Christmas
The Promised Messiah: Part 4December 25, 2020
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Prince of Peace
The Promised Messiah: Part 3December 24, 2020
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Everlasting Father
The Promised Messiah: Part 2December 23, 2020
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Mighty God
The Promised Messiah: Part 1December 22, 2020
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Wonderful Counselor
A Christmas PiñataDecember 22, 2020
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An Alliance church in Guadalajara blesses a nearby community with Christmas joy and the eternal hope of the Christ Child.
Christmas Party Brings Joy Amid GriefDecember 16, 2020
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Last month more than 300 widows in West Africa welcomed expressions of Jesus’ tender care for them.
52 Baptized on Christmas Day!February 21, 2020
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A recap of Christmas events reveals how God is moving in the former Killing Fields of northwestern Cambodia.
Hundreds of Thai Teens Hear the Gospel During Christmas OutreachJanuary 28, 2020
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Despite several obstacles—including a flat tire en route to the school and sound system malfunction—all 850 students heard a powerful gospel presentation.
The HopeDecember 21, 2019
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Part Four of “Can You Hear the Melody?”
The JoyDecember 20, 2019
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Part Three of “Can You Hear the Melody?”
The AnnouncementDecember 20, 2019
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Part Two of “Can You Hear the Melody?”
The PromiseDecember 19, 2019
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Part One of “Can You Hear the Melody?”
The Door Is Always OpenDecember 11, 2019
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The hospitality found in the Middle East strengthens this Alliance worker’s understanding of God’s love at Christmas.
Searching for the Truth at ChristmasDecember 11, 2019
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Lana was searching for the truth, but she didn’t know where to find it.
Home for ChristmasJanuary 4, 2019
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Churches in Paradise, California, were determined to meet together to celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas.
Christ-centered Christmas, Part 2December 25, 2018
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We asked Alliance international workers, “What is your most treasured Christ-centered Christmas story?” Here’s what they said.
Christ-centered Christmas, Part 1December 24, 2018
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We asked Alliance international workers, “What is your most treasured Christ-centered Christmas story?” Here’s what they said.
Christmas Comes to a Tiny, Forgotten VillageDecember 11, 2018
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God made a way for His light to enter one of the darkest, remotest corners of the world.
A Secret ChristmasDecember 4, 2018
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“Those first two months were filled with joy, but she had to keep her faith a secret or risk being beaten or killed.”
Your Gifts Transform Lives Like Aisha’sDecember 30, 2017
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Gifts to the Alliance Year-End Offering ensure hurting people can have new beginnings in Jesus.
A Christmas SurpriseDecember 29, 2017
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A drunken man was walking around our yard talking gibberish. What do you do in a situation like this?
Christmas MorningDecember 25, 2017
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A weary, soul-depleted Alliance worker finds peace in a mudbrick sanctuary.
Christmas Is for Messy LivesDecember 19, 2017
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Love compelled God to dive into our layers of sin and live among us, making a way to save us.
The Politics of ChristmasDecember 18, 2017
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The Advent introduced a new Kingdom: not a change of leadership or of political philosophy but a new way for humans to relate to each other.
'Thank You' from West AfricaJanuary 5, 2017
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Gifts to the Great Commission Fund (GCF) support Alliance international workers, like those in Burkina Faso who hosted a first-ever Christmas celebration for 700 inmates.
Tragedy Strikes in the CongoDecember 29, 2016
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Among the dead are children who recited Bible verses on Christmas Day.
Christmas Plan “B”December 23, 2016
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Don’t despair when things don’t go as planned amid the busyness of the season—God is at work.
8 Photos of Christmas Around the WorldDecember 21, 2016
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See how Christ’s birth is celebrated in various Alliance fields around the world.
Holiday in the Holy LandDecember 3, 2016
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The stage is set for greatness.
- What Is Christmas Like in Jerusalem?
Nov/Dec 2016
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The stage is set for greatness.
Easter EvangelismMarch 21, 2016
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Riversiders are excited to share about their church and desire for their friends and neighbors to know Christ.
Not Santa’s BirthdayJanuary 27, 2016
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Thai children and their parents learn the true meaning of Christmas.
A Bigger TeapotJanuary 14, 2016
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To accompany people from a decision to follow Christ all the way to baptism is awesome.
Christmas Perspective for New Year’sJanuary 7, 2016
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Surrounded by the lights and sounds of Times Square, three of our Kenyan students stood mesmerized.
A Christmas SnapshotJanuary 5, 2016
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Sponsored by the prayers and financial gifts of Alliance people.
“I Have to Talk about Jesus”December 28, 2015
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Mrs. A, a Buddhist, insisted, “If I don’t talk about Jesus, there is nothing to say.”
A New, Old Story for an Ancient LandDecember 21, 2015
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Pray that more Mongolians will hear and receive the Christmas message.
Christmas Is for the Hard PlacesDecember 14, 2015
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Jesus came into a world full of poverty and violence; He suffered deeply, but called us worth it.
Mix and Mingle this Christmas SeasonNovember 27, 2015
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What’s keeping you from sharing Christ with your friends?
The Easter TriumphApril 2, 2015
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Easter is the radiant, glory-filled celebration of Christ’s mighty triumph over the grave and death and hell!
Cambodia Youth Recommit to ChristDecember 30, 2014
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“The church was packed!” Alliance workers reported.
A Season for the UnexpectedDecember 22, 2014
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In our anticipation of His arrival in North Africa, we’re seeing Him meet us in unexpected ways and places.
Christmas Greetings from SenegalDecember 22, 2014
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Then I hear it. Drowning out our Christmas music is the roaring call to prayer . . .
The Savior's PromiseDecember 15, 2014
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Christmas is the time of year when our hearts turn toward the Savior’s promise of life, given freely to us through His Incarnation. While celebrating with family and friends—or even with the strangers we meet at holiday events—we often wonder how we can share this blessing of hope with those who do not yet know the true meaning of the season.
Thai School Children Learn about JesusJanuary 14, 2014
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In a country that is less than 1 percent Christian, 800 children heard the gospel during a Christmas outreach.
Taiwan Christmas Event Draws 125 VisitorsJanuary 9, 2014
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Around 125 people squeezed into our church building—more than 110 were from our community.
Home for ChristmasDecember 23, 2013
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“I always loved Christmas, but it meant nothing more than a great day to give and receive gifts.”
Just in Time for ChristmasDecember 23, 2013
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As soon as we finished praying, Haresh patted his chest with both hands. “I feel light!” he exclaimed.
- Jesus Here and Now
December 23, 2013
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“Luke’s Gospel has become real and personal.”
- The Law of Love
December 23, 2013
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Prominent lawyer has a burden to lead his colleagues to Jesus.
- Sold Out for Jesus
December 23, 2013
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There was something different about these soccer games—no one was betting.
Max's First ChristmasDecember 22, 2013
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Max is the first Italian in Rome to become a believer through Alliance ministries.
- Christmas Is Coming!
December 22, 2013
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Are we willing to give our time and talent here and yet not see the great movement of God among this people in our lifetime?
In the Christmas SpiritDecember 21, 2013
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Holiday ministry activities reflect God’s generosity.
We Are the LightDecember 18, 2013
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“. . . let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
John Stumbo Video Blog No. 5December 12, 2013
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U.S. Alliance President John Stumbo invites pastors and workers to “receive what God is bringing to us, to the point where it’s something we treasure—hold as holy, to be reflected on.”
- Yao's First Christmas
November 27, 2013
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Yao’s wife and friends were so concerned about him that they took him to Pastor Pierre. They’d heard that the Christians’ Jesus could heal people like Yao.
- University Student Receives Good News
January 23, 2013
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A university student in a creative-access country hears the Christmas story for the first time.
Cambodia Media Spotlights Alliance Prison MinistryJanuary 22, 2013
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Mrs. Moum, a Cambodian believer, has languished in a hot, filthy prison since May 2011, sentenced for a crime she did not commit. Read how God has used her to start a prison ministry that has gained national attention.
A First NoelDecember 19, 2012
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This year many people will be celebrating their very first Christmas as believers in Jesus. See how people all over the world are called to discover Emmanuel, God with us.
10,000 Babies By ChristmasDecember 18, 2012
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The 10,000th baby was born at our hospital since its opening in May 2006!
100 Percent!December 18, 2012
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Lena definitely had an interest in Christ. “BUT DON’T PUSH ME!” she emphatically told us.
Did God Forget?May 4, 2012
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“‘What is a Christian, and how do I become one?’ were almost the first words out of her mouth,” report Alliance workers in Taiwan. “A woman who had attended our English class stopped by our house one evening to ask us this question. We are making progress in an area where less than 1 percent of the people follow Jesus.”
Kentucky SantaDecember 25, 2011
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More than 80 people in Japan heard the gospel, most for the very first time, during a Christmas outreach in a churchless mountain town. They sang Christmas carols, enjoyed a puppet show, and took home gifts of food and Christmas tracts. And they heard “Kentucky Santa” tell them about the real meaning of Christmas.
Christmas Opens Avenue of Ministry in National School
December 22, 2011
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At a Christmas party hosted by an Alliance overseas couple, the assistant principal of a national school asked the family to explain the true meaning of Christmas in a DVD presentation for the entire student body. Read how the couple’s children shared the story of Christmas with their classmates and teachers.
A New Christmas List
December 16, 2011
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Read about a new Christmas list that could change the world …
Immanuel: At Christmas and Every Day
December 15, 2011
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An inspiriing Christmas message from Koutiala Hospital, including a big answer to prayer. Read on!
Be Light This ChristmasDecember 1, 2011
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Be Light This Christmas (Español)November 21, 2011
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A Season of Open Doors
February 10, 2011
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By Harry and Jane Landaw, serving in Japan In our first update this year, we want to thank you for […]
Building Hope in Gabon
January 27, 2011
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“Do you have a church team that would like to help build a new residence for Hope House?” asks Steve Straw, who works in Gabon. “Zap an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know.” Hope House is a home for at-risk kids in Libreville.
Rocky Soil
January 6, 2011
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By Mark Edwards, serving in Taiwan The following is an adapted excerpt from Mark’s recent prayer update. Taiwan’s western, coastal […]
NYC Alliance Church Gives the Perfect Christmas Gift
December 23, 2010
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Leanne pulls up in front of the building where an after-school program is located and gives her 13-year-old son, Peter, […]
Harvest Time in Cambodia
January 29, 2010
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Through their ministry in the city of Poipet, Cambodia—often likened to the “Wild West”—Soeuth and Syna Lao have seen God’s hand at work. A joint Christmas Eve service had 600 in attendance, and people have been coming forward to receive Jesus as Savior every week.
Alliance Churches Give the Gift of Christmas
January 25, 2010
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Ministry outreach by U.S. Alliance churches brought the true meaning of Christmas into the lives of poor and needy people recently. The following is a glimpse of the work that is taking place nationwide as C&MA churches unite with local churches and civic organizations to bring tangible expressions of hope to their cities’ most vulnerable members.
The Heart of Christmas
January 13, 2010
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Inmates in a Cambodia prison learned the meaning of Christmas recently through an outreach led by Alliance international worker Joyce […]
Christmastime in the City
December 21, 2009
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By Bernie and Reneé Anderson, serving in Mongolia Editor’s Note: The following is an adaptation of a Christmas letter from […]
Former Khmer Rouge Embrace Jesus
March 3, 2009
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At least 1.7 million Cambodians were killed through political executions, starvation, and forced labor during the reign of the Khmer […]
A Christmas Message from West Africa
December 23, 2008
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By Esther Schaeffer, serving in Burkina Faso Many years ago our family lived in a very remote part of West […]
Merry Christmas!November 14, 2008
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Merry Christmas from your worldwide Alliance family!
Restored to the Father
July 24, 2006
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By David and Vangi Kindervater, Alliance workers in Japan Eitaro walked through the doors of the church last Christmas. Until […]
Horse-Cart Evangelism
January 30, 2006
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In Dakar, Senegal, horse carts have been used to haul supplies throughout the city but not to carry the gospel-until […]