ASSIST News Service
Knitting missionary touches hearts in London
For the past 30 years, Margaret Sesma's missionary outreach has touched nearly every nation in the world.
Carl Lewis joins Christian evening with Olympians
On August 10, Christ Faith Tabernacle in London will host the Lay Witnesses for Christ International's 8th Evening with the Olympians. President Dr Sam Mings and the team are believing for the Lord to multiply outreach and catapult the Good News throughout the world.
Games Pastors help Olympics visitors navigate capital
For the first time at any Olympics, the thousands of visitors have an extra level of care and support, thanks to an initiative from the churches.
Christians offer free grief support after cinema shootings
"While the media coverage dissipates, the healing journey continues," said Dr Doug Stringer, the founder of Somebody Cares International
Evergreen take songs of hope to London during Games
A music band from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is singing songs about hope and purpose in 40 concerts in various venues during the Olympic Games.
Church sees Olympic opportunity for cultural integration
The 2012 London Olympic Games offered churches in Tooting, south east London the perfect opportunity to enhance cultural integration and edify the sense of community
Olympic sprinter Francena McCorory says it's all about faith
Although she has a tough race ahead of her, Francena McCorory is ready for the 2012 Olympics in London.
Global increases in expatriates challenge international churches in ministry
Over 1,000 English-language congregations serve people living outside of their home country around the world
Rowing for Gold in the London Olympics
As the world watches with rapt attention the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games, Tim Stafford, senior writer for 'Christianity Today', will be among the proud parents with a son or daughter competing in the Olympics.
Bibles bring good news to Greece
Greece has had its share of adverse publicity in the past few years. Many are fearful that it will default on its financial obligations. Others feel that it might withdraw from the Euro and head back to the bad old days of the drachma. There are also concerns that a Grecian collapse could cause a domino effect and draw other countries down with it.
Pakistani Christians praying for their Olympic team
After the start of the Olympics yesterday, Pakistanis, like other nationalities are also very excited to watch their players show their best performance in the Games and send a message of peace to the world.
National prayer day organisers sign Wembley contract
As crowds were flocking to the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Games, Global Day of Prayer for London trustees were on their way to Wembley to sign a historic document to hire Wembley Stadium for tens of thousands of Christians to gather for the National Day of Prayer & Worship on September 29.
Annie Moses Band to release new album
Annie Moses Band soars to new heights with their new release, Pilgrims & Prodigals, which will be available nationwide on 25 September.
Priest welcomes sports journalists to London
When we think of the people behind the Olympic Games we tend to think of the athletes or perhaps the coaches and an army of volunteers. But we don't always think about the journalists who come from all over the world to report on the Games.
Thousands to receive Bibles in Greece
Tourism in Greece may be way down because of the uncertain economic future and the highly publicised anti-austerity demonstrations. But this has not prevented 320 volunteers from around the globe descending on the Alexandroupolis in the north-eastern corner of Greece.
Bibles by Camel
Paul Haralan Popov, President of Door of Hope International, tells of how Bibles are being brought to Christians in Mauritania by camel