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Click here to read the following articles from our April 2008 issue.

World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People in Jerusalem in September
Bombing of Christian Pastor's Home Brings Messianic Jews Into Spotlight
Son injured, father on Hamas' hit list, but Jewish extremists are possible suspects too
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Visits the Holy Land
In Galilee she walks in the footsteps of Jesus, in Nazareth visits excavated 1st century Jewish homes,
in Gaza views humanitarian impact of politics.
Muslim's Cross-Less Jesus Film Draws Mixed Reactions
A new film on Jesus, told from an Islamic perspective, has drawn mixed reactions from the Christian community over its claim that Jesus did not die on the cross but was replaced by Judas Iscariot
Algeria Shuts Down 13 Protestant Churches
Algeria, a close to fully Sunni Muslim country in northern Africa, has ordered 13 Protestant churches to shut down since November, the head of Algeria’s Protestant church group said.

Click here to read the following articles from our February 2008 issue.

Holy Land's Last Christian TV Station Closes
Debts, Threats and Woes with Palestinian Officials cited
In Spite of Threats, American Missionary Serves Jericho
Determined to stay and serve, even in the face of firebombing
A Sign of Hope?
First church in Qatar in 14 centuries, expected to be inaugurated in February 2008
African Choir of AIDS Orphans Entertains Churches in Holy Land
Sponsoring church hopes to care for 10,000 aids orphans, raise future African leaders
Iraqi Prime Minister Pledges to Protect Christians  
Christians attacked as "crusaders" by extremists, 50% leave