Christian Emergency Network

Monday, April 12, 2021

CEN ACTIVE Threat News

ACTIVE Threats Against Christians Worldwide

Weekly Threat Summary

Christians holding the biblical worldview the Sovereignty of Our Lord Jesus Christ takes precedence over the State are being persecuted at a widespread and alarming rate. China is forcing Christians to undergo ‘basement brainwashing’ for their faith as Canadian authorities fence off a church after a Pastor is jailed for COVID violations. Twenty-four world leaders call for a Great “Global Reset” to De-Christianize society surrounding the pandemic while Christians in Ethiopia are in unrelenting crossfire. 80% of countries worldwide continue to disrespect religious freedom often leading to violence. U.S. churches face a continuing rise in arson, graffiti and bomb explosions while mitigating flood damage in areas affected by winter storms. Where is the outrage over Christian killings and beatings worldwide? CEN joins Christian leaders issuing a global 911 “WAKE UP” call on behalf of the Persecuted Church.

INTERNATIONAL

Burnese church stands against attacks with Faith

Christian Pakistani nurses charged with Blasphemy

Great Global Reset paves way to De-Christianize society

Canada Forces Church Fenced Off after Pastor was jailed for COVID Closure

China Forcing Christians to Undergo Basement Brain Washing

Christians in the Crossfire in Ethiopia

Wake Up to the Persecution of Christians Globally!

Where is the Outrage over Christian Beatings and Killings Worldwide?

World leaders Announce Global “Great Reset” based upon WHO/Pandemic

British Columbia Burns Lake Church Break Ins

Myanmar Junta Searches Church Groups

Islamic State in Central Africa Threatens Christians

NATIONAL

Catholic Cardinal says politicians who support abortion should be ex-communicated

Is the Supreme Court likely to uphold Religious Liberty under Chief Justice Roberts?

Three Mass Shootings in Three Weeks and How to protect ourselves

Biden Administration Rejects Trump Commission that promoted Religious Liberty

John MacArthur says too late for America. We're under Judgement.

Biden White House Easter remarks included zero mentions of Jesus

Judge orders decommission lil-nas-x- Satan shoes

Extraordinary wins for Christianity at the Supreme Court

STATE

TX: Sutherland Church Shooter likely Planned Attack Months in Advance

CA: El Shaddai Church of God and Christ Cause of fire under investigation

CA: Supreme Court says California must allow In-Home Prayer Meetings

CO: Denver 2 alarm fire Church of God

CO: Denver church bursts into flames, explosion recorded from the sky.

IL: Racial Graffiti Saint Thecla Church Chicago

IN: Columbus White Supremacist Graffiti

KS: Church Members Victims of Violence Remembered on Easter Sunday

OH: Vandal Paints White Supremacist Graffiti on Church and Community

PA: Racist Graffiti Pittsburg

TN: Ramsey CO removed for discrimination related to premarital sex

TN: MT. Juliet Church destroyed by flood

TN: Arson fire Dresden TN New Salem Presbyterian Church

TX: Sanctuary flooded after a frozen sprinkler pipe burst in winter storm.

WA: Soap Lake Washington, Slavic Baptist Church

“The entire law is summed up in single command: Love your neighbor as yourself”

Galatians 5:14

Let’s PRAY together,

Lord, you have taught us to Love our neighbor as ourselves. It is only with your love flowing through our lives through the power of your Holy Spirit are we to attain the measure of this command.

Help us Lord, to pray for those who persecute us for honoring you as Sovereign King, Lord and Savior above all others.

Grant us your daily protection as we minister in your name with those who are hurting, confused, or broken. You have called us to bear witness to the least of these with your Hope and Love.

Lord, we are asking that you continue to give us the ‘news before the news’ and help us keep our eyes and ears open with situational awareness so that we are ‘biblically ready to respond’ with Your Hope all the days you have ordained for us.

Give us your strength to stand ready to pray, care and share your Hope with anyone, even those who despitefully use us, so you are Glorified that they too may be partakers of your precious gift of eternal life and peace.

Lord, despite the evil we see all around us, help us not to grow weary in praying, caring and sharing Christ in our home, church, city and beyond for Your honor and Glory. Our lives are in your hands!

Father, our hearts long to see multitudes of Your children come into Your Kingdom as a direct result of our obedience as your faithful disciple. AMEN

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CEN provides the ACTIVE Weekly Threat Assessments to be AWARE of our times, to help you become spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically READY, so you will be THERE standing in the gap sharing the Hope of Christ for such a time as this!

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

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

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CEN FAQs: Carry Key Data with You

You’re driving through the intersection with a green light and your car is slammed as another vehicle runs a red light. Or you may be sitting at home during a tornado watch and you hear the dreaded sound of a freight train so you immediately grab your family and dive for the basement but in an instant your house is lifted off the foundation. These and other emergency situations may leave you without immediate access to your critical personal data and information.

Keeping important backup information on a keychain flash drive will allow you to carry your crucial information where you go, and not rely on your backup storage in the cloud. Use a reminder on your calendar to update it often as some data may frequently change.

For example, if you’re in an emergency room after a car accident with a family member your data stick should contain the medical history of each family member providing immediate information to treating physicians. Trying to remember all meds and medical history under stress is not easy.

In a situation where your home is devastated by a tornado or other disaster your backup data stick should contain insurance information and other important contacts you will need to manage your personal affairs.

A good backup plan is to scan and make copies on your flash drive of key personal documents such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, passports, home property deeds and vehicle registrations.

Flash drive keychains are available for under $20 and should be protected with a strong password. Download information, as appropriate, for each family member. Again, remember to note on your calendar and update your flash drive every three or six months so information does not become obsolete.

Keeping your important data is one small step at becoming a ReadyChristian. Explore more about being ready to survive and minister in and through disasters, whether at home, through your church or your Christian citywide networks by checking out the Christian Emergency Network.

Be READY for any future emergencies, large or small. (I Peter 3:15)

Friday, April 9, 2021

CEN FAQs: Preventing Sewer Backups

Sewer backups are one of the most common and devastating events that can strike a home. Every year 500,000 homes experience sewer backups. The financial cost may be staggering and unless your insurance policy specifically covers a sewer backup you may find that you have very costly and incredibly overwhelming repairs to your home.

Some of these backups occur when extremely heavy rain overwhelms your municipal sewer system. Other times the origin of the backup may be closer to your house, like tree roots blocking the sewer line.

A simple and relatively inexpensive device called a check valve will provide significant protection to your home from these events. A check valve is a simple device which only allows water and sewage to flow in one direction, out of your home. In the event of a major flood overwhelming a city’s sewer system which may cause backups the check valve will not allow water to come backwards into your home creating a messy, messy situation.

There are two basic types of check valves, the first is known as a flap check valve which permits sewage to escape but then the flap closes if the sewage is starting to back up. The advantage of this type of valve is they work 24/ 7 automatically but there is a possibility of some leakage through the valve.

The second type is known as a gate check valve which will be 100% effective, the downside is the valve requires a manual procedure to close off the sewer line.

Given most of us may not be able to react quickly enough the flap check valve is probably a good solution. Or, if you’re particularly concerned you can install both devices for maximum protection. Make sure that you use a competent licensed plumber to install these devices because you don’t want to learn the hard way the valves were installed improperly. These are also helpful to prevent septic tank backups, too.

Moses wrote, “So you shall not pollute the land in which you are…”

(Numbers 35:33)

Likewise, we need to be careful to protect our homes from being polluted and a check valve may be a very useful tool.

Stay informed about disasters, both large or small, and how you are able to best prepare by becoming a ReadyChristian.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

CEN Advisory: Why are Churches "Soft Targets"?

Why are Churches considered “Soft Targets”

The Church today has vulnerabilities not unlike other places in which people congregate freely whether shopping malls, schools or sporting events - they all have common vulnerabilities such as revolving doors. However, the Church has its own set of unique vulnerabilities such as:

Event vs Response Aspiration - The Church has aspired to be the biggest and most popular on-site, on-stage, on-schedule event driven place to go to versus being known for the most on-message, on-response, on-righteousness, with on-the-move people like Jesus.
Part vs Whole Incident Activation - The Church has often activated on incidents based upon the media reaction, such as to an active shooter incident with prayer vigils only versus activating for a whole biblical response to the whole incident from start to finish where the Gospel is clearly presented and congregants all have a role in the response. (Neh 4:16-18)
React vs Deter Application - The Church has been reactionary versus examining the threats, risks and vulnerabilities in advance on behalf of the whole church body with a plan to deter issues - the ReadyChurch takes a "whole team approach" so when anyone walks through their revolving doors they are perceived as “safe” doors.
Not Here vs Prepare Attitude - The Church has long held they are in safe zones without a realistic assessment of our times and likely risks as well as having an understanding of their own capacity and plans based upon routine response practice.
Turn vs Team Approach - The Church has become top down - one pastor with sole responsibility - versus the whole body preparing and responding to any crisis large or small as a part of a daily discipline. The turn Church often results in a missed opportunity for sharing the Gospel because they are unprepared with teams to respond.
Inactive vs Active - The Church has become less participatory 20% do 80% work versus everyone having their part in a responsive functioning whole body, including in matters of emergency and security incidents where 80% of those in crisis will ask: "Where is God in this?"
Soft vs Hard Assessment - The Church is often unaware of how businesses, government, schools, and other institutions have reversed being a "soft target" themselves as they have strengthened their own plans with deterrents making it appear less vulnerable to assaults.
Follower vs Leader Assumption - The Church relies on the secular approach to responding to crisis not the biblical model which "puts on the full armor of God", prepares against that day realistically and responds having been well trained for any crisis large or small.
Government vs Church Agreements - The Church has relied, in recent years, upon government response mainly to the physical needs of survivors and they rarely have agreements in place to respond to incidents with other churches in their community with whom they share a common faith, common leadership structure, common resources,
Isolated vs Life Adjustments - The Church has become isolated from one another and often slow to make adjustments to the prevailing threats and risks. Joseph planned, Noah prepared, Esther stood strong, and many biblical role models have shown us how to Glorify Jesus in the very midst of crisis.

CEN has created a resource to help your church overcome these unique vulnerabilities. A biblical response is one where Christians are prepared spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically in any crisis. The Church is God's triage center and we are his hands and feet. ReadyChurch will help you put trained leadership teams in place, develop emergency and continuity of operations plans, and respond together with other churches much like Nehemiah in his day - we need to rebuild our walls!

Close up the vulnerabilities. Get your ReadyChurch leadership training today!

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

CEN News

Three Mass Shootings in ONE WEEK How Do We Protect Ourselves?

All of us have been horrified with the three recent mass shootings committed over the last three weeks. Further, each location of violence was quite different, an office complex, a grocery store and three massage spas.

Unfortunately, many of us may come face-to-face with danger, including active shooters with little or no advance warning. Because many of us may face an emergency with or without notice, is why Christian Emergency Network provides a FREE ReadyChristian membership as a key step to equip Christians about how to best respond during these incidents, whether large and small incidents.

Key benefits of the FREE ReadyChristian Membership includes the “When Lightning Strikes'' video to instruct you how to first avoid danger. Watch the trailer HERE

Additional FREE Membership benefits include an extensive assessment tool which will assist you in understanding how ready you are to face any crisis spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. After completing the CEN Readiness Assessment tool, you will understand the steps you need to take to be prepared in the future.

Further, you have the option to receive Christian Emergency Network emergency Alerts/Advisories along with practical steps to prepare yourself and your family to face disasters large and small.

Finally, your FREE Membership will also provide invitations to Up to the Minute Incident Expert Conference Calls open ONLY to members of the Christian Emergency Network.

The Lord said, “But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.” (Matthew 24:43)

The unfortunate reality we face in the world is we don’t always know in advance when we will be faced with a violent situation either natural or man induced.

Take the first step of being ready to protect yourself, your family and others by becoming a ReadyChristian.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

CEN ACTIVE Threat News

ACTIVE Threats Against Christians

Weekly Threat Assessment

As Christians celebrated the Joy of Our Risen Savior on Sunday many are still on “high alert” in countries experiencing an unprecedented rise in targeted violence against our community. Here’s just some of the headlines this week:

Haitian pastor kidnapped during a live stream church service in Mexico.
Believers left unprotected from the civil unrest engulfing many cities worldwide while pleas for help from government officials to enforce the rule of law and support local law enforcement go unanswered.
U.S. authorities are still hunting for an assailant who brutally attacked an Asian believer on her way to church as bystanders ignored her assault!
In Jerusalem a 15h Century Wall Cross graffiti case gets solved as Germany’s institutionalized churches suffer an attendance meltdown.
U.S. media MIA as Church arson, burglaries, and overall crime is rising over 80% weekly
The U.S. Supreme Court rejects an appeal by a Church threatened with closures.

INTERNATIONAL

Gunmen kidnap Haiti pastor during Facebook live church ceremony

Churches Open for Easter? Answers Vary Across the U.S. and World.

Radical Islamic Extremists kill dozens in Mozambique town

One German Source declares Institutional Churches in Meltdown this Easter

ISIS Supporters call for more Attacks on Indonesian Christians

Graffiti or homage? Hi-tech imaging sheds light on Holy Wall Crosses

GFA calling for urgent prayer amid Myanmar Massacre

Christians Abducted from Nigerian Church Bus

Nigeria is One of the most Violent places in the World

Sudan takes step toward Religious freedom within large Christian Nuba population

NATIONAL

Football star lost job, found drugs, Nation of Islam before U.S. Capitol Attack.

Group calls for Veterans Statue Removal over Christian message

Conservative students in Texas harassed for Easter eggs with Bible verses

Priest who denied same sex Marriages, leaves denomination

Arkansas senate passes bill banning transgender surgery for youth

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal on Church Threatened with State Closure

Pastor Sues Pelosi, Kamala Harris for Right to Pray at the Capitol Good Friday

Christians Beware of Google providing Authorities Seeking Personal Info

Churches Targeted with Satanic Graffiti may have been Targeted for Arson

STATE

CA: Bakersfield Church break in

GA: Package and Tithe theft Woodlake Baptist Church Monroe GA

LA : Satanic Graffiti found on Shreveport Church

NY: Hunt for assailant seen in video beating Asian woman going to church

NY: Christians living and traveling to NYC Beware of Increased Crime

NY: Church Graffiti Palm Sunday Watertown NY

NV: 2 Carson City Church Targeted with profane graffiti

OH: First Amendment rights attacked by Universities over LGBTQ Pronouns

OK: Wife and lover arrested for murder of Oklahoma Pastor

TN: Bible slated to be Tennessee state book if law passed by state lawmakers

“When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7

Let’s PRAY together,

Lord, you have taught us even through your death and Resurrection that we are to live in peace with others as much as it is within us and to spread your Truth and Hope even with those who seek to persecute, destroy and silence us. Grant us Your wisdom, protection and strength to do as you have taught us daily.
Help us to keep our eyes and ears open in situational awareness so that we are ready to respond with Your Hope in all the days you have ordained for us.
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus as the Atonement for our sins and for His mercy bestowed upon us each day.
Lord, despite the evil we see all around us, help us not to grow weary in praying, caring and sharing Christ in our home, church, city and beyond for Your honor and Glory.
Father, our hearts long to see multitudes of Your children come into Your Kingdom as a direct result of our obedience as your faithful disciple. AMEN!

AWARE - READY - THERE

Will you be AWARE-READY and THERE with the Hope of Christ in any crisis?

Comprehensive Readiness Assessments will help you determine your readiness to respond in any crisis with a pathway to replace fear with Hope and confidence.
Up to the Minute Expert Conference Calls will help you be informed and provide action steps to save lives.
Get SENSITIVE DATA from our federal, state and city partners to make deployment decisions. Enroll now!
When Lightning Strikes Video will help you avoid danger. Watch the trailer HERE