At Mingo’s, Flourtown’s newest pizzeria and restaurant, family’s the name of the game. The night of our first visit, in fact, a large and happy family was celebrating the first birthday of sweet little Ziabella Fiorello in the festive fireplace room, all decked out for the holidays.

Contact: Tina Givens, NRB Network, 615-338-5091MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 6, /Christian Newswire/ -- NRB Network announces new shows for its winter season which begins on Monday, January 10, 2011. The lineup includes Christ-centered shows across a variety of genres including reality, devotional, talk and fitness. NRB Network is seen on DIRECTV channel 378, SkyAngel channel 126 and streamed live online at www.nrbnetwork.tv."We've added a number of quality programs this season we think our vi Source: NRB Network

Contact: Erin McClellan, 503-460-5363, erinm@ocp.org; Kelcee Marcum, 503-460-5358, kelceem@ocp.org; both with OCPPORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 6, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Now through January 31, 2011, OCP Facebook fans have the chance to win a personalized VIP concert from Catholic recording artists: Steve Angrisano, ValLimar Jansen, Pedro Rubalcava and Dan Schutte.The winner will receive a personalized DVD featuring a mini-concert with song dedications from each of the four OCP artists, as Source: OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)

Contact: Robert Peters, Morality in Media, 212-870-3210NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2011/Christian Newswire/ -- Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan vacated an FCC forfeiture order which would have imposed a monetary penalty on ABC TV affiliates that aired at 9 pm (CT) an episode of NYPD Blue in which an attractive female is shown disrobing in a bathroom, while an 8-year-old boy watches. According to the court, the FCC indecency policy under which the order was granted is"unconstitution Source: Morality in Media

Contact: Mr. Whitney T. Kuniholm, President, Scripture Union USA, 610-935-2807 ext 403, Whitneyk@ScriptureUnion.orgMEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 5, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Can a short-term children's outreach program featuring a variety of fun activities have a significant spiritual impact on the children who attend? The answer is a resounding"yes"according to an October, 2010 survey by the nationally respected research organization, The Barna group.The Barna survey of mostly at-risk c Source: Scripture Union USA

Contact: Susie Larson, 651-631-5032SAINT PAUL, Minn., Jan. 5, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Susie Larson is now hosting a daily live interactive radio talk show that is rich in content and filled with faith. Live the Promise builds on Susie's experience as an author, speaker and national media voice for Moody Radio.Daily Scripture sets the theme for interviews and discussions with Susie and her friends -- Christian recording artists, authors, pastors, and others from vital and diverse mi Source: Faith Radio Network

Contact: Paul Spremulli, 401-932-8888CRANSTON, R.I., Jan. 5, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Angelnook Publishing announces is it seeking submissions of true angel stories for its planned Angel Digest publication.People all over the world have experienced miraculous encounters with angels. These heartwarming and often inspiring stories will be the crux of Angel Digest's content. The belief in angels crosses nearly all faiths, making this a subject of universal interest to millions of peop Source: Angelnook Publishing

Contact: Jeremy Burton, Oral Roberts University, 918-495-6649TULSA, Okla., Jan. 5, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Oral Roberts University President Mark Rutland is interviewing top leaders in a new television series titled"Face to Face."This program will debut on January 13, 2011 at 6 p.m. Central Time on Golden Eagle Broadcasting (KGEB Tulsa 53), DirecTV Channel 363 and online at www.goldeneagle.tv. The premier episode will feature James Robison, host of LIFE Today and founder of LIFE Ou Source: Burton

Colorado Springs, CO (January 4, 2011) The Chinese Contemporary Bible (CCB) is now available online at Biblica.com, BibleGateway.com, and YouVersion.com. Twenty-nine percent of China's population uses the internet, making China the world's largest online community at 384 million, more than the entire population of the United States.The printed Bible will be released concurrently with the Chinese New Year in February. The Chinese Contemporary Bible is translated into Standard Mandarin, al Source: Biblica

Contact: Laura Leonard, Christianity Today International, 630-260-6200 ext 4212CAROL STREAM, Ill., Jan. 4, 2010 /Christian Newswire/ -- BuildingChurchLeaders.com, a resource from the not-for-profit ministry of Christianity Today International, has released their most popular church leader training topics in 2010.Church leaders were focused on getting congregants more directly involved in achieving church ministry goals in 2010. Getting all church-goers on the same page was clearly a prio Source: Christianity Today International

Contact: Sam O'Neal, Christianity Today International, 630-260-6200 ext 4212CAROL STREAM, Ill., Jan. 4, 2010 /Christian Newswire/ -- SmallGroups.com, a resource from the not-for-profit ministry of Christianity Today International, has released their most popular small-group ministry training topics of 2010.Small-group leaders were focused on the spiritual growth of small-group members in 2010. Helping others grow closer to Christ was clearly a priority, as Spiritual Director, and Revolu Source: Christianity Today International

The Ruth Institute Launches Contest to Promote Positive Views of Lifelong MarriageContact: Mary Beth Hutchins, 703-683-5004 ext 105, mhutchins@crcpublicrelations.com; Jennifer Thieme, 760-295-9278, jthieme@ruthinstitute.org; www.ruthinstitute.orgSAN MARCOS, Calif., Jan. 4, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Ruth Institute, a project of the National Organization for Marriage Education Fund, announces its first annual Reel Love Challenge, a video contest for young adults, aged 18-30. The c Source: The Ruth Instutite

Whether it’s the unsteady nature of the economy, the end of another holiday season or just the everyday trials life hands us, it may seem more and more difficult to remain optimistic these days.

The Montgomery County Cultural Center in Norristown will be like a beehive for the next month or so. There will be a plethora of theatrical and musical performances offered almost daily—from Friday, Jan. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 6, showcasing the talents of many local artists: from young performers to seasoned professionals.

Contact: Doug Gleason, 972-618-3025, dlgleason1@verizon.net, Skype: grumpypoppaDALLAS, Jan. 4, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- The recent holidays, and those yet to come, are times that bring families together from great distances away. But they're too brief and, often, a sense of void is felt when the family again disperses.New software just created by a grandparent couple from Texas who travel extensively is specifically designed to help people stay close to the ones they love, no matte Source: Strategic IMC