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NUMBER 2021 4 48 14 THE WORLD’S FIRST The Video Bible, which uses a crowdfunded FREE VIDEO model, is dedicated to BIBLE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED sharing the Word, the Good News, and the love of Jesus in, filmed and audio format that allows everyone the young, old, dyslexic, inexperienced, disabled, or otherwise healthy - to engage scripture in an engaging and meaningful way in today’s digital age. The Video Bible, a mission-based uuu and meaningful way in today’s digital organization dedicated to spreading the age. The mission focuses on the creation Good News of the Bible far and wide, The Video Bible, which uses a of the books of The Bible that introduce announced today the release of its crowdfunded model, is dedicated to sharing Jesus to the world with the Book of world’s first free Video book. The video the Word, the Good News, and the love of James, Philippians, and Philemon, Bible is devoted to sharing the Gospel Jesus in, filmed and audio format that allows followed by the Gospels, the rest of New of Jesus Christ to everyone. everyone the young, old, dyslexic, Testament, & finally, The Old Testament. inexperienced, disabled, or otherwise The Video Bible will be completed in 90 healthy - to engage scripture in an engaging minutes and will become the first fully illustrated Bible to be released in multiple languages. FULL STORY ON - 07 CHRISTIAN FAMILIES CELEBRATE THE LIBERATION OF SYRIA'S RAS AL-AIN DISTRICT U.S.-backed Syrian branch YPG occupied Christians who had to leave their homes after the PKK terrorist group's northern Syria's Ras al-Ain district, now live U.S.-backed Syrian branch YPG occupied northern Syria's Ras al-Ain dis- trict, now live in a peaceful environment after Turkey's Operation Peace in a peaceful FULL STORY ON - 07

2Editorial Close and Personal with Jesus! Rev. Manuel Joseph Th.M. Sub-editor, End-Time News 38 long years is not easy for anyone; it neither was hope of healing. It was a hope that had been long disappointed (thirty-eight for the man! But it was all for that lovely and short years). The man offers a complaint as a reply, “Sir, I have no one to put me encounter with Jesus, the healer! into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am making my way, The setting of the healing is a pool called Bethzatha someone else steps down ahead of me” (5:7).The crippled man assumed near the Sheep’s Gate in Jerusalem (John 5:2). Lying Jesus knew how things worked at the Pool of Bethesda, and he explained to in the porticos around this pool are many sick people Jesus why it wasn’t possible for him to be healed. Quite naturally, the man — blind, lame, and paralyzed (5:3). The earliest couldn’t think of any other way for his need to be met. Jesus responds to the manuscripts of John do not explain why they are there, man’s complaint by saying, “Stand up, take your mat and walk” (John 5:8). but later scribes added an explanation that appears Jesus told the man to do what he could not do. Being paralyzed, it was in certain manuscripts (5:4). According to this impossible for him to rise or to take up his bed-mat or to walk.At this moment, explanation, people believed that an angel of the Lord Jesus challenged the man to believe Him for the impossible. Immediately the would come and stir the waters, and that whoever man is healed and takes up his mat and walks (5:9). This happened as the was the first to enter the pool after the waters were man responded in faith and did exactly what Jesus told him to do, though a stirred would be healed of his or her illness. moment before this it was impossible to do it. The fact of his healing was When Jesus sees a man who has been there for thirty- confirmed in that he had the strength to carry his own bed-mat and walk with eight years lying there (John 5:5), he asks him, “Do it. you want to be made well?” (5:6). This man suffered I do not know why Jesus selected this man among the great multitude of sick from a paralytic condition for a long time, and people (John 5:3). He was not about to conduct a healing crusade at the apparently was frequently at the Pool of Bethesda in Pool of Bethesda, but He was about to miraculously meet this one man’s need. In this case, the healing encounter with the man lasted only for few minutes, but he was blessed to be healed for which he had been waiting for 38 years. The encounter with Jesus is always special. He healed the man, not with the water in the pool, but by His word. EDITORIAL BOARD MANAGER ADVISORY BOARD CHIEF EDITOR Bovas Sreekaryam Pastor Shibu Thomas USA Pastor Asokan Eranakulam Baiju Yacob Edavila USA CO-ORDINATORS M.Jacob Trivandrum SUB EDITORS John Francis (Dallas) Br.Syam USA Manuel Joseph PO.box 125 Daniel Jacob Sis.Saritha Wheat land,6920.S. manin st Sis.Simi Oklahoma EDITORS box zip code-73097 Sis.Lesley Yacob PH-(405) 745-786(H) Pastor A Anilkumar Mob-001(405)778-4341(Whats app) Rev. Joseph Chacko REPORTERS Sis.Sherly Miniesh Kumar(Baharin) Pastor Stephen Disclaimer The views expressed in this online newspaper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of HSM End Time News. The online newspaper will not bear any responsibility whatsoever for them. The images used in the newspaper have been downloaded from the Internet and we acknowledge that the copyright of those images remain with the original owners. HSM End Time News does not claim any copyright for them and does not intend to use them for commercial purposes.

3DEVOTION To please others, we are ready to Pr. Shibu Thomas, USA It will no longer be said anything! We all thrive for respect and to you, “Forsaken,” fame, by hook or by crook. However, there are no shortcuts to receiving the Nor to your land will it favor from the Lord. There is only one any longer be said, way. It is fearing the Lord and walking “Desolate”; in His ways. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,who But you will be called, walk according to the law of “My delight is in her,” the LORD.Blessed are those who keep his statutesand seek And your land, him with all their heart— (Psalm “Married”; 119: 1-2). When we obey the For the LORD delights in you, And to Him your land will be married. Isaiah 62: 4 “See how He loved him!” (John 11: 36). Dear child of God, you are precious in the sight of the Lord, and no matter where you are and in what condition you are, He will bring you out as he did with Lazarus.Truly he is my rock commandments of the Lord, we saying, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” The and my salvation;he is my fortress, I become the people dear to Him. Lord is someone who delivers those Those who love God will indeed whom He loves (Psalm 60: 5). When Jesus shall never be shaken.How long will obey His words. They are loving finally reached the house of his beloved FULL STORY ON y- o0u8 children of the Lord and He will brother, he could not help but weep you assault me?Would all of intervene in their matters within bitterly beside the tomb where the body no time. In the Gospel of John was laid a few days ago. He brought back throw me down –this leaning wall, this chapter 11, we see the Lazarus’ Lazarus back to life having removed a sisters sending word to Jesus blocking tombstone. Then the Jews said, tottering fence? Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place;they take delight in lies.With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse (Isaiah 62: 2-4).

E-TRACTS 4 E-TRACTS CharAattecsttyeourr “By faith Enoch Reading: Gen 5. 19-23 was taken up so that he should not Saju John Mathew Usually, we only speak good of departed see death; and he souls. Once, a filthy, arrogant and wicked was not found, be- miser died. Not wanting to hurt the senti- ments of the bereaved with their ‘truth’, ev- cause God had erybody at the funeral praised him as gener- taken him. Now ous and compassionate. Listening to all the false appraisals, the widow beckoned to her before he was son and said; “son, did you hear what they taken he was at- said about your dad? Go to the casket, watch tested as having closely and make sure it’s your dad indeed!” If you live a good life, people will certainly pleased God.” praise you when you die. The real testimony Heb 11:5 you get for your life, however, is not at death but while you are still alive. FULL STORY ON - 10 Enoch lived a life of faith. What does it mean? He lived a life totally surrendered to God. He was always pleasing God. Somehow, he wanted to bring a smile upon God’s face! He always sought God’s will and obeyed. He pleased God by keeping himself holy enough

5News CHRISTIANS AROUND THE WORLD ARE PERSECUTED from death to life has so richly nourished FOR THEIR FAITH; the Church. Water can deal death and wash away dirt, and at the same time it QUEEN ELIZABETH REMEMBERS IN PRAYER gives new life, just as it does in bap- tism. The grace of this great sacrament is what we see displayed in the lives of the martyrs who inspire us to live out that same grace in our lives.\" \"This is why our friendship is so important. It is not just a human friendship but a coming together in Christ. Not only does each growth in friendship take a step towards a more united world, but it increases Christ's influence in the world. \"May all of us, united in our faith in Jesus Christ, increase in the relationship of love He wants us to have with each other. Our prayers will be strengthened and The Queen has sent a message of sup- nity life. It helps us feel connected, not just our witness more effective.\" at an individual level but, importantly, to port to Coptic Christians at the annual something larger than ourselves\". In his message, the Prime Minister said Coptic New Year service in London. He said: \"As communities around the world the Government was committed to re- In a statement read at St Margaret's continue to face persecution and endure specting religious freedom and belief: Church in Westminster, the Queen said dreadful hardship for their faith, I join you \"As you commemorate the lives of so it was an \"opportunity to remember all today in prayer for all those who continue to many Christians and people of all faiths those around the world who suffer hard- suffer injustice and religious persecution.\" and none who have made the ultimate ship on account of their faith, especially The Queen's message was addressed to sacrifice for their faith or belief, it is im- in recent times. They remain in our Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox portant for us all to remember that faith thoughts and prayers.\" Church: and minority groups continue to suffer The service, to celebrate the Feast of \"Occasions such as this provide an opportu- persecution around the world. Respect Nayrouz, the beginning of the Coptic nity to remember all those around the world for people of faiths is of fundamental New Year, drew attention to the perse- who suffer hardship on account of their faith, importance to Her Majesty's Govern- cution of people for their faith and the especially in recent times. They remain in our ment.\" importance of standing firm for the right thoughts and prayers. \"I hope that these celebrations usher in to freedom of religion and belief. \"At this time of reflection as you remember a blessed and peaceful year for the The Prince of Wales, the Archbishop of and honour the faithful witness and resilience Coptic Orthodox Church community both Canterbury and the Prime Minister also of Coptic Christians throughout the ages, I here in Britain and worldwide.\" sent messages to the service which was wish all in the Coptic community a peaceful Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a con- attended by members of government as and blessed year ahead.\" cluding address, raising awareness of a well as humanitarian organisations and The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev- number of religious freedom issues ecumenical and inter-religious guests. erend Justin Welby wrote: around the world. He said the greatest The service was held later than usual \"Nayrouz, or New Year, which takes test of anyone's faith is the willingness because of the pandemic. placewhen normally the waters of the Nile and conviction to safeguard the faith of Prince Charles' message reflected the rise, is a good time both to think of transi- others. importance of gathering together as \"an tions and of the martyrs whose transition essential part of religious and commu- FULL STORY ON - 09

6News DISCOVERS A 600-YEAR-OLD MINIATURE “I dug down five inches and it was just there—I still didn't GOLDEN “BIBLE” WORTH OVER $130,000 believe it was anything spe- cial,” WITH A METAL DETECTOR British nurse and metal detector enthu- siast Buffy Bailey struck gold during her latest outing in northern England—lit- erally. While foraging farmland in York with her husband, the 48-year-old un- earthed a miniature golden artifact cast in the shape of an open book or Bible. It is believed to be around 600 years old. “I dug down five inches and it was just just absolutely beautiful,” says Bailey. the Middleham Jewel. Some believe that there—I still didn't believe it was any- these two pieces could have been made thing special,” Bailey said. At about a King Richard III (1452–1485) used to own land by the same anonymous artist in the half-inch long, the tiny object is easily near the location of the object's discovery, 15th century. The Yorkshire Museum is overlooked. In spite of its small size, leading historians to believe that the artifact currently appraising Bailey's discovery, however, the item features incredibly could have been owned by a female relative but it is predicted to be worth at least intricate engravings of a man and of his. Furthermore, the level of detail in the £100,000 (approximately $134,150). woman, believed to be the images of miniature bible has been compared to an- Saint Leonard and Saint Margaret, pa- other gold pendant found in the area, called tron saints of childbirth. At the top of the piece is a small hole, indicating that the charm could be used as a pendant or necklace bead. It is made of 22 or 24-carat gold and weighs about 0.2 ounces. “It was so heavy and shiny— US SHOULD INCLUDE INDIA IN COUNTRIES PLAGUED BY RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION: US COMMISSION ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM A month before the US State Department releases its religious freedom rights rankings, a US human rights body has rec- ommended that it should put four more countries, including India, on its Red List or Countries of Particular Concern (CPC). The MEA has frequently slammed the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), the body which has made the recommendations. MEA spokes- persons have said the USCIRF is biased and has a limited understanding of India and its Constitution. No US Secretary of State has acted on its recommendations as far as In- dia is concerned. FULL STORY ON -08

7FULL STORY FULL STORY ON - 01 Video Bible is the world’s first cover-to-cover, backed Syrian National Army (SNA) liber- audio + visual representation of the entire ated our district, I kissed the land, the SNA The Video Bible has been Bible that makes it as easy as opening an group that saved me, the church and my praised worldwide by YouVersion, with App and pressing play. V isit house.\" over 600 million app downloads www.videobible.com for more information. In 2019, Turkey carried out Operation worldwide, The Gospel Coalition, which Peace Spring against the PKK terrorist has over 16 million yearly website visits, FULL STORY ON - 01 group's Syrian branch, the YPG, which is and Biblica has pledged to use the NIV Spring cleared the region of terrorists and mainly backed by the U.S. in northern Syria, audio Bible, narrated by Max McLean. provided secure conditions for different eth- to prevent a terror corridor from being cre- The God-ordained mission has received nic and religious groups to live together. ated along its southern border, as well as initial support from pastors, Bible to bring peace and tranquility to the re- publishers, artists, and theological When the terrorist organization YPG/ gion. friends to begin the creation of the Book PKK invaded the Ras al-Ain district in Syria, of James, the first book. across from the Ceylanpinar district of The operation, conducted in line Turkey's southeastern border province with the country's right to self-defense The Video Bible invites everyone Sanliurfa, in July 2013, the Melki brothers, borne out of international law and United to download it for free on YouTube, while from the minority Christian community liv- Nations Security Council resolutions, also promoting the “donate what you ing in the district, suffered the most. aimed to establish a terrorism-free safe can” approach for those who are After the invasion, the Melki brothers took zone for Syrians to return to the area east passionate about joining the mission to refuge in Turkey, leaving their sisters of the Euphrates, which was then con- spread the Good News and love of Jesus. behind.The brothers, who fled the persecu- trolled by the U.S.-backed YPG/PKK terror- “We’re not replacing the written Word,” tion of the YPG/PKK, started to live in a tent ists. said Josh Yates, the pastor of The Video camp set up for Syrian refugees in the Midyat Since the launch of the operation, Turkey Bible. “Rather, we are introducing district of southeastern Mardin province. has been supporting every aspect of life greater on-ramps to help people engage Naum, 56, returned to Ras al-Ain district in in the region, from health to education, with the Bible by supporting this ministry, May 2016 after YPG/PKK terrorists abducted security to agriculture. In this respect, ef- it’s a great way for people to send the his sisters and stole their home. However, forts to clear bombs and improvised ex- Gospel in audiovisual form to the ends the terrorist organization detained Naum for plosive devices were launched and admin- of the earth.” about three months.After the Ras al-Ain dis- istration duties were given to local coun- 75 million people, or 20% of the US trict was liberated from terrorism in October cils. population, are unable to read and 35 2019, 58-year-old ZiyadMelki returned to his million are dyslexic, making the written home in the district from Turkey, where he The country also rolled up its word difficult to process. Furthermore, had stayed for six years. sleeves to reconstruct hospitals, schools, reading has become increasingly Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Naum said: mosques and roads destroyed by the YPG/ difficult for 54,1 million older people. \"The Turkish brothers welcomed us. From the PKK. Within the scope of ameliorating the Nearly one-third of the population in the time we entered the district, they helped us region's social infrastructure, people were United States is unable to comprehend with whatever we needed. AFAD (Turkey's given food and clothing by several nongov- the written Bible. The Video Bible will Disaster and Emergency Management Au- ernmental organizations (NGOs) while not only meet this demand in America, thority) and Kizilay (Turkish Red Crescent) roads and buildings were rebuilt. These but also around the world. have always helped us.\" efforts paid off as hundreds of displaced Stating that some Christian clergy living in Syrians started to return to the liberated The Video Bible is a mission-based Turkey made offers to send them to Europe, areas. organization that aims to spread the Melki said: \"We did not go to Europe because good news of the Bible far and wide, by we have rights and land. We refused. We al- After the completion of the opera- putting the entire written Word into ways dreamed of returning to Ras al-Ain one tion, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and video and audio format. The Video Bible, day. Even though there was a tent life, our the Syrian National Army (SNA) units fo- created by believers of the Bible and Turkish brothers have always been good to cused on ensuring the security of the re- artists, is available for free on YouTube us.\" gion and creating the necessary conditions and the YouVersion Bible App, which is NaumMelki said that just before the agree- for the return of civilians displaced by ter- accessible to anyone at any time. The ment signed between the U.S. and Turkey on rorism. Thanks to Turkey's intense contri- Video Bible is aimed at providing those Oct. 17, 2019, he was detained by YPG/PKK butions in the fields of health, education who may find it difficult to read with a terrorists for 43 days and returned to Ras al- and service to return life to normal, the clear way to understand The Bible. The Ain after he was released. populaYotiuonaroefctohrediarellgyioinnviitsednotowsearnodund Expressing that he was very happy because 250,s0u0b0m. issions to The End Time News the district was cleared of YPG/PKK terror- magaziLnoec,ailnscliuvdiningginaratirceleas, hsheoldrtbsytotrhies, ists, Melki said: \"When the Turkish army- YPpGoehmavs,eclaorntgoosunfsf,eertecd. Iffryoomuiwtsoautlrdocliikteietso acsotnhteritbeurtreo,ripslteoarsgeacnoiznattaicotnuhsaastaonuor teomria-il ous record of humadadnrreigssht:s abuses, rang- ing fhroarmveksidtinagpsopuinlsgms,[email protected] soldiers, torture, ethnic cleansing and

8News FULL STORY ON - 06 For the 2020 reporting period, USCIRF has ghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Indo- also recommended the expansion of “Yellow nesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Turkey and Last year, Secretary of State Mike List” or the Special Watch List to include Af- Uzbekistan. Pompeo had declined the USCIRF’s rec- ommendation to list India as a CPC. He CHRISTIAN STUDENTS IN EGYPT BEATEN AT SCHOOL, had not even accepted USCIRF's recom- ORDERED BY TEACHERS TO REMOVE ALL JEWELRY BEARING mendation to put Uzbekistan on the Red A CROSS List as the country is deemed strategi- cally important for US foreign policy in- Coptic students at an elementary and middle headmaster of Al-Thawra school in terests. India is of far greater value in school in Egypt’s Minya Governorate were EzbatBeshri area ordered all Christian its economic and military heft. beaten up by teachers and fellow students students to remove any such jewelry, after the headmaster ordered all Christian according to the U.S.-based persecution Three of India’s neighbours – students to remove any jewelry bearing a watchdog International Christian Concern. Pakistan, China and Myanmar -- are on cross. When some Coptic students refused to the US State Department’s CPC list Believers in the Coptic community in Egypt remove their jewelry, they were beaten up along with North Korea, Saudi Arabia, often tattoo a cross on their wrist or wear Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Nigeria. necklaces or bracelets with a cross, but the The USCIRF wants the State Department to add India, Russia, Syria and Vietnam to the list. Successive US Ambassadors for Religious Freedom have drawn a sharp distinction between India and Pakistan, though both are accused of state vio- lence on its citizens. Some of the vio- lence in India was carried out by the government but a “lot of the actions are by the government in Pakistan” and half of the world’s people that are locked up for apostasy or blasphemy are in Paki- stan, the US Ambassador for Religious Freedom Senator Sam Brownback had said last year when asked why Pakistan was on CPC and India wasn’t. FULL STORY ON - 10

Sparkling Wisdom! 9 FULL STORY ON - 10 Sparkling Wisdom! The law states that no one is allowed to 1. “When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.” use the “threat” of “divine displeasure,” meaning Christians cannot talk about — James Hudson Taylor Heaven or Hell, as that would be seen as “forcing” someone to convert. And if 2. “In the midst of your battles, never forget that God snacks or meals are served to Hindus after loves you and He has a plan for you.” an evangelistic meeting, that could be seen as an “inducement.” — Joyce Meyer While Christians make up only 2.3% of India’s population and Hindus comprise 3. “Your life as a Christian should make non believers about 80%, radical Hindu nationalists have question their disbelief in God.” been carrying out attacks on Christians under the pretext of punishing the minority — Dietrich Bonhoeffer for using force or monetary rewards to convert Hindus to Christianity. 4. “If I walk with the world, I can’t walk with God.” India ranks as the 10th worst country globally when it comes to Christian — D.L. Moody persecution, according to Open Doors USA’s 2021 World Watch List. The U.S. 5. “Trust God for the impossible-miracles are His Commission on International Religious department. Our job is to do our best, letting the Lord Freedom has urged the U.S. State do the rest.” Department to label India as a “country of particular concern” for engaging in or — David Jeremiah tolerating severe religious freedom violations. 6. “Moses spent forty years thinking he was somebody; Open Doors USA warns that since the ruling forty years learning he was nobody; and forty years Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party discovering what God can do with a nobody.” took power in 2014, persecution against FCUhLriLstiSaTnOs RanYdOoNth-e0r 5religious minorities — D.L. Moody has increased. The group reports that “Hindu radicals 7. “You were made by God and for God, and until you often attack Christians with little to no understand that, life will never make sense.” consequences.” “Hindu extremists believe that all Indians — Rick Warren should be Hindus and that the country should be rid of Christianity and Islam,” an 8. “Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to His Open Doors fact sheet on India explains. love, and the future to His providence.” “They use extensive violence to achieve this goal, particularly targeting Christians — Saint Augustine from a Hindu background. Christians are accused of following a ‘foreign faith’ and 9. “Out of 100 men, one will read the Bible, the other 99 blamed for bad luck in their communities.” will read the Christian.” Human rights groups in India said last month they had documented over 300 — D.L. Moody incidents of Christian persecution in just the first nine months of 2021, warning that 10. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” this year might be the worst in terms of the number of such incidents in the — John the Baptist country’s history. Abigail Thyvilayil John

10News FULL STORY ON - 04 INDIA: OVER 50 CHURCHES STOP to walk with Him. HOLDING WORSHIP SERVICES This doesn’t mean that everyone AFTER AUTHORITIES IMPOSE BAN ON CHRISTIAN GATHERINGS was pleased with Enoch. I am sure Enoch displeased many of his contemporaries. Dozens of churches in India were not allowed “The last five months have You cannot please God and men at the to hold worship services for a third been difficult. Our same time. (‘Men’, here, means people consecutive Sunday after authorities imposed with human understanding… people with- a complete ban on Christian religious congregation has been out Godly insight!) Even when people dis- gatherings at the behest of radical Hindu reduced from 40 members to liked Enoch for his piety, he stood alone nationalist groups, according to a report. and pleased God. However, even people More than 50 house churches in the Jhabua 15. Even these 15 are now who did not appreciate him attested to District of Madhya Pradesh state were not scared. one thing from their heart: “This guy only allowed to gather for worship on Sundays has one thing in his mind… somehow to due to the Sub-Divisional Officer issuing a am worried about those who are showing please his God!” circular to police stations in the Thandla and interest and coming newly to worship with Megnagar blocks declaring a complete ban us.” Maybe people of his time consid- on Christian gatherings that do not have Local authorities have also previously sent ered Enoch crazy, a misfit for earthly liv- permission from the local magistrate, the out similar notices to Christian leaders in the ing… Yes! May be that’s the reason why U.S.-based persecution watchdog district, demanding they show evidence of God said, “come on boy, I will put you in International Christian Concern reported. their legal conversion to Christianity. a place fit for you!” The circular was distributed at the behest of Over 300 pastors and Christian leaders have Do you want to live a life that will bring a the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu met with authorities and submitted a smile upon the face of your God? That Council) and other radical Hindu nationalist memorandum to defuse the situation, but would be costly, but worth it. Will people groups, ICC said, quoting local sources, little has changed. around you… your family, friends, adding that Christians are concerned they Madhya Pradesh is one of the several Indian neighbours, colleagues, fellow travellers will no longer be allowed to exercise their states that have “anti-conversion” laws, in a metro, grocery shop attendant… at- religious freedom rights, guaranteed to them which presume that Christians “force” or give test your life as one pleasing only your by India’s constitution. financial benefits to Hindus to convert them God? “I read the circular last Friday and decided to Christianity. Prayer: Lord, help me bring a smile upon not to have worship on Sunday,” a local pastor While some of these laws have been in place your face, Amen! was quoted as saying. “The last five months for decades in some states, no Christian has Further reading: Job. 1: 1-8; Lu ke 7. 2- have been difficult. Our congregation has been convicted of “forcibly” converting 11 been reduced from 40 members to 15. Even anyone to Christianity. These laws, however, these 15 are now scared. allow Hindu nationalist groups to make false You are cordially invited “I know as a pastor that I need to endure charges against Christians and launch to send submissions to hardships and persecution for my faith. But I attacks on them under the pretext of the allegewd fwowrc.etdhceoennvdetrsimioFneU.nLeLwSTsO.cRoYmON - 05 The End Time News magazine, including articles, short stories, poems, cartoons, etc. If you would like to contribute, please contact us at our email address : [email protected]

11News 2 KIDNAPPED MISSIONARIES FREED IN HAITI, CHRISTIAN AID MINISTRIES SAYS Two of the 17 members of a missionary release and the individuals involved would Since the kidnapping of the missionaries, group — comprising mostly Americans and safeguard that information. Wilson Joseph, leader of the gang, five children — who were kidnapped in We encourage you to continue to pray for the has threatened to “put a bullet in their Haiti more than a month ago have been full resolution of this situation. While we heads” if his $17 million ransom demand released, says the Ohio-based Christian rejoice at this release, our hearts are with for their release isn’t met. Aid Ministries, which sent them on the the fifteen people who are still being held. “We encourage you to continue to pray mission trip. Continue to lift up the remaining hostages for the full resolution of this situation,” The two who’ve been freed are “in good before the Lord. CAM added. spirits, and being cared for,” the “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; The kidnapped Christians range in age ministry said in a statement Sunday while and His greatness is unsearchable” (Psalm from an 8-month-old baby to a 48-year- withholding their names, current location 145:3). old. or the reasons for their release. The group of missionaries, including six men, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake “We praise God for this! Only limited six women and five children, were kidnapped Sullivan previously said President Joe information can be provided,” CAM on Oct. 16 by the 400 Mawozo gang, which Biden continues to be briefed daily about continued, requesting that those who is demanding a $17 million ransom for their the kidnapping of the missionaries and might have more specific information release. about the release to “safeguard that information.” Read the full statement below: We have learned that two of the hostages in Haiti were released. We praise God for this! Only limited information can be provided, but we are able to report that the two hostages who were released are safe, in good spirits, and being cared for. We cannot provide or confirm the names of those released, the reasons for their release, where they are from, or their current location. We ask that those who have more specific information about the You are cordially invited www.theendtimenews.com to send submissions to The End Time News magazine, including articles, short stories, poems, cartoons, etc. If you would like to contribute, please contact us at our email address : [email protected]

12News FULL STORY ON - 11 “The Department of State urges U.S. citizens remaining in Haiti in light of the current noted that he was particularly concerned to make plans to depart Haiti now via security situation and infrastructure about the five children in the group. commercial means. U.S. citizens should challenges,” a statement from the U.S. “I personally give an update on this issue carefully consider the risks of traveling to or Embassy in Haiti said. every single day to the president, who is taking a deep interest in making sure we MAN VOWS TO STAND GUARD EVERY DAY AT get every single one of those people home safely,” Sullivan said. BALTIMORE CHURCH AFTER GRANDMOTHER Joseph, who is believed to be the leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, was the subject of IS MURDERED INSIDE a wanted-poster campaign launched by police last year. Joseph faces charges, A 53-year-old Baltimore man who He further told the AFRO that Player’s including murder, kidnapping, auto theft says he’s dissatisfied with the murder has shocked the church and the and hijacking trucks. mayor’s crime plan has vowed to wider community. Wilson’s nickname is “LanmòSanjou,” stand guard outside the Southern “We were very distraught, shocked and we which means “death doesn’t know which Baptist Church where Evelyn especially didn’t believe it would happen day it’s coming.” Player, a 69-year-old church in the house of God. But we just thank The gang was also blamed for kidnapping worker, was murdered last and praise God that even through this, five priests and two nuns earlier this year. Tuesday, to ensure it doesn’t God’s will and greater purpose will be They’re also responsible for 80% of happen again. accomplished,” he said. abductions in the country between June and “I can’t, I won’t, I’m not going to Last Tuesday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon September, Gédéon Jean, director of the sit back and let this happen to Scott called Player’s death inside the Center for Analysis and Research in Human independent multi-campus church an Rights in Port-au-Prince, told The anybody else in this church,” Kimkur Lee, “unspeakable, cowardly murder.” He Washington Post earlier. who called Player his “church mother,” told described her as a “dedicated member and The impoverished Caribbean nation is Fox 45 in Baltimore. staff member” of Southern Baptist Church, struggling in the social and political “I’m going to do every day. That’s helping called her killer “cowardice scum,” and aftermath of the assassination of President me. That’s therapy for me ‘cause it hurt when vowed to make solving her murder JouvenalMoïse in July. And Haiti has yet to this happened to Ms. Player. It hurt,” he said, “priority No. 1 for the Baltimore Police recover from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake noting that the murdered church worker is Department.” that killed more than 2,200 people in “definitely a candidate for sainthood.” A day later, the murder of a 5-year-old girl August. Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael S. in Baltimore marked the city’s 300th At least 628 kidnappings have been Harrison said at a press conference on Nov. murder, according to FOX 45. That crime reported in Haiti since January, data 16 that Player, who was both a member and was followed by another murder of a child released last month by the Center for employee at Southern Baptist Church where on Thursday, with the fatal shooting of a Analysis and Research in Human Rights her family worshiped for four generations, 13-year-old girl outside a recreation shows. Twenty-nine of those kidnapped entered the church at around 6 a.m. She center. have been foreigners. unlocked the doors, as usual, to allow Lee is now standing guard at the church The Center for Analysis and Research in contractors renovating the church to enter. because he doesn’t think Scott’s crime Human Rights reported that kidnappings At around 6:50 a.m., she was discovered dead plan is working. have increased 300% between July and in the church’s bathroom in her work area. Last Wednesday, Maryland Gov. Larry September, with over 221 kidnappings Southern Baptist Church’s pastor, Bishop Hogan offered a $100,000 reward to help during that time. Donte Hickman, told 11 News that days The U.N.’s Integrated Office in Haiti stated before her killing, Player had been intensely in a February report that there were 234 praying at the church and said she was kidnappings in the previous 12 months, an perhaps at the church early last Tuesday for increase of 200% from the previous year. similar devotion. Authorities in Haiti reported 1,380 killings “Typically, Evelyn would not come as early. in 2020. We have other male sextons that come to Earlier this month, the U.S. State the church, she just beat everybody here,” Department urged Americans to “depart he said. “She had been praying all week, Haiti now.” praying and crying, and she may have come to the church early to have some time to pray by herself.”

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