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Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CFI)- Opening this Thursday at CFI’s headquarters located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI; “The Crisis in Burma.” The multi-media exhibit, put together with help from the Fleetwood Group and Ecclesia Hollywood Church, is “a one of kind experience,” says CFI President Jim Jacobson , adding, “to my knowledge it is the only exhibit to highlight the persecution and refugee life so many of our Karen brothers and sisters have to endure everyday.”

Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Persecution, Science, Top Stories

Mae Hong Son, Thailand (CFI)-Reports from a CFI source in Thailand have brought disturbing news of a malaria outbreak among many of the 20 students at CFI’s Bible School in Mae Hong Son. The epidemic has also reportedly spread among the refugee population along the country’s border.

Posted Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Check out this article about CFI’s sponsored Bluetree Concert in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Here.

Posted Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

Sault Ste. Marie, MI-July, 27- The following interview, recorded this past Sunday, highlights a correlation of hard work and timely events for CFI, and more importantly the grace of God. For over six months, CFI was been trying to attain a visa for a co-worker from Pakistan. The young women, whose name cannot be released for security purposes, finally arrived last week.

Posted Monday, July 26, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

Welcome to the Freedom Inn: CFI Renames House for Burma’s Refugees

CFI has and continues to be blessed with many resources which are used to support persecuted Karen and Karenni Christians in Burma and Thailand. But it has only been in the past several years, as thousands of refugees have fled to America, that the challenge to assist them has taken on a new direction.

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

The Virginia man was arrested by US officials after he tried to join Somali Islamic extremist group, Al-Shabaab. Al-Shabaab fights to establish Islamic state in Somalia where strict form of Sharia law is established. One of the group’s stated goals is…

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

As an organization that is always searching for new and innovative ways to speak out on behalf of the persecuted church, CFI has adopted the trend and joined the Facebook movement, and every supporter of our ministry is encouraged to join us online.

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

UK promises not to continue persecuting Christians and followers of other faiths. We hope the government will honor its promise and stop violating religious freedom.

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

Interreligious aid group commits to getting food across despite high tensions

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Persecution, Top Stories

Issue of forced repatriation for Burma’s minorities hits close to home for ICC, affecting the orphanage and projects we support on the border