Breaking News from the Week 4/26/23

Chinese and Ukrainian Leaders Talk Peace, But Bloodshed Continues (Worthy News Radio)

The president of war-torn Ukraine said Wednesday he had held a meaningful dialogue with China’s leader after Beijing unveiled a peace plan to end the armed conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. Yet despite the talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, there were no signs of peace returning to the frontline of an armed conflict in which hundreds of thousands of people are believed to have been killed and injured.

Sudan: WHO warns of “extremely, extremely dangerous” situation as fighters occupy laboratory holding samples of deadly disease

The World Health Organization warned Tuesday of an “extremely, extremely dangerous” situation developing in Sudan where fighting forces have taken over a national public laboratory storing samples of dangerous, contagious diseases, including polio, cholera, and measles, CBS News reports.

Turkey, Iran, Syria, Russia hold ‘constructive talks’ over rebuilding ties

The defense and intelligence envoys of Iran, Russia, Syria, and Turkey held talks in Moscow on Tuesday as part of efforts to rebuild ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of hostility during the Syrian war.

Latest World News Headlines

Indonesia struck by 7.3 earthquake west of Sumatra Island – April 25, 2023

Dutch New Broadcaster Threatened With Closure – April 25, 2023

Analysts warn of global rice shortage due to extreme weather and Ukraine war – April 25, 2023

Britain, EU, US Sanctioning Iran – April 24, 2023

ECB In ‘Final Stage’ To For Digital Euro – April 24, 2023

Hungary Cast Doubts On Ukraine Joining NATO – April 24, 2023

More Bloodshed In Final Battle For Bakhmut (Worthy News Radio) – April 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

House Passes Resolution Calling to Expand Abraham Accords, Honor 75 Years of US-Israel Ties

The House of Representatives on Tuesday evening passed a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding and the establishment of US-Israel relations by a vote of 401 to 19.

US House passes pro-Israel measure 401-19, but growing number of Dems vote against

The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass a resolution marking Israel’s 75th anniversary, heralding the importance of the US-Israel relationship and urging the expansion of the Abraham Accords.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Egyptian Education Reforms Eliminating Antisemitism from Curriculum, According to New Report – April 26, 2023

Israel’s population on cusp of 10 million as Independence Day nears – April 25, 2023

Israelis remember fallen soldiers, victims of terror on Memorial Day – April 24, 2023

Israel Strikes Hizbullah Site in Southwest Syria, Warns Syria Against Cooperation With Hizbullah, Iran – April 24, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Final vote on House GOP debt limit bill could take place as early as Wednesday evening

The floor vote on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt limit legislation could come as early as Wednesday, but as of midday, it was still unclear whether the leader of the GOP-controlled House had the votes.

Supreme Court to hear case of 94-year-old Minnesota woman who lost her condo over $2,300 in unpaid taxes

Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Federal court dismisses challenge to Texas’ anti–BDS law – April 26, 2023

President Biden Launches Re-election Campaign – April 25, 2023

SCOTUS to consider whether government officials can block critics on social media – April 25, 2023

Hosts Carlson and Lemon Fired In Broadcast ‘Bloodbath’ – April 24, 2023

Trump, Republican Hopefuls Woo Evangelicals in Iowa, Vow to Restrict Abortion – April 24, 2023

Mississippi Governor Signs 8 Pro-Life Measures Into Law – April 24, 2023

US Supreme Court allows continued availability of abortion pill pending legal appeals – April 24, 2023

Breaking Christian News

100 Christian Families Freed From Pakistan Brick Kilns

A Christian aid group said Wednesday that it managed to free some 100 Christian families in Pakistan from brick kilns where they were effectively held as enslaved people by Muslim owners.

Nigeria: Mass slaughter of Christians continues; 134 murdered by Fulani jihadists in Benue state

The mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues unabated and with impunity: radicalized Fulani Muslim herdsmen murdered 134 Christians in Benue state in the first week of April, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. 

Eritrea: Police round up and imprison 103 Christian college students

Eritrean police arrested and detained 103 Christian college students at a worship event in the capital city of Asmara last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. 

Latest Christian News Headlines

Global Anglican Conference rejects church leaders who accept homosexuality, calls for “resetting” of Anglican Communion – April 25, 2023

Pakistan Detains Christian Widow For ‘Burning’ Koranic Pages – April 25, 2023

Less than half of born-again Christians now believe Jesus lived a sinless life, study shows – April 24, 2023

Sudan: Church leaders ask for prayer amid escalating violence and fears of return to Islamic extremist law – April 24, 2023

Detransitioner Oli London Credits Jesus, Church With Stopping Trans Surgeries: ‘I Was…Very Lost’ – April 24, 2023

Thousands Mourn TV Preacher Charles Stanley – April 24, 2023

Eritrea Forbids Burial Of Evangelical Church Leader In Anti-Christian Campaign (Worthy News In-Depth) – April 23, 2023

News from this week: 4/19/2023

Breaking World News

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

EU Lawmakers Vote To Punish ‘Global Warming’

The European Parliament has approved reforms to the European Union’s carbon market, which are expected to hike the cost of polluting in Europe.

US Reporter Remains Detained Rules Moscow Court

A Moscow court ruled Monday that the Wall Street Journal paper reporter Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist held in Russia since the end of the Cold War, must remain in pre-trial detention.

Sudan Army, Rival Forces Agree On 24-Hour Truce

The Sudanese army and rival forces battling since the weekend agreed Tuesday to a temporary, 24-hour cease-fire, Arab media report after an American diplomatic convoy was attacked.

Latest World News Headlines

Nicaragua Expels ‘Mother Theresa’ Nuns – April 18, 2023

East Europe Nations Ban Ukraine Grain Imports – April 18, 2023

Iranian regime executed nearly 600 people last year, report shows – April 18, 2023

Russian Opposition Activist Jailed For 25 Years – April 18, 2023

US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations – April 18, 2023

China Forces on ‘High Alert’ After U.S. Warship Transits Taiwan Strait – April 18, 2023

Mexico Gunmen Storm Water Park, 7 Killed – April 17, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Iran threatens to destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa, as Israel marks Holocaust memorial day

Iran’s president threatened on Tuesday to flatten Tel Aviv and Haifa, as Israel marked Holocaust Remembrance Day, and a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the Islamic Republic the modern-day equivalent of Nazi Germany.

Sirens Wail In Israel To Remember Holocaust Victims Amid Tensions

Sirens wailed in Israel at 10:00 a.m. local time Tuesday to remember at least six million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah in Hebrew.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Calls For Unity At Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day – April 18, 2023

Crown Prince of Iran making ‘brave,’ first-of-its-kind visit to Israel – April 18, 2023

Israel: Polls show far-right governing coalition would lose to centrist National Unity alliance in a new election – April 17, 2023

Pentagon leak suggests Israel preapring for Iran attack despite ‘declining military capability’ – April 16, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Oregon: Christian woman sues state after being told she cannot adopt children unless she “supports” their future hypothetical transgenderism

A Christian woman has filed suit against the state of Oregon for denying her application to adopt siblings from foster care because she would not agree to “respect, accept, and support … the sexual orientation, gender identity, [and] gender expression” of any child placed with her. The suit was filed earlier this month on behalf of Jessica Bates, a widowed mother of five, by the conservative legal firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).

Fox News Settles Case For 787.5 Million With Dominion Voting Systems

The conservative-leaning Fox News Channel and Dominion Voting Systems have reached a $787.5 million out-court settlement agreement, both parties confirmed.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US Could Hit Debt Ceiling in June, Banks Warn – April 19, 2023

Senate GOP report: COVID leaked from Wuhan lab where US funded gain-of-function research – April 18, 2023

Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Abortion Pill This Week – April 18, 2023

Abortion Pill Access May Continue Even If FDA Loses In Court – April 18, 2023

Feds charge 40 Chinese police officials for repression efforts against U.S. residents – April 18, 2023

Two Arrested for Operating Secret Chinese Police Station in New York – April 18, 2023

Online Control Bill Threatens US Democracy, Critics Warn (Worthy News In-Depth) – April 16, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria report: 5,068 Christians murdered by Islamic jihadists last year, 52,250 Christians murdered since 2009

A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) attests that 5,068 Christians in Nigeria were murdered by Islamic jihadists on account of their faith last year and that 1,041 were murdered in the first 100 days of 2023. Intersociety is “globally known and respected for strongly advocating for the end of religious radicalism through the propagation of radical Islamism and fanatical Christianity in Nigeria.”

Nigeria: Radicalized Fulani herdsmen murder 33 Christians in Kaduna state

In what has been described as “mindless bloodletting,” radicalized Fulani herdsmen murdered 33 Christians in an attack Saturday night through the early hours of Sunday (April 15-16) in Kaduna state, Nigeria, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. 

Uganda: Jihadists set off fuel bomb on Pentecostal church premises

Claiming that this was the way to serve Allah during the month of Ramadan, Islamic jihadists in western Uganda set off a fuel bomb on the premises of a Pentecostal church during a Good Friday service on April 7, Morning Star News (MSN) reported on April 17. Christianity is legal in Uganda, although believers have come under increasing violent attack from radicalized Muslims.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Myanmar: Former head of Kachin Baptist Convention sentenced to six years imprisonment, “outrageous travesty of justice” – April 17, 2023

Iran: Christian couple granted a retrial following prison sentence for house church membership – April 17, 2023

New study reveals hidden portion of the Gospel of Matthew – April 13, 2023

India Supreme Court to hear case by Catholic Archbishop requesting disclosure of records of religious rights abuses – April 13, 2023

Burkina Faso: 44 killed in terror attacks, “believers have been targeted and killed in villages” – April 12, 2023

Indonesia Pledges To Facilitate Church After Outcry – April 12, 2023

Attacks on churches surged in first quarter of 2023, rep

Breaking News from This Week 4/12/23

Breaking World News The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Hundreds Of Migrants Await Rescue At SeaHundreds of migrants feeling war, persecution, and poverty were still awaiting to be rescued Wednesday off the coast of southern Italy, more than two days after activists raised the alarm.

Pentagon: ‘Special US, NATO Forces In Ukraine’More details have emerged about Western special forces inside Ukraine after Worthy News initially reported that troops from the NATO military alliance were in the wartorn nation.BRICS Nations Dumping Dollar As New World Currency Nears

The U.S. dollar was rapidly losing its status as the world’s reserve currency Tuesday after five leading emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), agreed to work on a new global currency, Worthy News monitored.

Latest World News Headlines

Hungary Extends Energy Deals With Russia – April 11, 2023Saudi officials travel to Yemen to try and end crushing civil war – April 11, 2023China completes 3 days of military drills simulating blockades around Taiwan – April 11, 2023Worries Over Good Friday Agreement Mar 25th Anniversary (Worthy News Radio) – April 10, 2023US Deploys Nuclear Submarine In Standoff With Iran – April 10, 2023France Challenges US Superpower Status – April 9, 2023China, Taiwan Nearing Military Confrontation – April 9, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security ‘On All Fronts’ After Terror Attacks, Rocket Fire

Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged on Monday evening to restore security after a turbulent few days saw violent clashes on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, deadly acts of terrorism, and cross-border rocket fire including the biggest barrage from Lebanon since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of RamadanJewish visitors will be barred from the Temple Mount from Wednesday until the end of Ramadan in ten days’ time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday, after a series of security consultations on the issue amid widespread violence linked to tensions at the holy site.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel has the “right to defend itself” against aggression, US government says – April 11, 2023Israeli PM Reinstates Defense Minister Gallant Despite Earlier Dismissal – April 10, 2023Leaked Pentagon Document Suggests Israel May Supply Weapons to Ukraine – April 10, 2023Frail Pope Urges Peace In Israel After Deadly Clashes – April 9, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Oklahoma school board unanimously rejects application for publicly-funded Catholic charter schoolA school board appointed by Republican officials in Oklahoma has unanimously rejected an application by the Catholic Church to establish the first tax-payer funded religious charter school in the US, Reuters reports.Biden administration officials were involved in Mar-a-Lago raid despite claiming otherwise: report

The Biden administration involved itself in the raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home despite reports that its officials were “stunned” to find out about the news on social media, according to the group America First Legal, which obtained internal government documents related to the raid through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March – April 11, 2023Leak of US classified documents online is “very serious risk to national security” and could lead to loss of life, Pentagon says – April 11, 2023Justice Department asks appeals court to stop ruling that would halt approval of abortion pill – April 10, 2023Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws – April 10, 2023Kentucky Governor Urges Prayers As Several Killed At Bank – April 10, 2023Deficit soars to $1.1 trillion for first half of fiscal 2023 – April 10, 2023House Oversight Republicans subpoena more bank records in Biden family probe – April 9, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia Pledges To Facilitate Church After Outcry

Indonesia’s government says it will facilitate a place of worship for Protestant Christians in West Java after the forced closure of their church by authorities provoked an international outcry.Attacks on churches surged in first quarter of 2023, report findsAttacks on churches escalated in the first quarter of 2023 consistent with a years-long trend of rising vandalism, arson and shootings, none worse this year than the deadly rampage at the Covenant School in Nashville.

Indonesia: Government authorities continue to shut down churchesAmid an ongoing spate of government-sponsored church closures in Indonesia, the Purwakarta Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) was forced to give up worshiping and building a sanctuary in Cigelam Village because the Purwakarta Regency Government in West Java refused to issue the requisite permit and de facto shut the church down, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. 

Latest Christian News Headlines

Persecuted Chinese congregation arrives in the US seeking asylum – April 10, 2023Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and his two sons among Christians slaughtered in Plateau state – April 6, 2023Faith-based movie about Abraham and Isaac places third at weekend box office – April 6, 2023Nigeria: Christians slaughtered in Benue state attacks – April 4, 2023186 churches file suit against United Methodist Church for not allowing disaffiliation over LGBT issues – April 4, 2023Scotland: Church leaders say proposed conversion therapy ban could criminalize Christians who teach that homosexual behavior is sinful – April 4, 2023Thailand: Asylum-seeking Chinese congregation taken into police custody following expiry of visas – April 4, 2023

Working with Wool Part. 2 Combing and carding

Step 1 Combing your wool

Now that your wool is washed and dried, it’s time to comb. Combing your wool really helps in getting your wool cleaned from any leftover Vegetative Matter. (You can skip this step if you have clean wool, if you’d like and go right to carding.)

To begin, take a lock of wool and put it on one of your combs,and run your empty comb through your wool, flipping your comb after each pass through, like pictured below:

Once all your wool is off the comb you started with and onto the other, removing any small pieces of wool left on your comb. Keep doing this until your happy with how clean your wool is. To remove your wool you have two options, one is to just take the whole thing off in one piece or, you can make combed top by running it through a diz (we use a sewing machine bobbin as a diz and it works well) as you take it off, like pictured below:

If you do it this way, you are ready to spin your wool into yarn, if not it’s time to card.

Step 2: Carding your wool

There are two different ways to card, either with hand cards or a drum carder. We have done it both ways and prefer drum carding.

We’ll start with using hand cards: Spread the wool on the left card, with the shorn ends at the top of the card. Take the right hand card and lay it in the center of the left hand card, facing opposite directions. Draw the right hand card away from you. Repeat this several times until the fiber begins to align themselves. When the fibers are well aligned lay the right hand card on your knee, and with the handles in the same direction, brush away from yourself. This puts the wool all on your right hand card. Switch cards and repeat this several time. Roll the wool off the card. Your wool is ready to spin into yarn!

Drum carding: Put wool on the feeder in front of the little drum, turn the handle to feed the wool through onto the big drum. Keep adding more wool until your big drum is full and fibers are aligned. To remove your wool from your drum, turn your handle until the groove in your big drum is on top. Next, run a knitting needle down the groove, pulling up to separate the wool. Fold the off the drum turning the handle the opposite direction of the way you did when carding. Once your batt is off, divide it into three inch pieces.

Run it through on piece at a time, once your finished running it through the second time, it’s time to take it off and spin it!

Again there are two ways to take your wool off the drum. First is to take it off just like you did when you took it off to run it through the second time, in one big batt. The second is to make roving out of it by using a diz pictured below:

Making roving: To make roving you start at one end of the drum put your knitting needle in the groove about a 1/2 inch and pull put breaking your wool apart. Put your wool through your diz using a crochet hook. Gently pull your wool through your diz and off your drum, turning your drum as you go. Keep working your way across the drum. Once your finished, roll your roving into a ball and your ready to spin!

News from this Week 4/5/23

Breaking World News

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

One Killed, Dozens Injured In Dutch Train Crash

A double-decker train carrying about 50 passengers derailed in the southern Netherlands early Tuesday, killing one person and injuring 30 others, in what officials called “a black day for the Dutch railway.”

Finland Joins NATO, Doubling Alliance Border With Russia

Finland became the 31st member of the Western NATO military alliance Tuesday in a historic move that Russia had tried to prevent.

NATO Condemns Detention US Journalist While Lawyers Appeal (Worthy News Radio)

Lawyers for a U.S. journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges have appealed against the decision to hold him in pre-trial detention. The detention of Evan Gershkovich has raised Western concerns, including from the NATO military alliance.

Latest World News Headlines

Senior ISIS commander killed by American-led drone strike in Syria – April 4, 2023

Officials: US Providing Ukraine $2.6 Billion in Military Aid – April 4, 2023

Former President of Kosovo goes on trial at the International Court of Justice for war crimes – April 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Egypt move toward rehabilitating Syrian dictator Assad in “victory for Russia and Iran” – April 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Six Other OPEC+ Members Announce Surprise New Oil Production Cuts – April 4, 2023

US seeks to keep Yemen-bound ammunition seized from Iran – April 4, 2023

Japan Not Supporting Price Cap On Russian Oil – April 4, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Has Stepped Up Attacks on Iranian, Hezbollah Targets in Syria

On April 2, 2023, Israel reportedly attacked several targets in Syria’s Homs province associated with the Syrian army and Iran-backed militias. Syrian state media reported that five military personnel were injured in the attack.

After airstrikes, Syria warns Israel not to drag region toward ‘total escalation’

Syria’s foreign ministry on Tuesday warned that Israel risked dragging the region toward “total escalation” after another overnight airstrike near Damascus attributed to the Jewish state.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel launches fresh strikes on Damascus area, Syrian state media reports – April 4, 2023

Jordan king says Muslims have ‘duty to deter Israeli escalation’ in Jerusalem – April 4, 2023

Mystery drone downed by IDF in Israeli airspace was sent by Iran – April 4, 2023

Tens of thousands protest against judicial overhaul: ‘Negotiations? We won’t move until the danger passes’ – April 2, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Charges

The grim-faced former U.S. President Donald J. Trump pleaded “not guilty” Tuesday to 34 charges related to an investigation into a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

US Manufacturing Reaches New Low

U.S. manufacturing reached its lowest point since the start of the pandemic, according to a report released just as President Joe Biden embarked on a tour of U.S. factories to tout his promise to boost the industry.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump In New York To Face Arrest Tuesday – April 4, 2023

Florida Senate oks 6-week abortion ban – April 4, 2023

China land-buying push targets U.S. agriculture, farm acreage – April 2, 2023

Deadly tornadoes produce catastrophic damage across Midwest, South, Mid-Atlantic – April 2, 2023

Op-Ed: Biden Budget Proposal Could put U.S. National Debt at $43.6 Trillion by 2033 – March 30, 2023

Ex-President Trump “Indicted” For Hush Money Prompting Outrage – March 30, 2023

Fewer than 40% of Americans consider God to be important than money, poll finds – March 30, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Christians slaughtered in Benue state attacks

More than 60 Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Benue state in the last month, as the years-long slaughter of Nigerian Christians by radicalized Fulani herdsmen and Islamic jihadists continues unabated and with impunity.

186 churches file suit against United Methodist Church for not allowing disaffiliation over LGBT issues

The United Methodist Church is being sued by 186 of its congregations in Georgia after it put a “pause” on allowing anymore churches to disaffiliate over an ongoing strenuous debate within the denomination on LGBT issues, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Scotland: Church leaders say proposed conversion therapy ban could criminalize Christians who teach that homosexual behavior is sinful

A group of twenty Scottish church leaders have written to Scotland’s Minister for Equality expressing their alarm that a proposed government ban on “conversion practices” could result in the criminalization of Christians who teach anyone, including their own children, that the practice of homosexuality is sinful, Christian Today reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Thailand: Asylum-seeking Chinese congregation taken into police custody following expiry of visas – April 4, 2023

US must stand with India’s persecuted Christians, says former Ambassador- at-Large for International Religious Freedom – March 31, 2023

UK: Evangelical Alliance expects increased membership as congregations split from Church of England over LGBT stance – March 30, 2023

Uganda: Pastor murdered by Islamist relatives for refusing to denounce Christ, “We need prayers” – March 30, 2023

India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace” – March 28, 2023

Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime – March 28, 2023

Breaking News this Week 3/29/23

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

IAEA head: Increased combat around Ukrainian nuclear plant

Fighting has intensified near a nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is Europe’s largest, further increasing the possibility of a war-related nuclear accident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday.

Hungary’s Parliament Votes For Finland In NATO, Delays Sweden (Worthy News Radio)

Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved the inclusion of Finland into NATO on Monday, but delayed a vote on Sweden’s membership application.

‘U.S. Dollar Losing Status As World’s Reserve Currency’ Experts Warn (Worthy News In-Depth)

Leading experts warn that the U.S. dollar will soon lose its status as the “world’s reserve currency” after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would start using China’s currency for international payments.

Latest World News Headlines

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Man Released From Jail – March 27, 2023

Hungary Votes For Finland’s NATO Membership, But Sweden Not Welcome – March 27, 2023

Ukraine Condemns Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus (Worthy News Radio) – March 26, 2023

Russia to Station Nuclear Weapons In Belarus – March 26, 2023

Hungary Won’t Extradite Russia’s Putin To ICC Court – March 26, 2023

US carries out airstrikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after attack on base – March 26, 2023

‘Montenegro Detains Thief In $40 Billion Crypto Scandal’ (Worthy News-Focus) – March 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Coalition, opposition hold first talks on judicial overhaul with President Herzog

Representatives from coalition and opposition parties gathered at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening to begin negotiations over the government’s contentious judicial overhaul plans, in the first face-to-face talks between the sides after three turbulent months of a legislative blitz and nationwide mass protests.

Yesh Atid delegation says it urged Herzog to push for creation of Israeli constitution

Following the first round of talks with President Isaac Herzog to reach a compromise on judicial reform, the Yesh Atid delegation says they pushed for a significant reform — including a constitution.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel’s Netanyahu Urges Nation To Avoid Civil War (Video) – March 27, 2023

Israeli scientists develop medical micro robot that can capture damaged cells – March 27, 2023

Israel’s PM Delays Overhaul Judicial Reforms – March 27, 2023

Israel’s PM Urges Calm As Strikes Paralyze Nation (Videos) – March 27, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US House passes bipartisan law to crack down on Chinese organ harvesting industry

On Monday, the US House of Representatives passed overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation to crack down on China’s organ harvesting industry.

Spate of massive rain storms devastate California farming sector

A spate of massive, deadly rain storms has not only killed 28 people but has also devastated the farming sector in California, leading to well over a $1 billion in financial losses for farmers as thousands of acres of cropland are destroyed by flooding, Bloomberg reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Christian ministries rush to help after massive storms tear into Mississippi – March 28, 2023

Nearly $100 billion in deposits pulled from banks; officials call system ‘sound and resilient’ – March 27, 2023

Confronted by FBI abuses, Congress ready to add civil liberty protections to key surveillance law – March 27, 2023

Nashville school shooter was transgender, had ‘manifesto,’ police say – March 27, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank To Be Sold To First Citizens After Bank Run – March 27, 2023

US Chocolate Factory Blast Kills Several In Pennsylvania – March 26, 2023

Dozens Killed In Deadliest Mississippi Tornado – March 26, 2023

Breaking Christian News

India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace”

Many Christians in India face intense persecution from both their neighbors and communities and from government officials; ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime

A historically significant former Assemblies of God church building in Iran has been put up for sale by the country’s authoritarian Islamic government after first being forcefully closed to its congregation, Article 18 reports.

Six People, Including Children, Killed At US Christian School

U.S. President Joe Biden was briefed about a massive shooting at a Christian primary school that killed six people, including three children, the White House said.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Abducted Missionary Freed After Nearly 7 Years; Christians Urge Prayers – March 27, 2023

Evangelical Nigeria Pastor Killed, Wife Kidnapped – March 26, 2023

US ministry is sharing the Gospel with Iranians fleeing to Armenia – March 22, 2023

US: Revival breaking out at Historically Black Universities – March 22, 2023

Indonesia: Christians continually face opposition in building churches – March 21, 2023

California ministry calls for 10,000 Christian volunteers in massive Gospel outreach – March 21, 2023

Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in  Kaduna state – March 20, 2023

*Podcast* Leviticus Chapter 22- “Red, Brown, Yellow, Black & White”

Today as we read through Chapter 22, we will discuss the cleansing of water (washed in water vs. washed in His blood), acceptable offerings, and how wrong racism is: He made us all from ONE blood.

And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation.

(Acts 17:26)

Listen here:

News from this Week 3/23/23

Breaking World News

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Russia’s Putin ‘Open’ For China’s Peace Plan On Ukraine

Three days after he was indicted for war crimes, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he would discuss a plan “to settle the acute crisis in Ukraine” with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Markets Volatile Despite Credit Suisse Rescue

Markets across the world recovered late Monday but remained volatile despite efforts by authorities to portray the rescue of Credit Suisse bank by its rival UBS as a good deal.

Russian Cruise Missiles Destroyed In Crimea

Ukraine’s defense ministry says Russian cruise missiles for use by Moscow’s feared Black Sea Fleet had been destroyed in another setback for Russia’s military.

Latest World News Headlines

Montenegro’s Leader Wins First Round of Presidential Poll Amid Turmoil (Worthy News Radio) – March 20, 2023

Fed, Central Banks Announce Emergency Cash Measures Sunday – March 20, 2023

Vaccine Makers Prep Bird Flu Shot for Humans ‘Just in Case’; Rich Nations Lock in Supplies – March 20, 2023

Australia: Millions of dead fish wash up in New South Wales state – March 20, 2023

China’s Xi Visits Russia’s Putin After War Crimes Indictment – March 20, 2023

Russia’s Indicted Putin Visits Destroyed Mariupol Under Cover Of Darkness – March 19, 2023

Iran’s nuclear breakout time is under 2 weeks, U.S. Senate hears – March 19, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu’s Likud faction votes to approve ‘softening’ of judicial reform

The Likud and Religious Zionist Party (RZP) approved on Monday evening a “softened” version of the bill to change the Judicial Appointments Committee, which enables the coalition to appoint two High Court justices per Knesset term without the approval of the opposition, the parties announced in statements on Monday evening.

Netanyahu’s government revived Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, PA official says

Palestinian officials on Monday expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the security summit with Israel in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, while Hamas and other Palestinian factions continued to criticize the Palestinian Authority for participating in the gathering, held under the auspices of the US Representatives of Jordan and Egypt also took part in the summit.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Prophetic Anticipation Builds: Unblemished Red Heifers for Temple Ceremony Soon Come of Age – March 19, 2023

Netanyahu touts elimination of ‘dozens’ of Arab terrorists, vows crackdown on anti-judicial reform ‘anarchy’ – March 19, 2023

Proposed Israel Law Would Forbid Evangelism – March 18, 2023

Israel: Counter-terrorism forces shoot dead suspected Hezbollah terrorist wearing primed explosive belt – March 16, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law

A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.

Biden signs bill ordering declassification of intelligence on COVID, Wuhan lab

President Biden signed a bill Monday that requires the director of national intelligence to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus and potential links to a lab in central China.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Wyoming passes law banning sale and use of abortion pills – March 20, 2023

‘Ex-President Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday’ – March 18, 2023

US Launching Controversial Payment System – March 18, 2023

Texas federal court hears arguments from conservative Christian group seeking ban on abortion pill – March 16, 2023

Florida advances six-week abortion ban – March 16, 2023

Moody’s just cut its outlook on the entire US banking system to negative in the wake of SVB’s collapse – March 15, 2023

100,000 Californians still have no power as storms whip hurricane-force winds, flood homes and threaten 25 million people in other states – March 15, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in  Kaduna state

Ahead of an important gubernatorial election which made for an especially tense political atmosphere, a further 10 Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state were hacked to death by militants armed with machetes last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Mozambique: US missionary pilot and SA volunteers released from prison while criminal investigation continues

While they must remain in Mozambique pending further criminal investigation, an American missionary pilot and two South African volunteers from the US-based Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) have been released from a four-month prison term in war-torn Mozambique, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Vermont: Christian school suspended from regional sporting events after refusing to play against biologically male transgender player – March 16, 2023

Innocent Christian Man Released From U.S. Prison After 34 Years – March 16, 2023

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues – March 15, 2023

Nigeria: Gunmen shoot dead the son of a Baptist pastor, abduct pastor’s wife and others, “we are fervently praying to God” – March 14, 2023

Iran: Pastor still faces 30 lashes and two years in exile after early release from prison – March 13, 2023

DRC: Islamic State claims responsibility for murdering 35 Christians – March 13, 2023

Zucchini: Planting, Nourishing, Harvesting, & Preserving

Zucchini is one of the easier vegetables to grow, making it very rewarding. If you can take keep the squash bugs away, you can get a lot of zucchini from just a couple plants!

Planting

You want to make sure you get heirloom seeds. We like the Black Beauty variety. We start zucchini in the spring, and then again in the fall. First you will want to make a hill about 6” tall and 1” wide. Then, put two seeds into each hole, 2” apart and push down a half inch. Cover with manure or compost, and water well.

Nourishing

When your plants look like the above photo, it will be time to feed them again. Put 3 TBSP of kelp around the base of each plant, then add some more compost or manure. Continue to water as needed.

If, as your plants grow and start to bloom, you see only male and no female blooms, you won’t get many zucchini without doing something about this.You need males to pollinate the females. The female plants are the ones that will turn into a zucchini. If you do not know the difference in male and female blooms, use the photo below as a guide.

If we have this problem, here is what we do to help.

De-solve 2 TBSP of Epsom salt in a gallon of water and pour it around the base of the plant. Do this for each plant that you are having the problem with.

Harvesting

You can harvest your zucchini whatever size you like them. To harvest, all you have to do is grab the fruit and twist. If you like them small, make sure you keep an eye on them. They get big very quickly! The bigger they get, the more spongy they will be, and are less tasty when they are spongy.

If you are wanting to save seed from them, let one get as big as it will. Sometimes they will turn an orange-ish color once they are big. This does not mean you can’t save seed from them. They are still good for seed.

When you harvest, remember to pray who to give your first fruits to!

Honour Yehovah with thy substance, And with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

Proverbs 3:9-10

Saving Seed

When you pick the one you have let grow and go to seed, pick it and cut it open. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and lay the seeds out to dry on a tray for 2-3 days. Then, store in a jar with an airtight lid.

Preserving

The best way to preserve your zucchini is to either freeze or can it.

To freeze the zucchini, first you need to shred it. We have not had good success with freezing slices. When you have finished shredding the zucchini, squeeze out the juice/water. Put in a Ziploc bag and freeze.

To can, we use the following recipe:

Want a way to use your shredded zucchini? We enjoy making Zucchini bread, too! You can even use the above recipe for Pineapple Zucchini in place of the regular shredded zucchini the recipe calls for. We love using the recipes from America’s Test Kitchen, and this is one of them.

News from this Week 3/15/23

Breaking World News

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Poland Court: Activist Quilty Of Aiding Abortion

A court in heavily Catholic Poland on Tuesday found a self-declared women’s rights activist guilty of aiding an abortion by providing pills, the first such conviction in a nation with the European continent’s strictest abortion laws.

Netherlands Vote As Social Turmoil Threatens Government

Dutch voters began voting Wednesday in local elections that will impact the national legislature when the country’s longtime prime minister faces the worst social turmoil in years.

EU: ‘Hungary Targets Opponents Through Israeli Spyware’ (Worthy News Radio)

Leaders of the European Union’s parliament committee investigating espionage have accused Hungary’s government of “grossly abusing” Israeli spyware to intimidate hundreds of perceived domestic opponents.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia Doesn’t Recognize Crimes Court Amid Fierce Fighting In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio) – March 14, 2023

Russian jet collides with U.S. drone over Black Sea – March 14, 2023

Turkey is blocking humanitarian aid to Kurdish earthquake victims in northern Syria – March 14, 2023

Iran, Belarus Sign Cooperation Deal Despite Western Concerns – March 14, 2023

Belarus Halting Worship Services – March 14, 2023

North Korea test-fires two cruise missiles ahead of South Korea/US joint military drill – March 13, 2023

US-UK-Australia Submarine Plans Move Ahead; China Has Said it Reveals ‘Cold War Mentality’ – March 13, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Islamic Jihad calls on Israeli Arabs to launch armed uprising against Israel

With tensions already running extremely high amid increased Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis and counter-terrorist offensives by the Israel Defense Forces, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group has called on Israeli Arabs to launch a third “intifada” – deadly armed uprising – against Israel, i24 News reports. The First Intifada took place between 1987-1991, while the Second Intifada began in 2000 and lasted until 2005.

Israel: Knesset passes first reading of controversial bill designed to curtail judicial review of legislation

Despite massive widespread protests by Israeli citizens, and ignoring the strong opposition of the country’s President Isaac Herzog, Israel’s parliament on Tuesday approved the first reading of a highly controversial bill that would restrict judicial review of legislation and consolidate power in the hands of the new far-right government, i24 News reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Bill protecting PM from impeachment submitted to Israeli parliament – March 13, 2023

IAF fighter jets, refuelers hold air drill with US forces, thought to focus on Iran – March 13, 2023

200,000 Protest Israeli Premier’s Judicial Reforms – March 13, 2023

Israel’s Concerns Over China Deal With Iran, Saudi Arabia – March 12, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over East Palestine train derailment

The state of Ohio this week announced a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern in connection with the February derailment of one of its trains near the town of East Palestine.

Praying Football Coach Is Now Back on the Job After Supreme Court Victory

A Washington state high school football coach who was fired for silently praying on the field after games has been officially reinstated after he won his Supreme Court case last June.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Biden to sign executive order increasing background checks for Americans buying guns – March 14, 2023

Bank stocks dive as Wall Street trembles amid SVB failure – March 13, 2023

Washington OKs Huge Oil Drilling In Alaska – March 13, 2023

FDIC Will Protect All Silicon Valley Bank Deposits After Sudden Collapse, Treasury Says – March 12, 2023

US Deficit Surges 52% to $723B Fiscal YTD – March 12, 2023

US House Votes To Declassify COVID Origins; Biden Pressured (Video) – March 10, 2023

New York to pay Christian agency $250,000 in lawsuit settlement over LGBT child placements – March 9, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Gunmen shoot dead the son of a Baptist pastor, abduct pastor’s wife and others, “we are fervently praying to God”

As the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues with minimal intervention by the government, gunmen in Kaduna state on Friday shot and killed the son of a Baptist pastor before abducting the pastor’s wife and three other people, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Iran: Pastor still faces 30 lashes and two years in exile after early release from prison

An Iranian pastor who converted to Christianity from Islam has been released after serving five years of a jail term he received for sharing the Gospel with Muslims, but still faces 30 lashes and two years in exile from his home, Article 18 reports.

DRC: Islamic State claims responsibility for murdering 35 Christians

Islamic State terrorists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed that they recently killed 35 people whom they claim are “Christian” in Mukondi village in North Kivu province, the Associated Press reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

‘God has been drawing Gen Z to Himself’: Regent students’ holding revival worship during spring break – March 9, 2023

Nicaragua: Thousands flock to Somotillo to hear the Gospel and encounter God – March 9, 2023

New Reports of Revival, 20 Baptisms at Purdue – Evangelist Chastises Critics, ‘God Is Moving, It’s Just Starting’ – March 8, 2023

A further 41 Texas churches leave UMC over LGBTQ stance – March 8, 2023

England: Large Anglican church to stop payments to Diocese in split over LGBT blessing ceremonies – March 8, 2023

Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and two sons killed by Islamist militants – March 7, 2023

India: Hindu nationalists vandalize Gideon Bible stall at fair, accuse Christians of entrapment – March 7, 2023