• CCHC International Mobilize Chinese Communities in North America for Haiti

  Under the leadership of an international Chinese Christian community ministry network, Chinese communities throughout North America have been avidly donating to the cause of Haiti disaster-relief efforts.

• Christians in Mainland Hold Faith Forums and Festival for Lunar New Year

  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.

  

• Xinjiang Snowstorm Victimized 1.5 Million People; World Vision HK Urge Support

  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.

  

• Suicides in Japan Exceed 30,000 for 12 Straight Years; Churches Urge for Outreach

  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.

• Taipei Bread of Life Church Breaks Record, Baptizing a Thousand on Christmas

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