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December 6, 2006 Six TV specials highlight the holiday seasonIntroducing Jesus of NazarethBeginning December 3 on ABC-TV affiliates Produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Pastor, theologian and noted radio host Peter Marty traces where Jesus walked, from Nazareth and Bethlehem to Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan Valley, the Mount of Transfiguration, and finally to Jerusalem, in a straightforward retelling of the gospel story told against breathtaking scenes from the Holy Land. Building on Faith: Making Poverty Housing HistoryBeginning December 10 on NBC-TV affiliates This NCC ecumenical documentary, narrated by Linda Ellerbee, addresses the challenge of providing affordable housing for all families. Includes interviews with Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford, former vice-presidential candidates John Edwards and Jack Kemp, evangelical activist Jim Wallis, Disciples of Christ president Sharon Watkins, Methodist Bishop Mel Talbert, Muslim leader Sayyid Syeed and Jewish attorney Mark J. Pelavin. Enter the Light of LifeChristmas Eve on the Hallmark Channel: 7-8 am ET. Produced by Church of the Brethren. A colorful mix of scripture, hymns, a sermon, and a variety of classic and contemporary Christmas pieces performed by an array of musicians, including a college choir and a children's choir, and instruments that include banjo, saxophone, and steel drum. Woven into the service are themes of peace, justice, simplicity, and welcome. Joy to the WorldChristmas Eve on the Hallmark Channel: 9-10 am ET. Produced by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This multicultural Christmas celebration includes a joyful mix of music from ELCA African American, Asian, American Indian, Arab and Middle Eastern, and Latino congregations. The rich and diverse cultural blend begins with a Santa Lucia celebration in the Swedish Lutheran tradition. Love’s Pure LightChristmas Eve on the Hallmark Channel: 10-11 am ET. Produced by Seventh Day Adventist Church. Love’s Pure Light is a drama that centers on Grandfather, played by Joe Campanella, who is undergoing a difficult process to leave the past behind. The cast will be joined by well-known actress Ruta Lee, who plays Grandfather's good friend and neighbor. Seasonal music will be interspersed throughout the program. Vespers from Bethlehem, the Christmas CityChristmas Day on NBC-TV affiliates Produced by The Moravian Church. Take a journey into the wonderful world of Christmastime in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as Moravian College presents its traditional Vespers at Central Moravian Church. Share in the pageantry and grandeur as the Moravian Choir and the Women’s Chorus perform a repertoire of sacred and spiritual songs from a wide variety of cultures. For more information about these shows visit www.ncccusa.org. # # # e-HUM Announcement copyright 2006 by Indiana Area United Methodist Communications. |
