2 Corinthians 4:15 (NIV) “All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of GOD.”
To our Family and Friends:
This November, we invite you to join us on a journey of gratitude. Gratitude shifts our perspective, grounds us in hope, and reminds us that even in challenging times, there is always something to give thanks for. So for 30 days, let’s pause together—just for a moment each day—to notice the blessings in our lives and give GOD all the praise.
Beginning Saturday, November 1 and continuing through Sunday, November 30…As we walk through this month together, may we grow in gratitude, see our Heavenly FATHER’s hand in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life, and experience how giving thanks can transform us from the inside out. So, let’s be sure to follow through so we don’t miss a day—and let’s make this month a shared journey of lifting our hearts in thanks to the One who is so worthy of our highest praise.
1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV) “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16 -18 (NIV) “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is GOD’s will for you in CHRIST JESUS.”
May the LORD bless you and keep you ... love, Pastor Wally
USCIRF Releases New Report on Protection of Religious Sites During Armed Conflict
Washington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Protection of Religious Sites During Armed Conflict – This report provides an overview of international humanitarian law’s protections for religious sites in conflict zones. The Geneva Conventions and their accompanying Protocols establish that religious sites may not be used for military purposes or targeted for destruction unless the strict conditions articulated in the distinction principle, the proportionality principle, and the precautionary principle are met. This report also documents cases in which parties involved in armed conflicts have targeted religious sites, including during the Burmese civil war, the Israel-Hamas conflict, the conflict between the Nigerian government and U.S.-designated Entities of Particular Concern, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the Sudanese civil war. In its 2024 Annual Report, USCIRF documented attacks against religious sites in armed conflict zones.
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The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent, bipartisan federal government entity established by the U.S. Congress to monitor, analyze, and report on religious freedom abroad. USCIRF makes foreign policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State, and Congress intended to deter religious persecution and promote freedom of religion and belief. To interview a commissioner, please contact USCIRF at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
