Two Bible ministries join forces
Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) is pleased to announce a new expansion of a long time partnership with United Bible Societies (UBS). The two Christian organizations, each committed to providing God's Word to all the peoples of the world, have agreed to a collaboration that will lay the groundwork for unprecedented access to digital Bible text and audio. This is accomplished by an agreement that brings together UBS's Digital Bible Library and FCBH's Digital Bible Project in a way that will leverage technology for greater access, while also improving efficiency and reducing duplication of work and services. Since UBS and its members have worked closely with FCBH for many years, this new agreement can realistically be viewed as a 21st century extension of decades of mutually committed efforts in the field of Bible engagement and Scripture literacy.
Praise: God for this collaboration in spreading His Word. (Ps.133:1)
Two Bible ministries join forces
Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) is pleased to announce a new expansion of a long time partnership with United Bible Societies (UBS). The two Christian organizations, each committed to providing God's Word to all the peoples of the world, have agreed to a collaboration that will lay the groundwork for unprecedented access to digital Bible text and audio. This is accomplished by an agreement that brings together UBS's Digital Bible Library and FCBH's Digital Bible Project in a way that will leverage technology for greater access, while also improving efficiency and reducing duplication of work and services. Since UBS and its members have worked closely with FCBH for many years, this new agreement can realistically be viewed as a 21st century extension of decades of mutually committed efforts in the field of Bible engagement and Scripture literacy.
Praise: God for this collaboration in spreading His Word. (Ps.133:1)
Firms squirm at shame over human rights
Some of the world's biggest companies are in the running for an award that none of them actually wants. This Friday, two will be singled out as the biggest offenders of the year for ‘contempt for the environment and human rights’. Six have made the short-list – one voted for by the public, the others by the organisers of the Public Eye awards, Greenpeace and the Swiss economic justice group the Berne Declaration. Barclays Capital is described as ‘arguably the fastest-growing food speculator worldwide’ and ‘contributing to sharp rises and falls that cause hunger and poverty.’ Samsung is cited for allegedly failing to protect factory workers from banned and highly toxic substances. The Swiss agrochemical giant Syngenta is short-listed for selling Paraquat, banned in Europe, in the developing world. Whatever the outcome, it is unlikely any of the firms will show up to claim their award. Please use the ‘More’ link to read about the other companies short-listed.
Pray: for all companies to adopt an honest, open and moral approach to their work backed by high standards of corporate and personal integrity. (Pr.10:9)
Hope to reverse exodus of men from church
New Wine and Christian Vision for Men have formed a new partnership aimed at stemming the continuing departure of men from the church. They are joining forces to host events specifically geared towards men who do not feel the Gospel or existing church models are for them. The initiative is being pioneered under the title ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’, and will bring together experts in evangelism and male spirituality to head up seminars and talks. The first event was held just before the New Year at the Soul Survivor Church in Watford and attracted an audience of 700 men. Last Saturday’s event in Manchester was also a full house. Rev Carl Beech, CVM Director, said: ‘Our movement exists to see millions of men in this country encounter the message of Jesus.‘We are hugely excited to be in partnership with New Wine to reach men. We both see reaching men as fundamental.'
Pray: for the success of this partnership in bringing the Gospel message to men in an appropriate and meaningful way. (Ro.1:17)
