God is at work in the New York City Church of Christ. On a cold, rainy Sunday December 13th, some 3,300 people gathered at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in the heart of New York City to worship God.

Just download this template which has news from around the world and links to more stories on www.DisciplesToday.org (http://www.DisciplesToday.net) For the other side of your bulletin, you can download the attached template for local news and stories in your ministry, house church, etc. This makes for an easy Page 2 for your local congregation's bulletin! If you already have a bulletin, you can simply print the International News Bulletin as a two sided insert to your current publication.

Dear Friends of the International Bible Teaching Ministry, Season's Greetings from Atlanta. It is good sometimes to look back and take stock of how God has moved in the course of a year.

Single disciples know how to have fun! Take a look at the following singles events for New Years Eve!

HOPE worldwide volunteer Sharon Anderson is taking her holiday spirit to the homeless. Sharon created the Homeless Partners Wish List Program in Las Vegas. Through this program, homeless men and women make Christmas Wish Lists of whatever essentials they need and then people can make donations online to make those wishes come true.

All preparations having now been made, it is only a matter of time before David dies and Solomon takes the throne as king. But when power hangs in the balance, it is not unusual for power-seekers to attempt to grab it for themselves. Such is the case with Adonijah, one of Solomon’s half brothers. This section of scripture reads like a soap opera!

This time our sisters in Seattle Church of Christ had a privelege to hear a sermon from Lisa Johnson for their Women's Day 2009.

How do I find a disciple who is my soulmate? God has made it possible for Disciples Today to premiere DT Heart Soul for you.

The Virginia Churches are growing, even doubling in size. Very encouraging video from ICOCHotNews (http://icochotnews.com)

How about this for a Christmas gift for your spouse or yourself? The 2010 Steps of the Apostles Tour embarks next October. 55 married and single disciples from Africa, Canada and the US are already signed up for the next Steps of the Apostles Tour that will include the Steps of Jesus in Israel! The October 5-18, 2010 tour will visit Rome, Italy; Athens, Greece; Ephesus, Turkey; Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt as well as Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee and...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time to gather the family, take time off from work, exchange gifts, build a snowman…and agonize over whether to bid “Merry Christmas” – or “Happy Holidays” – or nothing at all – to the cashier at the supermarket. Yup, it’s the hap-happiest season of all. And it seems to begin earlier with each passing year. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. (Oh wait, am I allowed say that?) Just recently, the American Family...

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 One of our very favorite Thanksgiving celebrations was in Hong Kong with Godwin and Crystal Chan's House Church gathered in a small, high-rise apartment around a table laden with all the Thanksgiving treats accented with awesome Chinese dishes. The fellowship was a living 3D illustration of...

Now let's pray for corporate donors. The fundraising for the Global AIDS Program of HOPE worldwide in Africa has been a great success. We have received enough funding from churches and individuals across the U.S. to continue the headquarters and regional officework of Drs. Mark Ottenweller and Marc Aguirre into Spring 2010 to develop new partners and raise crucial funding to support 30,000 orphans and children affected by AIDS across Africa.

Just download this template which has news from around the world and links to more stories on www.DisciplesToday.org (http://www.DisciplesToday.net) For the other side of your bulletin, you can download the attached template for local news and stories in your ministry, house church, etc. This makes for an easy Page 2 for your local congregation's bulletin! If you already have a bulletin, you can simply print the International News Bulletin as a two sided insert to your current publication.

If you appreciate the combination of great entertainment, incredible fellowship and dancing the night away, come join us and make the last night of this decade one to remember with the Chicago Church of Christ Singles Ministry.

We are proud to announce that the Citi Success Fund 2009 Award Ceremony and Fun Fair Day was Saturday, November 21 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sai Tsui. More than 30 schools and youth service organizations shared their creative ideas through game booths, performances and display boards.

Recently, a huge fortification more than 3,700 years old – ascribed to the Canaanites (Middle Bronze Age 2) – was uncovered in archaeological excavations that the Israel Antiquities Authority is currently conducting in the Jerusalem Walls National Park in the City of David.

HOPE worldwide Russia's Fellowship Club for the elderly, the â??Old Friendsâ?? Homeâ? has been running for eight years already. The Clubâ??s members meet twice a week, have tea, fellowship and celebrate holidays together. They also receive charitable donations in the form of groceries each month.

The Tampa Church is gearing up to host its 7th Annual Playmakers Bowl Tournament from January 15-17, 2010.

There is a picture in my wedding album, dating back to the 1970s, of a beautiful, vivacious young woman with her sweet newborn baby. That was Geri Laing and her little daughter, Elizabeth. Even at that time, I knew that Geri was a woman to learn from and an example to follow. As time went by and I had my own children, I was fortunate enough to attend seminars and retreats and hear Geri’s precious nuggets of wisdom, particularly about...