Updated weekend schedule! Sunday, August 24, 2014 @10:45am Grace Baptist Church Raeford, NC Sunday, August 24, 2014 @6:00pm New Prospect Methodist Church Pembroke, NC Come on out and join us this Sunday!

Nancy Writebol, SIM Missionary Stricken with Ebola Virus, Declared Virus-Free and Discharged from Hospital Tuesday

Nancy Writebol and Husband, David, Resting at Undisclosed Location NOTE: SIM USA will hold a press briefing at its headquarters at 14830 Choate Circle, Charlotte, N.C., today at 2 p.m. EDT.  Additional photos at www.simusa.org.      CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 21, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- Nancy Writebol, the SIM missionary stricken with Ebola Virus Disease and undergoing treatment in an isolation unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, has tested clear of the virus and was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 19. She and her husband, David, have gone to an undisclosed location to rest and spend time with one another.   Photo:  SIM Missionaries Nancy and David Writebol Writebol is one of two patients treated for Ebola virus infection at Emory.  The second patient, Kent Brantly, MD, is being discharged today. "After a rigorous course of treatment and testing, the Emory Healthcare team has determined that both patients have recovered from the Ebola virus and can return to their families and community without concern for spreading this infection to others," Bruce Ribner, MD, director of Emory's Infectious Disease Unit, said at a press conference today. Criteria for the patients' discharges were based on blood and urine diagnostic tests and standard infectious disease protocols. Emory said its medical team maintained its extensive safety procedures throughout the treatment process and is confident the discharge of the patients poses no public health threat. "The Emory Healthcare team is extremely pleased with Dr. Brantly's and Mrs. Writebol's recovery, and was inspired by their spirit and strength, as well as by the steadfast support of their families," said Ribner. The following statement was made by Nancy Writebol's husband, David, today: "Nancy joined the ranks of a small, but hopefully growing number of survivors of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) when she walked out of the Emory University Hospital Isolation Unit on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 19. She had been in isolation fighting the disease since July 26. Nancy is free of the virus, but the lingering effects of the battle have left her in a significantly weakened condition.  Thus, we decided it would be best to leave the hospital privately to be able to give her the rest and recuperation she needs at this time. "During the course of her fight, Nancy recalled the dark hours of fear and loneliness, but also a sense of the deep abiding peace and presence of God, giving her comfort. She was greatly encouraged knowing that there were so many people around the world lifting prayers to God for her return to health. Her departure from the hospital, free of the disease, is powerful testimony to God's sustaining grace in time of need. "We wish to give our word of thanks to Dr. Ribner and the staff at Emory University Hospital for their kind dedication to Nancy's care during her stay. We also give our thanks to the SIM doctors and the Samaritan's Purse team in Liberia for their loving and tireless care for Nancy. We thank God for these and so many others whom God used to bring Nancy back from the brink of death. It is hoped that the things the doctors and researchers have learned as a result of Nancy's illness will be applied to the saving of many lives." "Nancy and David are taking a long, well-deserved break of peace and quiet to reflect on all that has transpired over the past four to five weeks, all that God has done, and seeking how God will lead them in future paths of service," said Bruce Johnson, president, SIM USA.  "The courageous, humble, faith-filled spirit of the Writebols is a testament to the same calling and commitment of the thousands of their co-workers in SIM from Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America."    Writebol was serving with her husband at SIM's ELWA mission campus in Monrovia, Liberia, when she and Brantly contracted Ebola.  Brantly was serving at the ELWA Hospital as part of a cooperative work between SIM and Samaritan's Purse.  After treatment in Liberia, both were flown to Atlanta and admitted to Emory University Hospital, where they underwent additional treatment. David Writebol was flown to Charlotte from Liberia on Aug. 10 and completed his 21-day precautionary health watch on Aug. 16.         SIM (www.simusa.org) is an international Christian mission organization with a staff of nearly 3,000 workers from over 50 countries serving in more than 65 nations. In addition to medicine, SIM serves on every continent in areas of education, community development, public health and Christian witness. While SIM stood for Sudan Interior Mission when it was founded 120 years ago, it is now a global mission known as SIM (pronounced S-I-M).      To schedule an interview with Bruce Johnson, president of SIM USA, contact Palmer Holt at 704-662-2569 or pholt@inchristcommunications.com.

Share the Gospel, Without Killing Your Relationships

Missional experts offer 101 surprising ways to tell not-yet believers about Christ.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- In teaching people how to reach their communities for Christ, pastors and missional living experts Ben Connelly and Bob Roberts Jr. have gone to the dogs ... literally.

Check out No. 37 in their new book, A Field Guide for Everyday Mission: 30 Days and 101 Ways to Demonstrate the Gospel (Moody Publishers): "Walk your dog when your neighbors are outside. Strike up conversations. Invite them over. No dog? Here's your chance to guilt trip your spouse into getting one," the authors wryly advise.

Other unconventional ways to tell others about Him who don't yet believe? Tip well, even if the server does a horrible job (No. 48). Throw a Super Bowl party; cultural events can be used for mission (No. 61). Build short fences; tall fences can distance and privatize you (No. 20).

When it comes to getting the message across, these Texas pastors aren't afraid to tip over a few sacred cows. Take No. 49 on their list: Sit at the bar; leave your table or booth, pray that God opens a door and introduce yourself (No. 49).

"There are hundreds of places God sends us on everyday mission. Many are out of our comfort zone, in the proverbial darkness, and on someone else's turf. But whoever they are and whatever their turf is, that's where we go and make disciples," the authors explain.

Designed for individuals, churches, small groups and missional communities ready to take risks and try new ways to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission, A Field Guide for Everyday Mission (www.everydaymission.net) is a unique, often entertaining read for everyday Christians trying to live out God's mission wherever He has placed them.

Each day's reading includes an immediately practicable biblical principle and ends with a few ways to live it out. By the end of day 30, you'll have 101 unique ideas you can use to demonstrate the Gospel naturally in your daily life.

The authors conclude: "Some Christians are given the gift of evangelism, but all Christians are given the mission of making disciples. We're hoping to help those who are more scared than gifted see that by the power of God, living on mission isn't as hard as we often think."

FOR INTERVIEWS OR REVIEW COPIES
Contact Janis Backing at 312-329-2108.

Beyond The Ashes Sign Extensive Agreement With AG Publicity

Nashville, TN (August 20, 2014) Award winning Gospel trio Beyond The Ashes has signed an extensive agreement with AG Publicity. The mission will be to get the name of Beyond The Ashes recognized in the Gospel music world and beyond.

Known for their Progressive Southern Gospel sound, Beyond The Ashes spreads the Gospel of Christ with smooth modern harmonies that attract new younger fans as well as the established more mature Gospel music audience.

Anthony Facello, manager and Tenor singer for the group stated “Our vision is big,” continued Anthony. “We see Beyond the Ashes blending musical styles and offering something for everyone. We want to constantly be evolving and doing new things. You can never limit God. I have known the staff at AG Publicity for many years and am very confident that they will work hard to give us valuable exposure far beyond the borders of Southern Gospel music.”

President of AG Publicity Deon Unthank commented “I have watched Anthony develop over the years and finally come to into his own with his own group, Beyond The Ashes. I knew that quality would never be a problem for any group Anthony was with and Beyond The Ashes is tailor made to fit his phenomenal voice. It is a pleasure to to work with this caliber of talent.”

Beyond The Ashes has excellent results when ministering in churches and that is where their heart is, however, they can equally excite a crowd in a concert venue as well.

To learn more about Beyond The Ashes go to: http://www.beyondtheashesonline.com or https://www.facebook.com/beyondtheashes . 

Twitter them at https://twitter.com/www.twitter.com/beyondtheashes1 .

To book Beyond the Ashes contact scheduling@beyondtheashesonline.com or call 615-823-1557 .

About Beyond The Ashes

Beyond our plans, beyond our own abilities, beyond our failures, beyond our own God-given talents, above and beyond anything we could ask or even imagine. God has a plan for each of us, to rise above the ashes and to live powerfully for Him.

When three different people come from three completely different parts of the United States and share the same strong desire and sincere call to worship and minister, then those plans, which are beyond our own, begin to come to fruition.

Evangelist and Christian Recording Artist John Lanier Celebrates 25 Years with Two-Day Event...Huge Success

Kennedy. AL (August 20, 2014) Celebrating 25 years in music ministry and evangelism, John Lanier hosted a two-day event featuring old fashioned camp meeting-style worship services and Gospel music concerts this past weekend, August 8 and 9.

Musical guests included LuLu Roman, Hope’s Journey, The Steeles on Friday night, and Heart’s Song Quartet, The Sneed Family, and Tony Gore & Majesty on Saturday Night.

In Friday evening’s worship service, Margie Tanner was the guest speaker. Gabriel Swaggart preached during the Saturday evening service.

“The event was a huge success,” Lanier states. “I was humbled by the display of love and support...people came from all over Alabama and Georgia and from far away as Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and even Texas. But the best report is that more than 50 people made decisions for Christ as a result of the Gospel message being proclaimed! THAT’S what it’s all about!”

Lanier began his professional career in 1989 with Naomi & the Segos. He later helped form Tony Gore & Majesty and eventually pursued an evangelistic solo ministry in the late 1990s.

A complete photo album highlighting the event will be posted soon at http://www.johnlanier.com .

To learn more about John Lanier and his ministry go to http://www.johnlanier.com or https://www.facebook.com/JohnLanierMinistries . Check him out on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/user/JohnLanierMinistries .

For booking John Lanier contact New City Talent at office@newcitytalent.com .