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Good News Text for the USA

Welcome to Good News Text - For less than $10 a month get the Good News and Help the Poor!

Good News Text is a mobile SMS service available to anyone with a mobile phone. Get the Word of God via SMS every day. Wherever you are.

Join and GNT will send you your free GNT T-Shirt; just fill in this form.

All PROFITS go directly to Christian missionaries of all denominations in Africa, for the HEALTH, WELFARE & EDUCATION for the underprivileged, orphans and youth of Africa via Paradise Kids 4 Africa.

The apostle Paul tells us that God's Good News is 100% trustworthy and reliable (2 Corinthians 1:20).

The Good News Text Idea

One night while watching Christian TV in 1999, the idea of "Good News Text" popped into my mind. A service that helps people keep themselves to the path set out by God and spread God's Good News around the world.

After years of hard work, anyone can now receive God's Good News direct to their mobile phone via SMS Good News Text messages.

Other companies provide Christian text messages in addition to secular services. Good News Text is a Christian company, owned and operated by Christians. Christian content is all we provide.

As a Non-Denominational company, not aligned to any particular church, our sole aim, desire and purpose is the spreading of God's Word.

Good News Text is just that, GOOD NEWS

Every night I go to bed listening to Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon.

I read the scriptures and search for Good News. I fill my head with Gods promises, all the good things he has done for us in the past, is doing for us now, and will do for us in the future.

This is very effective in keeping me strong in God's Word. What we at GNT do is send out this Good News. Uplifting scriptures, happy and joyful biblical tid-bits. Reminding Christians who we are and what God expects of us.

We do not preach to you, nor do we want to change your views or teachings. We simply pass on God's Good News for you to meditate and share with your family and friends.

And last, but hopefully not least, GNT donates all profits to charities and community organizations, both Christian and non-Christian alike: primarily in Africa. GNT seeks to help people who are in need, by following Matthew 25:32

  • Mat 25:32 and the people of all the nations will be gathered before him. Then he will divide them into two groups, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
  • Mat 25:33 He will put the righteous people at his right and the others at his left.
  • Mat 25:34 Then the King will say to the people on his right, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father! Come and possess the kingdom which has been prepared for you ever since the creation of the world.
  • Mat 25:35 I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes,
  • Mat 25:36 naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me.'
  • Mat 25:37 The righteous will then answer him, 'When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink?
  • Mat 25:38 When did we ever see you a stranger and welcome you in our homes, or naked and clothe you?
  • Mat 25:39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?'
  • Mat 25:40 The King will reply, 'I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!'

What Good News Text Believes

  1. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
  2. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.
  3. We believe that through him all things were made.
  4. We believe that for us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made Man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
  5. We believe he descended into hell.
  6. We believe on the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
  7. We believe he will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
  8. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
  9. We believe in one Body of Christ being the Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Amen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Good News Text?

Good News Text is a subscription service that utilizes mobile technology and the power of SMS text messaging to deliver God's word . This simple service makes receiving messages simple and easy! By following the instructions on the website and having your mobile phone handy, anybody can use SMS text messaging and be encouraged every day.

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What is Text Messaging?

Text messaging, or Short Message Service (SMS), is a means by which you can send small notes to friends from your mobile phone to theirs. Messages are typed using the letters found on the number pad of your mobile phone and, once composed, the message can be sent to someone else's mobile phone. Messages arrive quickly, usually within minutes, and arrive just like phone calls do with an alert given at the receiving end upon arrival of a new message. Most phones make text messaging quick and easy to do.

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Will this work on my mobile phone?

Text messages can be received automatically on almost all mobile phones around the world. However, you may wish to check with your network provider in your country to make sure text messaging is activated.

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Once subscribed to a service, can I change my mobile phone number I receive text messages on?

Yes. First you will need to unsubscribe your existing number from your GNT subscription service. Then you will need to subscribe again with your new phone number.

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I’ve ported my number to a new provider and now I’m not getting the text messages. What do I do?

You will need to unsubscribe from any GNT subscription service that you are, or were, subscribed to and then subscribe again.

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How do I unsubscribe from the text messages?

If you no longer want to receive text messages from GNT, and you subscribed via the web page, all you have to do is e-mail help@goodnewstext.com from the e-mail address you used when you signed up. If you no longer have access to that address e-mail help@goodnewstext.com with your name, country and phone number. If you subscribed via a Short Number, texting the word 'STOP', 'LEAVE' or 'QUIT' from the subscribed number to the Short Code will cease your service

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Who will have access to my personal information?

No one. Your details are used only for your GNT subscription.

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Is there a cost to receive the text messages?

Yes. But it largely depends on what country you are in and your phone service provider.

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How often will I receive the text messages?

One each day until you unsubscribe.

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Where is the GNT service available?

The GNT service is available anywhere in the world with mobile phone network coverage.

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What time of the day will I receive text messages?

On initial subscription to GNT service you will immediately receive a confirmation text to your phone and begin receiving your messages the same time each day.

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Does it matter if I text the keyword and request in uppercase or lowercase text?

No, it makes no difference.

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What happens if I am subscribed to a service and I run out of credit on my Pre-Paid phone?

Unfortunately if you run out of credit you will not receive messages until you 'top up' your phone. We are unable to backdate them, so for the days you are out of credit you will miss any messages.

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What if I am abroad, will I still receive text messages?

Yes, you will. Please note that, although your mobile phone service provider may charge you more for providing text messages to you while abroad, there will be no such surcharge for text messages provided by GNT.

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Terms & Conditions

Good News Text is a service owned by Good News Text (International) Pty Ltd, Louis T. Good News Text Ltd (All companies are fully owned and operated by dedicated Christians of mixed denominations) hereinafter in this Terms of Service agreement, referred to as GNT.

The GNT Service is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your subscription and use of the GNT service constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices. You can direct any questions regarding these Terms of Service to the Help e-mail address listed on the Contact Us page.

Opting In and Opting Out

To join or quite the service, consult this table:

Country To Join/OPT IN To Cancel/OPT OUT
USA Text GNT to 53787 Text STOP to 53787
All Others Unavailable Unavailable

Fees

The GNT service is provided to you at a set charge from us. Other charges may apply, your mobile phone service provider may charge service fees for text messaging (including receiving/sending messages), web browsing and other services that require the use of airtime and wireless data services. We recommend that you check with your mobile phone service provider to verify the fees that may apply to your mobile phone account/plan. GNT does not endorse or recommend the services of any mobile phone service provider. The mobile phone service provider is solely responsible for the services it provides to you, and you are responsible for the agreement you have with your provider. Under no circumstances will we be responsible for fees that your mobile phone service provider may charge you.

Subscription Fees

Please see the Sign Up Now page for current Subscription Fees.

Services

By subscribing to GNT, you will receive SMS text messages from us dependent upon the service selected by you. GNT text messages that you receive on your mobile phone may be delayed during transmission for any technical reason. Most Mobile phones are capable of receiving 160 characters in a text message, some only 150 characters. Each GNT message is expected to be within the 150 character limit so that no extra charges are charged by your service provider. Each message is derived from the Contemporary English, Good News, King James and Modern King James Versions and Translations of the Bible, and messages include the verse location for further reference. The accuracy and timeliness of any GNT message is not guaranteed or warranted by GNT. GNT does not intend the text messages to be advice for any person for a legal, personal, or health related issue. You should seek the advice from a professional if you need any form of assistance. Paul the Apostle encourages all Christians to "receive the word with all readiness of mind, and to search and meditate the scriptures daily, to make sure what we have received is scriptural and meaningful to us." Please read Acts 17:11.

Account Registration & Security

Not all GNT Mobile services require subscription. For those services that do, you are required to send a text message to that effect to various 'shortcode' numbers in your country. You are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account, including the forwarding of SMS messages to any third parties. GNT will not be liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of using the service. GNT reserves the right at all times to disclose any information as GNT deems necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.

Modification of these terms of use

GNT reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the GNT services are offered. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions. Your continued use of the GNT services constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.

Liability Disclaimer

GNT specifically disclaims any liability with regard to the content and communication services offered through the GNT service. THE INFORMATION AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE GNT SERVICES MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. INFORMATION RECEIVED THROUGH THE GNT SERVICE SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR PERSONAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION.

GNT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE GNT SERVICES FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALL SUCH INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AT YOUR OWN RISK. GNT HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION.

YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT GNT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA, ANY MATERIAL OR DATA SENT OR RECEIVED OR NOT SENT OR RECEIVED, OR ANY TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH AN SMS SITE/SERVICE. YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT GNT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY THREATENING, DEFAMATORY, OBSCENE, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONTENT OR CONDUCT OF ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY INFRINGEMENT OF ANOTHER'S RIGHTS, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT GNT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONTENT SENT USING AND/OR INCLUDED IN AN GNT SITE/SERVICE BY ANY THIRD PARTY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GNT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF LIFE, INJURIES, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE GNT SERVICES, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE GNT SERVICES OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE GNT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE GNT SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF GNT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE GNT SERVICES, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE GNT SERVICES.

Termination /Access Restriction

GNT reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your subscription and access to any or all GNT services at any time, without notice. GNT shall have no obligation to maintain any content or to forward any unread, unsent or past messages to you.

Unsubscribing/Service Cancellation

You may unsubscribe to the GNT services at any time by texting STOP to your countries advertised "Short Code". Your un-subscription request will be processed automatically by the system. If you have difficulty in unsubscribing please contact us. If you have any further questions regarding our terms of use please contact us.

Your Money sends the Right Message

Around the world, text messaging is often used to spread the wrong message. Now, as we send you God's Word, you can pass it on and witness to others.

So, if you want uplifting scriptures, happy and joyful biblical tid-bits sent to your mobile and you want your money to help the underprivileged poor and orphans, you know what to do.

Know that your money and our profits go to countries like Kenya, Uganda and Sierra Leone for..

-Free Education for the Poor.

-Building Community Villages for victims of War, Sickness and Poverty.

-Free Health Services via other charitable organizations who provide visiting Doctors and Nurses.

-Health facilities like mini Medical Centers out "in the middle of nowhere" and "the end of the line".

-Refurbishing and Building Schools, Colleges and even Universities for the poor.

-Micro Loans for farms and farming materials.

These are just a few projects undertaken by GNT and its partners.

Text GNT to JESUS (53787)

United States

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Alltel Daily 99c* Reply STOP to cancel
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Virgin Mobile Daily 99c* Reply STOP to cancel

* Monthly Subscription Charges will appear on your wireless bill or will be deducted from your prepaid account. Standard messaging charges apply. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel. Reply Help for Help

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Good News Text Privacy Policy

At Good News Text we respect and take steps to protect your privacy. We strive to make our site a safe environment for everyone who visits and uses Good News Text services. We are committed to providing you the best possible online service and experience as well as the best products and services. The purpose of this policy statement is to fully share with you:

  • How we use the information
  • With whom we share the information
  • How you can change the information

This policy addresses our practices with respect to our website, but does not address the practices of any website we link to (including the merchants and content providers we link to). This policy is incorporated into, and subject to the terms of, our User Agreement.

Information Collection

Good News Text collects information through our web site at several points. We collect the following information about visitors for example personal contact details, business contact details business and banking details. We collect this information through the client information section and various other places. The information is given voluntarily. To receive our products and services, contact details are mandatory because ICSTIS requires it.

How We Use Information Collected

We use information which you provide us to keep track of the Good News Text services you have signed up to receive. We may also use personally identifiable information about you to improve our marketing and promotional efforts, to statistically analyse site usage, to improve our content and product offerings and to customise our site's content and layout. We do this in an attempt to improve our site and better tailor it to meet our users' needs. We may also use personally identifiable information about you to deliver information to you that, in some cases, is targeted to your interests, such as targeted banners and promotions. We use your email address to contact you regarding administrative notices or latest news from time to time. We use information in the file we maintain about you, and other information we obtain from your current and past activities on the site, to resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems and enforce our Terms and Conditions. If our policy on information collection or uses changes, will advise you by e-mail.

Protection of Database Information

Any information sent to Good News Text for text messaging and or storage purposes will remain the property of the account holder. Good News Text will at no time collect or redistribute this information without your consent, except where legally required by law to do so. This is with particular reference to any database, numbers and/or recipient details that you may deliver to us, or store on our databases. Good News Text protects user information with security protocols, secure servers, SSL encryption and other technology and procedures used to protect consumer privacy.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent any personally identifiable information about you to any third party. We do aggregate personally identifiable information and disclose such information in aggregate to advertisers and for other marketing and promotional purposes. However, in these situations, we do not disclose to these entities any information that could be used to personally identify you. Good News Text offers features on our site where we will by necessity, need to provide some of your information to the third party offering such services. To the extent that that third party requires your information to enable you to use their service, we will notify you of the specific information that will be provided to such third parties. Before you use the service you should evaluate whether you will accept the terms and conditions of the third party service, and give Good News Text the right to pass your information on to that third party. In addition, we must comply with court orders, information requests from government agencies and regulators and other legal and regulatory processes that may require the disclosure of your personally-identifiable information.

Problem Resolution

If problems arise, users may contact Good News Text. We are committed to resolving disputes within a reasonable time frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you send advertising text messages to my cell phone, without my consent ? No, we will not send you unwanted advertising text messages. We may initiate a program whereby we send advertising text messages to cell phones. However, this will be an opt-in based service. You will decide if, and when you want to receive advertising on your cell phone.

Limits on Our Abilities

Although your privacy is very important to us, due to the existing legal and technical environment, we cannot ensure that your personally identifiable information will not be disclosed to third parties in ways not described in this policy. Additionally, we can (and you authorize us to) disclose any information about you to private entities, law enforcement or other government officials as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to address or resolve inquiries or problems. This will not be done for commercial purposes or gain from Good News Text as such.

If you have further questions about our privacy policy or its implementation, please contact info@Good News Text.com

You acknowledge that acceptance of this privacy policy is a condition to your use of our services and you agree to be bound by all of its terms and conditions.

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The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." - Matthew 25:40

Good News Text is a non-profit corporate organization raising funds for the poor.

All profits go to charity.