The Crib, the Cross, the Crown

Christmas greeting from a good friend. http://howtoknowgod.wordpress.com jpound777@yahoo.com Persecution Still Evident on Human Rights Day The UN observed Human Rights Day this week, marking the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Orissa Widows Get Early Christmas Gift This week the Global Council of Indian Christians brought a bit of Christmas joy to the lives of 21 widows. Pakistani Christians Risk Lives for God Aspiring evangelists in Afghanistan and Pakistan risk their lives each day to share their faith. Muslim-Christian Tension High in Indonesia Tensions remain high in the Maluku Islands in indonesia, where hundreds of Muslims rioted there earlier this week. World's Hungry Nears 1 Billion Higher food prices and the global financial crisis have pushed 40 million more people into 'chronic hunger' this year. Church Leaders: Do More to Help the Poor Most American clergy say their congregations need to do more to help ease poverty around the world/ Philippines Ministry Offers Hope for Homless In the Philippines, a Christian organization is going out to dumpsites and streets to feed hungry people. Prayers Mount Over Zimbabwe Problems Cholera is spreading rapidly in the southern African nation of Zimbabwe, and churches are praying for help. China's Churches Facing Leader Shortages The dramatic rise of Christianity in the People's Republic of China is severely straining the resources of Chinese churches. Shoebox Ministry Gives to Needy Kids Across the country volunteers are teaming up with Franklin Graham to stuff shoe boxes full of gifts for the needy. Distributed by Tubemogul.