Christian Financial Help News
- Jim Wallis: A Pastoral Strategy for an Economic Crisis Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 3:22PMWhat is a Christian response to a deepening economic crisis like this? What should people of faith be thinking, saying, and doing?
- Saugeen Shores Chamber puts candidates to the test Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 3:00PMRather than bring the candidates together in person in Huron-Bruce, the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce has brought them together online. Time restrictions, as cited [...]
- Synod Interventions of 6th General Congregation Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 2:06PMVATICAN CITY, OCT. 9, 2008 ( Zenit.org ).- Here are summaries of the interventions given this morning at the sixth general congregation of the world Synod of Bishops, which is under way in the Vatican through Oct. 26. The theme of the assembly is on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church."
- Fisheries Losing US$50 Billion a Year: World Bank Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 1:59PMWASHINGTON - As more and more fishermen chase fewer and fewer fish, US$50 billion is lost each year in potential economic benefits to the fishing industry, a report released Wednesday said.
- WORLDVIEW: Than silver or gold Erich Bridges Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 1:30PMRICHMOND, Va. (BP)--Stock markets are tanking. Banks are struggling to survive. Credit has all but dried up. A worldwide recession looms as overseas economies react to the U.S. financial mess.
- German minister comes under fire over confusing remarks Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 3:33PMBERLIN: German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck has come under fire for his handling of the financial crisis after a series of public statements critics say have caused confusion about Berlin’s response to the turmoil.
- FCSB to outline work schedule Public input sought on district-wide improvements; officers elected Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 2:10PMThe schedule for improvements in the Forrest City School District will be determined after the district’s board reviews the 10-year plan and receives comments from patrons on what projects they would like to see completed first.
- Local calendar, October 7 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 1:34PMTONIGHT Tuesday Night Las Vegas Bowling League, Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. at Empire Bowl, 940 W. Colton Ave., Redlands. League consists of four bowlers, co-ed. Information: Yvette Morales, 793-2525.
- Salvation Army in charity record deal Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:49AMLONDON (Reuters Life!) - The Salvation Army, best known for its charitable works and brass bands, has signed a deal with record label Universal which both sides hope will raise up to a million pounds for the organization.
- German Government Leads Hypo Real Estate Rescue Talks (Update2) Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 1:10PMOct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The German government led talks to salvage a 35 billion-euro ($49 billion) bailout plan for Hypo Real Estate Holding AG after the ailing property lender said commercial banks withdrew their support late yesterday.
- Virtue and Business Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 9:52AMROME, OCT. 5, 2008 ( Zenit.org ).- As efforts continue to resolve the financial crisis a number of commentators argue that it’s not only a lack of monetary capital, but a lack of spiritual capital that has contributed to the problems.
- Nonprofits in need Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 5:34AMThe shelves are beginning to look bare as families constantly file through the door, looking for assistance after Hurricane Ike.
- A church grows — and grows — in Cheshire Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 5:28AMThe staff of Calvary Life Worship Center in Cheshire say theirs is one of the fastest-growing churches in New England. In eight years, the East Johnson Avenue church, which will be dedicated this weekend, has grown from two to 450 members. At its official opening this weekend, the church expects thousands of worshippers and pastors from across the country.
- Readers give opinions about presidential candidates, issues Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 4:18AM1. Why do you think John McCain/Barack Obama is the best candidate for president?
- Birch Society leader bemoans bailout Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 3:28AMNEENAH John McManus has three words for the $700 billion bailout plan approved this past week to aid the troubled financial services industry: Reverse Robin Hood.
- Central Plains News Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 2:14PMHealth care in Canada has always been a contentious issue during election campaigns, and in rural communities — where doctor shortages mean getting medical attention is often a difficult endeavour — the issue really hits home.
- Is Imposing of monetary fine the only way to correct people? Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 10:35AMOne should be free to follow religion of his choice? Prakash Borde: Yes, one should be free to follow any religion. We are living in free India and we have been provided various rights.
- Saved woman meets widow Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 9:15AMThe grieving widow of good Samaritan Austin Hemmings has had an emotional meeting with the woman her husband died trying to protect. Jenny Hemmings fought back tears as she described the "hardest day" in the week-and-a-half since her husband of 25 years was fatally stabbed in central Auckland.
- Record turnout could redraw US political map Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 8:57AMCHICAGO: Record numbers are expected to vote in the US presidential election, which could redefine the political map as Democrat Barack Obama works to win Republican strongholds by bringing out first-time voters.
- Religion Calendar: 10/04/2008 Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 7:42AMReligion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; fax to 946-8632; e-mail gmurray@record-eagle.com. Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance.
- Political News Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 4:35PMHow they voted Monday, September 29, 2008 We wanted to know how the congressman representing the Heart of Illinois voted in Washington. Fed makes billions available to battle crisis Monday, September 29, 2008 The Federal Reserve and foreign central banks moved Monday to pump billions of dollars to cash-strapped banks at home and abroad in a dramatic bid to break through a credit clog and spur ...
- Political News Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 4:32PMWhat would Miller-Meeks do? Monday, September 29, 2008 What type of bill would she vote for to "bail-out" the economy? Fed makes billions available to battle crisis Monday, September 29, 2008 The Federal Reserve and foreign central banks moved Monday to pump billions of dollars to cash-strapped banks at home and abroad in a dramatic bid to break through a credit clog and spur lending.
- Political News Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 4:32PMCongress says no Monday, September 29, 2008 Financial bailout defeated by Congress. Fed makes billions available to battle crisis Monday, September 29, 2008 The Federal Reserve and foreign central banks moved Monday to pump billions of dollars to cash-strapped banks at home and abroad in a dramatic bid to break through a credit clog and spur lending.
- Election News Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 4:27PMEarmarks aside, McCain would have said yes to bill Monday, September 29, 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Sunday he probably would have voted for legislation to keep the federal government running after midweek, even though it was packed with the kind of "outrageous pork-barrel spending" he has long opposed.
- Gresham pastor uses big-tent approach to help the needy Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 3:37PMA Rockwood health clinic that Gary Tribbett started has provided free care to 1,000
- LaBruzzo plan to sterilize poor women brings to mind Adolf Hitler, David Duke, some say Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 9:56AMState Rep. John LaBruzzo reminded some New Orleanians of white supremacist and former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke last week when he told New Orleans CityBusiness of his plans to consider introducing new legislation that would pay poor women $1,000 to voluntariily have their tubes tied in order to avoid getting pregnant in the future.
- Your Community: Upcoming Events Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 3:06AMBy Signal Staff Posted: Sept. 27, 2008 9:21 p.m. Evening of Inspiration LETMESAIL is planning an "Evening of Inspiration" featuring motivational speaker Patrick Henry Hughes at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday.
- Uganda: Substandard Films Storm the Industry, Local Filmmakers Simply Making a Quick Buck Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 2:25AMMost evenings as you walk downtown, there is a truck selling a new Ugandan movie on the streets. The truck, decorated with posters of the new film, moves at a very slow pace as the deejay atop, through the huge speakers, showers it with praises.
- VISTA: Six vie for seats on divided school board Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 1:37AMVISTA ---- In some ways, the six people running for three seats on the Vista Unified School District Board of Trustees represent a divided community. The candidates running in the Nov. 4 election have generally split into two groups, mirroring the ph
- News Brief Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 2:45AMAnabaptists in India say they have been horrified that Christians have had to the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs, fearing for their lives because of communal violence in a country once known for religious tolerance.
