RCCG Pastor E.A Adeboye Speaks on Near Death Experience

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RCCG Pastor E.A Adeboye Speaks on Near Death Experience

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, declared that he isn’t a superhuman and also has the same fears as any mere mortal.

Ministering at the November monthly Holy Ghost Service with the theme: ‘Great Expectations’, Daddy G.O. (as he is fondly called), revealed to the mammoth crowd how he was gripped with the fear of death during one of his numerous ecclesiastical trips outside the country.

He recalled how he was gripped with fear and close to death during one of his trips with the then Nigeria Airways.

“Contrary to what many of you may think I am human and I have my fears too. There were times I have had cause to fear and doubt because I am human but God always ended up disappointing my fears and doubts.

“In one of my trips with the then Nigeria Airways, the pilot had announced, when we were already airborne, that there were indications that the plane would crash-land. Immediately the pilot made the announcement, I was afraid and as if that was not enough, he said there were expert fire fighters who would put out the fire when the plane crashes.”

Pastor Adeboye continued: “Immediately I embarked on a quick run through my life just to be sure I was ready to meet my Maker. I also told God that I never knew this was how I would end my race. I was really afraid.”

Laughing over the situation which has become a testimony, Adeboye said the fear of death temporarily took over him and other passengers until God assured him that he was not going to die and that the situation occurred so that God can communicate with him.

“When God gave me that assurance that we will not die that He only wanted to have a conversation with me, I felt relaxed and as God would have it, the Lord took charge of the plane and we landed safely,” he narrated.

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“I See Victory” Hit #1 on Billboard Top Gospel Chart

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“I See Victory” Hit #1 on Billboard Top Gospel Chart

Its a victorious celebration as JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise’s 7th CD I See Victory which made its debut at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart rises to the #1 spot.

Youthful Praise has and continues to be a dominant force delivering songs of celebration including After This, Incredible God, Incredible Praise, Deliverer and Awesome God. Hairston and YP will perform Bless Me on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel on Sunday, November 23rd.

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Museum of the Bible to Begin Construction on December 1st

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Museum of the Bible to Begin Construction on December 1st

Construction on the Museum of the Bible will begin by Dec. 1 as the final tenants leave the Washington D.C. site that will house the building just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol, museum board Chairman Steve Green said.

Presenting the archeological evidence of the people, places and events of the Bible in a non-evangelistic way will hopefully prove the truth of the book, but leave people to decide for themselves whether to accept Jesus as Lord, Green told Baptist Press.

“Evangelism would not be a direct result. The museum would be nonsectarian,” Green said. “Our role is just to present the information. But I think that, and our hope is that, it would change peoples’ lives, that they would realize that this book is something for them to consider and would embrace its principles and live accordingly.”

General contractor Clark Construction is already demolishing the interior of the former Washington Design Center that will house the museum, but will begin construction in earnest as the final tenants’ leases expire. The eight-story, 430,000-square-foot museum is slated to open in 2017 with $800 million in assets.

“We want to invite all people to engage with this book,” Green said. “We think education is the first goal, for people to realize how this book has impacted their lives, and then consider the principles and apply them to their own lives because of the benefits that it brings…Read More

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T.D. Jakes To Produce True Story “Where A Man Stands”

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T.D. Jakes To Produce True Story “Where A Man Stands”

T.D. Jakes, producer of the wildly successful film Heaven Is for Real, recently acquired film rights to another inspirational, true-life story. The book, Where a Man Stands: Two Different Worlds, an Impossible Situation, and the Unexpected Friendship That Changed Everything, chronicles the adventures of Carter Paysinger and Steven Fenton.

Carter Paysinger’s mother pursued a multicultural permit that allowed a few minority students to attend the upscale, mostly white, mostly Jewish, Beverly Hills High. It was then that Paysinger had to live up to his parents’ motto of “Don’t just strive to be good. Always strive to be great.” Surviving and even thriving at a school where he had little in common with his peers, he later returned to Beverly Hills High School as coach. He mentored countless teens over the years, including Steven Fenton who was powerfully inspired by his mentor before graduating and moving on.

Skip ahead twenty years. Fenton and Paysinger were reunited when Beverly Hills High began to suffer from poor administration and families abandoning the school. Joining together in a fight for the entire community, Fenton encouraged Paysinger to apply for the position of principal. But Paysinger was quickly rejected because he didn’t “fit the profile.” The book chronicles the struggle that followed and the events that led to Paysinger becoming the first African-American principal in the school’s 80-year history.

Paysinger and Fenton co-authored the book, which was published by Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. “When we announced the book deal, I received more inquiries on the movie rights than any other book I published,” Jonathan Merkh, VP and publisher of Howard Books, told The Hollywood Reporter. “This is a story that is unique yet universal.”

The winner of the movie rights bid would ultimately be T.D. Jakes, whom Fenton and his wife first met at the Potter’s House megachurch in Dallas. Jakes, Fenton and Paysinger have an exciting road ahead, and T.D. Jakes continually proves to find inspiring stories that connect with audiences.

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Burkina Faso Church Rejects Agreement of Prelate as Head of Transitional Council

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Burkina Faso Church Rejects Agreement of Prelate as Head of Transitional Council

The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso has welcomed an agreement on restoring civilian rule after a late-October military takeover, but rejected suggestions the handover of power could be supervised by a Catholic bishop.

Msgr Joseph Kinda, spokesman for the bishops’ conference in the West African nation, said all religious communities were represented at the talks that reached the agreement on transition to civilian rule on November 13. The talks in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, agreed on a constitutional charter leading to elections in November 2015.

“While we’re ready to propose a qualified lay Catholic,” leading the transition “isn’t a task for clergy,” Msgr Kinda told Catholic News Service on November 14. “Canon Law rules out the exercise of temporal power, and it’s never right for a priest or bishop to hold it”.

He said Church leaders had backed the charter and would also urge the inclusion of supporters of the ousted 27-year president, Blaise Compaore, in a new 90-member legislative National Transitional Council.

In an interview with Radio France International, Cardinal Philippe Ouedraogo of Ouagadougou welcomed the readiness of Burkina Faso’s new military rulers to restore “normal constitutional life,” but also rejected media claims that he could head the Transitional Council.

“A cleric doesn’t engage in such a form of power,” the cardinal said.

“There will certainly be difficulties in finding this rare bird — a man or woman of consensus who can direct the transition, but I’m confident, since our country has plenty of technocrats who’ve worked well for it,” he added.

Public buildings were burned and at least 30 people were killed during late October anti-government riots that led to the flight of Compaore and the assumption of head of state duties by the deputy head of the presidential guard, Lt Col Isaac Zida.

In a November 4 statement, the 16-member bishops’ conference said “deep discontent” in Burkina Faso had culminated in the insurrection, but added that the Catholic Church now counted on respect for “the authority of the forces of order and security”.

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Cannabis Found in Religious Statue by US Customs

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Cannabis Found in Religious Statue by US Customs

Officials in the American state of Kentucky have discovered 26 pounds of cannabis hidden inside a statue of Jesus Christ.

The find was made at a DHL Express cargo facility in Northern Kentucky on Friday.

U.S Customs and Border Patrol discovered the drugs during a morning inspection of the cargo hold.

After an x-ray scan officers drilled inside the statue to find around £13,000 worth of cannabis.

Cincinnati Port Director Richard L. Gillespie said: “This unique seizure demonstrates the extraordinary methods individuals will utilize in their attempt to smuggle narcotics.”

The package originated from Mexico and was destined for delivery to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Pope Plans 2015 American Trip

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Pope Plans 2015 American Trip

Pope Francis has announced plans to visit the American city of Philadelphia next year.

The Pontiff will make the trip in September 2015 for the World Meeting of Families event.

It’s Francis’ first visit to the United States as pope and he becomes only the fourth reigning pontiff to visit the U.S.

Full details have yet to be released although it’s expected the Holy Father will make the trip between September 25 and 27.

Local Archbishop Charles Chaput told CBS: “A hallmark of his papacy has been a keen focus on the many challenges that families face today globally. His charisma, presence and voice will electrify the gathering.

“As I’ve said many times before, I believe that the presence of the Holy Father will bring all of us – Catholic and non-Catholic alike – together in tremendously powerful, unifying and healing ways.

“We look forward to Pope Francis’ arrival in Philadelphia next September and we will welcome him joyfully with open arms and prayerful hearts.”

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Body of Priest Kidnapped 6 Months Ago found in Mass Grave in Mexico

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Body of Priest Kidnapped 6 Months Ago found in Mass Grave in Mexico

A Ugandan Catholic priest has been identified as one of the bodies found in a mass grave in Mexico last month.

Fr John Ssenyondo had been missing since being kidnapped by gunmen six months ago.

His car was blocked by unknown attackers who then forced him into their vehicle on April 30.

Police found the mass grave whilst looking for 43 student teachers who went missing at the end of September.

Officers have now revealed the bodies found in the grave near the town of Ocotitlan were not the students.

Dental records and DNA had to be used to identify Fr Ssenyondo, who had been in Mexico for five years.

Revd Victor Aguilar, vicar in the diocese of Chilpancingo-Chilapa, told the BBC: “We don’t know the motive, you know violence is widespread in the state.”

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Nigerian Military Recaptures Christian Town From Insurgents

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Nigerian Military Recaptures Christian Town From Insurgents

The Nigerian army has said it’s recaptured and “secured” the Christian town of Chibok from Islamic militants.

Boko Haram had taken control of the area last week but state forces have pushed them out.

Spokesman General Olajide Olaleye told AFP: “Mopping up ops ongoing. [The] town is now secured.”

It’s thought the town was re-taken in a joint operation between local vigilantes and the military.

Leading elder Pogu Bitrus told AFP army soldiers “stayed outside the town to mop up the insurgents trying to escape” as the vigilante fought inside.

Chibok was captured by Boko Haram on Thursday amid little fight back from the Nigerian military.

Eyewitnesses say soldiers didn’t put up any challenge to the extremists and fled leaving the town open to capture.

The insurgent group is trying to create an Islamic state and has killed more than 10,000 people in the past five years.

Since the government announced a ‘ceasefire’ with Boko Haram on October 17 the militants have taken control of several towns.

Revd Canon Hassan John from the Diocese of Jos told Premier the government was ‘definitely not’ doing enough to protect Christians.

He said: “We keep seeing again and again that the most vulnerable areas in Nigeria are the local governments that are predominantly Christian

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SCOAN Building Collapse: Bodies of 74 South Africans Flown Home

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SCOAN Building Collapse: Bodies of 74 South Africans Flown Home

Long wails echoed through an airforce base hangar Sunday as grieving family members broke down during a ceremony to receive the remains of 74 South Africans killed in a Nigerian church building collapse.
Many could not fight back tears when names of those killed were called out and a procession of giant mortuary trucks carrying the bodies, slowly drove past the gathering to the tune of the “death march” played by the police band.

A total of 116 people — including 81 South Africans — were killed on September 12 when a multi-storey guesthouse collapsed at a Lagos mega-church.
The bodies were flown home aboard a cargo plane, two months after the accident, leaving behind another 11 victims to be repatriated after the DNA identification process is complete.

People were crushed when the guesthouse that provided lodging for foreign followers of popular Nigerian preacher and televangelist Temitope Balogun Joshua, commonly known as TB Joshua, was reduced to a pile of shattered concrete and twisted metal.

“This is indeed a sombre moment for our nation, the nation is in mourning,” said South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, leading the ceremony in Pretoria.

“This tragedy in many ways has united us in grief, it has reminded us of our shared humanity,” he said.

Ramaphosa shook hands with bereaved family members, many of whom wore white TB Joshua’s church scarves around their necks…Read More

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