Evangelicalism

WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital Announce Definitive Agreement to Combine Health Systems

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Monday, February 26, 2024

York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.

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  • York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.
  • Pending regulatory approval, Evangelical Community Hospital will become WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital on or about July 1, 2024.
  • We’re excited to build on that commitment with Evangelical,” said Roxanna Gapstur Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of WellSpan Health.
  • A separate philanthropic foundation will be created as a community pathway for hospital support, similar to WellSpan’s other hospital foundations.

Fuller Theological Seminary Celebrates Mark Labberton’'s Legacy with Festschrift Release

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Pasadena, CA, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuller Theological Seminary is excited to announce the upcoming release of “Now to God Who Is Able: Vocation, Justice, and Ministry: Essays in Honor of Mark Labberton,” a festschrift honoring the impactful career and ministry of Mark Labberton.

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  • Pasadena, CA, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuller Theological Seminary is excited to announce the upcoming release of “Now to God Who Is Able: Vocation, Justice, and Ministry: Essays in Honor of Mark Labberton,” a festschrift honoring the impactful career and ministry of Mark Labberton.
  • Both of them are affiliate professors at Fuller Theological Seminary.
  • Contributors include civil rights leader John Perkins, Bishop David Zac Niringiye, several Fuller faculty members and trustees, and other notable figures in theological education.
  • Fuller President David Emmanuel Goatley expressed his admiration for Labberton’s contributions, stating, “Mark Labberton’s journey through his multifaceted roles as pastor, scholar, and leader has left an indelible mark on Fuller and the broader church community.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assures 400 Evangelical leaders in a Zoom meeting hosted by Mike Evans, the founder of Friends of Zion Center: "Christians are Israel's best friends"

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

JERUSALEM, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a Zoom meeting with 394 of the world's most influential Evangelist leaders.

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  • JERUSALEM, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a Zoom meeting with 394 of the world's most influential Evangelist leaders.
  • Mike Evans, the founder of Friends of Zion, a number one best-selling author, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee for a lifetime of combating antisemitism hosted the meeting.
  • This was Netanyahu's first video conference with the Evangelical community since returning to the premiership last year.
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    The Friends of Zion Heritage center was established in 2015, in the center of Israel's capital Jerusalem, by founder Dr. Mike Evans.

A recent study finds Texans overwhelmingly support fair sales policy for ready-to-drink spirits

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A statewide study finds that voters in Texas overwhelmingly support more equitable rules about where adults can purchase ready-to-drink spirit coolers.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A statewide study finds that voters in Texas overwhelmingly support more equitable rules about where adults can purchase ready-to-drink spirit coolers.
  • The study found Texans value choice and convenience and say laws need to keep up with new product development.
  • "In Texas, there is consistent robust support for sensible sales policies with more than 70% of Republicans, Democrats and Independents supporting the policy.
  • Additionally, 71% of Christian Texans support this policy, including 64% of self-identified Evangelical Christians."

LB Water Announces New Board Members

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

SELINSGROVE, Pa., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LB Water, a regional leader in water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions, has announced that Tim Apple and Malena Moore Gittler will join the company's Board of Directors.

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  • SELINSGROVE, Pa., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LB Water, a regional leader in water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions, has announced that Tim Apple and Malena Moore Gittler will join the company's Board of Directors.
  • Currently working for Contrast, a regional provider of communication and IT solutions and services, Tim has an extensive background in business.
  • Malena worked briefly with LB Water to establish a foundation for a new training program.
  • "The hard work and integrity everyone at LB Water demonstrates are impressive.

American Jewish Committee Leader Attends Historic Multifaith Gathering in Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A historic gathering of faith leaders from across religious traditions took place this week in Saudi Arabia, and included 12 rabbis, among them Rabbi David Rosen , American Jewish Committee's Director of International Interreligious Relations.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A historic gathering of faith leaders from across religious traditions took place this week in Saudi Arabia, and included 12 rabbis, among them Rabbi David Rosen , American Jewish Committee's Director of International Interreligious Relations.
  • "It is encouraging and exciting to see the Muslim World League and Saudi Arabia exercise leadership to promote cooperation among the faith communities of the world.
  • The work of forging a multifaith alliance against extremism and hatred of all kinds, including antisemitism, must include traditional religious voices along with more liberal expressions.
  • The mission, held just days before the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp, also honored the endurance of Jewish life.

Evangelical leads March of the Living

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Monday, April 25, 2022

JERUSALEM, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 March of the Living is taking place on April 28, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Evangelical leader Mike Evans was asked to join in leading the march with the Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion.

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  • Evangelical leader Mike Evans was asked to join in leading the march with the Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion.
  • Evans is the first Evangelical asked to lead the March of the Living.
  • Evans came to the March of the Living from Ukraine, where he had been helping Holocaust survivors get out of Ukraine and back to Israel.
  • Evans said, "The only place Viktor could find a home to run our operation after the war began was Auschwitz, which makes leading The March of the Living even more meaningful."

Let Ukrainian Solidarity Shine Throughout Moscow and the Rest of Russia

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Traditionally, guerrilla gardeners are activist bicyclists who anonymously and peacefully spray "sunflower seed bombs," smeared with clay and mulch, onto public grounds at night to beautify dilapidated urban neighborhoods. Marc Daniels has taken this concept to the geopolitical level, that of seeding protest flowers, that grow to trigger massive call-to-action uprisings, naturally and organically.

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  • The Ukrainian quest for freedom is vital; sunflowers can help plant the seeds of freedom in the Russian zeitgeist as well.
  • Marc Daniels has taken this concept to the geopolitical level, that of seeding protest flowers, that grow to trigger massive call-to-action uprisings, naturally and organically.
  • In addition to the aforementioned Ukrainian solidarity strategy, the book reveals compelling strategies for advocating women's reproductive rights, voting rights, and environmental protection in the state courts and legislatures.
  • Since the war began, Marc has been actively sowing seeds of Ukrainian sunshine in Washington D.C., New York City, and virtually on Facebook and Twitter.

The top Evangelical Leaders Honor Mike Pence

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

JERUSALEM, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of the top Evangelical leaders that mobilized the vote that elected the President of The United States united to honor former Vice President Mike Pence for his support of the State of Israel.

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  • JERUSALEM, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of the top Evangelical leaders that mobilized the vote that elected the President of The United States united to honor former Vice President Mike Pence for his support of the State of Israel.
  • On Tuesday March 8, the Friends of Zion Heritage Center and Museum in Jerusalem held an event in honor of former US Vice President Mike Pence, where he was presented with the Friends of Zion Award.
  • The event marks the first time that US evangelical leaders have mobilized to show their support for Pence since January 6.
  • Upon receiving the award former Vice President Mike Pence said: "No matter what the future holds.

The Satanic Temple's Good Works Campaign: Concluding Massive Donation Drives Over Holiday Season

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Monday, February 28, 2022

SALEM, Mass., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In preparation for the Satanic winter holiday Sol Invictus, and in the spirit of giving, The Satanic Temple's congregations in Austin, Texas and Utah have launched their Good Works Campaign clothing donation drives in December 2021.

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  • SALEM, Mass., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In preparation for the Satanic winter holiday Sol Invictus, and in the spirit of giving, The Satanic Temple's congregations in Austin, Texas and Utah have launched their Good Works Campaign clothing donation drives in December 2021.
  • The Utah congregation partnered with South Valley Services for the drive, which was specially created for victims of domestic violence and families affected by it.
  • "I find it informative that the very first Tenet deals with compassion and empathy towards all creatures", noted Chris Turvey, the Director of the Good Works Campaign.
  • Both drives are a part of The Satanic Temple's Good Works Campaign, which strives to support the communities of TST congregations through various donation drives and community services efforts, including trash pickups, menstrual product donations, and food drives.