CEN ACTIVE Threat News

ACTIVE Threats Against Christians 

Weekly Report

• China Shuts down Bible App as NEW Christian Crackdown Commences

• India’s Ministers Ask for Prayer Amid 2nd COVID Wave

• Two year old boy kidnapped from VA Church Nursery

• Church Arson consistently rising 80% monthly within U.S. in past six months

• National Day of Prayer 70th year Not Permitted outside the U.S. Capitol!

• Oregon Church Fined for COVID Violations now has Outbreak

• Where is the Church Amidst the Chaos of the Ungodly? 

INTERNATIONAL 

Canada:  Father arrested for publicly denouncing his child's gender transition, released on bail

Canada: Pastor Arrested for Holding Church Services over Health Order 

China: Shuts down Bible App as NEW Christian Crackdown Commences

India: Church Ministers Asking for Prayer Amid Second COVID Wave

Where is The Church amidst Chaos of the Ungodly?

NATIONAL

Six arrested for Burglary at Arkansas Buddhist temples maybe connected to church spree

National Day of Prayer focused more on social issues 

Biden first President to omit God from the National Day of Prayer proclamation. 

No National Day of Prayer Gathering Permitted at the U.S. Capitol in 70 years!

STATE

AL: Severe weather? Cause of Historic church Fire. 

CA: Fire on Easter Sunday, destroyed church housed in strip mall 

CA: Fire gutted Historic San Gabriel Church intentionally set by 57 year old man

CA :  Woman arrested on arson charges for Redwood City Church Fire. 

CO: Arson investigation opened to find the person who set a church on fire. 

FL:  Vandalized Tallahassee church mission to share Christ continues despite break ins. 

FL: Churches Vandalized with Red Spray  Paint in Tallahassee. 

IL: PASTOR and wife recovering after brutal beating in Chicago 

IL: Pro life pregnancy center set ablaze, arson is suspected 

MA:  Statue of Christ beheaded at Waltham church. 

MA: Church Vandalized and investigated as Hate Crime

MI: Westland Man caught on camera trying to set fire to Church 

MI: Chippewa Church destroyed by fire  

OH: Father and 10 year old son okay after robbery in Shaker Heights Church

OR: Church fined for Covid 19 Violations, now has outbreak 

TX: Burglaries in multiple churches in Cass County- Man charged

TX: Lubbock voters ban abortion, claim  their city ad a sanctuary for the unborn.  

VA: 2 year old boy Kidnapped from church nursery 

VT: Williamstown Historic Church Fire Total Loss

WA: Church Vandal sought by police in Everrett. 

WA: Burglary SeaTac Church 

WI: Burglary at Menasha St Thomas Church

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Let’s PRAY! Lord, help us to not be dismayed when we see the heartbreaking news reports each day. Help us to be driven instead to our knees with an overwhelming conviction there is nowhere else to go. Father, our own wisdom fails us and is insufficient for the days at hand. Thank you for showing us your Wisdom is sufficient in the past, present and future. We ask your help to turn our focus from the cares of this world to You. You alone can strengthen us and help us with your righteous right hand to stand against that day. AMEN!

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CEN FAQs: Food Shortages and Higher Prices

Other Helpful Resources:

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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

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

CEN ACTIVE Threat News

ACTIVE Threats Against Christians

• Bullying of Christians in Canada Turning into Tyranny

• Christians Primary Targets in Nigeria’s Degraded Security 

• Global Methodist Church Formed after Schism over Biblical Marriage

• U.S. Dept of Ed Grants Favor to Critical Race Theory and 1619 Project

• Prepare Now for Gas Shortages

• Church Receives Terror Threats for Allowing Charlie Kirk to Speak

• Historic Christian Church Revolts after Board Affirms Biblical Sexuality

• CT Advances Bill to End Religious Exemptions on School Vaccines

• Barna Research: "Church in America Rotting from Inside Out"

Read the Full Articles:

INTERNATIONAL 

Bullying of Christians in Canada Turning into Tyranny 

Campaign launched to discredit Christian groups in Nepal 

Christians Primary Targets in Nigeria’s Degraded Security

Global Methodist Church Formed after Schism over Biblical Views on Marriage

Israel stampede: At least 44 killed at religious festival in Israel

London Street preacher Arrested for Preaching from homophobic Bible verses 

NATIONAL

Catholic Bishops consider decision to stop Biden from receiving Communion

Prepare for Gas Shortages

U.S. Faith Leaders express Hope Chauvin Verdict may Lift Racial Tensions 

U. S. Gas Stations Could Run out of Fuel this Summer. Christians Should Plan Ahead. 

U.S. Dept of Ed Grant Rules Prioritize Critical Race and 1619 Project into School Curriculum 

Barna Research: ‘Christianity in America Rotting from Inside Out’

STATE

CO: Grand Junction Church Fire 

CT: Lawmakers Advance Bill to End Religious Exemptions for School Vaccines

FL: Church leaders arrested after Selling Bleach as a Cure for Covid 19

FL: $5,000 rewarded offered Jacksonville FL for information in arson fire

ID: Gov Little signs Life Protection Fetal Heartbeat Bill into Law

ID:  Idaho bans Critical Race Theory instruction from public schools

IL: A fire early on April 28 caused extensive smoke damage to a central Illinois church  

IN: Faith Leaders call on officials for Gun Violence Solutions

Mayor Calls out Church Vandalism as Hate Crime

MN: Fire Damage to Century-old Sacred Heart of Jesus church 

NC: Man arrested in string of Church Burglaries

TX:  Dallas Mega Church Pastor resigns, the cause - Sin of pride. 

TN: Church theft Winchester 

TX: Houston TX multiple alarm fire

TX Firefighters responded to a fire at Chesswood Baptist Church 

VT: Fire has heavily damaged a Church in Williamstown

WA: Historic Christian University Revolts after Board Affirms Biblical sexuality 

WA: Church Receives Terror Threats for Inviting Charlie Kirk to Speak

WA: Drunk driver crashes into Sunnyside Christian school 

WA: Grant County WA church fire started by candle not extinguished

 

“Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies.” Psalm 141:3-4

Let’s PRAY: God help Your children to overcome temptation in the midst of the widespread confusion, chaos and darkness surrounding us at every turn. Whether being tempted to gossip, espouse wrong teaching for financial and political gain, using words which bring about divisions, or lust for evil things... Father, protect us from the snares of the enemy. Lord, we know the enemy of our soul knows our weak spots. Help us to stand in righteousness and holiness. We thank you for your promise to deliver us from evil as we lean upon YOU and your Truth, alone! Amen.

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AWARE - READY - THERE

Concerned about Christian bullying, 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 Assessments 

Measures your ability to replace fear with Hope and confidence.

• ‘Up to the Minute’ Expert Conference Calls 

Provide timely life-saving action steps. 

• When Lightning Strikes Video 

Prepares you to avoid danger. Watch trailer HERE

• SENSITIVE 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 Shortage 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 

Responding to Civil Unrest Guide

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

CEN FAQs: Prepare for Gas Shortages

 

CNN reports The United States may be facing a gasoline shortage during the summer driving season. Interestingly, the possible shortage is not based on diesel and gasoline being available but a shortage of licensed drivers available to deliver the fuel. During the pandemic the training and examination classes adding licensed drivers to the pool of drivers dried up, creating a driver shortage. The report indicated there were some spot shortages in Florida and Arizona during the spring break season.

 

Some of us may recall the long gas lines of the late 1970s. Fortunately, the CNN report is only projecting spot and temporary shortages. A wise person will take two steps to prepare for the possibility.

 

First, keeping your gas tank at least half full will provide some cushion. You never know when there may be an emergency requiring you to travel and you don’t want to be stopping at a gas station before responding to an emergency.

 

Second, you may want to consider storing some gasoline. Preferably, store in a detached garage or storage shed in “Marked” gasoline containers properly sealed to avoid any spills. Ensure the gasoline is stored away from heat sources such as hot water heaters, furnaces, or ignition sources like pilot lights.

 

Regular gasoline has a shelf life of 3 to 6 months. However, the ethanol blends may have a shelf life of one to three months before they start breaking down. For storing gasoline search for a non-ethanol product, even if you must pay premium grade pricing. Gasoline stabilizers will maintain fuel up to one year. To have the fuel usable write a use by date on the container and make a note in your calendar to remind yourself to refresh fuel. Simply pour the gas in your automobile and then refill promptly.

 

Scripture reminds us, “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.” (Proverbs 6:6-8) 

 

The active simple preparation may make the difference between working through a spot gasoline shortage or being stuck at home.

 

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