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Contact: Greg Kelley, 502-851-4074, gkelleybooking@gmail.com NASHVILLE, Jan. 28, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Visit whoisadalid.com and you will quickly discover that besides his fair skin and unique stage name, Adalid (pronounced Add-uh-lee) has little in common with the infamous Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem. However, take the time to listen to his latest album "Starvin" and your ears will undoubtedly be glued to the speakers. From Holy Hip Hop enthusiasts to the average r Source: B4 Entertainment.com

Contact: Dick & Diane Baumbach, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, 321-544-3440, dickanddiane66@bellsouth.net SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The 2012 state winners of the annual Longest Married Couple Project sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the original faith based marriage enrichment program in this country, were announced today. "The number of years many of these couples are married is just awesome," explained Scott and Karen Source: Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Advocates for persecuted minority groups in Sudan are calling attention to the plight of eastern Sudan's Beja people with an upcoming Capitol Hill event. Beja Cultural Day features speakers including terrorism expert Dr. Walid Phares, classical Beja music and dance, and commemoration of the 2005 massacre of Beja protestors by the Khartoum regime. Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Generation Opportunity Expands Network Across Florida, Issues Online Training Guides in English and Spanish to Organize Young Voters Contact:Matthew Faraci, Generation Opportunity, 202-997-1636, matthew@generationopportunity.org WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Generation Opportunity, a rapidly growing organization with over two million Facebook fans that is mobilizing young adults across the nation through a strategy based on social media and gro Source: Generation Opportunity

Contact: Susan Soonkeum Cox, Vice President of Policy and External Affairs, Holt International, 541-687-2202, susanc@holtinternational.org EUGENE, Ore., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Students at local Bertha Holt Elementary School are gearing up for the birthday celebration of its honored namesake, Bertha Holt. In 1956, Mrs. Holt co-founded in Eugene, Oregon the first international adoption agency, now called Holt International Children's Services. On February 5, 2012, she would h Source: Holt International

Provident Designs' first software product gives parents editing control over DVD movies Contact: Traci Dysart, Founder, Provident Designs LLC, 253-293-5511, media@enjoymoviesyourway.com; www.enjoymoviesyourway.com AUBURN, Wash., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Provident Designs LLC is pleased to announce new Windows software that gives parents complete editing control over content in DVD movies. The new software, named "enJoy Movies Your Way," allows parents and their children Source: Provident Designs LLC

Contact: Lyn Perez, Reformed Theological Seminary, 407-366-9493, lperez@rts.edu JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Rev. Reddit Andrews (photo), senior pastor of Soaring Oaks Presbyterian Church in Elk Grove, Calif., has been appointed to the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss, as assistant professor of practical theology by the RTS Board of Trustees. Source: Reformed Theological Seminary

Contact: Mary Dickey, 212-870-1046, mdickey@odysseynetworks.org NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Odyssey Networks continues its in-depth video coverage of Faith + the 2012 Elections with a look into the concerns and voting considerations of the Hispanic Evangelical community, as well as the role of faith in their choices. Florida Republicans go to the polls tomorrow, with the Hispanic Evangelicals among them having been courted by candidates and faith leaders a Source: Odyssey Networks

Contact: Karen Kating, Revelation Road, 877-887-0222, info@iconpublishinggroup.com LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- When the Thompson family finds that their world has changed for all time; the order of the day is survival. Transitioning with break-neck speed from a relatively tranquil, all-American lifestyle to convulsions all over the globe, they witness global economic meltdown, the menacing rise of Iran into a war machine, and the destruction of Damascus--all pivot poi Source: ICON Publishing Group

Workshops Set for March 13-15 at Hope Center, Plano, Texas Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com WINCHESTER, Va., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Registration is open at www.ecfa.org/Forums.aspx for the Spring Nonprofit Forum, a three-day series of workshops presented by ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) March 13-15 in the greater Dallas area. Forum topics will address governance, financial oversight and resource-raising f Source: InChrist Communicatinos

Contact: Kenny Jahng, 973-500-8536, kjahng@fivestone.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Sunday February 5th, churchgoers will not have to wait until the evening to hear commentary from a Super Bowl winning coach. That is because church leaders will be able to play a free downloadable video message featuring Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy and his wife Lauren during the typical announcement time of a Sunday worship service. Tony & Lauren Dungy's video Source: AdoptionJourney.org

New Study Explores Gap Between God and Jobs From LeTourneau University Center for Faith & Work Contact: Janet Ragland, 903-233-3815, JanetRagland@LETU.edu DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Do faith and work mix? And if so, as America's workforce increasingly wants meaning beyond a paycheck, do pastors help? From a recent national study commissioned by Dallas-based LeTourneau University's Center for Faith & Work, answers are, "Yes," and "Not enough." Source: Lovell-Fairchild Communications

Contact: Dr. Peter E Waldron, 727-415-7189, contactamerica1@msn.com CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 29, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Recent media attacks on Newt Gingrich by '80s GOP moderates former Assistant Secretary of State Elliot Abrams and former Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole are nothing more than bitter payback for Newt's leadership in the House and on the Hill during the Reagan years, according to conservative leaders who worked with him then. The former Speaker was well-known for tak Source: Vertical Horizons One, Inc

"We are fighting this battle with NBC for the conscience of our nation." -- Jason Craddock, Esquire. NBC Chicago refuses to run Randall Terry's Pro-life Super Bowl Ad, giving bogus reason. Jason Craddock files request with FCC to compel them to obey the law. Also: "Life, Liberty and Justice" Congressional candidates David Lewis and Angela Michael have purchased ads in the Super Bowl pre-game show. Contact: Juan Lepanto, 304-289-3700 CHICAGO,Jan. 28, 2012 /Christia Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Contact: Bruce Lund, America's Christian CU, 626-208-5400 ext 5555 or 5411, blund@americasccu.com GLENDORA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Robert S. Bernard, Vice President of Lending at America's Christian Credit Union, will retire on January 31st after 33 years of service. He was among the credit union's longest serving employees at the time of retirement. Mr. Bernard, known as "Bob" to staff, provided an extraordinary commitment of service, vision and leadership to Source: America's Christian Credit Union

"Just because people are living in the 'fast lane,' -- figuratively and literally -- they can still have time for the Bible." (Damon Davis, CEO, The Legacy Worldwide Foundation) Contact: Briana Thomas, 770-904-0007 ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- You already know the familiar voices of Oscar winner Marisa Tomei playing "Mona Lisa Vito" in My Cousin Vinny, or of Jim Caviezel in "The Passion of the Christ" and the new CBS series thriller, "Person Of Interest." But y Source: Legacy Worldwide

Thomas More Society Successfully Blocks Preliminary Injunction Request Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net DENVER, Jan. 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Yesterday, Thomas More Society attorneys defeated a request by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for a preliminary injunction against longtime Denver area pro-life activist Ken Scott. After a full-day hearing, U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer ruled that the Attorney General would not be reasonably likely to prove at tr Source: TC Public Relations

Mr. Terry to hold press conference at FCC Enforcement Bureau at 445 12th St. SW, Washington, DC 1:45 PM today. See Mr. Terry's Super Bowl ad, scheduled to run in nearly 20 cities, at: www.TerryForPresident.com Contact: Kathy Veritas, 904-687-9804 CHICAGO,Jan. 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ --Randall Terry, Democratic Candidate for President, is filing a complaint with the FCC Enforcement Bureau, to compel NBC Chicago to obey the law, and run Mr. Terry's Presidential Campaign ad Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, Mark@ChinaAid.org; both with China Aid Association,888-889-7757;267-205-5210 cell; LA Office: Eddie Romero, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com;www.ChinaAid.org; www.MonitorChina.org LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- A Chinese Christian businesswoman from Canada who visited China late last year was kidnapped and tortured by Chinese state security agents after she visited two persecuted Chi Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Contact: Staff, 760-855-3905, theleadersbible@gmail.com FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Dr. David Newberry: This week I interviewed Dr. James F. Linzey, who is a highly respected minister of deep faith, regarding his perspectives of Congressman Ron Paul and why he is convinced Americans should support him in the 2012 Presidential Campaign. I would like to share some of his background as an introduction to his statement concerning Ron Paul Source: Military Bible Association

Contact:Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net INDIANAPOLIS,Jan. 26, 2012/Christian Newswire/ --Tomorrow, Friday, January 27, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the Illinois Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) will hear an appeal filed by the Chicago-based Thomas More Society on behalf of a Roman Catholic home-schooling group, Fishers Adolescent Catholic Enrichment Society (FACES). The appeal asks that ICRC overturn a preliminary ruling by one of the Comm Source: TC Public Relations

"This is a conflict between the rule of law and free elections on one hand, and the abuse of power and suppression of free speech on the other. We will fight NBC, and we will win. Chicago will see the bodies of babies who are murdered under Obama's policies, and have a chance to vote for a pro-life candidate: me."-- Randall Terry, Democrat Candidate for President. See Mr. Terry's Super Bowl ad, scheduled to run in nearly 20 cities, at: www.TerryForPresident.com Co Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue; info@operationrescue.org WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 26, 2012/Christian Newswire/ --The new web site AbortionDocs.org continues to add documentation daily, detailing abuses at abortion clinics in order to draw attention to the history of unsafe and illegal abortion-related practices across America. "Abortionists have been able to hide their Source: Operation Rescue

Contact: Jeffrey Levinson,GOD TV, 407-862-5084, jlevinson@god.tv ORLANDO, Jan. 26, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- GOD TV chief executive, Rory Alec hosted the first of three nightly broadcasts, LIVE from Orlando yesterday, to mark the launch of the GOD Channel via digital terrestrial transmission in Central Florida. The 'At The Altar' broadcasts will continue today and tomorrow (26 through 27 January) featuring the Bay Revival with John Kilpatrick and Nathan Morris, with worship led by L Source: GOD TV

Contact: Children of God for Life,727-483-9251, info@cogforlife.org LARGO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ --An onslaught of articles reported by the mainstream media earlier this week ranged from utter disbelief to crass remarks denigrating Oklahoma Senator Ralph Shortey (R) over the bill he introduced banning food products developed using aborted fetal material in his state. Unfortunately for the media, the good Senator is correct. "This is perhaps th Source: Children of God for Life