Burundi President Calls Nation to God | 15th Jan 2010

Some 300,000 Burundians perished during the conflict between Tutsis and Hutus that spanned almost 12 years, and hundreds of thousands were displaced. A new constitution, established in 2005, elected a government under the leadership of born-again Christian President Pierre Nkurunziza.
Under Nkurunziza, a programme to build free primary schools to promote equality in a country long divided by ethnic conflict has been put in motion: several hundred schools have been built so far without aid from external governments. The Burundi government provided the materials, with some assistance from Christian ministries such as Aid for the World.
“All Burundians had to engage in community work,” Nkurunziza said. “Every Saturday they came together to help build these schools.” In addition to expanding access to education, Nkurunziza’s government offers free medical care for pregnant women and children under age 5 to help reduce the nation’s child and infant mortality rate.
Nkurunziza said he became born-again in 1997 after receiving a Bible from a rural minister. “I started reading the Bible from beginning to end,” he said. “When I finished, I got saved! …In our political party until now, God occupies the first place. Everything we do we start by praying and end by praying because we have to remember to put God before everything.” Nkurunziza plans to run for re-election in 2010 and wants to provide free secondary schooling and build more health clinics.
Each August the president holds a large national rally to thank God for sparing his life and developing the nation. He said he wants the Burundian people “to think about what God has done for our nation, what God has done during the whole year so that as [we] praise God, He can be with us the next year.”

Source: Charisma Magazine; CIA Factbook

BIBLE STUDY: Isaiah 2:4

PRAISE: God for the peaceful four years and the improvements that Nkurunziza has brought to this once divided nation. Pray for a real revival

Burundi President Calls Nation to God | 15th Dec 09

Some 300,000 Burundians perished during the conflict between Tutsis and Hutus that spanned almost 12 years, and hundreds of thousands were displaced. A new constitution, established in 2005, elected a government under the leadership of born-again Christian President Pierre Nkurunziza.
Under Nkurunziza, a programme to build free primary schools to promote equality in a country long divided by ethnic conflict has been put in motion: several hundred schools have been built so far without aid from external governments. The Burundi government provided the materials, with some assistance from Christian ministries such as Aid for the World.
“All Burundians had to engage in community work,” Nkurunziza said. “Every Saturday they came together to help build these schools.” In addition to expanding access to education, Nkurunziza’s government offers free medical care for pregnant women and children under age 5 to help reduce the nation’s child and infant mortality rate.
Nkurunziza said he became born-again in 1997 after receiving a Bible from a rural minister. “I started reading the Bible from beginning to end,” he said. “When I finished, I got saved! …In our political party until now, God occupies the first place. Everything we do we start by praying and end by praying because we have to remember to put God before everything.” Nkurunziza plans to run for re-election in 2010 and wants to provide free secondary schooling and build more health clinics.
Each August the president holds a large national rally to thank God for sparing his life and developing the nation. He said he wants the Burundian people “to think about what God has done for our nation, what God has done during the whole year so that as [we] praise God, He can be with us the next year.”

Source: Charisma Magazine; CIA Factbook

BIBLE STUDY: Isaiah 2:4

PRAISE: God for the peaceful four years and the improvements that Nkurunziza has brought to this once divided nation. Pray for a real revival

Danger of return to the old days of Ulster conflict, Prince gains respect through openness, and the "miracle" at an aid agency

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, the resurgence of violence in Northern Ireland leads to fears of a return to the conflicts of the past, Prince William gains respect as he shares his pain at losing his mother, and aid agency Tear Fund celebrates a “miracle” in combating HIV.

Story Links:

Northern Ireland:

telegraph.co.uk Sir Hugh Orde calls on loyalists not to seek revenge

guardian.co.uk Brown and Cameron praise historic cross-party unity

Prince William:

telegraph.co.uk Prince William speaks of shock at losing his mother

google.com Prince William tells of ‘emptiness’ since Diana’s death

Tear Fund “miracle”:

tearfund.org Tearfund thanks supporters for £5m for HIV

McGuinness reads his poem at Ian Paisley farewell, Big Brother returns, again and Prince Charles welcomes Hope '08 volunteers

8th June 2008

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.

Patrick Woodward talks with Editor of the Inspire Magazine Russ Bravo about the latest news from a Christian’s perspective. Today, McGuinness reads his poem at Ian Paisley farewell, Big Brother returns, again and Prince Charles welcomes Hope ’08 volunteers.

Story Links:

McGuinness reads his poem at Ian Paisley farewell
timesonline.co.uk- Martin McGuinness makes parting gift of poetry to Ian Paisley
independent.ie – Chuckle brother signs off with a poem for his pal

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Big Brother returns, again!
independent.co.uk – Big Brother begins – but does anybody still care?
blogs.guardian.co.uk – The return of Big Brother, the show that just won’t die

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Prince Charles welcomes Hope ’08 volunteers
inspiremagazine.org.uk – Prince Charles to meet Hope08 delegates
princeofwales.gov.uk – Diary Entry – Thursday 12th June 2008
hope08.com – A Royal Reception
hope08.com – Hours of Kindness

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