Next year - 2009 - will witness the celebration of two major anniversaries:

1. The anti-God forces will be uniting in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's handbook on evolution, 'On The Origin Of Species.'

On Monday, 15 September 2008, the Church of England launched a new section on its website, dedicated to the evolutionist Charles Darwin and to mark the approaching bicentenary of his birth.

The Church even offers a posthumous apology to the late scientist. It is bizarre that this Church has addressed its contrition directly to the Victorian scientist himself, even though he died 126 years ago.

Of even greater concern is the fact that this apology is for misunderstanding and opposing Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Currently standing in the vanguard of modern evolutionists is Richard Dawkins, who defends Darwin's main conclusions and attacks biblical Christianity with 'missionary-style fervour.' Apparently, he plans a major tour of the USA in 2009 - an effort to spread the teachings of the theory of evolution.

2. The greatest historical event to occur within the British Isles in 1859 was not the publication of Darwin's treatise on evolution, but the mighty spiritual awakening (commenced in USA the previous year) known as the 1859 Revival.

A consciousness of God pervaded men's minds and true Gospel light entered many a heart, as multitudes of people were converted to Christ. As this anniversary approaches, we continue to earnestly pray for a mighty manifestation of the Holy Spirit of God in our day!