Spanish Friends Attended the New Year's Entertainment Party of Chinese Christians

On February 17, 2018, Christians from The Church of Almighty God in Spain hosted an evening gathering in Madrid’s Fuenlabrada with the theme of “We gather together here.” The purpose of the event was for friends of different nationalities to gain a greater understanding of The Church of Almighty God and to promote friendship between these groups. Unlike the events held the previous two years, that evening over a dozen international friends were invited, including: Cynthia, a representative from the Todo Mejorar Foundation; Elahi, chairman of Valientes Banglas; Manuel, chairman of the European Citizens’ Anti-Corruption Association; Sagrario, manager of the San Lorenzo Center. It was a joyful gathering in celebration of the lunar new year.

Italian Friends Moved by Persecuted Christians’ Strong Faith

On February 2, 2019, Christians from The Church of Almighty God (CAG) in Italy held a get-together in Milan, inviting over 20 local friends. The CAG hosts played a short film on Almighty God’s appearance and work for their guests and gave song and dance performances witnessing and praising God. After the event some Italian guests expressed their hope that the Church would hold similar events every holiday for more opportunities to share in faith. They also hoped to read more of Almighty God’s words and better understand Almighty God’s work in the last days.

Jesus’ Words to His Disciples After His Resurrection

Apr 26, 2018

(Jhn 20:26-29) And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the middle, and said, Peace be to you. Then said he to Thomas, Reach here your finger, and behold my hands; and reach here your hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said to him, My LORD and my God. Jesus said to him, Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

“Peace, Not Persecution”— A Torchlight Procession for Peace in Italy

In recent years, the number of refugees displaced by war and religious persecution has reached its highest level since World War II, and among them are Christians of The Church of Almighty God(CAG) fleeing persecution in China. The outlook for their asylum applications in foreign countries is bleak, and some are even in danger of being repatriated anytime. This state of affairs has attracted concern from many international human rights organizations and has even been called “an international humanitarian crisis” by western academics. On January 18, 2019, a Torchlight Procession for Peace took place in Rho, Milan in Italy. This procession was jointly organized by the Council of Migrants of the Municipality of Rho, the Mayors of the Pact of North West, and the Association of Voluntary Italian Blood Donors (AVIS).

US Lawmakers Celebrate the Establishment of Coalition to Advance Religious Freedom in China

On March 4, 2019 members of various religious groups and human rights organizations held a press conference in the US Congress announcing the official establishment of the Coalition to Advance Religious Freedom in China (CARFC). The Coalition’s mission is to urge the US government to take strong action on Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) suppression of religious freedoms. As part of the Coalition, Christian representatives with The Church of Almighty God (CAG) described the CCP’s persecution of faiths at the press conference, particularly the brutality toward their Church, garnering interest from lawmakers and the media.

Huge “People First” Demonstration in Italy Calls for Acceptance of Refugees

With cheerful music, loud chants, and banners covered with slogans, people and groups from different countries and ethnicities expressed their plea for human rights in a free, peaceful manner. At 2 p.m. on March 2, 2019, crowds surged into the city center of Milan, Italy, and a demonstration of 200,000 people gathered in the Square Milano Duomo along Corso Venezia. This demonstration was to mobilize the Italian people to unite against all actions that violate and trample human rights, and to protect the rights of refugees and minority groups.

Enthusiastic Response to This Must See Christian Film in Philippines

From February 25 to March 1, 2019, the Phenomenal Film Festival was held in the Philippines, where The One Who Holds Sovereignty Over Everything, a large-scale choral documentary produced by The Church of Almighty God won Best Music Score. The film, screened on the 28th, enjoyed an enthusiastic reception. One film festival judge expressed that this is an astounding film that is a must-see for every person.