Technically, its name is the Nippon Budokan, but in Tokyo it’s simply the Budokan.

The Church of God Benefits Board will be offering a free 30-minute webinar this coming Friday, November 20 from 2:00 – 2:30 EST. The event is titled, “In the Know” and will be a practical discussion concerning year-end procedures for churches, ministers and church related employees as well as preparations for the New Year.

Alveda King, daughter of the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., released the following statement regarding the recent Paris attacks:

Many worldwide are grieving with the people of Paris who suffered such a tragedy last week at the hands of Muslim extremists.

Hundreds of pastors, dozens of political activists and three presidential contenders converged on the first-in-the-nation caucus state Thursday and Friday to pray for the spiritual salvation of the United States of America.

Last week, Church of God General Overseer, Mark L. Williams, announced that the theme for the 76th International General Assembly will be “GO!” Williams cited scripture from Matthew 28, which refers to the Great Commission, “GO and make disciples of all nations.”

OurPrayer, a community of prayer operated by Guideposts, provides prayer support to millions of people each year seeking caring hearts to lift their concerns. With more than 3,000 volunteers donating their time and talent to pray for the millions of requests received, OurPrayer provides a unique and compassionate ministry to reach out and lift those in need. While Guideposts’ OurPrayer provides that service each and every day, Thanksgiving Day of Prayer is special.

Since 2010, churches have provided an alternative to frenzied Christmas shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. Continuing this new tradition, churches in Houston, The Woodlands and Seattle are preparing service projects that honor Christ at Christmas on November 27. These churches ask families and individuals to celebrate Bless Friday® as an alternative to Black Friday.

In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks that shocked Paris Friday night, a team of chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is headed to France’s capital city to offer emotional and spiritual care.