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Contact: Christopher Carmouche, 703-690-1565 WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- According to GrassTopsUSA executive director, Christopher Carmouche, when Barack Obama said: "If Sen. McCain and Sen. Graham and others wanna' go after somebody, they should go after me,' he' issued a challenge that Congress should take to heart." "The American people have demanded that Barack Obama be impeached and now, Barack Obama has thrown down his gauntlet and is demanding his own impea Source: GrassTopsUSA

Tradition Continues, Despite 'Political Correctness' Contact: Jim Finnegan, 847-526-1152 CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The annual dedication of the Crche in Daley Plaza will take place Saturday, November 24th, at 12:00 Noon. "The Nativity Scene has been an annual tradition in Daley Plaza since 1985 when the beautiful life-size crche was first displayed," said Terrance Hodges, co-chair of the Nativity Scene Committee. "This remains the sole religious expressi Source: TC Public Relations

Flash Points and Fast Talk Findings from the Western Sahara Contact: Kathryn Porter, 703-901-9919 WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Two American NGOs, the Leadership Council for Human Rights (LCHR) and Teach the Children International (TCI) completed a visit to the Western Sahara, a territory administered by Morocco, to assess the human rights situation. One of the members of the delegation, Kathryn Porter of the LCHR, requested a visa from the Algerian authorities thr Source: Leadership Council for Human Rights

Contact:Greg Aldridge,540-397-1051 CHESAPEAKE, Va., Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- While E.W. Jackson lost his bid for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination in Virginia to George Allen, he developed a very loyal following on the campaign trail. He refused to attack his opponents, but offered an inspiring and motivating campaign message that made him a favorite among conservative activists. After the Senate race, many urged him to run for Lt. Governor. Jackson said that he wa Source: S.T.A.N.D

Contact: Colby May,TBN, 202-544-5171,cmay@tbn.org HOUSTON, Nov. 20, 2012/Christian Newswire/ -- Trinity Broadcasting Network's exclusive Spanish-language affiliate network Enlace announced that its annual Noche de Paz Christmas program will be taped live at 1 p.m., November 25, at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The popular Christmas music extravaganza will then be broadcast during Christmas week on both DirecTV Latin America and on Enlace throughout the U.S. and Latin Am Source: TBN

Contact: Sky Angel Press, 239-932-3200 NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- G-Movies are here! Sky Angel would like to announce the launch of G-Movies to its services, as a separate category in the On Demand section. The G-Movies library will give subscribers free access to over 150 titles rated PG-13 or lower. Some of the great titles offered are Pahappahooey, a bible-based animated series; Much Ado About Middle School, a teen drama; and the Left Behind series, starring Kirk Source: Sky Angel U.S., LLC

Movement Seeks New Executive Chair As It Works Toward Its Vision of "the Whole Church Taking the Whole Gospel to the Whole World" Contact Naomi Frizzell, 904-262-5202, nfrizzell@lausanne.org BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Ram Gidoomal, Chairman of The Lausanne Movement Board of Directors, today confirmed the selection of Rev. S. Douglas (Doug) Birdsall, current Executive Chair and CEO of the Movement, as the new president of American Bible Society (ABS), effective March 2 Source: A. Larry Ross Communications

Contact: Thomas Strobhar, President, Corporate Morality Action Center, 937-306-1402 DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- UPS recently announced it would stop funding the Boy Scouts of America because the Boy Scouts will not risk having its scouts led by scoutmasters who might have a sexual interest in the boys. The Boys Scouts of America faces millions of dollars in lawsuits because of past abuses by gay scoutmasters. According to a report from the Biblically Responsible I Source: Corporate Morality Action Center

Thomas More Society Secures Another Permit for Private Religious Expression in the Public Square Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Tuesday, November 27, 2012, will mark the launch of the fifth annual Christmas Nativity display in the Rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol. The Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC) will unveil the Nativity exhibit at a public "opening day" celebration to be held from 11:30 a.m. Source: TC Public Relations

Contact: Toni Matas, 34-93-200-2176 BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- BCNmultimedia, publisher of Children's Bible and Children's Prayer apps, the world's most downloaded christian apps, announces Christmas Advent Calendar for Christian Kids and Schools by Children's Bible, an Advent Calendar free app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. If you are looking for a Christian Advent calendar, this is the app for you: a Bible faithful Advent calendar for children of all ages. Source: BCNmultimedia

Contact: Dr. Janice Hollis, 215-836-3498; www.MilitaryBibleAssociation.com PHILADELPHIA,Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- National Bible Day 2012 in Southern California was an exceptionally well executed event this year, chaired by the Rev. Phil Corr where he pastors at the First Congregational Church in Escondido. It was not known until the last minute if television evangelist Verna Linzey was going to be on the platform. She did arrive with her entourage, and read Joshua 1:6-9. Ther Source: Military Bible Association

Outreach, Inc. has the Solution -- Announces the Launch of the I am Second Church Kit and Invites You to Share Your Own I am Second Story Contact: Kathleen M. Campbell, Campbell Public Relations, LLC,719-540-6022, kcampbell@thecompletesolution.com COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Holidays are upon us. Most of us look forward to gathering with family and friends, but sometimes our time around the turkey and dressing isn't always pleasant. Many believers Source: Campbell Public Relations

Contact: Mike Virgintino, 914-941-7636 ext. 2219; maryknollsociety.org MARYKNOLL, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, on October 4, 2012, canonically dismissed Roy Bourgeois from the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, also known as the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. The decision dispenses the Maryknoll priest from his sacred bonds. As a priest during 2008, Mr. Bourgeois participated in the invalid ordination of Source: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

Contact: Andrew McDiarmid, Discovery Institute, 206-292-0401 ext. 155, andrewm@discovery.org SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia, Screwtape, and Mere Christianity, brings us a warning that modern science--a good thing--could be hijacked to attack faith, undermine ethics, and limit human freedom. A new short film premiering November 19th on Youtube, The Magician's Twin, highlights C.S. Lewis's views on science, scientism and so Source: Discovery Institute

16-track CD from De Montfort Music/Decca available in stores, online Contact: Kelly Kracht, 651-470-3854, KKracht@MaximusMG.com; Alexis Walkenstein, 561-445-5409, AWalkenstein@MaximusMG.com; both of The Maximus Group; online newsroom at MaxOnDeadline.com/Advent-At-Ephesus ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Just a few short weeks ago, the priory of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, became a modern, high-tech recording studio for three days. You and the world can hea Source: The Maximus Group

Life Legal Defense Foundation Says Lack of Integrity in Phill Kline Case "Outrageous" Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net KANSAS CITY, Kan. Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- An irreverent legal clerk in the Kansas Supreme Court has been tweeting inside information from the courtroom, implying that the "fix is in" in a controversial case against former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline, who is charged with alleged misconduct in his investigation of abortion provid Source: TC Public Relations

Contact: Jeff Field, Director of Communications, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, 212-371-3191, cl@catholicleague.org NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bill Donohue released the following statement today: For most of American history, manger scenes adorned public property at Christmastime without controversy. It was also normal to ban public nudity. But times have changed: now the authorities in Santa Monica and San Francisco are set to rule on the Source: Catholic League

Contact: James & Connie McNeill, 902-367-2061, renewmarriage@gmail.com CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by the Canadian Board of Worldwide Marriage Encounter, North American Secretariat: The search for the longest married couple in Canada was announced today by James and Connie McNeill and Fr. John Juhl, the Canadian Ecclesial Team for Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), the original fa Source: Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Contact: Lorilyn Roberts, 352-359-6941, LLWRoberts@cox.net; lorilynroberts.com GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- For every child who struggles with doubt, for every kid who has been bullied, for every teen who comes from a broken home, and for every young adult who longs to be understood - there is hope. Best-selling author Lorilyn Roberts shares once again the power of redemption in this Christian coming-of-age novel. Written in first-person, "Seventh Dimension - Source: Author

Contact: David Crotty, 863-279-7835 TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- One of the industry's newest and most prolific artists, David Crotty and Iesus Productions announce the release of his latest album, 2000 Years. Today marks the 10th album released by this amazing singer-songwriter in the last 8 months. Capping off a whirlwind year of new releases, fans will also be delighted to hear the voice of his 200 year old fiddle. Originally from Texas and in Florida now, David Source: Iesus Productions

Launches Thanksgiving week on WriteGodAThankYou.com PHOENIX, Ariz., November 19, 2012WriteGodAThankYou, LLC today announced the release of WriteGodAThankYou, a unique social media platform that allows users to express thanks for the positive things in their lives and share it with their friends. WriteGodAThankYou brings individuals together by the common thread of gratitude from which to build and draw strength. Individuals can write thank-you messages to God and share them with friends Source: Write God a Thank You, LLC

Contact: Susan Culey, SusanCuley.com/contact, 407-342-5483 ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ --People facing cancer and other life challenges can find hope from Susan M. Culey's newly released book "Overflow with Confident Hope...because you can." Written in a quirky, non-conventional style and filled with positive insights to dealing with overwhelming odds, "Overflow with Confident Hope" promotes an upbeat, faith-filled attitude. Ms. Culey is Source: Lifestreams Media

Contact: Rich Birch, 908-312-0003, rich@liquidchurch.com; Kenny Jahng, 973-500-8536, kenny@liquidchurch.com; both with Liquid Church MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Having already "mucked out" (cleaned and gutted) almost 200 homes in three tri-state area regions over the last two weeks, Liquid Church of NJ is now directing its 1,300+ volunteers to Staten Island during the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. Hundreds more damaged homes will be gutted and tons of critical Source: Liquid Church of New Jersey

Contact: Gail Coniglio, Teresa Tomeo Communications, 954-554-3967, gail@teresatomeo.com WARSAW, Poland, Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the country believed to have sparked the beginning of the end to Communism in Europe, Polish Catholics are now embroiled in a fight the West knows all too well: A fight against the secular culture. It is a fight that radio/TV talk show host and media expert Teresa Tomeo takes to heart in her book, Extreme Makeover: Women, Transformed by Christ, Not Source: Teresa Tomeo Communications

"The U.S. Campaign to End the Occupation is not asking any other nation in the world to endure routine rocket attacks on civilian centers by a terrorist group." -- Mark Tooley Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- A U.S.-based anti-Israel coalition with church groups has asked its supporters to urge President Obama to investigate Israel's alleged violations of U.S. Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy