Date: 2025-01-17

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Mixed messages this week about Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Gaza (MNN) — Many celebrated the Israel-Hamas deal on Wednesday, but by Thursday morning doubts emerged. News came of a delayed vote and dissent within the Israeli government on the deal. As the world watches to see if the ceasefire holds, Tom Doyle with Uncharted Ministries says many Palestinians have turned to Christ even in the past 15 months of war. Pray for hostages to be released, Hamas defeated, and more Palestinians and Israelis to find true peace with God and with each other. More in the FULL REPORT at mnnonline.org. 

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Gaza (MNN) — Many celebrated the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on Wednesday, but by Thursday morning doubts emerged.

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New media outreach targets Russian speakers in Israel

Israel (MNN) — A new year sparks a new two-pronged media outreach targeting Russian speakers in the Middle East. Pavel Shifman heads up TWR’s work in Israel, saying Jews who moved from the former Soviet Union to Israel seem most open to the Gospel. The Nehemiah Project will connect Jewish seekers on the Internet with local churches. In the second prong of this outreach, believers will contextualize Women of Hope radio scripts and then record new Russian episodes for streaming. Pray this new project will connect local believers with people desperate for truth.

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Israel (MNN) -- TWR speaks hope online in beleaguered Israel.

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Pro-life ministry, LIFE International, champions “the Father’s heart for life”

USA (MNN) — This Sunday, January 19 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday – spotlighting pro-life conversations! One ministry we want to introduce you to is LIFE International. Kurt Dillinger, president of LIFE International, says he founded the ministry in the late 90s after the Lord moved his heart for biblical pro-life ministry – it goes farther than stopping abortion. LIFE International promotes the Heavenly Father’s heart for life around the world for women, men, children, and the preborn. This Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, get involved with LIFE International! We’ll connect you at our website.

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USA (MNN) -- January 19 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.