger among chocoholics as Cadburys changes “Heroes” make up. Also, tea at No 10 as Russ Bravo meets the PM.
Brown quotes Bible to Archbishop:
guardian.co.uk Brown spending plans “like an addict”
timesonline.co.uk Brown slaps down Archbishop..
Longest Christmas break:
telegraph.co.uk Thousands of workers take longest Christmas break..
telegraph.co.uk Cadbury switches chocolate Heroes
cadbury.co.uk Official site
Russ goes to No 10:
number 10.gov.uk No 10 Official Site
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers/subscribers. The next Weekly News review will be with Catherine Butcher on 8th January 2009
Mercy killing on trial again, homelessness rises with credit crunch, and one third say Jesus was born of a virgin
December 12, 2008 by patrick
Filed under Catherine Butcher, Weekly News Review
Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Catherine Butcher, editor of the Mothers’ Union “Families First” magazine (pictured) about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, assisted suicide is in the headlines following a tv programme, there are more homeless families because of the economic downturn, and a survey reveals that one-third of people believe that Jesus was indeed born of a virgin called Mary.
Story Links:
Assisted Suicide:
belfasttelegraph.co.uk Why assisted suicide should not be an option
theeconomist.com Assisted suicide in the public interest
carenotkilling.org.uk promoting palliative care
Homelessness:
savethefamily.uk.com homelessness charity
shelter.org.uk Shelter
theosthinktank.co.uk One in three Britons believes in a Virgin Birth
jesuscentral.com The birth of Jesus
biblegateway.com The Christmas story from the Bible
Credit crunch could mean good news for churches, Sony video game double standard, and athiest ad welcomed by churches
October 24, 2008 by patrick
Filed under Russ Bravo, Weekly News Review
Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.
Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian perspective. Today, the credit squeeze on the retail trade could mean good news for churches, Sony’s new video game is delayed out of respect for Muslims, but not the one that offended Christians, and Richard Dawkins’ athiest adverts on buses are welcomed by the Methodist Church.
Story Links:
guardian.co.uk Credit crunch may mar shoppers’ Christmas
channel4.com Christmas credit crisis
cofe.anglican.org Matter of Life and Debt
bbc.co.uk Game delayed over Korean phrases
churchtimes.co.uk Sony refuses to withdraw game
inspiremagazine.org Methodists thank Dawkins for putting God on the buses
ekklesia.co.uk Athiest evangelism campaign
athiestcampaign.org official site



















