Church Issues

• Revival in the US armed forces: Over 1,800 soldiers have come to Christ in the last six months at an army base in Missouri. The chaplain feels it is indicative of a wider move of God across the armed forces. Read more here.
  
• US bishop challenged on defamatory Israel comments: A Massachusetts Episcopal Bishop has been called on to retract statements made to the denomination’s General Convention in which she claimed to be an eyewitness to alleged IDF atrocities, after the Diocese admitted she was not personally present after all. Read more here.

World Scene

• 2.3 million flee Venezuela, most malnourished: 7% of the country’s population have fled to surrounding nations in South/Central America since June, seeking to escape a dire economic situation including severe food shortages. Read more here.
  
• US relations with Turkey deteriorate: The Trump administration has temporarily blocked Turkey from receiving 100 F-35 fighter jets and has doubled the aluminium and steel tariffs imposed on the Middle East nation which have already caused the lira to crash. Turkey is holding an American pastor hostage. Read more here.
  
• Number of wildfires active in USA tops 100: As the blazes devastate parts of America’s west coast, several north-eastern states have been experiencing ‘historic’ levels of torrential rainfall, causing severe flooding. Meanwhile, monsoonal flooding in southern India has claimed at least 44 lives and made tens of thousands homeless in recent days. Read more here.
  
• Bias in US media abortion coverage revealed: LifeNews shows how the mainstream US media celebrated and promoted Ireland’s vote to legalise abortion whilst covering over Argentina’s vote against legalisation. Read more here.

Israel & Middle East

• US seeking to withhold $200 million more from PA: The proposed funding cut, which is additional to the $65 million cut from UNWRA, is intended to strengthen the US’s negotiating hand ahead of revealing the long-awaited Middle East peace plan. Read more here. The Israeli Government has asked the US to ease up on the funding cuts to UNWRA, fearing a crisis in Gaza.
  
• Israel confiscates tens of thousands of balloons bound for Gaza: At Ashdod, three shipping containers of balloons were confiscated in a bid to prevent incendiary devices being manufactured. Border protests continue but rocket fire has lessened. Meetings are reportedly being held in Egypt to discuss the possibility of a long-term ceasefire. Read more here.
  
• Russia begins patrolling Golan de-militarised zone: Russia says its presence in the zone between Israel and Syria will help UN peace-keepers to become re-established. Commentators say it highlights Putin’s regional power. Read more here.

Upcoming Events

• Moedim meeting (London): Saturday 18 August, 6:30-9:30pm, Porsoken Community Centre, Aldgate (E1 8AH). Hebraic teaching and worship with Steve Maltz and Paul Luckraft. For more information, contact Steve Maltz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  
• Day of Prayer for Britain: Brexit, Unity & Reformation (Central London): Saturday 8 September, 10am-6pm, Westminster Central Hall. “Until Britain, and the Church, turn back to the Truth of the Word of God, there is no hope for this nation.” Intercessions led by David Hathaway, Dennis Greenidge, Barry Segal and others. Tickets £10 + booking fee. Find out more by clicking here.
• European Creation Conference (Central London): 21-22 September. Creation Ministries International’s two-day conference including fascinating presentations on a range of subjects from 16 speakers, as well as a youth programme. Emmanuel Centre, Westminster. Full price £20, day tickets £12, kids go free. Click here for full details and to book, or call 01162 848999 (normal office hours).
• Foundations 10 (Devon): 29 October-2 November. Theme: Further into the Lion’s Den. Join David Andrew and Steve Maltz for Hebraic teaching and worship at the Sidholme Hotel, Sidmouth. From £280pp. Click here to find out more and for booking information.

Recommended Sources

At Prophecy Today UK we are aware that the world is moving very quickly and it is difficult to keep up with all the latest developments – especially when the material circulated by our mainstream media is increasingly far from reality and definitely not devoted to a biblical perspective!

Though we are not a news service, we want to help keep you informed by passing on updates and reports as we are led. This will be a selective, not an exhaustive, round-up, which we hope will be helpful for your prayers. Click here to browse our News archive.

We also recommend the following news services for regular updates from a Christian perspective:

• Christian Concern (UK)
• Christian Institute (UK)
• JNN News (Barry and Batya Segal, Israel)
• Worthy News (Israel)
• Family Watch International
• Barnabas Fund
• Kehila News (Israel)