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ISRAEL (East Jerusalem): Congregation Forced Out of Building

Source: Morning Star News After seven years of harassment and attacks by hardline Muslims, the congregation of a Palestinian church was finally forced out of their building in the Shofat area of East Jerusalem in July. Their landlord was pressured by the Muslims to no longer allow the Christians to worship at the site. The congregation is now looking for a safer and more permanent place to meet. The church's pastor, Steven Khoury, expressed the difficulty he had when handing over the keys of the building: "It was very emotional because a lot of our people really started to grow there. Most of the growth happened in Shofat because of the persecution."
- Friday, September 5, 2014

IRAQ (Kurdistan Region): Reaching Out to Refugees Fleeing Militants

Sources: CBN, VOM Australia Throughout northern Iraq and Syria, the militant group known as the Islamic State (IS or ISIS) has forced tens of thousands into a life without homes, jobs and family. While these refugees face an uncertain future, churches in the Kurdistan region are helping fill that void with help and hope. In particular, many of the churches in the city of Erbil have opened their doors to the multitudes fleeing the advance of ISIS.
- Thursday, August 28, 2014

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- Wednesday, August 27, 2014
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