Month: May 2025
David Jeremiah of Turning Point Ministries Shares the Power of Prayer as The Nation Pauses for Prayer
SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — While the United States has a foundational principle of separation of church and state, its leaders and citizens have long believed in the power of prayer. Every year since 1952, the United States has paused on the first Thursday of May to ask its citizens to “turn to God in prayer.” The call for national prayers has a long history in the United States with the first call to prayer issued in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress.
This year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer came from Romans 15:13 which is Paul’s prayer to the Romans that reads, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (NIV).
“I can think of few better things for our country, our fellow citizens, and ourselves than to take a few moments to petition our Lord for wisdom and strength. There is no greater force on earth than the power of prayer.” said Dr. David Jeremiah.
In March Dr. Jeremiah filmed a new series on prayer in front of a live studio audience at the newly opened Turning Point Media Studio located at the Turning Point headquarters in San Diego. He was joined by Sheila Walsh as they discussed various aspects of prayer and Dr. Jeremiah shared lessons the Lord has taught him about prayer over his forty years in ministry.
“What a privilege and an opportunity it is that we have the ability to stay in communication with the Lord of the heavens and to ask for His blessing and favor on our country and one another,” shared Dr. Jeremiah.
The series will premiere late this summer and will be accompanied by a new book from Dr. Jeremiah entitled Everything to God in Prayer, a collection of guided prayers based on prayers Dr. Jeremiah has prayed at the end of his messages.
Dr. David Jeremiah is a renowned Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and founder/host of Turning Point Broadcast Ministry. With forty years of ministry and “just getting started,” his teaching has led to the creation of the Prophecy Academy, OVERCOMER, Airship Genesis, PassagesTV, Why the Nativity?, and PerhapsToday, to name a few.
About Turning Point
Turning Point Ministries was founded in 1982 as Dr. David Jeremiah’s broadcast ministry to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. More than four decades later, with a multimedia network featuring radio, television, online programming, magazines, and books, Turning Point reaches people around the globe with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Turning Point is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization wholly supported by patrons and not underwritten by any church or organization.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement for organizing the performance of the rituals and maintaining the safety and security of the pilgrims. This comes within the framework of implementing the regulations and instructions governing Hajj affairs, and ensuring the facilitation of the rituals with ease and tranquility.
The Ministry clarified that the relevant authorities will apply the prescribed penalties against anyone who violates Hajj instructions, including those caught attempting to perform Hajj without a permit. Violators will be subject to a fine of up to (20,000) Saudi Riyals. The same fine will also be applied to holders of all types of visit visas if they enter or attempt to enter Makkah Al-Mukarramah or remain there during the period from the 1st of Dhu al-Qidah until the end of the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Furthermore, penalties can reach (100,000) Saudi Riyals for those who facilitate visit visas for individuals who perform or attempt to perform Hajj without a permit, or for those who transport, shelter, or conceal them. Fines will be multiplied according to the number of violating individuals, with the application of procedures including the deportation of trespassing residents and a ten-year ban from entering the Kingdom, as well as the confiscation of any land transportation vehicle proven to have been used in transporting holders of all types of visit visas to the city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Holy Sites.
The Ministry pointed out that Hajj is only permissible with an official permit for domestic pilgrims or a regular Hajj visa for pilgrims from abroad, stressing that all other types of visas do not authorize their holders to perform the pilgrimage, with the exception of the Hajj visa. It also warned against being misled by fraudulent campaigns and promoters of deceptive advertisements, urging everyone to report them immediately through official channels.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to raise awareness, organize the performance of the pilgrimage, and provide the best services to ensure the comfort and tranquility of the pilgrims, and to achieve the objectives of the comprehensive organization of the Hajj season.
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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An“, the “Company” or the “Group”, HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318) has established the “502 Overseas Emergency Assistance Task Force” to coordinate emergency responses and assistance for Chinese citizens affected by the May 1 traffic accident near Yellowstone National Park in the US. Preliminary reports indicate that the collision between a pickup truck and a tourist van in Idaho resulted in the deaths of five Chinese citizens and injuries to eight more.
Following the incident, Ping An promptly activated its Level 2 emergency response protocol for major incidents. The Company task force is led by Co-CEO Michael Guo, and includes Board Secretary and Brand Director Richard Sheng, Chief Administrative Affairs Officer Zhiliang Wang, Ping An Life Chairman Zheng Yang, Ping An P&C Chairman Quan Long, Ping An Health Insurance Chairman Yougang Zhu, Ping An Finserve Chairman Yue Lu, and Ping An Pension Insurance Corp. Chairman Weimin Gan.
Under the guidance of the “502 Emergency Assistance Task Force,” Ping An’s business units — including life insurance, P&C, pension insurance, and health insurance — have established specialized emergency response teams. These teams are working closely with local medical institutions, rescue organizations, and insurance companies to provide seven key overseas emergency assistance measures, including advance claims processing, direct compensation, emergency aid, and medical support for eligible clients.
Ping An is liaising with the Chinese Embassy in the US and the Consulate General in San Francisco. Under the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Chinese Embassy, and the San Francisco Consulate General, Ping An will collaborate with relevant overseas aid and medical organizations to assist injured individuals and the families of the deceased. Additionally, Ping An has launched a special overseas emergency assistance program, offering help to anyone affected by the accident, regardless of whether they are Ping An customers. Individuals can call the emergency hotline 95511 for assistance. As of 3 p.m. Beijing time on May 3, Ping An has not identified any of its customers as being involved in the accident.
The Company will closely monitor the progress of emergency response efforts related to this accident, continue screening customer involvement, mobilize resources to support medical treatment for the injured, and ensure the implementation of all overseas emergency services, expedited claims processing, and customer care initiatives. Ping An is committed to doing everything possible to help affected customers and their families navigate this difficult time.
Below are seven key overseas emergency assistance measures:
- Proactive claims service: Actively identify customers that may be affected and reach out to provide claims services.
- Expedited claims processing: Dedicated 24/7 reporting hotline via 95511, with overseas access available at +86 755 95511.
- Medical support: Provide services such as emergency medical care, medical transportation, repatriation, hospitalization, advance payment, medical translation, urgent medication delivery, and medical equipment support.
- Emergency assistance: Offer services including repatriation of remains/ashes, local burial/funeral expenses, arrangements for relatives to handle posthumous matters, repatriation of minor children, family visits, and accommodation for recovery.
- Simplified accidental death claims process: For customers who suffered accidental death in this incident, beneficiaries can apply for death claims based on official government-confirmed death lists. Supporting documents such as death certificates, cremation certificates, and household deregistration certificates can be provided later.
- Advance compensation for confirmed deaths: Proactively issue advance compensation for confirmed death cases.
- Claims without policy documentation: For affected customers, if the applicant’s basic policy information matches the insurance company’s database, claims can be processed without requiring physical policy documentation.
About Ping An Group
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEX:2318 / 82318; SSE:601318) is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It strives to become a world-leading provider of integrated finance, health and senior care services. Under the technology-driven “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, the Group provides professional “financial advisory, family doctor, and senior care concierge” services to its 242 million retail customers. Ping An advances intelligent digital transformation and employs technologies to improve financial businesses’ quality and efficiency and enhance risk management. The Group is listed on the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. As of the end of December 2024, Ping An had more than RMB12 trillion in total assets. The Group ranked 29th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2024 and 53rd in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2024.
For more information, please visit www.group.pingan.com and follow us on LinkedIn – PING AN.
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