Monthly Archives: January 2022
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“We went from 20% to 2% of the population because of Israeli violence” Global Voices
Palestinian Christians have been the target of Israeli aggression, which has driven out a large percentage of the religious minority. Image used under Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic ... -
Calls pour in from seniors asking for Meals on Wheels Oklahoma City Services
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church said it is preparing up to 500 meals a day to meet the demand of seniors needing food here in Oklahoma ... -
RTI and UNC researchers develop smartphone app to fight neglected tropical diseases
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Researchers from RTI International and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill have released a new app that uses machine learning technology ... -
Neighborhood meeting planned | News, Sports, Jobs
ASSOCIATION TO MEET: The Northwest Neighborhood Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. on February 7 at Grace United Methodist Church, Drexel Avenue NW, Warren. Masks are ... -
UMC will contribute to the fund for victims
The Arkansas Conference of The United Methodist Church has agreed to pay $292,144 into a ‘survivor trust fund’ for victimized Boy Scouts, its share of the ... -
Faith Matters: Pastor Retires to Focus on Family and Other Ministries | Faith
Ministry has been in Darlene Moore’s heart since she was a child. It was the loss of her child that led Moore to step down from ... -
A cold war on the Ukrainian border
MAYBE Partygate has at least one thing going for it. In normal times, the government would be rightly castigated for being caught up in a petty ... -
Davey Lewis Tucker | The sun on the north side
Davey Lewis Tucker, 78, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully in the glory of God on Monday, January 24, 2022. Davey was born in Jacksonville, ... -
Boosting gender budget for an Aatmanirbhar India
Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s first full-time female finance minister, is set to make history as she would be the first woman to table four budgets in India’s ... -
Former bishop charged with fraud scheme targeting Bay Area AME Zion congregations – CBS San Francisco
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — A former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Zion was arrested along with his alleged co-conspirator Tuesday by federal authorities ... -
Harnessing Nigeria’s musical superpower, by Chris Adetayo
All told, with the growing profile of its young and dynamic musicians taking the world by storm, Nigeria has a unique opportunity. This is an opportunity ... -
Church Aims to Bridge Digital Divide, Fight Education and Loneliness | Local News
The church used its after-school partnership with Southwest Elementary School to help students in need. When schools went virtual, First Methodist expanded its schedule from one ... -
In the conflicts of Eastern Europe, Rome plays a diplomatic role with an aerial view
Thirty years after the dramatic break-up of the Soviet Union, the tremors of this socio-political earthquake continue to reverberate across the vast terrain it once covered. ... -
Jeffrey Short Obituary (1943 – 2022) – Tupelo, MS
Jeffrey Clayton Court, Sr.February 27, 1943 – January 22, 2022Jeffrey Clayton Short, Sr, 78, was called home after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, January ... -
DBS Bank Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer | News | Eco-Enterprise
DBS Bank has appointed a new director of sustainable development. Helge Muenkel joins the bank from Dutch multinational financial group ING, where he was responsible for ... -
Wiley Buchanan Obituary (2022) – Staffordsville, VA
Wiley Blake “Buck” Buchanan Jr. January 19, 2022 Another cowboy just left at sunset. Wiley Blake “Buck” Buchanan Jr. of Staffordsville, Va., passed away peacefully at ... -
Local religious leaders take security measures amid nationwide incidents of violence. | Local News
Cohn referred to anti-Semitic shootings in Pittsburgh, Poway, California, Monsey, NY and Jersey City, NJ in 2018 and 2019 that killed 15 people and injured 17 ... -
Anita Phillips Obituary (1935 – 2022) – Kathleen, GA
Anita Joyce Phillips May 26, 1935 – January 19, 2022 Kathleen, Georgia – Anita Joyce Phillips, devoted mother, “Nana” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and friend ... -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with deputy ministers from various districts on the implementation of key government programs | Odisha News | Latest news from Odisha
New Delhi: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi exchanged with deputy ministers from various districts on the implementation of key government programs via video conference.DMs shared their ... -
Tongans in Hawaii join forces to send disaster relief to hard-hit island nation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — In the wake of the Tonga earthquake and tsunami, Wesley United Methodist Church in Kahala and other United Methodist churches in the state ... -
The pandemic as an opportunity to help build ecumenical dialogue
“Ecumenism in times of pandemic: from crisis to opportunity” is the title of a working document presented Thursday afternoon by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian ... -
Bill proposes reform of high-interest payday loans in Kansas
TOPEKA, (KSNT) – Kansans who pay high interest rates for payday loans could see some changes with a new bill that is being introduced. Reverend Annie ... -
NHRC forum proposes legislation to end ambiguity in treatment of refugees and asylum seekers
A forum organized by the NHRC on Thursday unanimously proposed the enactment of a national law to end “adhocism and ambiguity” in the treatment of refugees ... -
Edward Eller Obituary (1947 – 2022) – Marion, NC
Edward Howard Eller Jr. September 30, 1947 – January 13, 2022 Edward Howard Eller, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at ... -
Christians Return to Church, But It May Not Be the Same… | News and reports
The church in northwest Houston suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2017. By the time its flooded facility was finally rebuilt a few years ago, ... -
Sonjia McHone Obituary (1942 – 2022) – Concord, NC
Mrs. Sonjia Barnhardt McHone, 79, of Concord, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Atrium Health University City.A celebration of his life will be held at 2 ... -
Coronavirus Morning News Brief – January 18: ‘The clouds of Covid are parting’ and will Omicron end the pandemic?
The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel Slowly but surely, the world has made progress in vaccinating its citizens. As of Tuesday morning, some ... -
The Voice of the Martyrs calls on Christians to pray for Chinese believers persecuted during the Winter Olympics
BARTLESVILLE, Oklahoma., January 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Over the next few weeks, the eyes of the world will be on beijing and the 2022 Winter Olympics. ... -
Robert A.Walters | News, Sports, Jobs
Robert A. Walters, 72, of Williamsport, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at UPMC Williamsport. Born June 7, 1949 in Aaronsburg, he was the son of the ... -
The 10 richest men in the world see their wealth double during the Covid pandemic | Rich lists
The world’s 10 richest men have seen their global wealth double to $1.5tn (£1.01tn) since the start of the global pandemic following a surge in stock ... -
Falmouth Methodist Church is sold and the community gathers to say goodbye
A historic church was holding its last service today after 150 years before being sold. Falmouth Methodist Church last met in the building at The Moor ... -
Community calendar from January 16 to January 22
Editor’s note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some meetings may be canceled or postponed. Please call the organization for more information on cancellations. To have your ... -
Zambia: Weaning from charcoal burners with honey Industry Welcome
THE loss of forests in Zambia, which is now leading to an increase in the frequency and intensity of adverse weather events such as droughts and ... -
Mary Carman Obituary (1927 – 2022) – Ada, OH
HARROD – Mary Lou Carman, 94, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 13, 1927 in ... -
Church Abuse is a Discipleship Concern | creed of jesus
Here we are. In the final chapter of the Tribute volume by Nijay Gupta, Tara Beth Leach, Matt Bates and Drew Strait, Living the Gospel of ... -
Nebraska Medicine implements crisis care standards plan
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — At 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nebraska Medicine concluded its crisis care standards plan, a decision the hospital system has never before made. Doctors ... -
The music department offers a new class of organ performance
Courtesy of Scott Montgomery Scott Montgomery the music department is now offering Organ Performance courses for the Spring 2022 semester. Students interested in enrolling in the ... -
“Why didn’t we do this 20 years ago? : Pastors Explore Idea of County-Wide Crusade |
A local pastor made a statement on Friday, “I’m so excited I can’t stand it, it should have been done 20 years ago.” He was talking ... -
Gloversville Church Continues To Fight For Code Blue Shelter After City Closes Zoning
GLOVERSVILLE, NY (NEWS10) – A pastor in Gloversville has an empty code blue shelter – Center of Hope – this year after it was closed by ... -
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS ACQUIRES GLOBAL EDITORIAL RIGHTS IN AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF RATAN TATA BY THOMAS MATHEW | News
NASHVILLE, Tennessee., January 11, 2022 / PRNewswire / – HarperCollins today announced that it has acquired the rights to publish the authoritative biography of legendary businessman ... -
Joséphine Wright, 99 years old | Obituary
Josephine Wright, 99, a longtime Granville Summit resident, died on January 9, 2022 at the home surrounded by her family. Josephine was born on September 4, ... -
Uganda reopens schools after world’s longest Covid shutdown
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda reopened schools on Monday after the world’s longest pandemic shutdown, but educators and others say the shutdown has taken its toll, eroding ... -
Beyond routine diplomacy – Editorial
Editorial Board (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta â— Mon, January 10, 2022 2022-01-10 01:20 0 22dc95a23fb944820adae5904f08f066 1 Editorial Indonesia, diplomacy, vaccine, Retno-Marsudi, Myanmar, junta, ASEAN, Indo-Pacific, RCEP, ... -
Douglas Edward Brooks, April 23, 1973 – January 5, 2022 | Family obituary
Douglas Edward Brooks, of Columbia, MO, tragically lost his life in a car crash Wednesday. He was 48 years old. Doug was born to Patricia Ann ... -
COVID Pushes Auburn Church Online, Seeks Relief Funding to Improve Its Streaming Capacity | Local news
Many members of Green Chapel are related, so it was easy for them to keep in touch, although Austin said he lived 90 miles from Auburn ... -
Randall Campbell | Obituaries | Enid News and Eagle
Randall L. Campbell (“Randy”) September 2, 1924 – January 5, 2022 A Celebration of Life Service for Randall L. “Randy” Campbell, 97, of Lamont, will be ... -
Support equitable distribution of vaccines around the world
On December 14, 2021, UPS, one of the largest companies in the world, with revenue of $ 84.6 billion in 2020, announced that it had exceeded ... -
Obituary of David Cathcart (1949 – 2022) – Charlotte, North Carolina
David Joseph Cathcart March 30, 1949 – January 4, 2022 Charlotte, North Carolina – David Joseph Cathcart passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Dave was ... -
Austin talks | West Side residents urged to get vaccinated – and keep getting tested
Religious leaders urged West Side residents who have yet to receive their COVID vaccines to do so this month in a number of places, including the ... -
Gardenia ‘Dennie’ Gibson Boger – Davie County Enterprise Record
Ms. Gardenia “Dennie” Gibson Boger, 82, of Liberty Road, Mocksville, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.She was born on ... -
China gains a foothold in this strategic Middle Eastern oil state
Recent talks between Oman’s Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Planning, Brigadier Abdulaziz Abdullah al-Manthri, and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major ... -
Letter to the Editor: A Heartwarming Story from Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men – The Coastland Times
Dennis Carroll, director of Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men, posted the following: Hello, Merry Christmas to you all! We have many heartwarming stories throughout the year. ... -
Baby Jesus stolen from Hancock County manger
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Baby Jesus has gone missing from a nursery in Hancock County. It was part of the exhibit in a church in Arlington, ... -
Robert Chappell | Obituaries | Today’s article
Robert L. Chappell, 93, of Lewisburg, went on rest at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born March 6, 1928 in Lewisburg, son of the ... -
Hawkins UMC drive-thru prayer service changes time – The Vicksburg Post
Hawkins United Methodist Church is located at 3736 Halls Ferry Road. (John Surratt / The Vicksburg Post) Hawkins United Methodist Church‘s monthly drive-through prayer service has ... -
Religious leaders criticize persecution of Indian minorities
LAHORE: Leaders of different faiths and schools of religious thought in Pakistan have called on global human rights bodies to take immediate action to end atrocities ... -
Jim McKee: Omaha’s first two hospitals both claim to be the oldest | Nebraska News
The Omaha city directory for 1881 shows only one hospital, St. Joseph’s at 1217 Mason, with 12 physicians. No mention is made of Child’s Hospital, although ... -
German finance minister promises tax breaks from 2023
The minister is also planning a tax bill to help businesses deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Reuters 02 January 2022, 13:55 Last modification: 02 January ... -
Brunswick luminary Bill Brown dies at 103 | Breaking
For most of the 20th century and much of the 21st century, he was pretty much the best friend Brunswick and the Golden Isles ever had. ... -
Putting Youth First in 2022, Church Leaders Say
Governments should view funding the education and training of our young people not as an expense but as an investment, the Irish Church leader said. In ... -
Houston-area hospitals could run out of a single effective monoclonal antibody treatment against omicron within two weeks
Hospitals in the Houston area say they could run out of sotrovimab within two weeks, the monoclonal antibody treatment that has been shown to be most ...