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On January 23, Christian from various denominations and professions in China gathered to seek unity, to encourage harmony in the government, corporations, families and churches, and to ask the Lord to bless their city and nation during this time before the Lunar New Year.

The most severe snow storm in 60 years struck Xinjiang, north-western frontiers of China, where 1.5 million people were victimized. Over 30,000 houses had collapsed and were damaged; around 160,000 victims needed to relocate immediately; the farmlands and livestock were most severely affected. It is predicted that the snow storm will continue, which will worsen the situation.

Since 2008 total number of suicides in Japan has increased by 504, reaching a total of 32,753 in 2009; it has been the 12th consecutive years since the number of suicides have stayed above 30,000, the National Police Agency reported Tuesday.

Since the Morakot 88 flood disaster and current economic downturn, many Taiwanese have come to faith in Christ.

As mainland China society’s rapid development, the youths are facing numerous changes and temptations, causing the churches to emphasize more on developing youth gospel and pastoral ministries. In the latest issue of China Horizon published by Christian Communications Inc., the main topic of analysis is “Youth Ministries in Mainland Churches.”

In the same month evangelist Franklin Graham concluded his China visit, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association special topic film crew accompanied by former world tennis champion Michael Chang and his newly-wed (Amber Liu) visited churches in Jiangsu, which is 120 miles south of Beijing, from Oct. 26 to 30.

The head of the largest Chinese Christian network encouraged the ministers of Christ with a Bible verse from the Book of Isaiah on Jan. 4, the very first working day of 2010.

A Mongolian girl, who was diagnosed with less than four months more to live last month, received surgery in Hong Kong to remove a golf ball sized tumor from her brain last week.

This past weekend (Nov. 1), an influential house church in Beijing held their Sunday Service in snow at the Haiden Park. According to source, Watchtower Church moved out from their original gathering place in Huajie Tower on Oct. 30, because the landlords have been pressured by relevant government department since Aug. Since an appropriate place hasn’t been found, they can only gather temporarily outdoors.

Addressing Rev. Guo Zhen’s death, CCCOWE expressed their regrets and gave the follow remarks: “Rev. Guo Zhen dedicated a little more than 60 years of his life for the Lord, during which he was used greatly by the Lord, preached the message around the world, pushed forward the vision for missions, set the beautiful footprints around the world; not only was he a faithful servant to the Lord, but also the missions frontier.”

“The Chimes”, a gospel album produced by Roger & Henry Chung and a group of experienced musicians, broke new records – it was nominated in five categories of the 2009 CASH Golden Sail awards of Hong Kong.

In light of the changing economy as characterized by the global economic downturn, unbridgeable gaps between the poor and the rich, the lives of many church members have been heavily affected, and the weight of the consequences have spread into the church.

VANCOUVER, Sept. 20 - Although many of the students in China’s farmland are eager to study, they are unable to due to their family’s economic condition. Yet, when they found out that Cultural Regeneration Research Society can help them, all of their eyes were wet with tears, said May, the administrative director of the Chinese Christian charity.

HONG KONG – The largest Chinese Christian church umbrella group held a grand initiation ceremony for a foundation aimed at assisting organizations in the fields of education, charity, medical services, and other public services with funding.

With great passion and earnestness, over 2,000 people prayed together for the nation of Canada for it to turn away from its sinful ways, repent, and to experience a spiritual revival at The CRY, a large prayer and fasting movement, held in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.

U.S. Rep Chris Smith, R-N.J., paid a tribute to the late Watchman Nee (Ni Tuosheng), a Chinese citizen, Christian author, and a church leader who was imprisoned 1952 for his faith, and he remained in prison until his death in 1972, the Examiner reported.

According to China Christian Council/Three Self Patriotic Movement Protestant Church website, close to 50 representatives of different denominations from Korea visited the CCC/TSPM headquarters in Shanghai on July 1.

Possibly the first-ever made-in-Hong Kong Gospel album which features an all-star cast will be released this month with the aim of sharing the best of HK musicians with the rest of the world.

Possibly the first-ever made-in-Hong Kong Gospel album which features an all-star cast will be released this month with the aim of sharing the best of HK musicians with the rest of the world.

Sponsored by Langham Foundation Ltd and co-sponsored by Chinese Co-ordination of World Evangelism (CCCOWE), Hong Kong Church Renewal Movement, EFCC Yan Fook Church, and Fellowship of Evangelical Students (Hong Kong), the Langham Foundation Symposium: The Mission of God – Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative will be held on Saturday, June 13th, 2009.

The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2009 was held in Boao, China. With the theme Asia: Managing Beyond Crisis, the conference gathered over one thousand of the world’s most influential business executives, scholars, and world leaders, including Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, former U.S. President George W. Bush, and former Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda Yasuo, to come together to discuss the most pressing issues facing Asia now. An influential Chinese business executive expressed that the source of the economic crisis comes from the crises of spirit and faith.

On February 4, 2009, China Inland Mission founder Hudson Taylor’s great-grandson James Hudson Taylor III’s memorial service was held at the Hong Kong Kowloon City Baptist Church with the theme “Living to make a difference”, portraying the life and summary of Rev. Taylor’s life.

Jamie H. Taylor IV, son of the late Dr. James Hudson Taylor III, represented his family in giving thanks at the memorial service held for his father in Hong Kong. When he stepped on the stage, his face was filled with grief, but his speech was filled with faith and gratitude.

As it is widely known, watching television, movies, and other entertainment shows have become a part of today’s youth’s life and many celebrities are idols of the younger generation. However, the personal lives of the celebrities are often times reported and become the city’s discussion topics. What kind of social responsibility should the celebrities bear?

In a recent interview with a Taiwanese magazine Bella, Cantonese actress and pop-diva Sammi Cheng said that God has led her out of life’s deep valley.