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(Reuters) – The U.S. has requested the extradition of a Philippine celebrity pastor accused of sex trafficking and sexually abusing his followers, Philippine officials said on Thursday. Apollo Quiboloy, the self-styled “Appointed Son of God” who founded the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) church, is on the “most wanted” list of the FBI in the U.S., where he was charged with running a sex-trafficking operation that threatened young victims with “eternal damnation” and physical abuse. Quiboloy has denied any wrongdoing. Philippine ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez and Manila’s foreign ministry said that a formal request for the extradition of Quiboloy has been transmitted to the Department of Justice. Quiboloy’s lawyer said they could not yet comment on the request since they had not received a formal notice. Extradition is not immediate, as the Philippine justice ministry must first assess the U.S. request before filing a petition with a Philippine court, which then reviews the case. Quiboloy is also facing several criminal charges in the Philippines, including sexually abusing a child. He was arrested at the KOJC’s 30-hectare compound in the southern Philippine city of Davao in September 2024. He denies wrongdoing. Quiboloy, a longtime friend of former President Rodrigo Duterte, is followed by millions of people in the Philippines, where church leaders hold heavy sway in politics. --------------------------------- His name is pronounced key bo loay He has a big beautiful church in southern Philippines. He teaches he is the son of god. Some people in his church pray in the name of Quiboloy He is being held in a luxury prison following a 6 month manhunt. He was found in a bunker of the church compound. These charges stem from when he traveled to USA on a private jet.

In the Midwest of USA there are mixed churches and solid black churches. I have been to both. The worship service in the solid black churches is very different. A different culture. The clock has little purpose there. One service I was at, I left at 1 pm and there were not close to done. The preaching seems more personal in those churches. Walter Person is one on my favorites. He could articulate the human character so well. CD brooks was good too. But P. Pearson could drive the point home. Praise God we still have their sermons on YouTube.

It's a great story. I will use it in a sermon.

I have always wondered about this. Clearly he is the creator of our planet. But are we sure of the whole universe? Then what is the role of the Father? This is a great thread BTW.

After more than 10 years, the question remains.

Today Sept 5, 2026 in all churches in SSD, was a commitment service. People made commitments to the program (Onevoice27). Some for daily Bible study and prayer, some for a deeper relationship with God, some to spread the good news. Special SS and worship message. Ours our service was done by the youth. Very nice. Very impressive.

In every Adventist church in SSD today, was a special service. It was a commitment service to the Onevoice27 program. SSD is the following countries: BANGLADESH UNION MISSION (1997-2025) CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNION CONFERENCE (1997-2025) EAST INDONESIA UNION CONFERENCE (1998-2025) Malaysia Union Mission (2023-2025) MYANMAR UNION MISSION (1997-2025) North Philippine Union Conference (2009-2025) Northern Luzon Philippine Union Mission (2025-2025) Pakistan Union Section (2011-2025) Singapore Conference (2023-2025) SOUTH PHILIPPINE UNION CONFERENCE (1997-2025) SOUTHEAST ASIA UNION MISSION (1997-2025) Southeastern Asia Union Mission (2022-2025) Southeastern Philippine Union Mission (2024-2025) Southern Luzon Philippine Union Mission (2025-2025) Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (2023-2025) Sri Lanka Mission of Seventh-day Adventists (2013-2025) Timor-Leste Mission (2011-2025) WEST INDONESIA UNION MISSION (1997-2025) What a blessing to be here !

US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Read More.

George Lucas presents a galaxy of art that goes far, far past 'Star Wars' in new Los Angeles museum The new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will serve “Star Wars” fans what they crave, but the saga George Lucas spawned represents just one small corner of the galaxy of creative work within the walls of the Los Angeles institution he calls a "temple to the people’s art.” Read More.

AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US Here’s another place the AI frenzy is making itself felt: the market for luxury homes. Read More.

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale The $1 coin designed to celebrate America's 250th birthday — and seemingly President Donald Trump, whose face gazes from one side of the gold finish — will go on sale Wednesday, according to the U.S. Mint. Read More.

Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more When Simon’s wife of 43 years passed away, it felt a bit like he’d died too. Read More. PHOTO ESSAY: Inside a detention center where scam workers wait for their return home He had lost count of the number of times he was sold from company to company in the Philippines. Read More. ICE officer charged with lying about shooting turns himself in to feds, AP source says WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown turned himself in Thursday to federal authorities, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/ice-immigration-minnesota-5a429fee81fe85c09ca59ea9366c019d?

Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move The Dutch central bank announced Wednesday that it has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves out of North America in a move it described as “crisis preparedness” in a time of global political unrest. Read More.

She certainly had a huge impact on America. Possibly the person with the greatest impact in my lifetime. Here is some things many don't know. -------------------------- ....Still, Steinem’s upbringing was colored by her mother’s financial anxieties and her mother consequently suffered a nervous breakdown. Steinem’s parents then divorced when she was 10 and her father moved to California, leaving young Steinem and her sister, Susanne, to take care of their troubled mother.... Before Gloria Steinem was the face of second-wave feminism, she was an anti-communist operative for the CIA and went undercover with Playboy to expose their misogynistic practices. Gloria Steinem is a journalist and activist who rose to prominence as the stylish frontwoman of the women’s liberation movement in 1970s America..... https://allthatsinteresting.com/gloria-steinem ---------------------------- Some have questioned when she stopped working with the CIA She certainly was not a christian.

So the unvaccinated are the modern day Lepers?

Everyone publicly confesses they have "greatly sinned" at my Church; this is the 1st thing that happens before proceeding on.

Just imagine if the children of Israel decided not to listen to the high priest about Leprosy? God had these people isolate themselves from the rest so that the disease might not spread throughout the camp!!

We've seen or even heard of some that have committee the crime of killing someone and the family forgive that person. But that person still needs to pay the penalty of his crime!! As far as forgetting, some might, but some wont or just forget as time passes bye! The forgiving is for all not just for the doer of the crime but for the one that the crime was committed against!!

A judge blocks Trump’s new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction against an executive order that the administration said would target “birth tourism,” until a class-action lawsuit brought by immigrant families and advocacy groups is resolved. Read more. Why this matters: President Donald Trump has long wanted to end birthright citizenship, issuing a previous executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The Supreme Court struck down that attempt in June. “The Supreme Court has spoken: Children in the certified class are ‘citizens at birth,’” Boardman, appointed by President Joe Biden, wrote in the ruling. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters FACT FOCUS: Texans listed as ‘suspense voters’ can still cast a ballot if they confirm their address Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message Here’s a look at ‘reach’ election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets Trump’s plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel Apple changes Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ for US users of its Maps, following Trump’s order Kennedy Center disassembles Blue sculpture from its grounds Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump’s face and gold finish goes on sale