World’s First Surviving Septuplets Graduate from High School

Born into the world and into the spotlight in 1997, the McCaughey septuplets have now graduated high school.
Reportedly the first surviving septuplets in the world, their birth fueled a national debate about fertility treatment — and inspired awe.
Alexis, Brandon, Joel, Kelsey, Kenny, Natalie and Nathan graduated Carlisle High School in Iowa on Sunday, the Des Moines Register reports.

Bobbi McCaughey took a fertility drug after she and her husband had difficulty conceiving their first child, The New York Times reported in 1997.
"The pregnancy has captured worldwide attention as both a symbol of the ultimate scientific miracle and a cautionary example of the unwanted consequences of fertility treatments," the Times said.
The McCaugheys had been told that aborting some of the fetuses would increase the odds of survival for the others, but as the Times reported, "They said their religious beliefs would not allow any abortion."

Since then, the use of fertility treatment has become much more common — and the instances of high-risk multiple births have gone down, NPR has reported. In 2012, more than 61,000 babies were conceived with the help of in-vitro fertilization clinics. That's up from fewer than 30,000 such babies born in 1998, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While the McCaughey babies raised ethical concerns for some, they also attracted sizable support — including a lifetime supply of Pampers from Proctor and Gamble, as CNN reported at the time.
After graduation, KCCI-TV says, the siblings "will go their separate paths, including military, the work force and college." All seven siblings have been offered free admission to Hannibal-LaGrange University in Missouri; the local TV station says two of them plan to attend.

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Prophet claiming to be spirit filled confronts Lion...see what happened

Prophet claiming to be Spirit filled confronts Lion...see What happened 

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One Alec Ndiwane, a South African prophet who paraded himself as the ‘Biblical Samson’, recently challenged a lion to a battle in the Kruger National Park, saying he was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Ndiwane, Genral Overseer of Zion Christian Church based in Pretoria, was said to have visited the Park with fellow church members where they were watching the animals.

A few minutes into their visit, the prophet (self-acclaimed ‘Biblical Samson) started to speak in tongues, DailyPost SA reports.

The prophet alighted from the vehicle and went charging towards the lions. Upon seeing the man running towards them, the lions ran towards the prophet.

As though cajoled into the act, Ndiwane quickly realised himself and reportedly made an immediate turn and ran back to safety.

However, before he could safely reach the confines of the car, one lion had snapped its paws on him, causing major damage.

The game ranger was said to have come to his rescue after he reportedly fired some shots with his gun to scare the lion away.

The prophet, according to the report, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.

Speaking on the incident, the ‘Biblical Samson said he was still in shock how everything happened.

He said, “I do not know what came over me.

“I thought the Lord wanted to use me to show his power over animals.

“Is it not we that have been given dominion over all creatures of the earth?” Ndiwane noted.

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The founder of the New Creation Church, Pastor Joseph Prince receives an Award

The founder of the New Creation Church, Pastor Joseph Prince recieves an Award 

The leader of the New Creation Church Pastor Prince, a 32,000-member mega church in Singapore who has brought thousands of Christians to Israel through his broadcast programs which is currently reaching millions of homes across North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Israel on both secular and Christian networks was awarded the Friends of Zion International Relations Award.

The award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond to create support for Israel around the world. It was inscribed with the words “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May those who love you be secure… For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, Peace be within you.” (Psalm 122) and highlights one of the major objectives of the Friends of Zion Museum – to act as a beacon of light and increase support for the state of Israel internationally.

Peres told Prince that: “Israel’s relationship with Singapore is one of brotherhood and friendship.”
Prince told Peres that “Singapore was built with the friendship and support of Israel.” He pledged to continue supporting Israel and her people on the world stage.

The Friends of Zion Museum opened in Jerusalem last September and has set itself a goal of serving as a bridge, connecting people from around the world and motivating more communities to come out in support of Israel.

The museum includes state-of-the-art exhibitions and displays, including 3D displays and a unique audiovisual innovation developed exclusively for the museum.

The Friends of Zion museum emphasizes the saving of Jews during the Holocaust and the contribution made by the Righteous Among the Nations. It highlights the connection to Zionism and praises the work of those who have come to the aid of the Jewish people in recent times – through the British Mandate, the Holocaust and up until the establishment of the State of Israel.

The museum is the result of the hard work of thousands of supporters of Israel from all over the world, showcasing the contribution of Israel’s friends such as former US President Harry Truman, former UK Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, Prof. George Bush, who was a relative of former US President George Bush, Orde Wingate, as well as the Righteous Among the Nations – individuals such as Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg, and the ten Boom family, who risked their lives to save the lives of Jews who were being persecuted all over the world.

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