Moroccan Authorities Raid Bible Study, Arrest Christians

A large, military-led team of Moroccan authorities raided a Bible study in a small city southeast of Marrakech last week, arresting 18 Moroccans and deporting a U.S. citizen, area Christian leaders said.

Americans Await News on Sponsored Kids in Haiti

Thousands of Americans are waiting to hear an update on whether the children they sponsor in Haiti were affected by the massive earthquake.
Anglican Head Appeals for Unity, Restraint and Mutual Trust

In a speech dominated by thoughts on the balance of rights within the Church of England and society, the Archbishop of Canterbury on Tuesday said he was "profoundly sorry" for the "carelessness" that may have given the impression to homosexual Anglicans that they were ignored or undervalued.
Ecumenical Leader Lauds G7 for Canceling Haiti's Debt

The head of a global ecumenical body praised a G7 decision to cancel Haiti’s debt, and urged other financial institutions to do the same.

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Americans Encouraged to Join Relief Groups for 'Long Run'

While the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl win Sunday may have wiped away memories of the Gulf Coast hurricanes that hit their city five years ago, the mourning in Haiti – for many – still has no end in sight.

Persecution

Watchdog Sees Rise in Reported Persecution Cases in China

There was an increase in the number of reported persecution cases against Christians in China last year, according to a religious freedom group that specializes in Chinese house churches.
European Court Rules Against Turkey’s Religion ID

A European court on Tuesday ordered Turkey to remove the religious affiliation section from citizens’ identification cards, calling the practice a violation of human rights.

Human Rights

N. Korea Frees Christian Activist; Park Arrives in Beijing

North Korea made good on its word and freed American Christian activist Robert Park, who arrived in Beijing Saturday. A spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy said Park would fly to the United States later that day.
U.N. Urged to Help Find Chinese Christian Rights Lawyer

A group of leading international human rights specialists urged the United Nations on Thursday to help find one of China’s top Christian human rights lawyers.

NGOs

U.S. Missionaries in Haiti Charged with Abduction

The ten American Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children across the border to the Dominican Republic were charged Thursday with abduction and criminal association.
February Marks Month of Prayer for Haiti's Children

International Christian aid agency World Vision is encouraging Americans this month to especially pray for the critical needs of children in Haiti.

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GOD'S WORD Children's Bible

Baker Publishing Group

This full-text Bible is perfect for children who have outgrown Bible storybooks, but who would struggle to read the small type of most Bibles. The large, easy-to-read 12.5 point ty