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Churches and Red Cross Sheltering Victims of Floods, Ministers Offering Prayer for Those in Need
Local churches and Red Cross have opened shelters for thousands escaping the massive flooding in Louisiana. 
Chicago: Decision on Bathroom Policy Lawsuit to Ban Transgender Student Access to Girl’s Restrooms Delayed
A group of 51 families in Chicago asked a federal court to temporarily ban a school policy granting transgender students access to girls locker rooms and restrooms, but the judge did not make any decision even as the school year began on Monday. 
Korean Community Contributes to Providing New Backpacks and School Supplies for Chilren in Foster Care
Over 300 Asian American students living with foster care families are starting this school year with fresh school supplies and new backpacks thanks to the efforts of the Korean community. 
Korean Churches in Washington Work Together to Share the Gospel in Mattawa
Seven Korean churches in Washington state, including Young Nak Church of Seattle, Seattle Covenant Church, Korean Kirkland Covenant Church, Seattle Woori Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and Bellevue Sarang Church, formed one mission team to share the gospel to people in the town of Mattawa, WA,… 
Louisiana: Flooding Declared Major Disaster, Three Dead and Thousands Rescued
The federal government declared a major disaster in in Louisiana, which were worst affected by flooding. Three people have died due to the floods and one person is reported missing, while about 20,000 were rescued over the weekend. 
'Left Behind' Author Tim LaHaye Honored at 'Celebration of Life' Memorial Service
A memorial service for pastor and author of the best-selling book series 'Left Behind' Tim LaHaye took place on August 12. The service, which was called a 'Celebration of Life,' was held at Shadow Community Church in San Diego, CA. 
Pentagon: Islamic State Branch Leader in Afghanistan Killed in Airstrike
A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State branch leader in Afghanistan on July 26, the Pentagon reported on August 12. 
China Convicts Four Activists, Including Two House Church Leaders, for Conspiracy of Subverting the Nation
Chinese authorities convicted four rights activists on charges of state subversion, who were detained last year as part of a nationwide crackdown on lawyers and activists. 
The Faith of 'Ubuntu'
An anthropologist who was studying a tribe in South Africa put down a basket full of fresh sweet strawberries and promised to give all the fruit to the first child who got to the basket. That was translated and told to the kids. 
The Wisdom of Cultivating a Warm Heart
Last Monday, I met President Soon-Hong Chang from Handong Global University. In our conversation, President Chang said, “If I was to be a pastor, I would like to establish a warm church.” 
Six Perspectives on Dual Church Membership
I love local churches. I just love them. I know they are filled with imperfect members. I know all the members are sinners and occasional hypocrites just like me. That reality has not changed since the first century. 
English Gardner Praises Jesus in Her Journey From Being Told She Could Never Run, to Running in the Rio Olympics 2016
Olympic sprinter English Gardner is all excited about Rio de Janeiro. When she qualified for the games after winning the 100-meter dash for the US Track and Field Trials last month, she could not stop praising Jesus. 
Maya DiRado: Rio Olympics to Be First and Last; Faith Gives Her a 'Quiet Confidence'
The 23-year-old Madeline (Maya) DiRado won three medals in the US swimming team to qualify for the Rio games which will be her first as well as last Olympics. 
SB 1146 Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee, Official Text of Bill Remains Unclear
A bill known as Senate Bill 1146 that brought about concerns from religious schools that it would take away their right to operate according to their religious beliefs has been passed by the California state Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday by a 13 to 3 vote. The Senate committees have … 
Koreatown Redevelopment Plan Including Community Center Approved by L.A. County Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles County supervisors unanimously voted in approval of a plan to redevelop county-owned buildings in Koreatown to include a community center.









