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Paris 2024 Olympic Games open officially on Friday night, and one organization is ready to spread the Word of God.

According to a release, the French Bible Society is handing out New Testament with the goal of, "leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the athletic arenas." Handing out 140,000 copies in French and 60,000 in English. 

A church with 19 physical locations, including one in Canada, run by Pastor Steven Furtick, took $108 million in tithing last year according to financial records. 

Celebrating their 55th annual awards show the Gospel Music Association (GMA) has released its list of nominations. 

Brandon Lake released his album Coat of Many Colors in October of 2023. Because of this album and the songs, Lake has been nominated for 16 Dove Awards this year including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. That is the most nominations one artist has ever received for the Dove Awards. 

A search and rescue team in Kentucky started praying on the last day of their two-week search for a lost hiker, at which time he was miraculously found alive. 

Situated on the southern coast of China, Hong Kong is neither a city nor a country, per se. Instead, it is a special administrative region of China, and it has been so since July 1, 1997. 

Hong Kong is also a stop along the way to bring the Bible deeper into Asia. 

Luke Nielson’s new song "Something Beautiful" is more than just another track; it's a testament to his deeply personal journey of faith and perseverance. Growing up in the small town of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, Luke attended a Christian school and later pursued ministry at Pacific Life Bible College. However, the sudden loss of his older brother led him to leave college and work with people with disabilities. Despite this shift, his passion for music never waned.

Christian music artist Aaron Shust is asking for prayer for a young family who has been left orphaned after the tragic loss of their parents earlier this month. 

Shust's best friend's son, Shuki, was close with one of the boys, Matan, who is now without a mother or father.

According to Aaron, Noa and Nir Baranes, 46, were tragically killed in a rocket barrage in Golan Heights on July 9. The pair were on their way home to Kibbutz Ortal, near the southwest corner of Syria, when their car was struck during the barrage. 

Husband and wife worship leaders, Brad & Rebekah have decided to take a much-needed break. 

On Monday, the pair celebrated 18 years of marriage and the beginning of a sabbatical.

"9 years ago, we fell into a sabbatical, and it was exactly what we needed… after 9 years we’re ready for a good long break as we take some time to rest and reset our rhythm," said the duo in a post on Facebook.

After 20 years, biking over 350,000 km, and raising over $12 million for Mully Children's Family (MCF) in Kenya, Arvid Loewen has finished his last ultramarathon cycling event with a celebration at his church in Winnipeg. 

Health Partners International Canada's mission is to improve access to healthcare and medicine in vulnerable communities worldwide.

President Lois Brown has been in her role for the last two years and is excited to see HPIC's work and what is to come in the future. "I first volunteered to fill in after the previous president had another opportunity that she accepted. The board then said, 'We like what you're doing, why don't you stick around?' So I'm here. I love the business model of Health Partners."