Archive for March, 2009

/ March 31, 2009 11:48 pm

‘Bella’ Star & Producer Return from Successful Aid Mission to Sudan in Spite of Heighted Concerns After Arrest Warrant Issued for al-Bashir

Contact: J.R. Grant, The Great Campaign, 703-928-9695, JRGrant@TheGreatCampaign.com LOS ANGELES, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — Just 10 days after the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague issued its first-ever arrest warrant for a sitting head of state, Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, three international aid organizations entered the country to continue their collective mission of hope. This despite the fact that [...]

/ March 31, 2009 10:03 pm

Grand Canyon University Offers Summer Sessions — First-Time Program Helps Students Meet Early Graduation Goals and Still Get Vacation

Contact: Bill Jenkins, 602-315-5566 PHOENIX, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — To help today’s cost-conscious students obtain their degrees and hit the workforce early, Grand Canyon University (GCU) for the first time is offering a full catalog of online courses in two six-week sessions this summer. “Our students are asking for programs throughout the year that can help them meet their [...]

/ March 31, 2009 6:44 pm

Ministries Dig Deeper in Tough Economy

The nation’s economic crisis is hitting faith based charities from both sides as the demand for help skyrockets. View the video now from cbn.com

/ March 31, 2009 6:41 pm

Bring It On: Tax Credit

How do I receive the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers? View the video now from cbn.com

/ March 31, 2009 6:40 pm

Fruit of the Spirit’s Unique Fundraising Opportunity for Ministries; Leading Others to Better Health and Growing Christian Ministries

Contact: Deanna Naylor, Fruit of the Spirit, 469-429-0555 ext. 137 MEDIA ADVISORY, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — With fruits and minerals from the Holy Land, Fruit of the Spirit is the first ever Anti-Oxidant, Mineral-Rich health product created specifically for the Christian market. What truly sets this emerging company apart is a one-of-a-kind Ministry Partnership that helps ministries grow financially. [...]

/ March 31, 2009 6:36 pm

First Sebelius Hearing Generates More Questions than Answers on Abortion Policy

Contact: Joy Yearout, Susan B. Anthony List,703-380-6674 WASHINGTON, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — In response to today’s first Senate confirmation hearing, Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser expressed disappointment with the lack of information revealed about Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ stance on abortion: “Americans – and women in particular – deserve answers about Governor Sebelius’ ties to the abortion industry. [...]

/ March 31, 2009 6:17 pm

Mar 30, 2009 – Gospel Truth TV

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/ March 31, 2009 5:10 pm

White House Protest Denouncing Obama’s Speech at Notre Dame and Proposed Change in Conscience Regs

Contact: Miss Veritas, 904-687-9804 WASHINGTON, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — On Wednesday, April 1, at 12:00 Noon, DC area Pro-life leaders and activists will gather at Lafayette Park to protest the change in HHS regs regarding conscience for health care workers who refuse to participate in any way with abortion or chemical birth control. A local physician will be present to [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:40 pm

Isaiah 53:5-6

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

/ March 31, 2009 4:20 pm

This Easter: Despite Troubled Economy, Billion-Dollar Effort Helps Easter Story Travel Faster

Wycliffe Making Impact with Humanitarian and Literacy Effort to Circle the Globe by 2025 Contact: Jeannine Rhoden, 770-813-0000 ORLANDO, Fla., Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — In the middle of the [“weakest spending environment that the U.S. economy has faced in 17 years,” Wycliffe Bible Translators is pressing ahead with a billion-dollar Bible translation and humanitarian aid effort that will help [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:14 pm

Easter: U.S. Volunteers Bring JESUS to Eastern Congo

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Easter: U.S. Volunteers Bring JESUS to Eastern Congo By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries ORLANDO, FL (ANS) – In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are people who have never heard about Jesus – [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:14 pm

Christian Emergency Network seeks to ‘Flood’ Fargo-Moorhead Area Churches with Prayer

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Christian Emergency Network seeks to ‘Flood’ Fargo-Moorhead Area Churches with Prayer By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service PHOENIX, ARIZONA (ANS) – Christian churches, ministries and individuals from around the nation are praying for [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:14 pm

US reporters face N Korea trial

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 US reporters face N Korea trial By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries NORTH KOREA (ANS) – The BBC has reported that two US reporters held in North Korea earlier this month will be tried [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:14 pm

Audio Bible Ministry Releases Easter Podcast

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Audio Bible Ministry Releases Easter Podcast By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ANS) – An audio Bible ministry has produced a special Easter podcast titled “Easter: The Story.” From the ministry [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:14 pm

Human Rights Group Urges Indian Government to Tackle Anti-Christian Violence With ’Firm Resolve’; Christian Ministry Reports ’No Up-tick’ in…

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Human Rights Group Urges Indian Government to Tackle Anti-Christian Violence With ’Firm Resolve’; Christian Ministry Reports ’No Up-tick’ in Expected Violence By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service INDIA (ANS) – Following a year [...]

/ March 31, 2009 3:25 pm

Best of Stellar Series Premiere on GMC

BEST OF STELLAR SERIES PREMIERE SUNDAY, APRIL 5 AT 8:00 P.M. ET/PT ON GMC Star-Studded Exclusive New Series Highlights Memorable Moments and Great Performances From 24-Year History of Premier Gospel Event ATLANTA (March 31, 2009) Best of Stellar — a new original series spotlighting the most memorable moments and performances from The Stellar Awards, the premier Gospel event that recognizes [...]

/ March 31, 2009 2:43 pm

CA Medical Board Revokes Abortionist Nolan Jones’ License

Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org   LOS ANGELES, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ – The California Medical Board has revoked the medical license of abortionist Nolan Jones, effective on April 20, 2009. According to the order, Jones falsified the medical records of two non-abortion patients, and violated his probation on other charges. “This Source: Operation [...]

/ March 31, 2009 1:29 pm

Christian Stewardship Network’s Top Honor Awarded to Crown Financial Ministries’ Howard Dayton

Contact: Jerry Schriever, 770-754-0254 ATLANTA, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — The highest honor for career attainment in Christian money management education, the Christian Stewardship Network’s Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Howard Dayton, co-founder of Crown Financial Ministries, at its recent 2009 Forum in Tampa, Florida. To the capacity crowd, CSN President Jerry Schriver summarized highlights in development of professional [...]

/ March 31, 2009 1:26 pm

Seize the Opportunity to Transform Global Finances, WCC Tells G20

Contact: Juan Michel, World Council of Churches, +41 22 791 6153, +41 79 507 6363 media@wcc-coe.org   MEDIA ADVISORY, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — The current global financial crisis must be more than just an occasion for “short term financial bail out actions.” It must be viewed as an opportunity to seek “long term transformation based on sound ethical and [...]

/ March 31, 2009 1:06 pm

Bringing Christians Together: New Online Community Unites Church, Christian Schools, Organizations and People

Contact: Mickey Jones, Marketing Director, www.ichurchnetwork.com, 866-730-5758 ext. 706, mickey.jones@ichurchnetwork.com MEDIA ADVISORY, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/– In today’s society, more people connect through online social networks than by the telephone or in group settings. The I Church Network Team is using that platform to unite Christians, church, schools and organizations with www.ichurchnetwork.com. Their mission is three-fold: To provide a way [...]

/ March 31, 2009 1:00 pm

Change is Afoot at EvangelicalNews.org

Contact: Mary Griffith, Evangelical News, 805-491-2903, staff@evangelicalnews.org LOS ANGELES, March 31 /Christian Newswire/ — Evangelical News, “The Place Where Ministries Meet,” announces the official unveiling of the web site’s new look. The updated design of Evangelical News features a lighter, brighter look that is easier to read and use. While the mainstream media routinely ignore ministry news, Evangelical News, as [...]

/ March 31, 2009 1:00 pm

MIM President Bob Peters: Evidence Shows ‘Adult’ Pornographers’ Pro-Child Pose is a Diversion

Contact: Robert Peters, President, Morality in Media, 212-870-3210 NEW YORK, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — In a 12,000-word reference piece posted to Morality in Media’s www.obscenitycrimes.org website (“Current News”), MIM President Robert Peters examines evidence that the proliferation of “adult pornography” (actual minors not depicted) on the Internet is contributing to sexual abuse of children and to other harms and [...]

/ March 31, 2009 12:00 pm

New Effective Resource: Counselor Puts a Name to the Face of Childhood Grief

Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicity Assistant, WinePress Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — Author and counselor Kathleen Sawyer reaches out to grieving children in her new book, “The Day Sad Arrived”, (WinePress, 2009), featuring Eric, a fictional character dealing with the sudden loss of a family member. The day his uncle died was the absolute worst day [...]

/ March 31, 2009 12:00 pm

Economic Downturn Presents Tremendous Marketing Opportunity for Churches

Contact: Kirsten Calloway Smith, 765-404-9923, kirstencallowaysmith@gmail.com FORT COLLINS, Colo., Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — What is really happening to church attendance amidst the backdrop of a failing economy? Although churches are claiming that attendance is on the rise, a recent Gallup poll challenges the veracity of this perceived phenomenon. While recessions HAVE been precipitators of church growth in the past, [...]

/ March 31, 2009 7:00 am

Mar 31, 2009 – Gospel Truth TV

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/ March 31, 2009 5:00 am

Audio Bibles Make the Final Four

Contact: Jon D. Wilke, Faith Comes By Hearing, 505-881-3321 MEDIA ADVISORY, Mar. 31 /Christian Newswire/ — Rev. Billy Graham once said, “One coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime. So who’s coaching the coaches?” Two influential Christian ministries have teamed up to do just that. This week in Detroit at [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

While the King’s Away . . .

“A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’ ” (Luke 19:12-13) We’re going to spend this week leading up to Palm Sunday listening to Jesus tell [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

No Money Week: Want What You’ve Got

“Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work — this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.” (Ecclesiastes 5:19-20) Let’s be honest. Ninety-some percent of us reading [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

No Money Week: What’s a Moment Worth?

“Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given him — for this is his lot.” (Ecclesiastes 5:18) We’ve spent this whole week listening to the richest, wisest man who ever lived beat [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

Christian leaders call on G20 leaders to ‘Put People First’

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Christian leaders call on G20 leaders to ‘Put People First’ By Peter WoodingSpecial to ASSIST News Service LONDON, ENGLAND (ANS) – According to police estimates 35,000 people, with many Christian organizations represented, took part [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

Bible College Heavily Damaged by Storm

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Bible College Heavily Damaged by Storm Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release NORTHEAST INDIA (ANS) – A severe storm destroyed several buildings at a GFA-supported Bible college in Northeast India yesterday. Although most of the [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

Why Larry Mantle gave up the ministry to become a broadcasting leading man

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Why Larry Mantle gave up the ministry to become a broadcasting leading man By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries IRVINE, CA (ANS) – Larry Mantle is without a doubt my favorite radio broadcaster in [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

Former Megachurch Head Paulk Dies in Atlanta Hospital

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Monday, March 30, 2009 Former Megachurch Head Paulk Dies in Atlanta Hospital By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service ATLANTA, GA (ANS) – Bishop Earl Paulk gained the attention of presidents and preached to hundreds of thousands of [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

Uruguay Witnesses Tremendous Growth in Christian Radio Stations

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Sunday, March 29, 2009 Uruguay Witnesses Tremendous Growth in Christian Radio Stations By Success Kanayo UchimeSpecial to ASSIST News Service URUGUAY (ANS) – God is answering many prayers in Uruguay as the country has been experiencing a tremendous [...]

/ March 31, 2009 4:13 am

ANS Chief Reporter‘s College Student Daughter Helps Fight Back Against the Flooding Red River

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Sunday, March 29, 2009 ANS Chief Reporter‘s College Student Daughter Helps Fight Back Against the Flooding Red River (Please use this revised version) By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA (ANS) – Among the thousands of [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:45 pm

Call Begins for the Resignation of Rev. Jenkins, President, Notre Dame

Contact: Miss Veritas, www.stopobamanotredame.com, 904-687-9804   SOUTH BEND, Indiana, March 30 /Christian Newswire/ — On Saturday, Randall Terry met with two officials at Notre Dame, to discuss upcoming protests against the School’s invitation to President Obama to speak at the next commencement.   Mr. Terry states:   “The talks were candid, polite, and fruitful. We all know what we expec [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:39 pm

Do Not Grieve for me

DO NOT GRIEVE FOR ME Do not grieve for me, for now I am free, I am following the path God has laid, you see. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned my back and left it all. Tasks left undone must stay that way, For I am following the light of another day. I could [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:38 pm

Jesus King Of Glory

Dear friends, Jesus Christ is risen! His resurrection we celebrate today. This is what this poem across the internet has to say. Let us all gather and praise His Name - A name long awaited through the ages. For it is true – He lives! We can read it in the Holy Bible’s pages. Come and rejoice – our sins [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:38 pm

Isaiah 53:3-4

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted.”

/ March 30, 2009 4:36 pm

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 When God placed Adam and Eve in the garden at the beginning of time, life was meant to be perfect and beautiful. Man could freely eat of anything on the earth…except the tree of Good and Evil. God warned them if they ate of the tree…they would die. [...]

/ March 30, 2009 1:00 pm

Remuda Ranch Reports Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can Take Spiritual Values and Practices to Unhealthy Levels

Patients Who Suffer From Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Related “Scrupulosity” Successfully Treated at Remuda Ranch’s Anxiety Program Contact: Mary Anne Morrow, Blossom Communications Inc., 602-332-9026, PRMaryAnne@earthlink.net    PHOENIX, Mar. 30 /Christian Newswire/ — Millions of Americans suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and some of those people suffer from an often misunderstood form of OCD called scrupulosity — an excessive concern Source: [...]

/ March 30, 2009 12:46 pm

Faith and Action Head Challenges Fellow Ministries to Get Personal with Supporters — Says Praying Aloud for Donors by Name is Good Start

Contact:  Peggy Birchfield-Nienaber, Faith and Action, 202-546-8329 ext 104   WASHINGTON, March 30  /Christian Newswire/ –The Rev. Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK), founder of the Washington, DC based Christian outreach to Capitol Hill leaders, Faith and Action, returned this weekend from a private three-day prayer and fasting retreat during which he prayed aloud for nearly 60,000 of the organization’s Internet supporters. [...]

/ March 30, 2009 12:30 pm

Audio Bible Ministry Releases Easter Story

Contact: Jon D. Wilke, Faith Comes By Hearing, 505-881-3321 MEDIA ADVISORY, Mar. 30 /Christian Newswire/ — What is the meaning of Easter? “As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. ‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:11 am

ANS Chief Reporter‘s College Student Daughter Helps Fight Back Against the Flooding Red River (Plesae use this revised version)

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Sunday, March 29, 2009 ANS Chief Reporter‘s College Student Daughter Helps Fight Back Against the Flooding Red River (Please use this revised version) By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA (ANS) – Among the thousands of [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:11 am

London Borough Council Employee Told Not to Talk About God or He’ll be Fired

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Sunday, March 29, 2009 London Borough Council Employee Told Not to Talk About God or He’ll be Fired By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service WANDSWORTH, LONDON, ENGLAND (ANS) – An employee of a London, England, borough council [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:11 am

Christian Singer Bobby Michaels still in Critical Condition after Heart Attack while on Overseas Tour

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Sunday, March 29, 2009 Christian Singer Bobby Michaels still in Critical Condition after Heart Attack while on Overseas Tour By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service THAILAND (ANS) – An e-mail update from a dear friend of Christian [...]

/ March 30, 2009 4:11 am

British Bishop stands down

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Sunday, March 29, 2009 British Bishop stands down By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service ROCHESTER, KENT, ENGLAND (ANS) – A British Bishop in the Church of England will retire in September, according to a news report on [...]

/ March 29, 2009 9:14 pm

Real Review: Just Another Girl

Just Another Girl by Melody Carlson Read an Excerpt Aster is the name of a flower. Almost a weed, really. And sometimes that exactly how Aster feels. Her older sister, Rose, has her own life to live and somehow Aster gets stuck with Lily, their special needs sister. It’s not that Aster doesn’t love Lily. She does. It’s [...] Visit [...]

/ March 29, 2009 4:36 pm

2 Corinthians 5:21

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

/ March 29, 2009 4:10 pm

‘Face to Face with Rick Wakeman‘

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Saturday, March 28, 2009 ‘Face to Face with Rick Wakeman‘ By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries LONDON, UK (ANS) – As rock keyboard legend is preparing for his epic The Six Wives of Henry VIII concert at Hampton [...]