10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:05:41 -0700 en-us Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12985 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12985 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735   WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- It is now clear that the "Idaho Ten" cannot get justice in Haiti and it is imperative that President Obama step in and secure their release.   Here are some of the reasons why:   * Just this past weekend their Haitian lawyer, Edwin Coq, was fired because he tried to extort a $60,000 bribe to obtain their release.   * The Hait Source: Christian Defense Coalition Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:18:17 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12984 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12984 Singer/actor Pat Boone funds Life Center to help Africa's Maasai people Contact: Jenny Kutz, Angel Mission, 816-581-6000, jenny@angel-mission.org; Jeffrey Levinson, GOD TV, 407-862-5084, jlevinson@god.tv LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- American singer, actor and writer Pat Boone, known for his artistic talents as well as his Christian faith has partnered with international media network GOD TV and its relief and development arm, Angel Mission, to help reduce poverty in a need Source: GOD TV Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:22:05 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12981 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12981 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735   WASHINGTON, Feb. 6  /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition calls for the Obama Administration to treat the American missionaries jailed in Haiti with the same commitment they are treating the three American hikers jailed in Iran. With respect to the jailed hikers in Iran, Secretary of State Clinton has stated; "As we have said repeatedly, we call on Iran to release all of th Source: Christian Defense Coalition Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:05:38 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12977 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12977 Biblica responds to Haiti crisis with Scripture resources in French and Creole that guide earthquake survivors through healing process Contact: Lynn Waalkes, Biblica, 719-867-2626 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Relief organizations continue to bring much-needed water, food, and medical supplies to help more than 1 million Haitians displaced by the January 12 earthquake. But Haitians need more than material relief. They need the strength and comfort of God's Word Source: Biblica Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12976 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12976 Contact: Annee Kahler, Media Coordinator, 267-210-8278, Annee@ChinaAid.org; Jenny McCloy, Directory of Advocacy (Washington, DC), 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, ChinaAid released its Annual 2009 Persecution Report, covering Christian persecution, specifically of House Churches, in China. Results indicate a 19% overall increase in persecution in comparison with the data from 2008. This marks a total Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:25:27 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12964 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12964 Advocates International, ChinaAid and Jubilee Campaign Urge the  Peoples Republic of China to free world-renowned human rights advocate, Gao Zhiseng, or tell the world where he is and why he is being coercively detained in violation of Chinese law. Contact: Samuel B. Casey, 703-624-4092; Ann Buwalda, 703-582-3242; Bob Fu, 267-205-5210 WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Earlier today, on the one-year anniversary of Gao's disappearance, Freedom Now partnered with internationa Source: Advocates International Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12963 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12963 Contact: Annee Kahler, Media Coordinator, 267-210-8278, Annee@ChinaAid.org; Jenny McCloy, Directory of Advocacy (Washington, DC), 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org XINJIANG, China, Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- On January 18, 2010, Gulinuer issued a call to Christians around the world to pray for her husband Alimujiang Yimiti, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison. She shared her words via a recorded video message, which was first posted on January 28, Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:15:14 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12958 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12958 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735   WASHINGTON, Feb. 4  /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian leaders condemn Haitian government for charging American missionaries with kidnapping and will work for their immediate release.   Faith leaders met today with Haitian Ambassodor Raymond Joseph to secure the release of ten American missionaries being held in Haitian prision. Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition and Source: Christian Defense Coalition Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:49:59 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12956 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12956 Thousands Sign Open Doors USA Petition Urging Obama Action on Naming Ambassador for Religious Freedom Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- It is only 35 days into 2010 and already there are reports of major atrocities against Christians and other people of faith around the world. According to Compass Direct News, two pastors and 46 other Christians were confirmed killed, 27 believers still missing and Source: Open Doors USA Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:17:29 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12952 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12952 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735   WASHINGTON, Feb. 4  /Christian Newswire/ -- The group says it is now clear that the American missionaries were only trying to help needy children in Haiti and were not involved in human trafficking or kidnapping.   As of 11:45 AM, on Thursday, February 4, faith leaders are in the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. in an attempt to secure the release of the missionaries.   The Coalition calls upon the Ob Source: Christian Defense Coalition Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:46:14 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12949 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12949 Contact: Dr. Stephen Swisher, Kenneth Copeland Ministries, 817-252-2737 NEWARK, Tx., Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- A historical collaboration has just occurred between the United Theological Seminary (UTS) and Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM), one of the world's largest faith-based ministries, to provide a practical, hands-on, biblically based doctor of ministry degree in preaching and media. The classes will be held at the KCM headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as UTS in Dayton, Source: Kenneth Copeland Ministries Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12948 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12948 Contact: Dr. David Schuringa, President, Crossroad Bible Institute, 800-668-2450, david@cbi.fm VANUATU, Feb. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Crossroad Bible Institute is expanding its outreach in the islands of the South Pacific through its Australian Distribution Center. Field workers are providing CBI's program in two new island nations: Vanuatu and Tonga. In the islands of Vanuatu prisoners have been in a spiritual black hole for two years while the Tongan islands are embroiled in a race war. Source: Crossroad Bible Institute Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:31:32 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12947 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12947 Contact: Jon Hirst, With This Ring, 719-362-5235, jhirst@dotheword.org YORBA LINDA, Calif., Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- As loved ones prepare to make grand gestures of love this Valentine's Day, one ministry is showcasing a gesture that is unimaginable to many - rings donated by couples in acts of radical generosity. With This Ring, a ministry that helps people give radically and grow in generosity, launched their Valentine's Day Ring auction where rings donated by couples will be sold Source: Seoul USA Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12946 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12946 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- The group says it is now clear that the American missionaries were only trying to help needy children in Haiti and were not involved in human trafficking or kidnapping. Faith leaders will go the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. in an attempt to secure their release. The Coalition calls upon the Obama Administration to move more aggressively to secure the Americans release and public Source: Christian Defense Coalition Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:28:55 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12931 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12931 Daily online updates are a glimpse into life after the earthquake Contact: Walter Warren, 918-794-6464 HAITI, Feb. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sherry Burnette, founder of Haiti's Love A Child Ministries with husband Bobby, has kept an online journal on the ministry's website for years. Prior to the massive earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12th, this journal chronicled the daily life of the staff and children of Love A Child's orphanage, and of the various projects the ministr Source: LightQuest Media, Inc. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:05:00 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12921 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12921 Aid agency calls on American Christians to remember children's needs as quake response continues   Contact: Rachel Wolff, World Vision, 253-394-2214 cell   FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Feb. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- As World Vision provides emergency assistance to children and families in Haiti, the Christian aid group is asking Americans to pray for the critical needs of children during the month of February. World Vision began distributing relief supplies less than 24 hours after H Source: World Vision Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:10:52 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12906 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12906 Contact: Gary McCullough, 202-546-0054 OPINION, Jan. 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Gary McCullough, director of the Christian Newswire: At an annual retreat Republican lawmakers hold in Baltimore, President Barack Obama played the part of the Daniel walking into the lions' den. Yet the parallel between the Daniel of the Bible and Barack of "The Rolling Stone" ended at the point of walking in. Using the Clinton tactic of fluidly redefining terms, Source: CCN Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:17:02 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12900 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12900 Contact: Ginger Kolbaba, Christianity Today International, 630-260-6200 ext 4214, gkolbaba@christianitytoday.com CAROL STREAM, Ill., Jan. 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- As the world responds to the devastation and suffering in Haiti, Kyria is urging women to step out and take action against injustice in their neighborhoods and the world in the February issue of the digizine available today. Editor Ginger Kolbaba says, "God doesn't call his followers to be ignorant of what's going on in th Source: Christianity Today International Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:41:48 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12881 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12881 Contact: Don Stewart (McConnell), 202-224-2979; Michael Steel, Kevin Smith (Boehner) 202-225-4000; Stacey Johnson (McDonnell) 804-225-4260   WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- Below is the full text (as prepared) of tonight's Republican Address to the   Nation, delivered by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell following President Obama's State of the Union Address:   "Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago I was honored to be sworn in as t Source: CCN Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:33:07 -0700 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12880 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12880 Contact: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 229-924-2900, ffuller@fullercenter.org; www.fullercenter.org AMERICUS, Ga., Jan. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Fuller Center for Housing is inviting all churches to sponsor a home in Haiti as part of its plans to establish a long-term recovery effort there. The Fuller Center, a nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing ministry with covenant partners in 61 locations throughout the U.S. and 17 countries in the world, partners with low-income families to build and Source: The Fuller Center for Housing Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:12:31 -0700