Monday, May 24, 2021

CEN ACTIVE Threat News



ACTIVE Threats Against Christians 

Weekly News Report


  • How are Christians, Jews and Muslims affected by violence in the Middle East? 

  • Which Churches are aiding El Salvador migrants to cross the border illegally?

  • Why are Christians in Scotland concerned about faith sharing?

  • Which country is banning silent prayers outside abortion clinics?

  • Should faith leaders speak out in favor of reparations?

  • Is religion a key topic of conversation during the Pandemic?

  • Which states have the most burglary and arson attacks?



INTERNATIONAL 

Canada: Pastor who called  law enforcement Nazis, has garage burned, Arson suspected. 

Canada: Government permanently shuts Church for Covid 19 violations. 

El Salvador: Churches Aid Illegal Migrants in Crossing the Border 

Germany: Court Uphold Ban on Silent Prayers Near Abortion Clinic

Columbia: World Church Groups Call for End to Violence

Jerusalem: Religious Freedom for all People of Faith is Critical for Peace in the Holy Land

Jerusalem: Jews and Christians are allowed back at Temple Mount 

Jerusalem: Rabbi accused of being undercover Christian Missionary 

Nigeria: Gunman Burn down Church and Kill 8 Christians

Scotland: Finance secretary 'has to tiptoe around' her Christian faith


NATIONAL

Survey says Religion a key topic of conversation during Pandemic 

Leaders say religious leaders should speak out  in favor of reparations 

Brooklyn Church - Statue of Christ destroyed. U. S. Flag burned

Blood Left Behind at Church Burglary Leads to Arrest

Political and religious views shifting over Middle East violence 

Christian Student in AL Fights back against Vaccine mandates

American Christians fund thousands of Mobile Bomb Shelters for Israelis amid Hamas attacks 

Antisemitic House of Worship incidents heightened across U.S. amid Israel-Gaza fighting; 


STATE

AR: Judge: Biden Administration can force Christian Colleges to Alter LGBTQ policies

CA:Judge orders California to pay 13 million to a Church for restricting Worship services

CA: Concord Church of the Nazarene has Two Arson attacks over four days

CA: Vandals target a church in Patterson many times

CA: Church Vandalized in Jurupa Valley Bashing Century Old Stained Glass Windows

CA: Burglary Targets Redwood City schools and churches

FL: Burglary St. Johns Church 

ID: Cleanup underway at Idaho Falls church after it was vandalized

KY: Historic Church Vandalized Costing Thousands and leave Disturbing Note

LA: Megachurch accused of abusing Teens

MT: Damage to the historic Cathedral

NC: East Winston - Several Churches Targets of Graffiti 

NC: Southport Christian School looks to be a total loss after a fire started in the ceiling.

NY: Enormous crucifix torn down on church grounds and American flag burned 

NY: Pastors calling for Peace amid Albany Shootings

OR: Churches ordered to check Vax status of those who attend without wearing a mask 

TX: Lightning Causes Damage to Steeple of First Christian Church in Brenham 

VA: Virginia Beach middle school studies book decrying Christian privilege and parental control 

WI: Wisconsin Church offers Sanctuary to displaced neighboring church, after being vandalized 

WA:  Seattle Christian College to require students to get Covid 19 vaccine? 

WV: Walking by Faith Baptist Church arson suspect arrested



“You have wearied the Lord with your words. ‘How have we wearied him?’ you ask. By saying, ‘All who do evil are good in the eyes of the Lord, and He is pleased with them.’ or ‘Where is the God of justice?’ Malachi 2:17


Let’s PRAY! Lord, chaos abounds and our world is full of claims that evil is good. Father, we ask that you help us discern good from evil and not be deceived. We confess our nation, founded on your commands, has fallen short of Your Glory. We need Your mercy even when we know we have wearied you with our disobedience. Help us Father to turn from our disobedience in full surrender to Your perfect will so that we may see multitudes come into the Kingdom. 


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  • Comprehensive Readiness to Respond Assessments 

Measures your ability to replace fear with Hope and confidence.


  • ‘Up to the Minute’ Subject Expert Conference Calls 

Provide timely life-saving action steps. 


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Prepares you to avoid danger. Watch trailer HERE


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CEN ALERTS, Advisories, ACTIVE Threat News, and FAQs provide timely actionable information to help you be AWARE - READY and THERE sharing Christ for such a time as this! 


CEN FAQs: Food Shortages and Higher Prices


Other Helpful Resources:

ReadyChristian

ReadyChurch

ReadyCity

Active Shooter Preparedness 

Active Shooter Planning and Response Guide 

Active Shooter: What You Can Do Online Course 

Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships

Employee Vigilance Through the Power of Hello  

Fire as a Weapon

House of Worship Website

Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA)

Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool 

Hometown Security 

If You See Something, Say Something®  

Insider Threat Guide

Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide and Fact Sheet

Protect Your Privacy

Preventing Targeted Violence Against Faith Communities

Protecting Your Church from Vandalism 

Ransomware Guide

Responding to Civil Unrest

Securing Soft Targets and Crowded Places 

Security Guide

Security Fact Sheet

School Safety and Security 

Securing Public Gatherings

Ten Reasons why Churches are Soft Targets



“Be READY to give an answer for the Hope of Christ within you.” 

I Peter 3:15



Sunday, May 16, 2021

CEN ACTIVE Threat News


ACTIVE Threats Against Christians 

Weekly Report



Global: Should Christians Avoid the News?

China: Spotlight on Genocide of Christians Continues

India: Pastor publicly Beaten for Refusing Pagan Deity Worship

Iran: Christians Risking Lives Following Christ Increases

Israel: BREAKING: No Sign of Holy Land Peace - Four Biblical Responses

U.S.: Bible Reading Skyrocketed during Pandemic

U.S.: Only 16% of Millennials Report Being Christian

U.S: Church Arson Continues to Rise at Alarming Rate Nationwide


INTERNATIONAL 


Global: Should Christians Avoid the News? 

China in the spotlight over religious freedom, as genocide of Christians continues 

Egypt: Worrisome Increase in Targeted Christian Attacks

India: Pastor Publicly Bound and Beaten for Refusing to Fund Pagan Deities

India: Gospel for Asia Rushes Oxygen to those Suffering with COVID

Indonesia: Christians Beheaded in Indonesian Terror Attack

Iran: Christians Risk Their Lives Daily Following Christ

Ireland: After three Lockdowns, Irish Evangelical Churches Reopen

Israel: BREAKING News on Israeli conflict, and Four Biblical responses 

Israel: No sign of Peace after a week of violence in the Holy Land

Israel: Pastors call for prayer on conflict between Israel and Palestine 

Israel: Christian Leaders Express Differing Views over Growing Jerusalem Violence

Uganda: Nairobi Pastor Assassinated for leading Muslims to Christ 


NATIONAL


U.S. DHS Issues National Terrorism Bulletin related to Houses of Worship Vulnerabilities

Bible reading in the U S, skyrocketed during the Pandemic last year. 

Should Christians Avoid the News? 

Muslim Brotherhood praise Democrats for Abandoning Israel


STATE


AZ: AZ Christian University reports 16 percent of Millennials report being Christian. 

AZ:  Arizona faith leaders and Law Enforcement leaders call for unity. 

CA: Nazarene Church Consumed by Fire

FL: Fire Rips through Outreach Church Building

FL: Ocala Church Set on Fire

FL: Panama City Church Burglary Suspects Facing Arrest

GA: Westwood Church Theft Investigated

IL: Chicago’s Hidden War exposed by Hollywood Celebs

IA: Burglary at Cedar Falls Church

MS: Hattiesburg Pastor killed when small plane crashes into his home. 

MS: Southaven Church Set on Fire

NC: Fire at Christian School in Southport Destroys Classrooms

NY: Death to Palestine spray painted on N, Y. MOSQUE

NY: Olmsted County issues Charges for Church Felony

NY: Prayer Vigil as Jesus Statue on Church Tumbles 

OH: Calvary Freewill Holiness Church destroyed by Fire

PA: St. Leo's 126 Year Old Church Burns in Philadelphia, authorities confirm arson


“The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the Word, he quickly falls away.” Mathew 13:20-21


Let’s PRAY! Lord we ask you to ground us in Your Word and Truth to withstand the pressures, troubles and persecution the world may bring. Help us to hide your Word in our hearts as a hedge of protection and so that we may be a Light to those walking in darkness. We pray you would strengthen Christian leaders with honor and integrity and grant them your empowerment to stand against all odds. May we thirst after Your righteousness for your name's sake! AMEN!


__________________________________________________________________________________




AWARE - READY - THERE


Concerned about Christian persecution, Church Arson and Civil Unrest coming near you? God gave us a blueprint to know how to be ready and respond. Will you Be Aware, Ready and There sharing the Hope of Christ amid the confusion and chaos?


Sign up for CEN’s ReadyChristian FREE MEMBERSHIP including:


  • Comprehensive Readiness to Respond Assessments 

Measures your ability to replace fear with Hope and confidence.


  • ‘Up to the Minute’ Subject Expert Conference Calls 

Provide timely life-saving action steps. 


  • When Lightning Strikes Video 

Prepares you to avoid danger. Watch trailer HERE


  • SENSITIVE UnClassified DATA 

Helps you make deployment decisions Enroll now!



___________________________________________________________________________________


CEN ALERTS, Advisories, ACTIVE Threat News, and FAQs provide timely actionable information to help you be AWARE - READY and THERE sharing Christ for such a time as this! 


CEN FAQs: Food Shortages and Higher Prices


Other Helpful Resources:

ReadyChristian

ReadyChurch

ReadyCity

Active Shooter Preparedness  

Active Shooter: What You Can Do Online Course 

Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships

Employee Vigilance Through the Power of Hello  

Fire as a Weapon

House of Worship Website

Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA)

Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool 

Hometown Security 

If You See Something, Say Something®  

Insider Threat Guide

Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide and Fact Sheet

Protect Your Privacy

Preventing Targeted Violence Against Faith Communities

Protecting Your Church from Vandalism 

Ransomware Guide

Responding to Civil Unrest

Securing Soft Targets and Crowded Places 

Security Guide

Security Fact Sheet

School Safety and Security 

Securing Public Gatherings

Ten Reasons why Churches are Soft Targets



“Be READY to give an answer for the Hope of Christ within you.” 

I Peter 3:15