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Good evening, and welcome to the #ourCOG Daily Brief. We begin tonight with news from the Church of God. Pentecost Sunday has been designated as Evangelism Sunday, marking a renewed focus on global outreach. This follows the launch of the ambitious “2 Million Souls Initiative” by Church of God World Missions and a new era in missionary preparation through Global Missions Training. Further strengthening the Church’s mission, the Ministry of Evangelism is holding a Church Planting Conference. Sadly, we also report on a tragic church shooting in Kentucky, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. On a more positive note, Dr. Phil Cook has officially assumed the presidency of Lee University, and the institution has announced plans for a new engineering building. Finally, GWI’s donation of instruments to an Indonesian ministry underscores the Church’s global commitment to spreading faith.
Turning now to other headlines, a significant M6.1 earthquake struck east of the Kuril Islands earlier today. In Vietnam, Typhoon Kajiki has made landfall, forcing over 600,000 evacuations and resulting in at least one death. Scientists are closely monitoring the trajectory of a colossal interstellar object passing through our solar system, despite assurances that it poses no immediate threat. International news includes escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the IDF retaliating against Houthi attacks in Yemen. In Europe, concerns are rising about the increasing influence of Islamic extremism, particularly after the display of Islamic flags at Finland’s Helsinki Cathedral. Domestically, we’re tracking a significant increase in the number of Americans reporting disabilities, a trend that has yet to be adequately explained. Further fueling domestic concerns, a China-based company is reportedly purchasing land in California devastated by recent wildfires. Finally, Ukrainian President Zelensky’s recent statement that peace is unlikely until all disputed territories are under Ukrainian control has ignited debate. That’s all for tonight’s #ourCOG Daily Brief. Stay informed and have a good night.
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