CTS Camporee Theme Song Finalists!

About a year ago, The Center for Youth Evangelism asked the world to come up with a theme song for the 2009 International Pathfinder Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The theme song contest winner would receive free tickets to the 5-day event and become famous (well, at least to the tens of thousands of Pathfinders in attendance).

So after having worked its way through nearly 100 song entries, the theme song committee has managed to narrow the list down to 10 finalists. Now they want you to help them decide which song to pick! Here are the entries*:

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The Beginner's Guide to Church

This month's edition of Signs of the Times magazine has this neat article called, "The Beginner's Guide to Church."

Christine Miles explains what to expect if you've never attended a church service and want to see what it's all about. You'll find everything from what a church looks like to what people do at church. The author even hands out some quick tips for choosing a church and includes a small glossary on "church speak." Read it online.

Ben Carson movie, "Gifted Hands" premieres tonight

The movie "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story," premieres tonight (February 7, 2009) at 8PM EST on the U.S. cable channel TNT. The film is based on the Dr. Ben Carson's autobiography of the same title and stars Cuba Gooding Jr. and Kimberly Elise.

New Adventist TV show airs tonight

Source: Adventist News Network

A new Adventist TV show show is on its way. The show, geared for adults, addresses church and social issues . Feel free to catch it on the Hope Channel tonight, January 6, at 6PM EST on the Hope Channel.

You can also watch the program right here on A Sabbath Blog! First episode of "Intersection: Your Faith, Your World." (From official website)

Standing For What is Right from Intersection on Vimeo.

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Frances Doss, widow of WWII hero Desmond Doss, died Tuesday

Frances May Doss, 87, died Tuesday in Piedmont Alabama. She was the wife of World War II hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Desmond Doss.

"Mrs. Doss was an Illinois native and had been a Piedmont resident for the past four years. She was the valedictorian of her high school class, was a retired accountant from the Wildwood, Ga., Hospital, was a charter member of Piedmont Seventh-day Adventist Church, was a published author, world traveler and ham radio operator." (Source) She and her husband were also involved in Pathfinders. You may remember seeing her onstage at the 2004 Faith on Fire International Pathfinder Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Ben Carson movie trailer

Synopsis: "A frustrated young boy with problems in school overcomes the obstacles in his life to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon in the new TNT original movie "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story"..... [The film] is based on the true story of Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, whose lifelong journey led him to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, a best-selling author and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom." -(TNT)






Left to right: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. with Dr. Ben Carson (top). Screenshots from "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story" movie (bottom). Click on an image to enlarge.

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Adventist president named new governor general of Jamaica

Source: Adventist News Network

Queen Elizabeth II recently appointed Dr. Patrick Linton Allen as the new governor general of Jamaica. Dr. Allen is the president for the Adventist Church's West Indies Union.

Now if you're thinking that a governor general governs generals, let me explain: A governor general is appointed by the Queen of England to be her official representative in Jamaica. So whoever holds this non-political job represents the Queen on ceremonial occasions and is allowed to "appoint and oversee officers of civil service." Dr. Allen's new job starts February 26, 2009.

Here are some excerpts* from the article on Adventist News Network:

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Cosmic Conflict Movie Trailer

Image credit: Cosmic Conflict website

A Christian media ministry, Amazing Facts, recently released a trailer for its new documentary mini-series on the controversy between Christ and Satan. The first DVD of the high definition series will cover chapters 1 and 2, which about the fall of Satan and the fall of man.

Previously scheduled for release in Fall 2008, the release date is now Spring 2009. You can watch the new movie trailer below.

For more information visit: www.cosmicconflict.com
Related posts: Cosmic Conflict Project

"Army of Youth" Leadership Opportunities

Army of Youth, an Adventist social networking site, is looking for young people to help out by filling available leadership positions.

(Click to enlarge description from Army of Youth)

Listed below are some of the leadership opportunities at Army of Youth, according to its website, as of January 2009. You can learn more about requirements, who to contact, and more details by click on the links below. Note: You must have an account with www.armyofyouth.org to be able to see the linked information. Army of Youth accounts are free; click here to join.

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New Youth Department Website

As of last weekend, the General Conference Youth Department has a new website with a new design. See for yourself at http://gcyouthministries.org