10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Christian Newswire: All Releases. National news release wire service distributing up-to-the-minute news issued directly from The White House, government agencies, NGOs, public policy groups, religious organizations, non-profit interest groups, associations and other news sources to media and online services worldwide. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:25:56 -0700 en-us http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8427319028.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8427319028.html Editors: An editor with Maryknoll magazine is available for a telephone interview. Contact: Mike Virgintino, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, 914-941-7636 ext 2219 MARYKNOLL, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Six middle and high school students representing Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania, have received cash awards for their winning submissions in Maryknoll magazine's 23rd annual Maryknoll Student Essay Contest. Maryknoll magazine is published by the Maryknol Source: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:32:01 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4846919026.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4846919026.html Contact: Bob Fu, President, 888-889-7757, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid   JINMEN, Hubei, China, Feb. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- A Christian newspaper editor and house church leader sentenced in 2002 to 15 years' imprisonment for "intentional assault" was released almost five years before the end of her prison term Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:55:47 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8525319025.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8525319025.html Contact: John Harden, Ascension Press, 484-875-4550 ext 200, jharden@ascensionpress.com WEST CHESTER, Penn., Feb. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- When Catholics think of a typical faith formation program they usually think of studies that teach "what" the Church believes but not necessarily "how" to put those beliefs into practice. Now a new study from Ascension Press is changing the landscape of Catholic faith formation. "Daring to Walk the Walk" is helping Catholics live out the fai Source: Ascension Press Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:58:26 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9947119022.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9947119022.html Contact: Jason Jones, 818-518-5112 WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pro-life Super PAC has released a new ad featuring presidential candidate Mitt Romney, noting his abysmal record regarding the protection of human life. The Pro-Life Super PAC will begin running the ad in Michigan today, Thursday, February, 23 and will feature two spots during the broadcast of the Daytona 500. The ad can be seen in its entirety at www.ProLifeSuperPAC.com. The ad states, in part: "Mitt Source: ProLife Super Pac Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:26:30 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4878019021.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4878019021.html Contact: Dick Lawson, The Christian and Missionary Alliance, 719-265-2102, lawsond@cmalliance.org COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Alliance international worker Dr. David Thompson, a general surgeon who serves at Bongolo Hospital in Gabon, Central Africa, will appear live on CBN's 700 Club, February 27, 2012, 9 a.m. EST. Dr. Thompson will address his 35 years of service at the hospital and God's mighty hand upon this ministry. Also, he will discuss the develop Source: The Christian and Missionary Alliance Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:25:10 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1996919020.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1996919020.html On-going Violence Forces Churches to Limit Meetings, Open Doors Reports Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the wake of a year of protests and violence, the volatile situation in Syria has brought great suffering to the entire population. Syrian Christians say their greatest need right now is prayer, according to Open Doors, an international ministry supporting persecuted Christ Source: Open Doors USA Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:11:44 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6498819019.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6498819019.html Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741 WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The groups will also lay 3,300 flowers around the court as a "prophetic witness" to the Justices, reminding them of the 3,300 children who die every day from abortion. The prayer vigil and laying flowers around the Supreme Court will take place on Sunday, March 25, at 2:00-4:00 P.M. There will also be prayer vigils at the Supreme Court beginning at 8:00 A.M. from March 26-28 during Source: Christian Defense Coalition Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:26:11 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1732319018.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1732319018.html Contact: Ermias Alemayehu, BOND Action, 213-804-1872 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, Founder and President of BOND Action and the South Central L.A. Tea Party (SCLA TP) released a statement rebuking GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum and Rev. Franklin Graham -- two leading Christian figures -- for their timid response when questioned about President Barack Obama's radical interpretation of Christian tenets. He cited Santorum's recent backped Source: BOND Action Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2132519017.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2132519017.html Contact: Mary Clare Spence, President, Vita Familiae, 214-662-9633, 27spencm@cardinalmail.cua.edu WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- As students and members of Vita Familiae at The Catholic University of America, we oppose the HHS contraceptive mandate. A society that insists that contraceptives be distributed for free is a society that values pleasure over the dignity of the human person. Contraception is not necessary for women's health. In fact, there is abundant evidence Source: Vita Familiae at The Catholic University of America Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:20:30 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9368219016.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9368219016.html Contact: Juan Lepanto, 202-531-7547 TULSA, Okla., Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Best Selling author and political pundit Ann Coulter will be the keynote speaker at a fundraising rally for Randall Terry for President in the Tulsa Oklahoma area on March 3rd. Event Details Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012. Time: 6:00 P.M. private fundraising reception; 7:00 P.M. Rally. Location: Arrow Heights Baptist Church, 3201 South Elm Place, Broken Arrow (just outside Tulsa), Oklah Source: Society for Truth and Justice Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:19:29 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9313519015.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9313519015.html Authority on Faith-Based Nonprofits Brings Extensive Experience to Foundation Contact: Matt Baxter, Mission Increase Foundation, 503-906-1622, mbaxter@missionincrease.org PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Mission Increase Foundation (MIF) today announced Wesley K. Willmer, Ph.D. has been named Executive Vice President for the national granting and training foundation. As Executive Vice President, Willmer will oversee the educational programs area and assist in the str Source: Mission Increase Foundation Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:30:01 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6400419014.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6400419014.html Contact: Briana Thomas, 770-904-0007 WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- A movement is underway to put lawmakers on notice that the so-called "silent majority" will no longer remain silent on issues of religious freedom and the erosion of America's traditional values as set forth by its founding fathers 250 years ago. More than one million Americans will soon deliver that message to Congress and national policy makers by way of a petition. The aforementioned "silent maj Source: Legacy Worldwide Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:10:59 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1234218962.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1234218962.html Contact: Robyn Williams, WinePress Publishing, 360-802-9758, robyn@winepresspublishing.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- WinePress Publishing is pleased to announce their partnership with author Daniel Boerman on the release of his new book, "The Flying Farm Boy." "The pursuit of happiness is one of America's promises to its citizens," Bruce Stokes writes in "The Atlantic." "But today, Americans are a profoundly unhappy people." While similar authors opin Source: WinePress Publishing Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6175119013.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6175119013.html Contact: Porter Speakman Jr., Christ at the Checkpoint, 719-445-8828 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christ at the Checkpoint local committee have responded to concerns raised in a letter from various representatives of the International Messianic Jewish Community. "Because we consider you family in Christ, because we recognize God's grace on you and on all Messianic brothers and sisters in Israel and around the world, and because we desire continued Source: Christ at the Checkpoint Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:01:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7115819012.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7115819012.html Contact: Lyn Perez, Reformed Theological Seminary, 407-366-9493 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following commentary is submitted by Dr. Michael A. Milton. Another state legislature approves same-sex "marriage." Another chip in the foundation of civilization. Another moment closer to a death sentence for a nation, and not even ObamaCare will be able to stop it. But the trials that we face in this nation, and in the West, are not about healthcare or even a co Source: Reformed Theological Seminary Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9401018937.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9401018937.html Contact: John Lofton, Communications Director, IOTC, 301-873-4612, JLof@aol.com SEVERN, Md., Feb. 22, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- This event is free but to attend you must RSVP by calling 866-730-9796 or signing up on the website TheAmericanView.com. It will start at 7p.m. and be held at : Heritage Community Church, 8146 Quarterfield Road, Severn, Maryland 21144. "Institute on the Constitution" is an educational effort sponsored by the Law Office of Peroutka and Peroutka in Pasadena, Source: Institute On The Constitution Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1536619011.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1536619011.html "A potentially historic step" Contact: Adriana Barajas-Dazo, 916-444-2278 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Ward Connerly, president of the American Civil Rights Institute (ACRI) and author of the nation's first law banning the use of racial preferences in the college admissions process, said, "The Supreme Court took a potentially historic step today when they agreed to review the unconstitutionality of including race in the college admissions Source: The Waters Agency, LLC Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:19:32 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5695419010.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5695419010.html Contact: Troy Newman,   President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; info.operationrescue@gmail.com; both with Operation Rescue/Pro-Life Nation     TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has ordered the revocation of the medical license of abortionist Ann Kristin Neuhaus, stating that Neuhaus' practice of providing late-term abortion referrals to George Tiller was "pr Source: Operation Rescue Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:49:09 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3689019009.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3689019009.html Contact: Laura Craddick, 512-507-6656, LauraCraddick@yahoo.com AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- TWENTY 8 ENTERTAINMENT proudly announces the opening of "Deep in the Heart," the inspirational true story of Texas native Richard Wallrath, that proves faith brings second chances.  Shot in and around Austin, the independent movie opened in theaters Texas-wide on February 17, 2012.  A complete list of participating theaters can be found at Source: Weeks & Co Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:22:55 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8300619007.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8300619007.html Contact: John Couretas, Acton Institute, 616-454-3080 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- European scholar Dr. Giovanni Patriarca is the winner of Acton Institute's annual Novak Award. Dr. Patriarca teaches at the Italian cultural institutions and projects in Nuremberg, Germany. He holds a Master in School Management from the University of Macerata (Italy), a Diploma in Islamic Studies at the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (PISAI), and a Ph.D. in Source: Acton Institute Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:20:38 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2715919005.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2715919005.html Contact: Barry Connolly, 203-748-1033 BETHEL, Conn., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Reviewers and readers alike are praising 'The Good Thief,' a powerful and moving novel by Christian author Barry Connolly. The book makes an ideal selection for individuals and book clubs looking for inspirational reading during the Lenten and Easter seasons. Set in the tumultuous weeks leading up to Christ's passion and crucifixion, "The Good Thief" introduces us to Dismas, the "good thief" Source: Connolly & Company LLC Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:17:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3225719006.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3225719006.html New Members Include Spectrum of Evangelical Ministry Leaders Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com; Bios/photos @ www.ecfa.org/Content/Board-of-Reference WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Leaders from an array of Christian nonprofits will join the slate of ministry executives whom ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) has selected to serve on its board of reference, the organization announced today. The advisory panel s Source: InChrist Communications Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:16:15 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1408119004.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1408119004.html Contact: Audra Jennings, 800-927-0517 ext 104, ajennings@tbbmedia.com NASHVILLE, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- An international network of bloggers will soon contribute to a 90-day blog tour for the new bestselling Common English Bible (CommonEnglishBible.com) translation. The "Common English Bible Change Your Heart and Life" tour extends from February through May, honoring the Christian observances of Ash Wednesday, Lent, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, the Ascens Source: The B&B Media Group Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:01:52 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2208819003.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2208819003.html Living Stations Rehearsals are being held at Guardian Angel Church on Ash Wednesday Media invited to interview actors and get a sneak preview of the performance Contact: Vanessa Denha Garmo, 248-830-8605, Vanessa@denhamedia.com; Kelly Nieto, Producer, 248-444-1034, Kelly@livingstations.org DETROIT, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The beginning of the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday is the most sacred time of year for Christians. Last year, over 11,000 of the faithful experienced a Source: Denha Media and Communications Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:40:12 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5693719002.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5693719002.html Contact: Rich Birch, 908-312-0003, rich@liquidchurch.com; Kenny Jahng, 973-500-8536, kenny@liquidchurch.com; both with Liquid Church MORRISTOWN,, N.J., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Liquid Church, one of New Jersey's fastest growing churches, is making the connection between the subject of chart-topping pop music and what the Bible says about the relationship between God and humanity. The church is setting out to teach that the same "scars of love" which contemporary artists Source: Liquid Church Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:30:22 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6124519000.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6124519000.html Contact: Pastor Steven Andrew, USA Christian Ministries, 877-537-8734 SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The boycott of Starbucks by Christians and churches has expanded to include Nike, Amazon and other businesses that promote homosexual sin. Starbucks announced in January that homosexual "marriage" was "core to who we are and what we value." Christians believe homosexual sin is an "abomination" to God and "against nature" as Leviticus 18:22 and Romans 1 say Source: USA Christian Ministries Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:31:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1815118976.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1815118976.html "Christ at the Checkpoint is primarily a public relations scheme to dissuade American evangelicals from pro-Israel views." -- Mark Tooley, IRD President Contact: Mikhail Bell, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, mbell@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Evangelical left activists are preparing a provocatively titled conference and conflating Jesus Christ with Palestinian liberation. "Christ at the Checkpoint," meeting March 5-9 at Bethlehem Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3480218995.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3480218995.html Rick Madison's Book, Raised from the Dead' Gives Proof Contact: Vicki Nichols, Deeper Revelation Books, 423-478-2843, vicki@deeperrevelationbooks.org CLEVELAND, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Very few people have died and lived to tell about it. Rick Madison belongs to that elite fraternity. A night of partying and drugs ended in a horrible car accident. Rick was rushed to the hospital only to be pronounced dead-on-arrival. He had multiple fractures, including a broken neck. His Source: Deeper Revelation Books Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5511818998.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5511818998.html Contact: John Meacham, 919-601-3902 RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- At his website www.johnmeacham.tateauthor.com, John Meacham reports that in September, 2011 Jesus Christ sent him seven messages for seven churches. John received the following message from Jesus Christ for the Episcopal Church. "I am the one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know what you are doing; I know that you have the reputation of being alive, even though you are dead! Source: johnmeacham.tateauthor.com Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2558718999.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2558718999.html Contact: Rev. Charles Nestor, M.A., D.D., 863-698-2270, magrev1@yahoo.com, Rev. Norm Lund, Ph.D., 425-402-9624 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The National Clergy Council, representing church leaders of Catholic, Evangelical, Orthodox, and Protestant church traditions, has declared a State of Emergency for the Churches in response to the order by President Barack Obama for religious organizations to compromise their religious and moral beliefs by complying Source: National Clergy Council Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:29:36 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8255018977.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8255018977.html Presumptions of Christianity, and both that of Reform and Conservative Judaism, that the books of Moses were merely 'divinely inspired' are challenged by the evidence that a Supreme Power delivered the details directly to Moses  Contact: Dr. Solomon Huriash, Land Publishing Corp., 954-721-6956, landpublishing@hotmail.com FT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The presumptions of Christianity, and that of Reform and Conservative Judaism groups that the books of Source: Land Publishing Corp. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/796818978.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/796818978.html Hit Film Echoes Great Biblical Stories, Shows how Light Triumphs over Darkness - Debuts on Blue-Ray and DVD April 3 Contact: Kellie Barnes, 303-451-4444, kbarnes@alliedim.com LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Director Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous) strikes a winning chord with his film WE BOUGHT A ZOO not only by showing how all of God's creatures can exist in harmony, but by returning to a persistent theme in his work -- that victory is always within reac Source: Allied Faith and Family Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9194118980.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9194118980.html Parents, Social Media May Not Be That Bad for Your Teen After All News of Arab Spring and other Political Developments at Teens' Fingertips Like Never Before 200,000 Will Give Up Food to Fight Global Hunger World Vision's 30 Hour Famine, February 24th, 25th Contact: John Yeager, World Vision, 425-765-9845 SEATTLE, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- According to a new 30 Hour Famine study, conducted online in January by Harris Interactive, more than half of teens (55%) say s Source: World Vision Public Relations Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9136918996.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9136918996.html Contact: Maryland Citizens for Responsible Government, 301-641-6420 OPINION, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Ruth Jacobs, M.D.: What is it about Baltimore County councilmember Tom Quirk? He sponsors a "gender identity" bill to legalize transvestite behavior with the result that cross-dressing men will be able to enter the ladies' room. Then he fails to understand how this could be a problem. Naturally upset that they will be forced to share their Source: Maryland Citizens for Responsible Government Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0700