
Faith Sustained in the Silence of Bethlehem
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Bethlehem sits in an eerie, painful silence. The vibrant streets where our Lord was born—once filled with pilgrims and visitors—are now empty. With tourism completely frozen by the ongoing conflict, the local economy has utterly collapsed.

The Chairman’s Report for June
Orphanage mourns another murder by the Sunni Muslim Fulani / Attacks just 30 miles from orphanage kill Christian farmers / Orphanage farm brings fresh food and self-worth to orphans / The Chinese Communist Party fights for control of the church

New Farm Provides More Than Fresh Food to Orphans
Ten years ago, I was introduced to a struggling orphanage in Miango, Plateau State that had been abandoned by the founder. The children were receiving two meals a day of what was basically gruel or mush. Twice a week some protein was added if funds were available.

The Chairman’s Report for May
Chair of RFC Board of Directors gone to be with her Lord and Savior / Our security guard beaten and robbed in prelude to Holy Week massacre / Missile parts fall near Holy Land churches. Food distribution continues. / Iran’s persecuted Christians called “Zionists” – MULLAHS MUST GO!

Iran’s Brutal War on Faith: The Cost of Conscience
While we witness the physical destruction of Christian communities in Nigeria and the Holy Land, a silent, systematic "eradication of conscience" is unfolding in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Since the regional military escalations in early 2026, the Iranian regime has dramatically intensified its crackdown on anyone who dares to think—or pray—differently than the state dictates.

The Chairman’s Report for April
We are working to restore hope in Nigeria through prayer and aid / Individual stories from Plateau State and aid details / Government report details persecution of Christians worldwide / Iranian missile and drone parts rain down on Holy Land

The Red Shadow: Persecution in Vietnam and China
While the headlines are often dominated by the Middle East and Africa, the USCIRF report (covering 2025) also shines a light on "Red" persecution—the state-sponsored oppression of Christians in Communist nations.

Palm Sunday Massacre Near Our Orphanage
As we enter the most sacred week of the year, we are falling to our knees. Even before the sun rose on Palm Sunday, the shadow of violence had already begun to reach our community. On Saturday night, one of our orphanage security guards...

The Chairman’s Report for March
Missions in Nigeria to displaced and orphaned children continue / Uncle of Transition House student was murdered in Islamic terror attack / Syrian Christians forced to flee new Islamist government / Bethlehem Christians still in distress after two years of war

The Economic Collapse of Bethlehem
The birth city of Christ is currently facing what local leaders describe as the "leanest years" in modern history. To understand why unemployment among the Christian community has soared to 80%, look no further than the total paralysis of the city’s two primary economic lifelines: tourism and regional labor.
