Some recent news to inform your prayers.
Society & Politics
- Terror attack averted in Golders Green? Police detained a man entering a Jewish neighbourhood in the Golders Green area and found several machetes in his bag. Watch footage here.
- Double arson in Manchester targets Jewish restaurants: Two kosher restaurants in Prestwich have been attacked in recent days. Police have released CCTV footage of the perpetrators and appealed for information. Read more here.
- Anti-Semitic poster of Theresa May removed in Bristol: The pro-Corbyn poster displayed Theresa May with Star of David earrings, surrounded by accusations including the word ‘Balfour’. Read more here.
- Welby says terrorism is to do with Islam: The archbishop has called for Muslim leaders to take responsibility for terrorism and for Western leaders to stop denying its links to Islam. Read more here.
Church Issues
- Scottish Anglicans accept gay marriage: The Scottish Episcopal Church yesterday rejected the biblical definition of marriage in a Synod vote. A split is expected with GAFCON poised to announce a new bishop to oversee those in Scotland remaining true to a biblical stance.
World Scene
- Islamic State claims responsibility for Melbourne attack: The lone gunman killed one man in an apartment block foyer, held a woman hostage and wounded three police officers before being shot himself. Read more here.
Israel and Middle East
- Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Qatar: Diplomatic, trade and transport ties have all been suspended in a deepening rift, supposedly over Qatar’s support of terror groups including the Muslim Brotherhood (parent of Hamas). Read more here and here. Meanwhile, Turkey is sending troops to Qatar in an apparent escalation of the crisis, while the country’s Al Jazeera network has reported a cyber attack. Read more here.
- US senate calls on Trump to honour embassy move: The vote, which passed unanimously at 90-0, marks the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s unification by declaring it Israel’s undivided capital. Read more here.
Upcoming Events
- Great Day of Prayer – Focusing on Islam (17 June): 10:30am-6pm, Regent Hall, Oxford St. Intercessors for Britain are calling a special day of prayer focusing on the challenge of Islam and the church’s response. Main speaker Tim Dieppe (Christian Concern). Click here to find out more.
- A Night to Honour Israel (22 June): 7pm, Westminster. Unite with Christians and Jews in the Balfour centenary year to show your support for Israel. Click here to find out more and book tickets (£10 for adults, children free).
- Foundations Taster Day, Somerset (8 July): 10am-5pm, Rockwell Green Christian Centre, Wellington. Free. Click here to find out more and register your interest.
- London Bible Week (17-22 July): Emmanuel Centre, Westminster. Click here to find out more.
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)
- Family Watch International
- Barnabas Fund
- Kehila News (Israel)
