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Online and speed dating are becoming increasingly popular among Christian singles, according to the lastest edition if 'Idea', the Evangelical Alliance's magazine... In 'Make me a Match', the magazine explores what some single Christians are doing to find their Mr or Mrs Right. The article highlights one church's response - to set up a Christian dating agency - and charts the growing popularity of online agencies and speed dating events among Christian singles... Christian Connection's website not has about 1,500 regular users and new registrations for their services are currently running at 25 a day. The site's founder, Jackie Elton, said the majority of those using the online dating service are '30-somethings', and so far they've clocked up 28 engagements and 55 confirmed weddings. "It can be hard for single Christians to meet each other - ways have to be found," said Jacki, who reveals that she faced some criticism from within the Church.
Entertainment	Christian Herald - Jan 17th 2004



An American missionary was shot to death in Kenya by a group of gunmen near the Ugandan border. Paul A Ritchery was working with Outreach Baptist Church on both sides of the order. He was reportedly watching television with the local children when armed intruders entered and robbed the guest house where he was staying.
Religious Persecution	Christian Herald - Jan 17th 2004



ver 40,000 people have accepted Christ through "the first global prayer meeting" according to Liveprayer.com. American preacher Bill Keller, founder of the internet based ministry said he is: "grateful that we now have over 1,000,000 praise reports in our praise archives. These are from people who came to us for prayer and God moved in a wonderful way in their lives and situtaions." At least 1.8 million receive Bill's daily prayer devotionals , and many visit the website for prayer and counselling.
Religion/Spirituality	Christian Herald - Jan 17th 2004



Britons spend an average £229 a year on eating and drinking on the move, according to a report published today. The figure is the highest in Europe and compares with £188 in Sweden and £186 in the Netherlands.
Shopping	The Sentinel, Jan 2004.



Nearly three quarters of young fathers in full time jobs would like to give up work to stay at home with their children, according to a survey. Research shows 71% of fathers aged 18 to 29 years old would opt to stay at home.
Family	The Sentinel, Jan 2004.



Experts at Intel say that microprocessor speed will double every 18 months for at least 10 years.
Odd Facts	Just Right, Issue 9.



The Microwave was invented after a chocolate bar melted in a researcher's pocket as he walked by a radar tube.
Odd Facts	Just right, Issue 9.



The housefly hums in the middle octave key of F.
Odd Facts	Just Right, Issue 9.



There is about 200 times more gold in the world's oceans than has been mined in our entire history.
Money	Just Right, Issue 9.



London was the first city to have a population of over one million people.
Odd Facts	Just Right, Issue 9.



On November 29 in central Sulawesi, two christians were gunned down in front of their families as Islamic militant gunmen fired through the door of the church they were attending in Tabamawo, just as the service was coming to a close. The pastor's wife was also hit.
Religious Persecution	Evangelicals Now, Feb 2004.



India's Dalits, who have been virtually enslaved as 'untouchables' for more than 2000 years, have begun to come to Christ in large numbers.
Religion/Spirituality	Evangelicals Now, Feb 2004.



At the end of last year, an estimated 42m people worldwide were living with HIV/Aids. A third of those with HIV/Aids are aged between 15 and 24, while 3.2m were aged 15 or under.Briton has approximately 50,000 people with HIV/Aids.
Health	Baptist Times, Nov 2003.



A number of Bible Societies in the Middle East have decided to call 2004 the year of the Bible. They are launching a major media campaign that includes a number of churches and ministries working in the region. SAT 7 will support the campaign by airing a number of new Scripture reading programmes, a new Bible study programme called 'Understanding God's Word', Bible films and other scripture-bassed programmes.
Religion/Spirituality	Evangelicals Now, Feb 2004.



Several Christians and Westerners have recently been killed in violent attacks on Christian workers in Somalia while a Christian delegation attempts to make itself heard at Somali peace talks.
Religious Persecution	Evangelicals Now, Feb 2004.

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