3 Feb 2020

2020-02-02 Christian News Bulletin



THE YEAR OF THE BIBLE
The Christian Post reports that The Year of the Bible is underway as mission organisations, churches and other ministries are seeking to usher in a grassroots “Bible revival.” The Year of the Bible movement was established by a coalition of international ministry networks called The Table Coalition, formerly known as the Mission America Coalition. It hopes to be the largest digital next-generation biblical marketing campaign in history. The aim of the movement is to inspire people to make 2020 the year they make the Bible a "foundational part of their lives."

BAPTISMS IN THE RIVER JORDAN
Two weeks ago, over 20,000 Christians from around the world gathered at the Jordan River to be baptized. According to CBN, the pilgrims commemorated the Feast of the Epiphany, which is a day that Orthodox Christians and Catholics remember when the three Magi visited baby Jesus.The annual pilgrimage started in January when five Christian denominations held baptismal ceremonies at the River.

FAITH-BASED FILM
Christianheadlines.com reports that a faith-based film has been named the top romantic movie of the year by a mainstream publication, Seventeen Magazine. The publication recently listed its “7 Most Romantic Movies Premiering in 2020” and placed "I Still Believe" — a faith-based movie directed by Christian filmmakers Jon and Andrew Erwin — at No. 1.