11Aug19 BIBLES IN CHINA

BIBLES IN CHINA
According to Eternity News, approximately 2700 people are coming to faith daily in China, but there are never enough Bibles.Thanks to Bible Society Australia donors, and donors worldwide, funds were raised to produce 1.26 million (out of the target of two million) affordable Bibles for distribution in China last year. But there is still a huge shortage. This year, 3.34 million Bibles have been approved for printing and distribution by the Church in China.

CHURCHES IN EGYPT
Christian Headlines reports that an Egyptian committee has approved the legalization of 127 churches in that country. According to CBN News, the churches previously were operating illegally. Legal churches in Egypt must obtain state approval in a process that had been criticized for being too restrictive and slow. In response, thousands of churches were set up without permits.

MUSIC IN AMERICA
A Californian jury has concluded that pop superstar Katy Perry’s hit song “Dark Horse” is guilty of copyright infringement, copying the Christian rap song, “Joyful Noise.” Marcus Gray, professionally known as Flame and the co-creators of his Christian rap song had filed a lawsuit over Perry's single “Dark Horse” featuring Juicy J, which became a certified hit when it was released in 2013. They maintained Perry's song copied the beat from their 2008 song "Joyful Noise" featuring Lecrae.