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Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, JerryD@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Everybody suffers, but I feel especially bad for the children who are going through a very tough time," is what one Christian church leader shares with Open Doors about the chaotic situation in Gaza. He says: "The children wake up several times in the middle of the night; crying or even screaming from fear and memories that com Source: Open Doors USA

Contact: Ian Slatter, Home School Legal Defense Association, 540-338-8663   PURCELLVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- The National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the Department of Education estimates that homeschooling grew 36% between 2003 and 2007.  "Homeschoolers can now be found in all walks of life," said Michael Smith, HSLDA President. The NCES estimates 1.5 million homeschooled children, or 2.9% of the school age population Source: Home School Legal Defense Association

Contact: Kim Sloan, 866-487-1361, ext. 702 MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- Before writing his new book, Two Ways to Travel, Rev. Norman E. Moon noticed that people always have a choice. "Jesus can be right there but our reaction is we don't even see him," Moon said. "We fail to recognize him." Two Ways to Travel provides valuable insights into the awesome power and excitement of living in close communication with the God who created you, Moon said. "You can have Source: Revival Nation Publishing

Contact: Tracy McCarter, 800-927-0517 ext 109 MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- More Christian Than African-American is author Kimberly Cash Tate's truthful, courageous account of the spiritual journey that completely transformed her sense of identity. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, she was raised in the comfort and security of a thriving black culture. After attending the University of Maryland and earning a law degree from George Washington University, she had every in Source: The B & B Media Group

CWA Organizes Opposition to Obama's Freedom of Choice Act during March for Life Contact: Valerie Mosher, Concerned Women for America, 202-488-7000, ext. 126 WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- Two days after Barack Obama's inauguration, pro-lifers will be doubling their impact during the March for Life, the annual pro-life rally in Washington, D.C., held on January 22, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. As tens of thousands gather to oppose the deadly Supreme Court decisio Source: Concerned Women for America

Contact: Alveda King, King for America, 678-886-7804 ATLANTA, Jan. 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- A group of African Americans and other community leaders gathered in Atlanta today to discuss an agenda to be presented to President Elect Barack Obama regarding his first 100 days in office. The leaders agree that African Americans who are celebrating the upcoming inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama should carry a pro-family/pro-community agenda to Washington, DC. "African Americans, lik Source: Georgia Right to Life

Contact: Kit Rasche, National Bible Bee, 619-401-0385 ext. 101, krasche@biblebee.org. MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is excited to introduce the first-of-its-kind annual National Bible Bee, a motivating Bible memory competition for children and youth from 7 to 18. The goal of the Bible Bee is to build godly character in young people by calling them back to the lost discipline of Scripture memorization. Most people are familiar with the Scripps Nat Source: Shelby Kennedy Foundation

Proponents say, "The Attorney General is inviting this Court to declare a constitutional revolution." Contact: Andrew P. Pugno, 916-608-3065 SACRAMENTO, Jan. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- As directed by the California Supreme Court, the official proponents of Proposition 8 and their campaign committee, ProtectMarriage.com -- Yes on 8, today filed legal arguments responding to a new and unprecedented legal theory proposed by the California Attorney General to invalidate the voter-passed meas Source: SFPA

"Cast of Characters" resource published to help simplify this complex legal case   Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org   WICHITA, Kansas, Jan. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Testimony in a pre-trial motion to suppress evidence against late-tem abortionist George R. Tiller is set to resume on Tuesday, January 6, after a six-week hiatus. In a case that has been Source: Operation Rescue

Contact: National Black Pro-Life Union, 202-834-0844 WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Day Gardner, President of the National Black Pro-Life Union, submits the following and is available for comment: Okay so here we are. Despite still lingering questions about his eligibility, Barack Obama is about to become the first non-white president of the United States of America. Many black Americans have come to view an Obama presidency as the final frontier in the vast universe of rac Source: Gardner

Contact: Wesley Strackbein, 210-340-5250, ext. 222 SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian filmographers will take a detailed look at the widespread cultural impact that Science Fiction has had through film during the Fourth Annual Christian Filmmakers Academy (CFA) to be held January 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. Following a year that saw Science Fiction movies account for 2.5 billion dollars of the 3.7 billion grossed by the top twenty films in the US, the CFA faculty will Source: Vision Forum Ministries

Contact: Sharon Hayes, CEO/Founder, Sharon M Hayes LLC, Studio, 314-514-1550, 314-504-7975 cell, sharon@angelheavenworld.com; www.angelheavenworld.com  ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Angel Heaven(TM) World, a new St. Louis-based online company, has unveiled their new interactive Web site and full line of original, wholesome dolls with collectable wings, stuffed animals, music and other Angel themed merchandise. AngelHeaven(TM)World.com is a secure, values-based Web site that allows c Source: Sharon M Hayes LLC

Contact: Dolores Meehan, Walk for Life West Coast, 415-860-7899 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- A billboard advertising the Walk for Life West Coast's signature slogan "Abortion Hurts Women" is now displayed near the approach to one of the most traveled bridges in the U.S. For high-rez photos: - http://www.walkforlifewc.com/billboard.htm The San Francisco Walk, which drew 25,000 people last year, is Saturday, January 24. The 20' x 60' billboard is easily Source: Walk for Life

Contact: Joe Ortiz, 909-653-4295 MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dave MacPherson, world famous author on the history of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, today provided an updated review on Joe Ortiz' book, The End Times Passover. MacPherson wrote to Ortiz and told him he had reread Joe's book again and stated he was moved by some of the illuminating and profound information contained in the book that he may have glossed over the first time he read it. Following is the updated rev Source: Joe Ortiz Associates

The weekend of April 18th - 19th, 2009 has been designated as the 19th Annual Just Pray NO! to drugs Worldwide Weekend of Prayer and Fasting. Since April 7th, 1991 Just Pray NO! Ltd. has sought to unite Christians from around the world in intercessory prayer on behalf of the addicted and their families. Not only is substance abuse America's number one health problem, the devastation of alcoholism and other drug addiction has impacted families and communities worldwide. Substance abuse has b Source: "Just Pray NO!" Ltd.

Contact: Noelle Buss, 952-829-2765 MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a richly researched account, bestselling author Janette Oke teams with Davis Bunn on a new series, examining the effects of Christ's death and resurrection on the early church. Interested in not only these events' spiritual significance, they also explore how the rulers and Roman and Jewish citizens of the day would have reacted to the disappearance of Christ's body. To ensure accuracy, Bunn traveled to Source: Bethany House Publishers

Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 202-547-1735, 540-538-4741 cell; Kaitlin Clare, 540-538-4822, both with the Christian Defense Coalition WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Beginning January 1, the Christian Defense Coalition will lead prayer for President-Elect Obama outside of the White House every day at 12:00 noon until the Inauguration. The group will close with a large prayer vigil on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday on Monday, January 19 at noo Source: Christian Defense Coalition

"Can demands for same-sex rights/rites co-exist with religious liberty?" -- Mark Tooley, Executive Director UMAction Contact: Jeff Walton, The Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights has ruled in favor of a lesbian couple that filed a civil rights complaint against Ocean Grove Camp Ground Association in New Jersey for declining to host a same-sex Source: The Institute on Religion & Democracy