Chandler Lanier, Foreign member of the Southern Baptist Mission board in Israel From 1961 to 1989, talks about spiritual renewal among Christians in Israel

By Janet Chismar, Religion Today Editor .

Members of the team receive threats by settlers. The CPT women's apartment has twice been hit by bullets fired from the roof of the Avraham Avinu settlement.

Special for Come and See, August 24, 2001

SAT-7 Christian satellite channel broadcasts high quality, inspirational and entertaining programs - an attractive alternative to local broadcasts and western channels. Today several million viewers in the Middle East watch its daily programs each week.

Assist Ministries, August 28, 2001

Israel Soldiers took positions on the roof of one of the Lutheran church buildings in Beit Jala, with tanks stationed immediately outside the entrance to the church premises.

Special for Come and See, August 27th, 2001

"Call for All" focus on the Arab World, preaching the gospel and spreading the good news to all. CFA will produce TV and Radio programs to be used by the media stations and ministries to meet the ever-increasing demand for Christian programs.

Special for Come and See

The most significant development between the Christians in Lebanon is the growing evidence of a spiritual revival among the youth. Prayer groups, catechism groups, and Bible study groups are sprouting everywhere

By Janet Chismar, Religion Today Editor, August 21, 2001

A group called Vision for Israel, which is based in Savannah, Georgia donated 12,000 bags for kids in Israel. In addition to a full pencil case and other basic school supplies, it contained a letter to children asking them to write into the organization

By Ruth Sinai, Haaretz, August 24

Five baptismal pools have been unearthed so far, dating to both the Roman and Byzantine periods, and will be open to visitors

Jordan Times, By Francesca Sawalha ,August 26, 2001