Coronation Street to cover human trafficking, with help from the Salvation Army

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Coronation Street to cover human trafficking, with help from the Salvation Army

The character Alina will be introduced in spring, an Eastern European woman who works in a nail bar where she is being exploited. 

The character Seb Franklin will find himself falling for Alina, played by Romanian born actress Ruxandra Porojnicu, unaware of her squalid conditions or that she has been brought to the UK as part of an Eastern European human trafficking ring.

Seb gets more involved, putting his life and others’ at risk. 

The character Eileen Grimshaw will also be caught up in the drama as her new Polish builder boyfriend Jan is suspected to possibly be involved in the trafficking gang. 

For the details of the character’s life and circumstances, Coronation Street’s researchers have been working closely with Christian church and charity The Salvation Army for the plot. 

In 2011, The Salvation Army were chosen by the government to manage the support services to people who have been enslaved and over 8000 survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking have come in to their care. 

Using that experience, they have been encouraging the public to be on the lookout for possible cases of modern slavery and have concentrated on protecting people from becoming exploited in the first place.

Kathy Betteridge, Director of Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery at The Salvation Army said: “We are grateful to ITV for the responsible way in which they have worked…

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Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 9 March 2019

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Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 9 March 2019 – Are You In The Wrong Place?

1.Thank You, Father, for divine guidance, leading and direction, through the power of Your Holy Spirit, that dwells in me. (Click HERE for Open Heaven 9 March 2019)

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

3.Father, please, have mercy upon me, don’t let me be destroyed along with those that You have marked for destruction, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, give me the grace, never to walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, please, let me never be unequally yoked with an unbeliever, in marriage or business, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, separate me from every Lot, in my life, and take me away by Your grace and mercy, from every road, I am currently treading, that leads to nowhere, but destruction, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, let me never join the multitude to do evil; give me the grace to stand for You and Your Kingdom, in the face of persecution, even, if I had to stand alone, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, let my steps be divinely directed to where You have destined me to be; let me always be at the right place, at the right time, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, give me divine insight, wisdom and revelation into Your Will, at all times; empower me never to take a step or do anything, outside Your Will, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, by Your grace and mercy, please, take me to the place of my destiny fulfilment, in Jesus’ name.

11.Prince of Peace, let Your peace, that passes all human understanding, pervade all the length and breadth of Nigeria, where governorship and state Assembly elections are taking place, today; let there be no violence or bloodshed, in Jesus’ name.

12.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

13.Father, renew Your grace, strength and anointing, upon Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the general overseer of RCCG, in Jesus’ name.

14.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus’ name.

15.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

16.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

17.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

18.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s book Ministry, in Jesus name.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 9 March 2019 – Are You In The Wrong Place?

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Joyce Meyer Devotional 9 March 2019 — The Great “I Am”

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Joyce Meyer Devotional 9 March 2019 — The Great “I Am”

Topic: The Great “I Am” [Joyce Meyer Devotional 9 March 2019]

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” — Exodus 3:14

This awesome scripture holds much more than you may realize at first glance. God is so great there is no way for us to describe Him properly. What was God really saying when He referred to Himself as I AM?

Moses asked a question about God’s identity, and evidently the Lord did not want to get into a long dissertation about who He was. It was as if God was saying:

“You don’t have to worry about Pharaoh or anybody else, I AM able to take care of anything you encounter. Whatever you need, I AM it. Either I have it or I can get it. If it doesn’t exist, I will create it. I have everything covered, not only now but for all time. Relax!”

Prayer Starter: Father, please open my eyes to Your greatness and Your ability to provide every single thing I need. When the cares of this world press in on me, help me to remember that You are the great “I AM” and nothing is impossible with You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional HERE’’

From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

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Trump signs Bibles of tornado survivors in Alabama

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Trump signs Bibles of tornado survivors in Alabama

Donald Trump went to Providence Baptist Church to pay respect to the 23 people who were killed by the storm in the rural Alabama town of Beauregard. 

He observed a moment of silence before white wooden crosses which stood in remembrance of each victim .

The church was hosting a makeshift relief centre for survivors of Sunday’s twister which Trump and his wife Melania visited after looking out over the debris and destruction of the area. 

“We saw things that you wouldn’t believe,” Mr Trump said after visiting a section of the town where tornado winds tore houses from their foundations and uprooted trees.

At Providence Baptist Church, Mr Trump thanked law enforcement officials and other first responders and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who oversees the FEMA.

“We couldn’t get here fast enough,” Mr Trump said following the private church meeting.

“I wanted to come the day it happened,” he said, adding that Governor Kay Ivey had asked him to wait.

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The Power of Information by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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The Power of Information by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

The Power of Information by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Topic: The Power of Information

One of the outstanding things you need to know to reach your place in destiny is information. One of the richest men in the world today is only trading information. He has better information than others in the field. All Bill Gates and most other successful people are trading is information; what they have, others don’t have and so they are wealthy.

The making of every man is a function of what he knows. That is why a wise man said that Knowledge is power! Even the word of God says:

‘My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge….’ Hosea 4:6

Only those who know more become better and when you’re informed, you’re transformed. To be uninformed is to be deformed in life; make your choice!

Also Read: Commit To Your Assignment by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Information is so important and powerful that the amount or level and type of information you have can make or mar your destiny. Insufficient information about a thing is what has left many in the pool of the average and the type of information you have determines the kind of life you will live.

If in these days of high Information Technology, computers and the internet, someone who is not computer literate desires a secretary job in an organization, such a person will not get the job. The level of your information determining the level of your success!

Absalom planned a coup against his father King David. In repulsing the coup there was a civil war, and the King begged his officers to spare the life of the young man in battle. After the war, two men ran back to King with news about the outcome of the battle; one with sufficient information and the other without!

See 2 Samuel 18:19-32

The man with insufficient information even outran the one with sufficient information. Though he arrived first, his journey was not successful because he lost his life in the end.

Information is what makes lots of people fail in job interviews and someone who probably did not even apply for the job ends up getting the job because it is not everyone that went for the interview had the kind of information the interviewers were looking for.

Go For Information and as you do so, God will distinguish you in Jesus wonderful name, Amen!

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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TREM Devotional 9 March 2019 – Commit Yourself To Declaring The Word

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TREM Devotional 9 March 2019 – Commit Yourself To Declaring The Word

Topic: Commit Yourself To Declaring The Word [TREM Devotional 9 March 2019]

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” Genesis 1:3 KJV

In Genesis chapter 1, God gives us a perfect example of what our response should be when we are faced with challenging situations. Verse 2 says “the earth was without form and void”. There was darkness everywhere. But in verse 3, God declared His expectation. He said, “Let there be light”: and light manifested. As children of God, that should be our stand. We must commit ourselves to declaring the Word, and holding onto it without wavering until we see it manifest. Don’t you ever forget that He who promised is faithful. He will bring it to pass!

The adversary is not going to play dead and watch you succeed. He is going to come at you to test you and to see if you really know and believe the Word you are declaring. The Bible says that he walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). But he will not see you! However, you must be vigilant and stay in the Word. The devil’s goal is to ensure that the seed of the Word planted in your heart does not take root and bear fruit. To counter his plan, you must steadfastly feed on the word.

God has a lot of great things in store for you and you shall partake of it all. You will not miss out on God’s Commanded Blessings. What you have received from the Lord is permanent. The enemy shall not pluck it out from your hands. You will enjoy all that Christ paid the ultimate price for you to enjoy.

This day, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. It shall be well with you. The Lord shall increase your greatness and comfort you on all sides.

Further Reading: Genesis 1:1-26, Hebrews 11:3

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Deuteronomy 7-9; Evening- Mark 11:19-33

“If you missed yesterday devotional click HERE to read TREM Daily Devotional by Dr. Mike Okonkwo’’

Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.

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Rhapsody of Realities 9 March 2019 – The Fire of Cleansing

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Rhapsody of Realities 9 March 2019 – The Fire of Cleansing

Rhapsody of Realities 9 March 2019 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – The Fire of Cleansing

Topic: “The Fire of Cleansing”

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire (Matthew 3:11).

Fire is very significant in Scripture. In some places, it was used to symbolize the Spirit of God and the character in which He operated or manifested Himself. When God revealed Himself to Moses, it was in the burning bush (Exodus 3:3-5). When the Holy Ghost came in Acts 2:1-4 as Jesus had promised His disciples, the Scriptures record that cloven tongues like as of fire appeared unto them and sat upon each of them, and they were filled with the Holy Ghost.

Then we read the words of John the Baptist in our opening verse above, where he talked about the baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire. Now, many have confused John’s statement to mean that both the power of the Holy Ghost, and the fire of the Holy Ghost are synonymous, but they aren’t. When John the Baptist said Jesus shall baptize with the Holy Ghost, and with fire, that “fire” meant judgment.

The fire of the Holy Ghost is about cleansing; it’s called, “The fire of Judgment” or “The fire of cleansing.” The Bible says, “…he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire” (Matthew 3:12). That’s judgment! It’s the same thing we see in Malachi 3:2-3: “But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap: And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.”

Thus, Holy Ghost fire is the fire of purification; it takes away the unclean things from your life; it burns them up, that there be no impurities in you; that fire purifies you, removes everything that’s not of God. Thus, you’re sanctified for the Lord’s use; you’re His vessel unto honour, to bring Him glory, and establish His will in the earth. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
 I’m washed, sanctified, justified, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the Spirit of our God! There’s no uncleanness in me, for the fire of the Holy Ghost purifies my heart from all filthiness. I’ve become the radiance of God’s glory, and the expression of His righteousness. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
 Isaiah 4:3-4; 1 Peter 1:7; 2 Timothy 2:19-21

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
 Mark 14:1-26 & Numbers 24-26

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
 Matthew 21:18-32 & Exodus 18

Click HERE to Read previous Messages

Rhapsody of Realities 9th March 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.

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Police admit London street preacher WAS driven out of area after changing statement

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Police admit London street preacher WAS driven out of area after changing statement

Oluwole Ilesanmi was preaching outside Southgate underground station when complaints were made and police came and confiscated his Bible, handcuffed him and took him away.

He was later de-arrested without charge.

A video of the arrest has been seen over 2.3 million times and his case was taken up by the campaign group Christian Concern. 

Replying to Premier’s original inquiry about where Mr Ilesanmi was taken, the Metropolitan Police said he had been walked 200 metres out of the area before being shown to a nearby bus stop.

However Christian Concern argued he was taken 5.2 miles away to Wrotham Park.

The Met Police have now updated their statement, acknowledging that he was driven away from the area:

“Having walked away from Southgate tube station with officers, the man was driven approx. 3.5 miles to Hadley Wood in north London, where he was left at a bus stop.

“The arrest was made in order to prevent a breach of the peace, both due to reports to police about the man’s behaviour and concerns for his own welfare were he to continue to engage with members of the public…

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Man jailed for church roof lead thefts across home counties

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Man jailed for church roof lead thefts across home counties

Petre Romeo Cazan, of Edmonton, north London, would target isolated churches at night, climbing up a drainpipe and throwing his haul to be loaded into a waiting vehicle.

The 42-year-old caused more than £186,000 of damage across seven churches between June and October in 2016, Cambridgeshire Police said.

He was arrested in November 2016.

Police found phone data, Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and DNA from a cigarette end linked him to the crimes.

He denied the offences but was convicted at trial at Cambridge Crown Court of seven counts of theft and seven of criminal damage, the force said.

Cazan was jailed on Friday.

He had targeted: All Saints Church in Marsworth, Hertfordshire; All Saints Church in East Meon, Hampshire; All Saints Church in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire; St Laurence Church in Foxton, Cambridgeshire; St Michael’s Church in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire; Holy Trinity Church in Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire; and St John the BaptistChurch in Cottered, Hertfordshire.

Detective Constable Tom Nuttall, of Cambridgeshire Police, said: “This type of crime is not victimless and we treat it extremely seriously due to the devastation it can have on churches and the local communities.”

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MFM Daily Devotional 9 March 2019 – Formula for Divine Prosperity

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MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 9 March 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Formula for Divine Prosperity

TOPIC: Formula for Divine Prosperity (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 9 March 2019)

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 7-9; Mark 11:19-33

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Psalms 77:11-18

MEMORY VERSE: “The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.” – Psalms 145:17-18

The MESSAGE:

In our Fire Scripture, the Bible affirms that it is good to meditate on the wonderful works of God (formulae) and appreciate Him for them. The dictionary defines formula as the method of achieving something. From our Fire Scripture, you can see that God has many different formulae for the execution of His wondrous works on earth. At creation, He commanded, He made, He divided to produce a beautiful world (Genesis 1). God also used different methods to fight the enemies of His children. He is never bereft of ways to execute His projects.

God has a prosperity formula for obedient children. We can see this in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Joshua and David. God is interested in the prosperity of His children (Psalm 35:27). He likes to see His children happy and will sacrifice anything for this. God promised prosperity for His children and He does this diligently. We can see this in the life of Joseph in the house of Portiphar (Genesis 39:3). The young king Uzziah, who ascended the throne at the age of sixteen enjoyed divine prosperity when he did the right things (2 Chronicles 26:1-5).

God has standard formulae for prosperity which we should adopt for a better life. So, what are the formulae for divine prosperity? From the different stories in the Bible on divine prosperity, we can safely say they are:

  1. Obedience to God and total trust in Him, like Abraham.
  2. Anywhere God tells you to go, go there. He knows where your prosperity is located like in the case of Isaac (Genesis 26).
  3. Be transparent in all your transactions.
  4. Strive to hear from God before taking decisions.
  5. Pay your tithes and offerings regularly. This will keep the devourer away from you.
  6. Be a good friend of God. He blesses His friends daily.
  7. Be a source of blessing to helpless people around you. Their prayers for you will provoke answers from God.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
 DIVINE PROSPERITY IS THE MEAT OF THE FRIENDS OF GOD.

PROPHETIC WORD:
 Good things of life will not pass you by.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

  1. O Lord, make me Your obedient child, in the name of Jesus.
  2. Divine prosperity, my life is available, enter, in the name of Jesus.
  3. O Lord, make me Your friend, in the name of Jesus.
    EVENING
  4. O Lord, prosper my journey through life, in the name of Jesus.
  5. Every satanic wall raised up against my divine prosperity, break now, in the name of Jesus.
  6. Father Lord, release Your angels of prosperity to prosper my life, in the name of Jesus.
  7. Anointing for divine prosperity, fall upon me, in the name of Jesus.

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MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)

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