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The entire population of Gaza, roughly two million people, is on the brink of famine and MCC is facing delays in delivering food aid by truck.

The main issue MCC is facing is getting through the borders into Gaza to bring food relief. 

"It's an unprecedented humanitarian crisis," says Darryl Loewen, the Executive Director of MCC Manitoba. "The residents of Gaza have their movements restricted by the state of Israel and the IDF. War has displaced nearly three-quarters of Gaza's population and at least half are living with an acute emergency food crisis."

A mini-series called 'Testament: The Story of Moses' is now available on Netflix and hopes to portray the reality of the many hardships Moses of the Bible endured. 

Kelly McPherson, executive producer of the series talked about how he hopes this series sparks meaningful conversations about the human condition. 

Singer, songwriter and worship leader Patrick Mayberry recently hit a new milestone. 

His single, 'Lead On Good Shepherd' featuring Zahriya Zachary became his first No. 1 hit on the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart.

A film focusing on the story of the family behind five-time Grammy Award-winning artists for King & Country and Rebecca St. James will hit the big screen this spring. 

Luke Smallbone, one of the brothers that make up for King & Country, says he's been sharing his family's story of losing everything to becoming one of the most well-known families in Christian music at every show for the past decade. 

During the Juno Awards ceremony in Halifax this past weekend a few of the nominees in the Christian category came together to sing of God's goodness. 

Following God after overcoming challenges is easier said than done, but for Virginia Spence and the team at the Courageous Heart Ministries, helping those people is their ultimate goal. 

With Joshua 1:9 as their vision verse, it reminds them about strength and encouragement. 

Starting back when they were in Bible College, her husband would walk around Broadway to the Aboriginal Centre, and way down on Main and Higgins. 

Jesus was front and centre at the NCAA wrestling championships this past weekend. 

Two college wrestlers, Aaron Brooks and David Carr, wore headbands that said '100% Jesus.'

Carr from Iowa State went on to win his second NCAA championship, a national title at 165 lbs.

"100 % Jesus!! 2x NCAA CHAMP All glory to God" said Carr in a post on Instagram. 

When asked what his thoughts and emotions were when it came to being a finalist this year, he again gave all the glory to God.

Amy Grant is releasing music from the archives onto digital platforms.

Released in 1993, Grant's Songs From The Loft is now available on streaming services while previously having been out of print for years. 

"Something old, something NEW! It’s here…FIRST TIME available to stream or download & NEWLY remastered!" says Grant on Instagram. "Check it out wherever you listen to music…roll down the windows and sing along loudly!"

It was an eventful weekend for Christian singer and songwriter K-Anthony.

The Jamaican-Canadian, who lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, won the top prize in the Christian music category.

When it comes to Canadian Christian music, there is just one category, a Juno award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year.

"Dreams do come true with God, faith and perseverance!" said K-Anthony in a post on social media. "With humility and deep gratitude, I share this recognition with all those who have supported me along the way. To God be the glory today and always."

Work is in progress to provide translations of the Bible to Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them.

Wycliffe Associates is an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches.