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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 China Aid Association; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In advance of Secretary of State John Kerry's first trip to China, ChinaAid and seven other human rights groups have advised him his visit is a "unique opportunity" for the Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Contact: Steve Karges, Founder & President, Children's Ministries International, Inc. and Coordinator of Global 4/14 Day, 760-746-1882, Steve@Global414Day.com SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- This Sunday, April 14, is Global 4/14 Day. An international coalition of one million Christians, known as the 4/14 Window Movement, will partner together in prayer on six continents. They will specifically be praying for children in the "4/14 Window." The 4/14 Window refers to all Source: Children's Ministries International, Inc.

Contact: Lucy Phillips, 615-896-4515 MURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the primed destination for a unique event -- a dynamic combination of one of the largest men's Christian initiatives spanning across four continents and one of the fastest growing churches in the Southeast. The Mighty Men Conference USA debuts here on May 3 at 7 pm at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Host organizer World Outreach Church (WOC) of Murfreesboro h Source: Chaz Taylor Inc.

Contact: Michael Conrad, 214-616-0320 MEDIA ADVISORY, April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- WHAT: NOT TODAY, a gripping film that puts a human face on the worldwide problem of human trafficking, opens in theaters Friday, April 12. In the inspiring film, a spoiled young American college student personally encounters trafficking of children among India's untouchables and is forever changed. WHO: NOT TODAY is produced by Friends Media, an arm of Friends Church of Yorba Linda, Calif. It Source: Lovell-Fairchild

Alabama Department of Health Urged to Permanently Shut Down Illegal Abortion Clinic Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Life Legal Defense Foundation is urging the Alabama Department of Public Health to permanently shut down the unlicensed New Woman, All Women abortion clinic in Birmingham and revoke the medical license of Bruce Norman, who is still performing abortions there in spite of a health department closure of Source: TC Public Relations

Contact: William Canny, The Papal Foundation, 610-535-6340 VATICAN CITY, April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Papal Foundation members and representatives, U.S. Cardinals and bishops made a pilgrimage to Rome this week to present $8.6 million for support of Pope Francis' charitable work during the coming year. "The annual pilgrimage to Rome is always a deeply spiritual experience," reflected William Canny, the Foundation's Chief Operating Officer, "but this year we were especially Source: The Papal Foundation

Contact: Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute,916-212-5607, Kengland@capitolresource.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Senate Bill 323 came one step closer to becoming California law as the bill easily passed out of the California Senate Governance and Finance Committee on a party-line vote. Should SB 323 become law it would break new ground in using the tax system to punish those who are disliked by LGBT activists. SB 323 would remove certain State tax Source: Capitol Resource Institute

How many Coptic Egyptian Christians have to die before you take action? Contact: Mounir Bishay,310-641-3387,Calcopts@sbcglobal.net WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- What has been described as the Arab Spring has evolved into deadly seasons, especially for the original Christian inhabitants of these lands. The dictators who once ruled these countries are being replaced by militant Islamic regimes that are bent on cleansing their nations from all Christians. Not a Source: Christian Copts of California

2013 Wildfire "Men's Impact Weekend" Conference in Greenville, SC to feature Tim Tebow and A&E's Duck Dynasty stars Willie and Jase Robertson at the Bi-Lo Center, June 21-22, 2013 Contact: Michael Queen, Director of Marketing, Wildfire, 434-316-5181, Mike@aacc.net FOREST, Va., April 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The 2013 Wildfire "Men's Impact Weekend" Conference is set to pack out the Bi-Lo Center with 13,000 guys in just a few short months. National Football League icon, Tim T Source: Wildfire Weekend for Men

Contact: Nicole King,815-964-5819,nicole@profam.org ROCKFORD, Ill., and WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ --In the last election, proposed restrictions on "reproductive rights" led Democrats to accuse Republicans of waging a "war on women," a war which many believe cost Mitt Romney the female vote. Since November, in the pages of TIME and The Atlantic, on CNN and FOX alike, women like Anne-Marie Slaughter and Sheryl Sandberg have contin Source: World Congress of Families

Contact: Kathleen Lynch, Thomas More Law Center, 734-930-7141 ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC) a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan announced this morning that the Student Government Association (SGA) Judiciary Committee of Johns Hopkins University (JHU) issued a unanimous decision late yesterday evening overturning a SGA ruling that denied recognition to Voice for Life (VFL) as an official student club of t Source: Non-Profit Legal Advocacy Firm

Contact: Lyn Perez, Reformed Theological Seminary, 407-366-9493 CHARLOTTE, N.C.,April 10, 2013/Christian Newswire/-- Until recently, RTS offered one online degree, the Master of Arts (Religion). Now RTS will offer three, fully online-degrees: the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies), the Master of Arts (Theological Studies), and the Master of Arts (Religion). In addition, RTS will now offer a significant percentage of the Master of Divinity degree online. MDiv students can now ta Source: Reformed Theological Seminary

Contact: Hal Meawad, Coptic Solidarity, 240-644-5153,info@copticsolidarity.org WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Coptic Solidarity condemns in the strongest terms the violent attacks over the past few days in Egypt against Coptic Christians and the outrageous attack against the seat of the Coptic Pope, Tawadros II, at St. Mark's Cathedral in Cairo. On Friday the 5th, six Coptic Christians and one Muslim were killed on the outskirts of Cairo in an area called Khosous. R Source: Coptic Solidarity

Advocates Choose the White Bows in Show of Support for Traditional Marriage Contact: Dran Reese, 888-725-8654, dran@saltandlightcouncil.org; www.godsmarriagebow.com SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Designers of a new campaign, "God's Marriage Bow," are inviting citizens to wear white bows to demonstrate their support of traditional marriage between one man and one woman. "The white color stands in contrast to the rainbow colors that advocate same-sex marriage," Source: Salt and Light Council

Career and job search expert reveals in-depth investigation of the ancient biblical text and uncovers answers to the question of how God is involved in a Christian's job search Contact: William Higgins, 425-415-3921 SEATTLE, April 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Bible speaks to a lot of contemporary issues, but does it speak to a job search? This book answers that question with a resounding, "Yes!" The Bible is one of the most-read and best-selling books of all time. Individua Source: MindWare Publishing

Author and psychotherapist Ken Schmidt presents honest questions and prayers to help others gain the joy-filled life God has for them. Contact: Robyn Williams, WinePress Publishing, 360-802-9758, robyn@winepressgroup.com SEATTLE, April 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Nearly all of us experience an "Aha!" moment at some point in our lives, when suddenly a simple yet powerful truth reveals itself, something so obvious and fundamental that it seems almost unbelievable we didn't recognize Source: WinePress Publishing

U.S. Faith & Culture Expert to Report from Rome on Fundamental Shift in Science and Culture Contact: Gail J. Coniglio, Teresa Tomeo Communications, LLC, 954-554-3967 ROME, April 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Regenerative medicine through adult stem cells, is poised to revolutionize disease management by finding new ways to boost the body's ability to heal itself," announced Dr. Robin Smith, President of The Stem for Life Foundation. He will be one of the many speakers during The Se Source: Teresa Tomeo Communications

Contact: Kassandra Smith, 703-392-7676 ext 1123, After 5 PM Eastern & on weekends, 703-489-9124 MANASSAS,Va.,April 9, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Richard Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, is conducting an online poll of readers to determine who they believe to be the best looking state attorney general. President Obama recently expressed the view that "by far" California Attorney General Kamala Harris was the most attractive. But Viguerie said there were many Source: American Target Advertising

Contact: Jeffery Burns, 602-243-8455 PHOENIX, April 9, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- As the Supreme Court try's to determine whether or not same-sex marriage will be accepted by the governing laws of the U.S. The battle continues between the Christians and liberals throughout the country on street corners, social media, and internet blogs. The country is literally being ripped in half socially over the issue and there does not seem to be an end in sight; regardless of the decision that is ma Source: The Word Center

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 China Aid Association; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org WASHINGTON, April 9, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ --In his first personal appearance at a U.S. Congressional hearing since his dramatic escape from brutal and illegal house arrest, blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng plans to ask t Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Contact: Denise Sharpton, 305-662-6878 MIAMI, April 9, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- How's your mental hygiene? To help you get a clean bill of health, mind health that is, a new, free online magazine has been launched. Former award-winning veteran journalist and entrepreneur Denise Sharpton has launched the website Mind Health blog.com. Mind Health blog.com is a free online magazine providing Spiritual Principles of right thinking to help discipline your mind for right thoughts, actions, Source: Mind Health blog

Benedictines of Mary sing of Angels and Saints at Ephesus Contact: Kevin Wandra, 404-788-1276, KWandra@CarmelCommunications.com ATLANTA, April 9, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- As a follow-up to their chart-topping first release with the Decca Label Group, The Benedictines of Mary unite their voices once more in ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS. This second album, a year round collection, will entertain and inspire, featuring 17 English and Latin pieces sung a cappella for the feasts of the hol Source: Carmel Communications

Contact: Andrew Walther, Knights of Columbus, 203-824-5412 NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 8, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Knights of Columbus filed formal comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today, calling on the Administration to rescind the unpopular healthcare mandate that will force Americans of faith to cover medical services that violate their consciences without regard for their First Amendment's rights. The letter, signed by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Source: knights of columbus

"Thatcher's faith and leadership helped revive a nation, peacefully win the Cold War, and promote global human rights ultimately based on biblical principles of human dignity and responsibility." -- IRD President Mark Tooley Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Raised a devout Methodist who later joined the Church of England, Margaret Thatcher vigorously applied Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Contact: Kathleen Lynch, Thomas More Law Center, 734-930-7141 ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 8, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a charged controversy over students' right to free speech at a private university, Voice for Life (VFL), a pro-life student organization seeking official recognition as a student club at Johns Hopkins University has turned to the Thomas More Law Center (TMLC) for help. TMLC is a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, whose mission includes defendi Source: Non-Profit Legal Advocacy Firm