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  Europe Society & Culture Family & Children Education

  Private Christian schools fear closure if UK government's value added tax (VAT) plan goes ahead

  By Chris Eyte

  Christian schools plan to seek a Judicial Review over U.K. Government plans to add Value Added Tax (VAT) onto private school fees, which they say risks closing the schools and denying parents the rights to give children an education based on school curriculums prioritizing Christian values and beliefs.

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  Africa Family & Children

  Veteran South African gospel artist spent last moments praying for family and hospital staff

  By Ken Kagicha

  South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has been eulogized as a ‘loving father and a prayerful man’ by hundreds of family, friends and fans that gathered for his funeral service on 8 October 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Education

  Homeschooling continues to increase across the US post-pandemic: report

  By The Christian Post

  The report found that 19 states saw an increase in the number of children being homeschooled, with increases including small ones like a 2% rise in Georgia, to large growth as seen with the 29% increase in Delaware. Only two of the 21 states analyzed, Vermont and New Hampshire, reported a decrease in the number of students being homeschooled. Although, according to the report, New Hampshire’s decline might not actually reflect a drop in homeschoolers.

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  US & Canada Family & Children

  Church ministry allows families with children of special needs to worship, cultivate faith together

  By The Christian Post

  For years, attending church as a family wasn't possible for the Alstons, whose 6-year-old son has autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. That is until a chance conversation led the family to a Virginia church dedicated to creating a space for individuals with special needs to grow in faith. 

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  Asia Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

  Despite years of effort, Lausanne has yet to fully include children in the Church and in mission, advocates say

  By Rebecca Goropevsek

  Leaders and advocates engaged in ministry with children lament the lack of focus on children at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4). While appreciating some expressions of interest in the younger generation, none of the key collaboration groups feature an intentional focus on including children in their strategizing, they say. In response, they wrote brief informational papers highlighting how children are affected by issues related to each of the 25 mission gaps La

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  Oceania Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

  Child safety experts put pressure on Australian gov't, tech sector to stop online child exploitation, say churches 'play a critical role'

  By Chris Eyte

  In an open letter, child protection and anti-slavery organizations have urged the Australian Government and technology companies to take stronger action to stop ongoing child sex abuse online – meanwhile Christians have been called upon to support the fight for children’s rights to be safe. The open joint letter was sent to Michelle Rowland MP, Minister of Communications for the Australian Government, earlier this month, (September, 2024). It has been sent in time for the government’s review of