On February 2nd, the Sabbath Sermon on NetServices will be given by Edwin Pope.  For the live Sermon, go to www.cognetservices.org or www.eternalgod.org  at 2:30 p.m. CT, and “Connect to Live Stream”.
 

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

MIDDLE-EAST
Jerusalem, in a way disproportionate to its world role, is becoming the spotlight for a global audience.  It is now commonplace for CNN or other news outlets to feature major reports and time slots to the Israeli and Palestinian enigma.  Even the State of the Union message from President Bush reflected the dynamic emergence of this part of the Middle East.
 
Although Mr. Arafat has survived several attempts to either kill him or remove his influence in the politics of the region, he is now being labeled in a way that leaves him in the company of Usama Ben Laden–a TERRORIST.  What is most remarkable is the stunning change in Washington.  Now the official American position is such that Prime Minister Sharon may move in startling ways to secure the safety of his nation, Israel.
 
We must be watching these unfolding events that will lead to international issues of such epic importance that a unified Europe and an empowered Catholic leadership will find it in their best interest to occupy this region.  In the meantime, the people of God must stay attentive, we must be about our Father’s business–reaching out with the GOOD NEWS of God’s message of world peace!
 
PHILIPPINES
(Excerpted from The Philippine Star 01/28/2002)
Militants may protest and opposition leaders gripe but most Filipinos, including the business community, are cheering the arrival of US troops to take part in operations against the Abu Sayyaf Muslim kidnapping group who have links to the al-Qaeda network of Osama bin Laden.

Despite almost daily protests by leftists, Mrs. Arroyo has obtained a consensus from congressional leaders in favor of letting some 660 US soldiers into the southern Philippines. As a result, the stock market and the peso have strengthened in the past week as the Americans started arriving to help train and advise local soldiers in the hunt for the Abu Sayyaf.
 
The Abu Sayyaf have been attacking and kidnapping Christians and foreigners for years. The headline-grabbing crimes have given the country an image of lawlessness and danger, scaring away foreign investment and tourists.  US military assistance was offered to the Philippines as part of the worldwide campaign against terror in the wake of the deadly Sept. 11th attacks in the United States. 
 
Der Stern reported on Jan. 31 that the Minister President of the temporary Afghan government announced that Tony Blair of Great Britain rejected the request for additional British military help in Afghanistan.

AFGHANISTAN
Der Stern reported on Jan. 31 that the Minister President of the temporary Afghan government announced that Tony Blair of Great Britain rejected the request for additional British military help in Afghanistan.

AUSTRIA
The Austrian press reported on Jan. 31 that there is a growing desire in Austria for new elections. This, so the Austrian News Magazine, would coincide with Joerg Haider’s wishes. Format speculated that Joerg Haider might return to Vienna. Although 83% of the Austrians do presently not anticipate that Mr. Haider will ever become Austrian Chancellor, only time will tell.

WAR ON DRUGS
Bild Online also made some biting comments on Jan. 31 regarding President Bush’s Union speech, stating, “Now he wants to fight premarital sex and use of drugs and alcohol by teens… Insofar as drugs and alcohol is concerned, he might want to start at home,” referring thereby to his two twin daughters and his niece in Florida.

There will be a Bible Study the evening of January 25th.  Edwin Pope will be speaking.  Starting time will be 7:30 PM in San Diego which is 9:30 PM CT.  To listen to the NetServices Bible Study, click on www.cognetservices.org. 
 
The Sabbath Sermon on NetServices, January 26th, will be brought by Norbert Link.  His title for the sermon will be “dark secrets.”  To tune into the Sermon, go to www.cognetservices.org at 2:30 p.m. CT, or go to www.eternalgod.org and click on NetServices and Connect to Live Stream.
 

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

WAR ON TERROR
The resistance of the Taliban against the US in Afghanistan continues.  Several incidents occurred this week.  Rumors are circulating in the press that the US is preparing for an attack against Iraq.  A renegade army of 5,000 Taliban soldiers with 450 tanks, armored carriers and pick-up trucks is locked in a tense stand-off with American special forces in Afghanistan.

Afghan troops from Kandahar province are on high alert for possible military action against the allegedly Iranian-backed forces of Ismail Khan, the veteran warlord and Governor of the western city of Herat. Tensions between Mr. Sherzai and Ismail Khan in Herat remain extremely high and are causing grave concern to the Americans.  The growing number of U.S. troops in the country — more than 3,000 are based at Kandahar airport and in Kabul-are being drawn into provincial rivalries.

HITLER – THEN AND NOW
Pope Pius XII was convinced that Adolph Hitler was possessed by the devil, and he attempted unsuccessfully on at least three occasions, from his home in Rome, to cast out Satan.
 
Due to an impropriety of an “informer,” the German government’s attempt might fail to have the right-winged party “NPD” prohibited.  The “NPD” is openly sympathetic to Adolph Hitler and has been held responsible, through their politics and paroles, for several attacks on foreigners living in Germany.  A prohibition of the party prior to the next German parliamentary elections has now become doubtful.
 

The Sabbath Sermon on NetServices, January 19th, will be brought by Warren Zehrung.  To tune into the Sermon, go to www.cognetservices.org at 2:30 p.m. CT, or go to www.eternalgod.org and click on NetServices and Connect to Live Stream.
 

BIBLE STUDY

There will be a Friday evening Bible Study, January 11th.  Warren Zehrung will be speaking on the subject, “What is the Spirit in Man.”  Starting time will be 7:30 P.M. Central time.  To tune into the NetServices Bible Study, click on www.cognetservices.org, or go to www.eternalgod.org and click on NetServices and Connect to Live Stream.
 
SABBATH NET SERVICES

The Sabbath Sermon on NetServices, January 12th, will be brought by Dave Harris from Colorado.  To tune into the Sermon, go to www.cognetservices.org at 2:30 p.m. CT, or go to www.eternalgod.org and click on NetServices and Connect to Live Stream.
 

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

The German daily newspaper, “Bild,” asked on January 8 in an article,  “Who is going to be the next target of the United States in their fight against terrorism?”  They stated, “The battle against terrorism:  After Afghanistan, are Somalia, Yemen and the Philippines next?  The United States could concentrate in the next phase of their battle against terrorism on those countries.  Vice-Defense Minister, Paul Wolfowitz, pointed out in an interview with the “New York Times,” that he does not rule out military action against extremists in those three countries.

The US Ministry of Defense collaborates with friendly countries such as the Philippines that support the war against terrorism. “Iraq, too, remains within the focus of the United States,” said Wolfowitz… He continued to point out that Somalia attracts terrorists like a magnet, and both Somalia and Yemen are not capable of fighting terrorists on their own.”