North Korea (1) tops the World Watch List for the
18th year in a row. Despite its ranking in the top slot it did free
three Korean-American Christians from a North Korean prison.
Persecution of Christians is getting worse. Five years ago only one
country – North Korea – was ranked in the ‘extreme’ category for its
level of persecution of Christians. This year, 11 countries score enough
to fit that category.
China (27) has risen 16 places in the list after new Regulations for Religious Affairs came into force in February 2018.
In Myanmar (18) tens of thousands of members of the
Karen tribe – a majority-Christian ethnic tribe – have been killed and
least 120,000 displaced.
India (10) has entered the top ten for the first time. The BJP-led government continues to promote an extremist militant Hindu agenda.
In Turkey (26) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has
been stirring up ultra-nationalistic sentiment for some time and this
has caused added difficulties for Christians in Turkey, especially
Evangelicals.
As radical Islam has been forced out of the Middle East, it has
spread into sub-Saharan Africa. Almost 30 violent Islamic extremist
groups are known to be active in the region.
Islamic militants also have also gained strength in failed states like Somalia (3), Libya (4) and Yemen (8), where they continue to recruit, and capture pockets of territory.
The two places where Christians suffer the most violence are Nigeria (12) and Pakistan (5).
Thanks as always for your continued support and generous donations.
Sadly we are experiencing an increase in homeless clients and would therefore ask if you could try to donate food items which can be eaten without any cooking facilities. Or consider other items which may be of use such as can openers, wet wipes etc.
For example there are individual cereals where you can pour the milk directly into the box, cans of meat and tuna can last well and go a long way with some bread. Tinned custard or fruit etc are also very welcome.
Here is a general update for this week of the items which are most needed:
Many thanks,
The Foodbank Team.
18 OCT 21
GENERALLY NEEDED
Strong Carrier Bags
Shampoo
Shaving Foam
Washing Up Liquid
Tinned Potatoes
Tinned Tomatoes
Tinned Carrots
Savoury Biscuits
Crisps
Jam/Marmalade
Long Life Milk
Vegetarian Meals
Small Jars of Coffee
Pot Noodles
Corned Beef
Tinned Ham
If you would like to drop off donations, here is a reminder of the local drop-off points:
Asda (ONLY PURCHASES BOUGHT INSTORE PLEASE)
Tesco Metro (ONLY PURCHASES BOUGHT INSTORE PLEASE)
Natural Store
Co-op Boslowick
Poundland
Lloyds Bank
And you can also drop off items directly to us at the Foodbank on Mondays between 10am and 1pm and on Thursdays from 2pm until 4pm.
Join us next Thursday at @UniOfYork for our #RiseToTheMoment event.
We have an amazing panel which includes @CottrellStephen, that will discuss the urgent need for action on climate change at COP26.
Register to attend in person, or virtually: eventbrite.co.uk/e/r…
As COP26 approaches I’ll be taking part in a panel discussion on the urgent need to address the climate emergency we all face. The event organised by @christian_aid, @YCCNetwork, @YESIUoY & @UniOfYork is on 23 September. Book here: ow.ly/vkae50Gaeqz
Refugees fleeing Afghanistan have provided some of most shameful images of our times.
Most frequently repeated ethical requirement in Bible is to “also love the stranger as yourself”
Could you build cultures of welcome and hospitality? - Inderjit Bhogal
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The Governing Body of the Church in Wales has voted to approve a Bill enabling same-sex couples to have their civil partnership or marriage blessed in its churches. The Bishops passed the Bill unanimously, clergy 28 to 12 with 2 abstentions & laity 49 to 10 with 1 abstention.
'The Power of the Church' is a brand new, six-part television series, taking a behind the scenes look at the work of @CAPuk and the churches it partners with, starting Thursday 9 September capuk.org/powerofthe…
📢 #Falmouth calling!
First and second dose COVID-19 vaccines available at our walk-in clinic on Saturday 4 September at Church Corner, Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3HZ. No need to book, just turn up between 10am and 5.30pm.
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Today my 12 yr son Tim is 41. His life was ended by an IRA bomb, but it helped bring peace to GB, NI & ROI thro @peacefoundation. Wendy and I wanted to make Tim’s life have meaning and I think we’ve done so. RIP Tim. Your light shines bright x. Please R/T pic.twitter.com/jomF…
There's still time to register for the Nation's Climate Sunday service this weekend! Join us online on 5 September, as we celebrate, challenge our leaders and commit to action for the climate. Register for details here: nationsclimatesunday…pic.twitter.com/OoKU…
