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President Robinson and the BMC offers its condolences to the Kirkland Family and the AME General Church in the passing of Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr.

'A DownHome Preacher with an UpTown Message'

A visionary leader, powerful preacher, and faithful servant of God, Bishop Kirkland dedicated his life to building the Kingdom and serving God’s people. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the ministries he helped grow.

We are keeping in our prayers his wife, Mrs. Mary Kirkland, his family, and the entire AME General Church Family.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23 🕊️🙏🏾

God’s Protection From Family Envy: When Love and Jealousy Exist in the Same House

God’s Protection From Family Envy: When Love and Jealousy Exist in the Same House Sometimes the deepest pain does not come from strangers. It comes from family members who secretly resent your growth, your peace, your favor, or your purpose. Envy within a family can be confusing…

Police say threat to San Diego mosque 'neutralized' after active-shooter reports Scores of law enforcement officers on Monday ‌converged on the Islamic Center of San Diego, the region's largest mosque, to confront reports of an active shooter at the complex, and police later said the threat had been "neutralized."

Super Bowl Champs Frazier & Dungy: The Story No One’s Told

In season, they compete on Sundays. Year-round, they pray together every other Tuesday. For over 20 years, coaches across the NFL—including Tony Dungy and Leslie Frazier—have gathered as brothers in Christ to study Scripture, hold each other accountable, and stay grounded through the pressures of pro football. Now they’re sharing their story.
On May 18, Scripture Union-USA launches “Coaches in the Word”—a ten-week series featuring ten pro football coaches—on its Encounter with God Together podcast, hosted by President Gail Martin. Each episode, one coach shares insights on faith, leadership, and reflections from the Encounter with God Bible guide. With Father’s Day around the corner, it’s ideal timing for stories on faith, fatherhood, and what it means for men to hold each other accountable.
AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS:
• Leslie Frazier — Super Bowl LX Assistant Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks; 3x Super Bowl champion (1 as player, 2 as coach); founding member of the coaches’ fellowship.
• Tony Dungy — Pro Football Hall of Famer; Super Bowl-winning Head Coach; founding member of the coaches’ fellowship.
• Gail Martin — President, Scripture Union-USA; host of Encounter with God Together podcast.
Series: scriptureunion.org/nfl | Podcast: scriptureunion.org/ewgtchannel
About Scripture Union
Scripture Union-USA is a non-denominational Christian ministry helping people of all ages encounter God daily through Bible reading and prayer. In partnership with churches and organizations, Scripture Union focuses on sharing God’s good news with children, teens, and families, to encourage lifelong spiritual growth. Founded in the United States in 1959, Scripture Union-USA is part of the global Scripture Union movement, which began in 1867 and now operates in more than 120 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.scriptureunion.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
SOURCE Scripture Union-USA

Powerful New Documentary ‘Silent Harvest: The Courage to Speak Up’ Exposes Forced Organ Harvesting

Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH) today announced the premiere of its long-awaited documentary Silent Harvest: The Courage to Speak Up, debuting on Saturday, May 16, 2026 with a special advance screening in Congress on Friday, May 15, 2026 sponsored by Senator Rick Scott (FL) at 11:00am in the Senate Dirksen Building (SDG-011). Watch the official trailer here.
Congressional Preview Screening:
Friday May 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Senate Dirksen Building (SDG-011)
Film Premiere with Q&A:
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. (For location, RSVP to [email protected])
Livestream: SilentHarvestMovie.com
Ten years in the making, Silent Harvest is a compelling and rigorously documented exposé of the systematic forced organ harvesting of prisoners of conscience. The 90-minute film features in-depth interviews with more than a dozen leading medical experts, transplant surgeons, bioethicists, and victims from around the world, shining a light on the scale, brutality, and global implications of this crime against humanity. Featured interviewees include:
• Bioethicist Prof. Arthur Caplan
• Former Vice President of the European Parliament Edward McMillan-Scott (UK)
• Renowned heart transplant surgeons Dr. Jacob Lavee and Dr. Zain Khalpey
• Liver transplant expert Dr. Christopher B. Hughes
• Dr. Charl Els, Dr. Adnan Sharif, Maria A. Fiatarone Singh, and other prominent medical professionals and witnesses.
“Silent Harvest is not just a film — it is a call to conscience,” said Torsten Trey, Founder and Executive Director of DAFOH. “For too long, this atrocity has been met with silence. Through the voices of courageous doctors, ethicists, and survivors, this documentary demands that the world finally confronts and stops the industrialized killing of innocent people for their organs.”
DAFOH is a recipient of the 2019 Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice and has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize.
At SilentHarvestMovie.com, viewers can:
• Watch the full documentary
• Share the film with friends, colleagues, and on social media
• Sign the petition calling for an end to forced organ harvesting
For more information visit DAFOH.org or SilentHarvestMovie.com.