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Good Friday 2016: Seven Last Words That Jesus Uttered On the Cross, Messages and Bible Verses
As Christians around the world focus during this Easter weekend on how Jesus Christ died on the Cross to redeem mankind and to save sinners, some will be contemplating the final lessons the Savior's last imparted.

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Justin Bieber 'Bigger Than Satan' Shirt Draws Fire from Satanist Marilyn Manson
Musician Marilyn Manson, famous for his band's "suicide rock genre," publicly took on fellow musician and Justin Bieber after the Bieb's current "bigger than satan" tour apparel includes Manson's face. Manson shot back with a photo of himself in a Bieber shirt on Instagram and the caption "Bigger than Bieber."

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Easter 2016 in Jerusalem: Record 850 Gaza Christians Permitted For Christian Holy Day Into Bethlehem
At least 850 Christian Palestinians from the Gaza City Strip will travel to celebrate Easter in Bethlehem and occupied East Jerusalem after Israeli authorities agreed to grant them permits, a Palestinian official said Saturday. This is the first time such a large number of Christians from Gaza received permits to go to the West Bank and Jerusalem.

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Saddleback Church, Rick Warren To Hold 57 Easter Services to Reach 50,000 People
Saddleback Church leaders and founder Pastor Rick Warren in Southern California hopes to reach 50,000 people through a massive multi-campus Easter celebration this weekend to accentuate the mercy of God.

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Europe to Be Attacked by Hundreds of Fighters Sent By Islamic Militants, Warn Officials
Somewhere between 400 to 600 fighters intending to inflict Europe with waves of deadly attacks reportedly were sent by The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS or ISIL, through a plan that uses interlocking terror cells, such as the ones that struck Brussels and Paris. Their orders were to choose the time, place and method for maximum carnage, officials told The Associated Press.

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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly on October 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, with 850 delegates from 124 countries.

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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Chinese evangelist Stephen Tong urgently calls on pastors to repent and become holy vessels
“You must repent and become holy servants of God.” On the stage of the14th General Assembly of World Evangelical Alliance (October 27-31), renowned Chinese evangelist Pastor Stephen Tong loudly urged the delegates, delivering the shortest sermon of his preaching career.

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River of Life Foundation Thanksgiving Fair: beyond the church walls—Chinese Christians serve the community with love
The River of Life Foundation will host its 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon on Saturday, November 15, at the River of Life Christian Church campus in Santa Clara.
