• UNESCO Approves Resolution Denying Israeli Claims to Jerusalem

  On the day that Israel celebrated its Independence Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization approved a resolution that denies Israel’s claims to Jerusalem.

  

• United Methodist Church High Court Rules Consecration of Gay Bishop Violates Church Law

  The high court of the United Methodist Church ruled Friday that the consecration of openly gay bishop Karen Oliveto is a violation of church law and is a chargeable offense.

  

• Tribe Chief Heard Gospel Before Dying, Was Raised Back to Life to Testify to Missionaries’ Message

  For decades, no one could reach out to a certain tribe in a remote area of the Solomon Islands because of its hostility—until God sent two missionaries to tell them the Good News and proved the message of His salvation through a miracle.

  

• South Africa Holds Largest Prayer Meeting in Nation’s History to ‘Stand Up for Truth and Righteousness’

  Massive crowds flocked to Bloemfontein in South Africa last week to hold the largest prayer meeting ever held in the nation’s history. The gathering was led by renowned evangelist Angus Buchan, author of the book ‘Faith Like Potatoes,’ who called on believers to come together and pray for the country.

  

• Hungary Church Stripped of Status Awarded 3M Euros in Damages

  A Methodist church in Hungary that was stripped of its status by the government was awarded 3 million euros in damages by the court.