Congregations from multiple denominations, including the Church of God, have teamed with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) to sponsor MY HOPE AMERICA—what may very well be Graham’s final personal mass crusade.

There are many things that a grandfather can leave for his grandson. For instance, the grandson may carry his grandfather’s looks, legacy or worldview. He may even receive his possessions. For me, when I sit and contemplate my grandfather, Billy Graham, I think that one of the greatest gifts he has given me in his twilight years is something more subtle. He’s given me a lesson.

Pentecostals get a bad rap these days from all sides. Secularists don’t like us because we are morally conservative. Some mainline Christians classify us as holy rollers. And fundamentalists like John MacArthur question our very faith, claiming that all our experiences with the Holy Spirit are fake.

Cleveland, Tenn.—National Christian leaders Joined the Awakening America Alliance at a strategic summit focused on establishing a National Prayer Accord and Preach2Engage strategies to be used for renewing God’s people and extending Christ’s witness in the nation. The Alliance—formed in 2007 from a broad coalition of Faith Community leaders—recognizes that one of its greatest strengths is establishing a strong core of friendships at this historical moment in our nation as we want impact not image. In the words of summit speaker Bob Bakke, Senior Teaching Pastor of Hillside Church in Bloomington, Minnesota: “Passion is the burden of friends, and history is transformed among friends.”Alliance

Cleveland, TN–Church of God World Missions Director Tim Hill recently presented a check for $10,000 on behalf of World Missions toward the 2012-2014 Women With a Mission (WWAM) project, Operation Freedom: Rescuing Servant Children in Haiti. The presentation came during the recent Integrity II conference held at the Church of God International Offices and was made to Sandra Kay Williams, first lady of the Church of God and president of Women’s Discipleship.

Enlace Juvenil or EJTV (www.enlacejuvenil.tv), the international communication satellite channel that is directed to Hispanic youth, launched the transmission of “El Arranke” with Yasmin Teme and Vanessa Brito Friday, the 1st of November 2013 at 9:00 Am (EDT). “El Arranke” is produced in the new multimedia studios of Christian Radio CVCLAVOZ (www.cvclavoz.com) where for the first time it will air via radio and television in over 25 countries.

The founders of United Christian Films (“UCF”) are on a quest to change the landscape of Christian films by making movies that target Hollywood’s largest demographic.

To help Christian organizations develop mobile apps, Christian Apps Ministry is pleased to announce the release of Honor Him and Loving Her apps that leverage social media to enhance marriages. These two apps are now available on Apple AppStore.

Cleveland, TN–The students, staff, and faculty of Lee University are preparing for the 2013 Dee Lavender Missions Week to be held Nov. 11-15. Throughout the week, the campus will be focused on “Build a City,” a People for Care and Learning (PCL) project in Andong, Cambodia.