2020 01 05 Christian News Bulletin

AFRICAN OUTREACH
A network of churches and ministry leaders is aiming to put on the “largest Christian outreach” crusade in history across dozens of African countries next May in a movement that will culminate on Pentecost Sunday. Simultaneous Christian festivals featuring African sports, entertainment, and political celebrities will be held from May 28 to May 31 as part of a movement called One God - One Day - One Africa.

ROYAL MESSAGES
In her annual Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth spoke on a theme of reconciliation, peace and unity. Eternity News reports that while the Queen referred to the example of Jesus to talk about “small steps taken in faith and hope” to “overcome long-held differences', her son Prince Charles issued a call to remember “all those who suffer persecution for their Christian faith”.

PAPAL MESSAGE
And christianheadlines.com reported on the Pope's Christmas Eve speech where he said:
“Do not lose confidence, do not lose hope, do not think that to love is a waste of time. Tonight, love has conquered fear, new hope has arrived, God’s kindly light has overcome the darkness of human arrogance. Mankind, God loves you; for your sake he became man. You are no longer alone!”