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Chers amis,
Grâce à un léger temps de pose dans le cours de ma tournée internationale je puis glisser quelques articles et nouvelles (ci-dessous) sélectionnés ce jour. Dès mon retour en Israël, nous reprendrons la rédaction au quotidien avec l'intensité habituelle. Merci de votre fidélité et patience.
Haim Goel
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David Wilkerson tué dans un accident de voiture au Texas
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David Wilkerson killed in car accident
By Dan Wooding
Teen Challenge founder David Wilkerson killed in Texas crash
The founder of Teen Challenge and the author of “The Cross and the Switchblade,” the Rev. David Wilkerson, was killed Wednesday afternoon, April 27, as a result of a head-on crash in east Texas. He was 79.
According to CBN News, Wilkerson and his wife Gwen, who was hospitalized with serious injuries, were traveling on Hwy 175 in Texas Wednesday afternoon when they unexplainably veered into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer.
Wilkerson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wilkerson, who also founded the Times Square Church in New York City which now has more than 8000 members, spent the early part of his life ministering to street gangs and drug addicts in New York City. His story was chronicled in the 1970 movie “The Cross and the Switchblade,” starring Pat Boone as Wilkerson and Eric Estrada as Nicky Cruz.
“It is with deepest of sadness that we have to inform you of the sudden passing of Reverend David Wilkerson, our founding pastor,” said Carter Conlon, senior pastor of Times Square Church. “Pastor David Wilkerson’s was a life fully given for the glory of God and souls of men. He was greatly loved and he will be greatly missed.”
Wilkerson’s final blog, posted just hours before his death, encouraged those facing difficulty to "hold fast" and stand strong in faith.
"To those going through the valley and shadow of death,” Wilkerson wrote, “hear this word: Weeping will last through some dark, awful nights, and in that darkness you will soon hear the Father whisper, ‘I am with you.’
"Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means fail-his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word. There is no other hope in this world."
David Wilkerson killed in car accident
By Dan Wooding
The Rev. David Wilkerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and author of the well-known book The Cross and the Switchblade (with John and Elizabeth Sherrill), was killed today (Wednesday, April 27, 2011), in a car accident, according to a source close to CBN News. He was 79.
CBN is reporting that Wilkerson was driving east on U.S. 175 in Texas, and moved into the opposite lane where a tractor trailer was driving westbound. The truck driver saw the car and tried to move out of the way, but still collided with the pastor's car head on, according to Public Safety Trooper Eric Long.
"It's unclear what caused Wilkerson to veer into the other lane. His wife Gwen was also involved in the crash and rushed to the hospital, along with the truck driver," said the CBN News story.
Wilkerson posted a blog dated April 27 -- the day of his death. In the post, titled "When All Means Fail," he encouraged those facing difficulty to "hold fast" and stand strong in faith.
"To those going through the valley and shadow of death, hear this word: Weeping will last through some dark, awful nights, and in that darkness you will soon hear the Father whisper, 'I am with you,'" Wilkerson wrote.
"Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means fail-his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word. There is no other hope in this world."
CBN News went on to say that word of the accident began to spread Wednesday night on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and Christians are urged prayer for Mrs. Wilkerson who's in critical condition.
Wilkerson's cousin Rich confirmed the death on Twitter.
"It is confirmed my dear cousin David Wilkerson lost his life in a tragic car accident this afternoon. Prayers r needed at this time," he tweeted.
Rev. Wilkerson spent the early part of his ministry reaching out to gang members and drug addicts in New York, as told in his bestselling book The Cross and the Switchblade.
In 1971, he started World Challenge, Inc. as an umbrella for his crusades, conferences, evangelism and other ministry. The Times Square Church was founded under the group in 1987.
Wilkerson also founded Teen Challenge, a Christian outreach program for troubled young people.
"Please remember the Wilkerson family in your prayers as our founder, Rev. David Wilkerson, went to be with the Lord this evening," Teen Challenge told Twitter followers.
The Times Square Church is now led by Pastor Carter Conlon and has more than 8,000 members.
In a message posted on the church website, Pastor Conlon wrote: "It is with deepest of sadness that we have to inform you of the sudden passing of Reverend David Wilkerson, our founding pastor.
"As the details of the family's wishes are made known we will relay them to you on this website.
"There will be a memorial service at Times Square Church at a date yet to be determined. It will be streamed live to give an opportunity for all to participate.
"Pastor David Wilkerson's was a life fully given for the glory of God and souls of men. He was greatly loved and he will be greatly missed.
"Our prayers are with the family and we as a church body are committed to standing with them at this time of sorrow."
He is survived by his wife, four children and 11 grandchildren.
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Les tempêtes et tornades ont fait plus de 300 morts aux Etats-Unis Le Monde
Les tempêtes et tornades ont fait plus de 300 morts aux Etats-Unis
Les violentes tornades et inondations dues aux tempêtes balayant depuis plusieurs jours le sud des Etats-Unis ont fait au moins 305 morts, dont 204 dans le seul Etat de l'Alabama, selon un bilan officiel communiqué dans la nuit. (AFP)
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Sofia va-t-en guerre Le Monde
Sofia va-t-en guerre
"Ça a pris un peu de temps - un peu moins d'un mois de préparation - mais la Bulgarie vient d'envoyer sa contribution à l'opération de l'Alliance atlantique (OTAN) contre le régime libyen. La frégate Druzki (l'Audacieux) a quitté
le 27 avril en grande pompe le port de Bourgas pour aller patrouiller au large des côtes libyennes de la Méditerranée. Son rôle consistera à faire respecter l'embargo sur les armes à destination de la Libye, à contrôler des navires et éventuellement
à escorter les contrevenants vers des ports où ils pourront être contrôlés. Le ministre de la défense, Anio Anguelov, a précisé que cette mission ne comportait [...]."
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