Page 2 December 2010/January 2011 True Images of Christmas on Display Attacks from Hate Groups and Domestic at Billy Graham Library, Dec. 1-23 Terrorism Will Not Stop Praylive.com Billy and Ruth Graham from all over the world. The festivities also include a number of features visitors have enjoyed in previous years: horsedrawn carriage rides; Christmas story time for children; hot cocoa in the Graham Brothers Dairy Bar; live music from carolers; a beautiful display of lights; a huge, ornamented Christmas tree; and a live Nativity, depicting the very first ChristBILLY GRAHAM CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY: . Pictured are four generations of William F. Graham, including the evangelist and, left to right, his son, Franklin; grandson, "Will"; and great-grandson, mas night. "Quinn." (PRNewsFoto/Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) Photo 2008 The Library will extend its Whether drawn by the and CEO of the Billy Granormal operating hours to lights, the music or the ham Evangelistic Associa9:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Dec. opportunity to do sometion. "We want people to thing special this Christmas come and experience all of 1-23, with Christmas activities running from 5 to 10 season, thousands are exthe festivities, enjoy the pected again this year to lights and decorations and p.m. Guests can pet some of the animals from the live visit the Billy Graham Lihave a wonderful time tobrary in Charlotte, N.C., gether. But most of all, we Nativity from 12 noon until for its third annual want to point every visitor 2 p.m. each day. Throughout the day, visitors are "Christmas at the Library" to God's greatest gift, His also invited to tour "The celebration Dec. 1-23. son Jesus Christ, who is Journey of Faith," the main always the focus at the Lipresentation of the Library, "Christmas is my favorite brary." time of year at the Billy New this year is a display in which covers the life and ministry of evangelist Billy Graham Library," said the Library's lobby of Graham. Franklin Graham, president unique gifts received by
Wender Weis Foundation for Children to Host 14th Annual Heroes Event, 'Holiday Heroes' at AT&T Park, December 7 Just announced: World Series Heroes, Andres Torres & Sergio Romo, join forces with Kristi Yamaguchi, Brandi Chastain, Josh Morgan and more at this holiday spectacular benefiting 5 Bay Area children's charities.
with the opportunity to meet and mingle with Bay Area sports stars as well as view the Giants World Series trophy.
Holiday revelers of all ages are in store for a festive evening of fun and excitement when the Wender Weis Foundation for Children (WWFC) transforms dazzling AT&T Park into the season's ultimate holiday party benefiting children in need. Formerly Halloween Heroes, the 2nd annual "Holiday Heroes" takes place on Tuesday, December 7th. Proceeds from this special evening benefit the Junior Giants Baseball Program, Always
At 5:30 PM, the doors open for the main event on the Club Level offering classic holiday fun for all including rare access to the SF Giants dugout and batting tunnels, Bon Appetit catered light supper, Scoreboard Guitar Hero, kids activities, a photo booth, photo baseball cards, video games, courtesy of Arcade Party, and a fabulous silent auction, featuring over 100 items.For more info: visit www.holidayheroes.org.
Dream Foundation, Raphael House, Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco, and the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center. WWFC will work with each beneficiary to sponsor and provide transportation for 200 underprivileged children and their families to attend the event. The festive evening kicks off at 4:30 PM with a private Sponsor reception in the Giants Clubhouse for WWFC's most generous contributors
Praylive.com has been under attack by domestic terrorism, ethnic intimidation and cyber bullying for the past few weeks. Because of the severity of these attacks, for the first time since its origin, Praylive temporarily shut down its 24/7 live, interactive internet radio station for a few hours in order to work on some technical issues. Wenda Royster, Founder of Praylive has stated, "It is incredibly sad that while Praylive has been a source of encouragement to so many people, especially during this time of unemployment, homelessness and sickness, there are those who are determined to stop it. But, we are not backing down. Hate groups will not take over!" The telephone lines, as well
as the internet have been inundated with racial slurs, profanity and threats during their broadcasts. The various pastors and intercessors continue to stand at their posts. Whether on the radio or not, the "effectual, fervent prayers" continue to go forth. Needless to say, while annoying, such harassment cannot stop what God has ordained. In Fact, this has increased the strength of Praylive whose main function is to "pray."
complied with their request for tapes of the calls and as of this writing, there has been no further communication from the FBI. Although the FBI has chosen to treat this so trivial, we have a strong weapon. Praylive is asking that the Body of Christ join with them in a corporate fast to come against these attacks which have been directed against them. This will also demonstrate to any hate groups, that "greater is he that is in me [us] than he The FBI has been contacted that is in the world." If we all join together, the Power but has not given ample support. In fact, they have of the Lord will manifest, He will be glorified and, as given patronizing statements such as, "please send some preachers have us the information and we'll stated, "Satan will be horriget back to you," as well as fied." We are the Body of Christ! "we are aware of your "If God is for us, who can situation." Praylive has be against us?"
7th Harry Potter Movie 'Spells Trouble' for Society Opinion: Steve Wohlberg Pottermania strikes again with the November 19, 2010 release of Part 1 of the Grand Finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. When the book was released in July 2007, 11 million copies sold in 24 hours, making it the "fastest selling book in history." When HP 7 hits theaters this Friday, once again, global interest will soar higher than Quidditch players seeking Golden Snitches.
sites, discover new "Love and Money Spells," and seek to sharpen their skills at practicing apparently wholesome "white magic." Is it all just fun and fiction, or is something truly dark going on?
Something dangerous? Steve Wohlberg, bestselling author of Exposing Harry Potter and Witchcraft: The Menace Beneath the Magic (Destiny Image, 2007) has read all the Harry Potter books. He's no rabid witch basher, but believes in full While most consider all religious freedom. Neveranti-Potterism downright Mugglish, concerns remain theless, Wohlberg is concerned about both Hogamong many parents over "Wicca" (witchcraft), vam- warts and the explosive pirism, and exploding inter- trend toward witchcraft, vampirism, and occultism est in occultism among teens. While millions will sit among teens. spellbound in public thea"Plenty of real occultism is ters watching the next embedded in Harry Potter Harry Potter film, behind 7," Wohlberg contends, the scenes vast numbers will also surf Wiccan web- "and in spite of na誰ve popular opinion, the net film will
once again aid Wicca's growth." "Occultism has a dark side," he warns, "and dabblers can easily become trapped like a fly in a spider web." Ex-witches themselves share riveting testimonies in Wohlberg's book. Steve Wohlberg is the Speaker/Director of White Horse Media (Newport, WA). TV producer (Amazing Discoveries, Israel in Prophecy, Hour of the Witch), radio host, and the author of 24 books, he's been a guest on over 500 radio and TV shows, has appeared in three History Channel documentaries (Strange Rituals, Secrets of the Seven Seals, The Armageddon Battle Plan), and has spoken by special invitation inside the Pentagon and U.S. Senate. For more information, visit www.avoidharrypotter.com