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“The [historic] interaction of cultures has given Bosnia a richness that is reflected in its architecture, music, and cuisine,” an Alliance worker in Bosnia writes.This is particularly evident during the holiday celebrations stretching from October through January. Evangelical churches plan children’s programs during December and January.

Ministry outreach by U.S. Alliance churches brought the true meaning of Christmas into the lives of poor and needy people recently. The following is a glimpse of the work that is taking place nationwide as C&MA churches unite with local churches and civic organizations to bring tangible expressions of hope to their cities’ most vulnerable members.

Read how God has answered the prayers of the Alliance family after Richard Herring and Pieter Theron were injured in a freak elephant accident last November.

North Korea India and Eritrea in shame list of worlds worst persecutors of Christian

The Alliance family praises God for the continued recovery of Asia Pacific Regional Director Richard Herring and Mongolia Field Director Pieter Theron, who were injured in a freak elephant accident last November during an outing with participants of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
An elephant grabbed the two men, throwing them 10 feet [...]

Dr. Joseph C. Wenninger, one of the C&MA’s spiritual giants, passed away recently, leaving a rich legacy of service with The Alliance that spans more than 60 years.

The Alliance family has responded quickly to the crisis in Haiti, offering tangible help—along with spiritual comfort—to those impacted by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the capital city of Port-au-Prince on January 12. The generosity of Alliance people continues to pour in, with more than $185,000 having been received thus far.

On January 20, 6:03 a.m. EST, a second earthquake registering 6.1 hit 35 miles WSW of Port-au-Prince. Reports say the aftershock rattled people struggling to recover from last week’s quake that devastated the impoverished country.

By Kaduna,* an Alliance international worker
Serving in Bosnia-Hercegovina
I had had little exposure to drug addiction before I began leading a home group in Bosnia comprised mostly of ex-addicts in 2005. Sadly, some in the group have turned their backs on the freedom offered through Christ’s blood. But today I’d like to talk about one young [...]

A petition calling for religious freedom for Eritreas Christians has received more than 43000 signatures