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Praying for Darfur
World Relief Canada (WRC) is inviting all its supporters to join Christians around the world in fasting and prayer on May 15 -- focusing on the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. An estimated 200,000 people have died and 2.5 million have fled their homes, triggering one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. WRC's partner, Tearfund UK, is working in Sudanese Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. They are providing much-needed access to drinking water, therapeutic feeding, and health lessons. "There isn't a day goes by that these IDP's are not faced with the grim realities of health and security issues," said Laurie Cook, CEO of WRC, adding: "There are a number of things that we as Christians should be doing -- but at this time, we are calling on you to fast and pray."
Manning on the air
Former Opposition Leader Preston Manning is now a radio host. His program, This I Believe, will present a series of essays, written and read by prominent Canadians. "Personal values and beliefs shape how we think, what we do and how we relate to others. Taking time to pause and reflect on personal values and beliefs, those of others and our own, can only be a positive exercise," said Manning, who is currently president and CEO of the Manning Centre for Building Democracy. This I Believe began broadcasting on CBC Radio One on May 14.
Book drive for Ethiopia
John Peters, a retired Wilfred Laurier University professor, is heading an initiative to provide used textbooks to the library of a college in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Donations can be made -- to help cover the costs of shipping -- to the Mennonite Church in Canada. Contact: jpeters@wlu.ca. -- Canadian Mennonite
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Army of Mary 'schismatic': Cardinal
Cardinal Marc Ouelett, the Archbishop of Quebec, has spoken out against the Army of Mary -- a small movement that follows a woman claiming to be a reincarnation of the Virgin Mary. He pronounced the group "schismatic" and "non Catholic," and said the sect's "particular doctrines are false, and its activities cannot be frequented or supported by Catholics." -- Catholic Register
Sally Ann justice
M. Christine MacMillan, currently the Salvation Army's Territorial Commander for Canada and Burmuda, will become the director of a new Army initiative -- the International Social Justice Commission -- in New York City. -- The Salvationist
New Southern Baptist seminary president
Robert Blackaby has been elected as the new president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary and College. He replaces interim president Steve Booth.
Author new president of Foursquare
Barry Buzza, pastor of Northside Foursquare Church in Coquitlam, BC -- the largest Foursquare church in Canada -- has been appointed the denomination's new president. He succeeds Tim Peterson, who has served since 1992. Buzza has authored 15 books and is a popular local newspaper columnist.
May 18/2007
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