ASSIST News http://www.assistnews.net The ASSIST NEWS SERVICE (ANS) provides a wide variety of national and international stories that goes to 2,600 media around the world. The news service is headed by veteran journalist Dan Wooding and has a string of experienced journalists and writers that include Michael Ireland, Mark Ellis, Jeremy Reynalds, Elizabeth Kendal, Rolland Baker, Bill Ellis, Maurice Rowlandson, Gordon Bailey, Herbert Eze, and many others. en-us Ramadan and Provocation in the U.S.A. http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10090132.htm <span style="font-weight: bold;">Laylat al-Qadr</span> (literally Night of Destiny) is the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the first verses of the Qur an were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Whilst the Qur an does not provide ... Bicycle Injuries Increase Boy’s Faith http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10090131.htm Anwar Chopra was a young believer at a Gospel for Asia-supported pastor’s church. One Sunday after church, he took off on his bike and headed to the market to get some things he needed. Always cautious when riding his bike... Christian Convert in Bangladesh Falsely Accused of Theft http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080130.htm A Christian convert from Islam was falsely arrested for cattle theft last weekend in a bid by influential Muslims to stop his Christian activities, area villagers said. Churches Surprised at Impact of Grief Ministry http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080129.htm Churches nationwide are using the ministry program GriefShare to help people who are grieving the death of a friend or loved one. Rich Buhler makes surprise appearance at Anaheim Vineyard on Sunday morning http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080128.htm Veteran Christian broadcaster, Rich Buhler, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, made a surprise visit to Anaheim Vineyard last Sunday morning (August 29, 2010), where he preached before a surprised and and moved congregation. Former Drug Addict Finds Help at Joy Junction and Continues to Serve Jesus despite Rough Patches http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080127.htm A self-described former drug addict said his most recent stay at Joy Junction “meant the world” to him, his wife and kids. Disturbing News- Need Up and Revenue Down for New Mexico’s Largest Homeless Shelter http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080125.htm At its present rate, Joy Junction Homeless Shelter is on track to serve around 275,000 meals this year. That compares to about 150,000 last year. A Global Plan for the Gospel in Every Language http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080124.htm As speakers of the English language, we don t have to think twice about the availability of materials that help point us toward God. The Least of our Brothers http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080123.htm We all need a little help, and everyone of us needs an ongoing supply of hope. American Christian Freed from North Korea http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080122.htm An American Christian imprisoned in North Korea has been released following a humanitarian effort by former US president Jimmy Carter. Missionary’s Home Washed Away in Flood http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080121.htm Gospel for Asia-supported missionary Mande Gargon lost his home as a result of the massive flooding that is sweeping across Pakistan and North India. Mande lives in the Uttarakhand, India, area—much of which has been underwater for about three d... Church Changes a Country and Saves Lives Along the Way http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10080120.htm I met Dr. Dale Erickson at the Flying Star Restaurant, a local café located in the midst of large cottonwood trees along the Rio Grande River.