VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., June 15, 2026 /Christian Newswire/ — On June 12, 2026, the first Chief of Chaplains of the United States Space Force, Major General Steven A. Schaick, USAF (Ret.), formally endorsed Creator of the Universe as the recognized hymn for the Space Force community. This endorsement establishes a permanent musical anchor for the global Space Force community. In a publicity statement, Major General Schaick wrote: “Creator of the Universe brought a peace and deep joy to my heart through its level of reverence set against the backdrop of our Space Force. As the first Chief of Chaplains of the U.S. Space Force, I am especially grateful for this most reverent work.” The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space operations service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Established on December 20, 2019, under the National Defense Authorization Act, it is the sixth and youngest military branch and the first created since the U.S. Air Force in 1947. Operating...

ROME, ITALY - As always, it is a thrill to hear about the work of Christ throughout the world. On January 25, 2026, the congregation of Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, Florida was privileged to hear from missionary pastor David Standridge who was sent out by GIBC in 2013 and now pastors the church plant Vita nella Grazia (Church of Grace) in Rome. Additionally, the Standridges also oversee a publishing ministry called Voice of the Gospel which reaches thousands in Italy, many without direct access to a local church. During his visit in January, Pastor Standridge shared about the need to relocate their fellowship to a new place of worship. The goal was to begin meeting someplace near the center of Rome. Most of the congregation already lives near that area, and an additional 300,000 people live within a few miles. Added to this are the facts that there are no other churches in the area and that the overall costs for the congregation will be reduced - making the move a prudent...