WCC LEADER SAYS ISRAEL'S OCCUPATION OF PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES "A SIN AGAINST GOD"

True to his anti-Israel bias and the anti-Israel bias of the World Council of Churches, Samuel Kobia referred to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories as "a sin against God." Speaking on behalf of the American Jewish Committee, Rabbi David Rosen responded: “Israel does not seek to govern another people, rather, Israel has offered in direct negotiations with the Palestinians repeatedly to withdraw from most of the West Bank in exchange for peace and security.”

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/american-jewish-group-blasts-wcc-head-for-israel-comment/index.html

TODAY'S WORD FROM THE LORD

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13).

11,700 DECISION FOR CHRIST IN COLOMBIA

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association wrapped up "Festival de Esperanza" (Festival of Hope) in Colombia’s capital city Saturday, recording over 11,700 decisions for Christ.

Of the more than 11,700 decisions, over 7,200 were made by children who joined Saturday for what turned out to be the largest kid's event in the history of Franklin Graham Festivals. In total, more than 80,000 children were present.

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090830/bogota-graham-festival-wraps-up-with-over-11-700-decisions-for-christ/index.html

TODAY'S WORD FROM THE LORD

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope (Romans 15:4).

WELCOME BACK TO BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY

Since the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) voted to sanction the homosexual lifestyle and permit practicing homosexual clergy to serve its congregations, many ELCA members are now looking for a new church, in which the message of salvation is rightly proclaimed and the Word of God is rightly taught. The same is true for discerning members of other liberal mainline churches that have likewise surrendered the true Word of God for a social-gospel mandate.

This tragic situation presents an opportunity for members of Bible-believing congregations to speak a word of welcome to this growing number of Christians who refuse to be part of such a gross violation of Scripture. As the opportunity presents itself, without judgment or criticism, invite them to worship with you in a fellowship of believers where they will be loved and their souls fed the pure Word of God.

Abiding Word Ministries stands ready, as it has for the past 25 years, to assist pastors, congregations and laity to withdraw from their liberal denominations and unite with a Bible-based fellowship. Contact us for help or further information—phone:(614) 834-5206 or email us at wordabide@aol.com.

TODAY'S WORD FROM THE LORD

'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calmity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart' (Jeremiah 29:11-12).

Bill would give president emergency control of Internet

A few weeks ago the White House sent emails concerning the health-care bill to people who could not figure out how they got on the White House computer list. More recently auto dealers, trying to go on line regarding their "cash for clunkers" program, discovered that by using the government program they were granting the goverment permission to examine at will the content and files of their computers. Another person went online to a government site regarding a test for work with Homeland Security and was informed that by using the program he was granting the government the right to examine the contents of his computer files. Now this latest bill, being prepared for consideration by the Senate, gives greater cause for concern that the President will be given the power to take over the internet if he deems it necessary. Just how much of our lives will the American people be willing to turn over to the control of the government. Does the Constitution no longer exist?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10320096-38.html

THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATIONS MIXED MESSAGES TO ISLAMIC WORLD

The Obama administration says we are no longer fighting a war on terrorism, rather it is an "overseas contingency operation." They have decided to set terrorists free and go after CIA officials who injured the feelings of the terrorists. Now, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mike Mullen, writes that "American arrogance" is the reason the Islamic world hates us. How blind can they be? One does not have to be a prophet to know that sometime in the not-so-distant future, our nation is going to be attacked by Islamic extremists who are out to destroy everything that is right and good about America. The day that happens, the Obama administration will have to take the blame for choosing to protect the interests of Muslim radicals over the interests of the American people.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/28/world/28military.html?_r=2&pagewanted=print

METHODIST CHURCH REJECTS THE ELCA'S HOMOSEXUAL CLERGY

The United Methodist Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America recently entered into an agreement of “full communion.” Their agreement includes allowing one another’s clergy to pastor each other’s congregations. However, since the ELCA, last week, sanctioned placing practicing homosexuals on their clergy roster, the United Methodist Church says it will not accept the ELCA's practicing homosexual pastors as part of the agreement.

The battle to gain the approval and sanction that would allow practicing homosexuals to serve as pastors in mainline churches is raging in the United Methodist Church. Although the United Methodist Church has repeatedly rejected efforts to place practicing homosexual clergy onto its clergy roster, the battle will continue. The pro-homosexual lobby in the United Methodist Church will not quit until they win, just as they won in the ELCA after years of struggle.

The fact that the Methodist Church has entered into full communion with the ELCA, knowing they were adopting this pro-homosexual policy, is a step in the wrong direction. It is only a matter of time until the United Methodist Church will join the ELCA, the United Church of Christ and the Episcopal Church USA regarding the full acceptance of homosexual clergy—unless the UMC folks wake up and stand up for the clear teachings of the Bible that condemn homosexual behavior.

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090827/pact-with-lutherans-does-not-compromise-methodists-ban-on-gay-clergy/index.html

TUTU SAYS PALESTINIANS ARE PAYING THE PRICE FOR THE HOLOCAUST

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the man who recently was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Obama, has once again blamed the Jews for the condition of the Palestinians. Tutu's long-held, anti-Israel bias is no secret. This ultra-liberal ecumenical leader has many supporters in mainline churches, who, like him, have no sympathy whatsoever for the Jews living in Israel.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1110762.html

TODAY'S WORD FROM THE LORD

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Aviation Ministry Remembered in Space

Astronaut Patrick Forrester plans to take a momento from the plane of Phil Saint into space this week on the space shuttle Discovery. Read this most inspiring story: http://www.worldmag.com/webextra/15809