Faith Facts

• The Board of Inquiry found probable cause to present Archbishop Steve Wood for trial regarding violations of ordination vows and sexual immorality.
• The decision will be sent to the Court for the Trial of a Bishop, which oversees such matters within the Anglican Church in North America.
• Wood is currently on a 60-day suspension from ordained ministry, with the Most Rev. Ray Sutton appointed to oversee the archbishop’s office during this period.

The Anglican Church in North America is addressing serious accusations against its leader, Archbishop Steve Wood, with the Board of Inquiry recommending a formal ecclesiastical trial. The process demonstrates the importance of accountability and moral integrity in church leadership.

Specific allegations from within the church accuse Wood of violating appropriate boundaries and misusing church resources, leading to a temporary leave of absence and formal investigation. These steps are being taken to uphold biblical standards and protect the witness of the faith community.

“Please hold all these matters in your prayers. Finally let us keep in mind that God works all things together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).”

The church’s response reaffirms its commitment to justice and righteousness, reminding believers to seek restoration and truth according to God’s Word. Pray for wisdom, healing, and discernment as these proceedings continue.

Read the full report at Christian Post

Faith Facts

• A service at Westminster Abbey brought attention to persecuted Christians worldwide.
• Ribqa Nevash shared her firsthand account of suffering endured by Christians in Pakistan.
• Catholic Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe condemned the widespread persecution during his sermon.

This week, Westminster Abbey welcomed leaders from different Christian traditions as King Charles III attended an Advent service focused on global Christian persecution.

The event united Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox believers.

It underscored the importance of Christian solidarity during times of trial.

During the service, Catholic Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe spoke against the severe hardships faced by believers, raising his voice for those enduring oppression.

Ribqa Nevash, a young Christian woman from Pakistan, provided testimony of the adversity Christian girls experience, including abductions, forced conversions, and violence.

“As a Christian girl, I advocated for girls as young as 12 who are abducted, kidnapped and forced to marry and convert. Many suffer sexual violence. Others are trapped in bonded labour, including working in brick kilns,” she said.

Each year, around 1,000 girls are reportedly taken and made victims of forced marriages and faith changes, with Christians especially at risk.

Nevash described the anti-Christian attack in Jaranwala, where in one day 25 churches and 80 homes suffered destruction, causing many believers to flee.

“In just one day, 25 churches were desecrated and burned. Up to 2,000 people fled their burning houses. When I visited the next day, I started to cry. Everyone is still looking for justice.”

Pakistani Bishop Indrias Rehmat has denounced the lack of accountability or justice for these crimes, despite numerous arrests.

“Justice has not been done. The police have not done their duty. Nobody has been punished and nobody has been dealt with properly. At this stage, we do not see any hope of any culprit being punished.”

For Nevash, speaking at the service was a chance to raise the voices of those suffering for their faith.

Meeting King Charles was a meaningful mark of support.

“This was a wonderful opportunity to be a voice for persecuted Christians who are so often forced to suffer in silence. It was made especially powerful being able to do this in the presence of King Charles and to meet him afterwards was a great honour. I thank him for his deep concern for all those suffering persecution.”

The Christian response in the face of hardship reminds us that faith, courage, and unity are vital anchors in turbulent times.

Let us remember and pray for all who endure persecution for Christ’s name.

Full story at Christian Today

Faith Facts

• On December 24, 1999, Indian Airlines IC-814 was hijacked by terrorists, becoming the longest hijacking in aviation history.
• Amid terror and despair, passengers and their families turned to prayer, seeking God’s protection during the ordeal.
• Through difficulties, exhaustion, and threats, no further passenger fatalities occurred after the initial tragedy, which many credit to divine intervention.

The hijacking of IC-814 became a test of faith, as families and those onboard faced unimaginable fear. This Christmas event reminds us of the power of hope and prayer in the darkest times.

Even in the shadow of terror, people clung to their Christian faith and found strength, echoing the promise that God watches over His people.

“We have hijacked this plane! You must follow our instructions. We have no enmity with you. But if you try to act smart, look—this is a grenade. We are flying at 33,000 feet. If I pull this pin, the plane will explode, and your family will not even find your bones. So do as we say.”

The ordeal forced passengers and their loved ones to rely on prayer, believing that the Lord could provide deliverance even in captivity.

Families across the globe joined in heartfelt prayers, trusting the Lord to protect those in danger and bring them home.

Though the journey was marked by pain and loss, the faith and unity demonstrated remind us to place our hope in Christ amidst tribulation.

This Christmas miracle endures as a testament to the endurance and faith of believers, even in the midst of evil.

Let us remember to bring our struggles to God, trusting that He can turn suffering into testimony and that no situation is beyond His saving grace.

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