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What's Going On?
Will Supreme Court Take Case on Obama's Citizenship?
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider Friday whether to take up a lawsuit challenging President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship, a continuation of a New Jersey case embraced by some opponents of Obama's election.
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Poll: California Homosexual Marriage Ban Driven by Religion
Voters' economic status and religious convictions played a greater role than race and age in determining whether they supported the Nov. 4 ballot measure outlawing same-sex marriage in California, a new poll shows.
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Evangelical Sects put Iraqi Christians in Danger, Iraqi Bishop Says
The proliferation of foreign evangelical Christian sects in Iraq is putting Iraqi Christians in greater danger, said a Chaldean bishop. The fall of Saddam Hussein opened the doors to a large influx of Christian groups and movements from abroad, said Chaldean Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni of Baghdad.

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Black Sheep Secret: The Homosexual Spirit Exposed, by James Bligen
Black Sheep Secret: The Homosexual Spirit Exposed is a definitive look into the spirit of homosexuality and the role it plays in the church, and in the lives of women struggling to find a real brother.

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Sectarian Killings in Nigeria Continue: The Muslims and Christians of Jos
The Katako market was still smouldering five days after it was razed to the ground by a mob of Christian youths. The bodies of ten people trapped in the fires that destroyed it had already been taken away and buried.
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Homosexual Marriage Activists Regroup
Backers of an attempt to legalize same-sex marriage in the District next year are re-evaluating their strategy in light of political realities, including a California referendum last month in which blacks voted overwhelmingly for a constitutional amendment to prohibit the practice.

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Christians in Orissa, India Fear Violent Christmas
Christians in Orissa state are anticipating Christmas with fear as Hindu extremists have called for a state-wide bandh, or forced shut-down on all sectors of society, on Dec. 25 - a move that could provide Hindu extremists the pretext for attacking anyone publicly celebrating the birth of Christ.

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Somali Militants Stone Raped Girl to Death for "Adultery"
A 13-year-old girl who said she had been raped was stoned to death in Somalia on charges of "adultery" by supporters of an influential Islamic group which previously murdered Christian converts, BosNewsLife learned Sunday, November 2.

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New and Exciting Reads from Lorraine Thomas: Innovative Lessons For Youth Ministry and Unequally Yoked
Teach Bible Truths in Creative and Exciting Ways! This is the book you’ve been waiting for! Children will have fun as they participate in the activities that are designed to capture and sustain their attention as they learn and understand Biblical principles.

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Obama Laying Groundwork for Health Reform
President-elect Barack Obama has begun laying the groundwork for overhauling the troubled U.S. healthcare system, reaching out to interest groups and building grass-roots support for the huge undertaking.

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California Lawmakers Introduce Resolutions to Repeal Prop. 8
Two California lawmakers and openly gay members of the Legislature have introduced measures supporting the repeal of Proposition 8. Sen. Mark Leno and state Assemblyman Tom Ammiano introduced concurrent resolutions that seek to put the California Legislature on record opposing Proposition 8.

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Second Coming Watch/World:
Iran Conducts War Games Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran is conducting a second day of war games near the Strait of Hormuz. The Fars News Agency reports fighter jets successfully launched air-to-sea missiles against a predetermined target.
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The 2009 Black Christian Conference/Convention Season. All major conventions and conferences are listed here at BCNN1.com  
Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 10th Annual First Lady Conference; all 6 Church of God In Christ Conferences; all 4 National Baptist Conventions; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans' Kingdom Agenda Conference; and more.

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On "Being Saved" in Black America
While growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such — whatever it was.
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What's Christmas All About, Anyway?
This is the Christmas season—a time for giving and receiving gifts. And for weeks now you have probably been working on your gift list and shopping, shopping, shopping.
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Be Encouraged and Be an Encouragement


Be an encouragement by sending a "holla" to the following people! Also be an encouragement by buying their books, sermon tapes, or music from their website or some other outlet today.

Christian Author of the Week: Kevin Wayne Johnson
With the fundamental belief that God uses "ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things", Kevin Wayne Johnson lives to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Using literary talents and teachings God's Word, Johnson strives to enlarge Christ's body of believers. E-mail address: kevin@writingforthelord.com.

Pastor of the Week: Pastor Tony Evans, Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas, Texas
Dr. Tony Evans is founder and serves as Senior Pastor of the over 7,000 member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. He is also founder and president of The Urban Alternative, a national organization that seeks to bring about spiritual renewal in urban America through the church. The Urban Alternative radio broadcast, "The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans," can be heard over 500 stations daily throughout the U.S. and in over 40 countries worldwide. He is a speaker on the Promise Keepers' platform, as well as speaking regularly in crusades and Bible conferences in the United States and abroad. He is married to Lois, and is the father of four children: Chrystal, Priscilla, Anthony, Jr., and Jonathan, and six grandchildren. E-mail address: sstewart@ocbfchurch.org. Website: www.ocbfchurch.org.

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churchnews@bcnn1.com.)

Music Minister of the Week: Regina Belle
Grammy® Award-winning artist Regina Belle's new gospel CD LOVE FOREVER SHINES (300208500) debuted at #3 on the Billboard Current Gospel chart, #5 on Billboard's Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart, and #14 on the Record Label Independent Current Albums chart upon its release May 13.  On the CBA side, LOVE FOREVER SHINES debuted at #3 Top Current Gospel Overall charts, #6 Top Christian/Gospel-Mainstream Retail Overall, #7 Top Christian/Gospel Overall chart.  This is the debut CD release for the re-launch of Ruben Rodriguez' Pendulum Records, in association with Walker Davis Entertainment, distributed by Fontana.  The CD is executive produced by Ruben Rodriguez, Ray J. Davis and Chris Walker. E-mail address: gwendolynquinn@aol.com.

Christian Bookstore of the Week: Mustard Seed Christian Bookstore, Columbus, GA
5300 Sidney Simons Blvd; Columbus, GA 31904. Phone: (706) 324-3809.

Black Bookstore of the Week: Jokae's African American Bookstore, Dallas, TX
3223 W. Camp Wisdom Road; Dallas, Texas 75237 Phone: 214.331.8100. Fax:214.331.8400. Toll-Free: 1.800.749.7725. Website: www.jokaes.com

Inspirations


The Word of God for this Week
"I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works." --Psalm 9:1

The Encouraging Word for this Week
"You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled." --Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The Prayer Motivator for this Week
MOTIVATING VERSE:
 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it." --John 14:13-14

PRAYER QUOTE: "The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came...Anticipate your battles; fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have victory."
--Reuben Archer 

The Soul-Winning Motivator for this Week
"And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." --Matthew 4:19

SOUL-WINNING QUOTE: "A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in the worldwide proclamation of the gospel does not understand the nature of salvation." --Jacques Ellul

Black Christian HistoryGeorge Brown, who established the Heddington mission station in Liberia, organizing a church among the Pessah people as a result of converting two kings -- Baopgo and Peter along with 34 of their people after a "God-palaver."
Source: BlackChurchMissions.org


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