Be AWARE
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and beloved leader of the free world died this week after talking about and serving her Maker faithfully and sacrificially for 96 years! Al-Qaeda’s killing spree on Christians in Somalia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mogadishu as well as Nigeria are bringing Christians worldwide to their knees! It is not a time to turn a blind eye to the rise in Christian persecution worldwide through inflammatory rhetoric, data breaches and violent assaults. Threats to youth groups as school commences combined with violent attacks on an innocent Memphis teacher/jogger Eliza Fletcher inspired citywide/church prayer vigils this week.
Don’t let the news weigh you down. Rather, Be AWARE, READY and THERE sharing the Hope of Christ!
CHURCHES
Burglaries, Arson and Violent Attacks on Churches up 80% in two years
TX Church Vandalism Enlists Crime Stoppers
Non-Denominational Pastors Most Likely to have Biblical Worldviews
TN Church Hosted Prayer Vigils for Eliza Fletcher
CA Church Arson Man Arrested
Having a church plan in place with a trained response team to mitigate natural crisis and security threats is biblically wise to save lives spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. Find out how to build a response team, plan and respond as Jesus would in uncertain times: ReadyChurch
SCHOOLS
Christian Schools in HIGH demand amidst teacher shortage
Before returning to the classroom insure your kids know how to respond to crises of all kinds: ReadyChristian
ACTIVISM/EXTREMISM
Attacks on Pregnancy Centers and Christian Converts Abound
Christian Photographer Not Forced Regarding Same Sex Weddings
Supreme Gives Another Opportunity to Religious Liberty
Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Churches continue to be targets threatening those in your care.
ReadyChurch training will help your church to be ready to respond. Watch CPPS Video for behaviors of concern and de escalation techniques. For more information Contact:
dan.graeber@christianemergencynetwork.net
INTERNATIONAL
Christian Youth Corps Member Murdered by Man with Machete
Drug Cartel Sent to Kill Pastor Three Times
18 Christians Killed in Al Shabaab Attack
Muslim Extremists Cut off Hand of Christian Convert
Believers Lose Homes due Faith
U.S. Government Sends Envoy due to Ethiopia, Eritrea Violence
Nigerian Christians Suffering Amid Rise in Attacks
35 Killed in Jihadist Bomb Attack
Chinese Soldiers Kill Pastor and off fingers as his house burns
Five Christians Drowned to Death by Muslim Extremists in Uganda
Join with other Christians facing the extremist persecution and threats to our Christian community today - we are stronger together as a ReadyCity
“And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14
Almighty God the Great I AM, in wonder we come to You this day, surrendering You to use our lives fully for Your Kingdom in such a time as You have ordained for us to live. Our ancestor Esther did not shrink back but fasted and sought You, she was used to save the Jews. Gracious Yahweh-we submit to You for our days through Yeshua the Christ, AMEN
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Get READY!
Tired of messages and methods which are not reflecting what is REALLY going on today? Wondering what to do to get ready for the oncoming threats at every turn? CEN has you covered!
The three CEN step-by-step self-directed training guides will help you: find like-minded Christians, assess your capabilities, make a plan, build your team, and respond together sharing the Hope of Christ in ANY crisis.
But you MUST ACT NOW! (September special regularly $15, now $10 per guide)
Get started by mobilizing your ReadyChristian family first.
Find out the five steps to setting up a ReadyChurch at home.
Step up to the plate to protect your brothers and sisters community-wide using ReadyCity.
Readiness is a lifestyle, yet unlike the WWII generation the common attitude even among Christians today is I Thought I had MORE Time. Read how CEN National Prayer Officer Lisa Crump responds to this common attitude.
CEN provides other helpful links to FREE Readiness Resources to prepare your family, church and citywide network.
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Be THERE!
Be AWARE, READY and THERE Sharing the Hope of Christ!
Queen Lives and Speaks the Gospel
Graham Reacts to Queen’s Lifestyle in Sharing Faith
Afghan Christians Share Gospel Boldly Amidst Horrific Persecution
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’s Weekly ACTIVE Threat News provides a weekly summary and analysis of threats and risks to the Christian community, in addition to expert training, guidance and resources for Christian organizations with 24-hour monitoring for regular coordination with law enforcement and local emergency management.
CEN has served with the DHS National Faith-based Advisory Boards for twenty plus years because this security and emergency service helps Christian organizations keep apprised of every warning, potential threat, and incident of concern with a Christian worldview.
“Be READY to give an answer for the Hope of Christ within you.”
I Peter 3:15