Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo | CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/02/europe/vatican-excommunicates-breakaway-catholic-group-intl

Pastor Edward A. Engelbrecht

Lord, with reverent, folded hands
I clasp and cling to Your blessings.
You open Your generous hands to me each day.
Grant me full contentment in all Your benefits through Christ Jesus,
whose life gives life everlasting. Amen.

From The Lord Will Answer (St. Louis: CPH, 2004), 450.

Manipur, India

https://www.christiandaily.com/news/three-baptist-pastors-killed-in-manipur-ambush-after-peace-conference

Pastor Edward A. Engelbrecht

Lord, with reverent, folded hands
I clasp and cling to Your blessings.
You open Your generous hands to me each day.
Grant me full contentment in all Your benefits through Christ Jesus,
whose life gives life everlasting. Amen.

From The Lord Will Answer (St. Louis: CPH, 2004), 450.

“Goonism” in Kenya

https://religionnews.com/2026/05/08/goonism-is-on-the-rise-in-kenya-where-a-christian-leader-is-accused-of-betraying-his-faith/

Pastor Edward A. Engelbrecht

Lord, with reverent, folded hands
I clasp and cling to Your blessings.
You open Your generous hands to me each day.
Grant me full contentment in all Your benefits through Christ Jesus,
whose life gives life everlasting. Amen.

From The Lord Will Answer (St. Louis: CPH, 2004), 450.

Global Challenges

https://www.christiantoday.com/news/global-christianity-faces-major-challenges-in-2026-despite-signs-of-growth-new-report-finds

Pastor Edward A. Engelbrecht

Lord, with reverent, folded hands
I clasp and cling to Your blessings.
You open Your generous hands to me each day.
Grant me full contentment in all Your benefits through Christ Jesus,
whose life gives life everlasting. Amen.

From The Lord Will Answer (St. Louis: CPH, 2004), 450.

Church Attendance Up

https://religionnews.com/2026/04/24/worship-attendance-at-churches-up-for-the-first-time-in-decades-according-to-new-report/

Pastor Edward A. Engelbrecht

Lord, with reverent, folded hands
I clasp and cling to Your blessings.
You open Your generous hands to me each day.
Grant me full contentment in all Your benefits through Christ Jesus,
whose life gives life everlasting. Amen.

From The Lord Will Answer (St. Louis: CPH, 2004), 450.