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Contact: Anita Alvarado, 800-437-1893, aalvarado@livingwaters.com LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Genius," the 34-minute movie about the life and death of John Lennon has won a 2013 Telly Award in the category of "TV programs." Ray Comfort, the movie's producer, said, "It is encouraging to be able to say that 'Genius' is an 'award-winning' movie because it instantly lifts its credibility. People are more likely to watch a DVD or view it on YouTube." In les Source: Living Waters Publications

Campaign Promotes Prayer and Support for Christians Suffering in World Watch List Countries Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA,616-915-4117, JerryD@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013/Christian Newswire/ --Open Doors USA has launched a campaign to pray and support persecuted Christians called the "5-5-5 Challenge." Each year Open Doors releases the World Watch List, a ranking of the top 50 countries which are the worst persecuto Source: Open Doors USA

Heart-Stirring, Heart-Changing Family Drama KING'S FAITH Set for April 26th Theatrical Release Contact: Pure Publicity, 818-753-4056, ben@purepublicity.com NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Whether through Netflix, VOD, or theatrical-on-demand start-ups, audiences are increasingly wrestling content decisions away from Hollywood gatekeepers. Movie fans are able to decide where, when, and how they consume quality stories. The latest example of audience participation arri Source: Pure Publicity

Contact: Lindsey Simmons, 513-241-5615 ext 139, LSimmons@FranciscanMedia.org CINCINNATI, Ohio, Fb. 6, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ --Join Franciscan Father Don Miller, OFM, and American Catholic Radio host Judy Zarick at 10 a.m. (EST) on Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as Franciscan Media presents its first-ever free online event! Fr. Don will help you make the most of Lent by explaining not only the "rules" but the deeper call to conversion. Inspired by the life of St. Francis Source: Franciscan Media

Contact: Ashlyn Kindberg, 717-339-6845, ashlyn.kindberg@gmail.com LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- World-renowned Christian musician, Dennis Jernigan, announced today that his life story is to be chronicled in the forthcoming documentary, Sing Over Me. Jacob Kindberg has signed on to direct the feature-length film, which will focus on Jernigan's homosexual past, his decision to walk away from the homosexual lifestyle, and his current ministry for those struggling with same Source: Free Verse Films

Contact: Don Feder, World Congress of Families, 508-405-1337,dfeder@rcn.com; Larry Jacobs,The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org ROCKFORD, Ill., Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ --The IV Forum for Internet Safety will take place in Moscow on February 7 at RIA-Novosti (Russia's leading news agency). The Safe Internet Forum 2013 has been designated a World Congress of Families Regional Event and is being organized by Source: World Congress of Families

Selection of Younger Leader Hands Tthe Leadership Baton to the Next Generation Contact: Naomi Frizzell, 904-262-5202 LONDON, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Lausanne Movement announced today it has appointed Dr. Michael Oh, a 41-year-old Korean-American, serving in Japan, as its new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1. "Michael is a cross-cultural bridge-builder, from East to West and across generations; he knows the overall Movement well and unders Source: A. Larry Ross Communications

Contact: Joe Klinker, Tiny Saints, 919-536-9548, joeklinker@gmail.com BOSTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Tiny Saints, a new company out of Boston, Mass., has announced the release of its first 20 colorful, weatherproof, and kid-friendly charms available at www.shoptinysaints.com. The charms come in kits costing $7 each and have already attracted attention from blogs, Catholic television, and larger retailers. Marketed as more than just a necklace charm, Tiny Saints attach to sh Source: Tiny Saints

Calls on Congress to Reform Immigration based on Biblical Principles, Judeo-Christian Values to Strengthen Families, Reward Work and Enforce U.S. Law Contact: Dave Mohel, 703-347-9454 DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Faith and Freedom Coalition, a pro-family public policy organization with over 700,000 members and 428 local chapters nationwide, today released its immigration principles as Congress considers various immigration reform legislative proposals. In a le Source: BlueSkin Solution

Contact: Sara Van Horn, Standard Publishing, 513-728-6876 CINCINNATI, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Short-term missions are effectively spreading the gospel and the love of Christ to nearly every corner of the world. Yet most who accept the call to short-term missions experience an all too familiar cycle -- the spiritual high during the trip and a rapid, sometimes deflating return to reality afterward. To help people prepare for a missional life change that will last far beyond the tr Source: Standard Publishing

Pastor Saeed was Recently Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in Iran for His Christian Faith Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741 WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition will also ask President Obama to personally and publicly demand the Iranian government immediately release Pastor Saeed Abedini. Photo: Empty table setting for Pastor Saeed in front of the White House on Christmas Day The group is very troubled that President Obama has Source: Christian Defense Coalition

Contact: Elmore Richmond Jr., 731-736-1569 JACKSON, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- President Obama expressed his desire to see Gay Boys become Scouts; corporate America has threatened to stop funding the Boy Scouts if they do not lift the ban on gays. The U. S. Supreme Court upheld the ban in 2000. Nevertheless, On February 3, 2013, President made pubic his beliefs regarding the Boy Scouts of America. The President stated that gays should be allowed to join the Boy Scouts. The P Source: The Church Readiness Ministries

"Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things." Winston Churchill Contact:Juan Lepanto, 304-289-3700 WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is released by Randall Terry, The Voice of the Resistance: The acclaimed "standard bearers" of the Christian conservative right--i.e, the pro-family, and pro-li Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Marriage is an Anti-Poverty Program -- as Important a Campaign as Recycling or Anti-Smoking Contact: Sheila Weber, National Marriage Week USA, 646-322-6853 NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- During the week leading up to Valentine's Day, a national campaign to strengthen marriage is stirring up nearly 1000 events nationwide to help couples. The first collaborative National Marriage Calendar is now being used by marriage education groups nationwide, provided by National Marria Source: National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7 to 14)

Contact: Doug Hagedorn, Future Foundation Builders, 855-543-3534 FAIRVIEW, Texas, Feb. 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- If you are able to move to Monaco, where the average life expectancy is 90, or can retire to a beach mansion next week, more power to you! But most of us do not have the money or ability to achieve such fairytale goals. Most people desire to live a long, significant life; build a strong family tree; achieve financial freedom; and develop a secure plan for their future. Doug Source: Future Foundation Builders

Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Proposed changes to the Boy Scouts of America's existing policy barring homosexuals from Scout leadership positions have met with significantly differing responses from U.S. churches. Most Boy Scout troops in the U.S. are hosted by churches. Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Contact: Sarah Bolme, 704-277-7194 CHARLOTTE, Feb. 4, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- All Christian book readers are invited to vote for the 2013 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award. Although small publishers are often less well known than larger publishing houses, they produce fresh and innovative books to inspire readers or fill niche needs. The Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year award honors books produced by small publishers for outstanding contribution to Christian lif Source: Christian Small Publishers Association

New CRTC rules allow cable and satellite providers to drop the multi-faith, multi-cultural channel from their most affordable "basic" packages where it has been a mainstay for 25 years. Contact: Brian Mayes, 615-771-2040, brian@nashvillepublicity.com TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 4, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- For 25 years, VisionTV has been Canada's leading broadcaster for interfaith dialogue, and the world's only national multi-faith and multi-cultural specialty television service. The Source: Nashville Publicity Group

Contact: Richard Glickstein, 917-371-0868 NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Steve Green, President of arts and crafts retail stores, Hobby Lobby, is this year's recipient of the National Bible Association's (NBA) John M. Templeton Biblical Values Award. The award is given annually in recognition of a business leader who exemplifies Biblical values in the market place. "Biblical values are at the core of Hobby Lobby's business -- from closing stores on Sundays to defending Source: Smiroldo Communications

Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, News Analyst, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org MIDLAND, Texas, Feb. 4, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Government persecution of Christians and churches in mainland C Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Author Valerie Van Wingerden releases unique book that combines personal experiences, poetry, and inspirational stories that will encourage women searching for a soul-mate. Contact: Robyn Williams, WinePress Publishing, 360-802-9758, robyn@winepresspublishing.com SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- You've spent every waking minute thinking about him it seems, so he MUST be the One. At least you've been praying for this to happen. But when you finally get up the nerve to ask h Source: WinePress Publishing

Stand Up for Religious Freedom Coalition Responds to Proposed New Rules Contact: Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to the proposed rule changes to the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate announced today by the Department of Health and Human Services, Eric Scheidler and Monica Miller, co-directors of the nationwide Stand Up for Religious Freedom rallies held last year, issued the following Source: TC Public Relations

Contact: Paul Rondeau, American Life League, 540-659-4171, prondeau@all.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Obamacare, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The NPRM was issued in response to massive ongoing litigation and widespread public outcry against HHS mandates that require employers to provide health insurance that includes free contracep Source: American Life League

Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney,540-538-4741 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Coalition says the Obama Administration is still "clueless" when it comes to ensuring all Americans are protected from having to violate their deeply held religious beliefs and core values. Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, comments, "The Obama Administrations's revision to the HHS contraceptive mandate fails completely in protecti Source: Christian Defense Coalition

Contact: Diana Alicia, 484-942-3730 CUMMING, Ga., Feb. 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In his new book, "The Great Battle Has Begun: How to Approach the End of Our Times with Peace," Dr. Kelly Bowring, theologian and best selling author of "The Secrets, Chastisement, and Triumph" with imprimatur from Cardinal Vidal and which was honored as "Book of the Year," proves once again that the "signs of the times" clearly show us that we are living in the latter times and fulfillment of the Source: Two Hearts Press, LLC