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Pacific Garden Mission’s Eventful Year in New Location

Daybreak Communications, Inc. — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:42:43 -0600

- America's Largest Continuously Operating Rescue Mission Has Not Closed since 1877

Chicago, Nov.7, 2008 (The Religion Wire) -- Since November 16, 2007, the official date of its new building relocation, Pacific Garden Mission has seen a number of important milestones. After being at the same 646 S. State Street site for over 84 years, the 131 year-old mission finally realized years of prayer and planning by making the move to a three story, state-of-the-art building at 1458 S. Canal Street.

Author Travis Thrasher Will Discuss His New Novel at Nov. 20 Noontime Book Event

Daybreak Communications, Inc. — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:34:05 -0600

- Thrasher Returns to First Presbyterian Church's "Pause & Enrich"

Aurora, Ill., Oct. 31, 2008 (The Religion Wire) -- Hear author Travis Thrasher discuss his new book Isolation (September 2008, FaithWords) at Pause & Enrich, Thursday, Nov. 20, noon, First Presbyterian Church, 325 E. Downer Place, Aurora. Books will be available for sale.

The Role of Christians in Politics Featured at Oct. 16 Noontime Book Event

Daybreak Communications, Inc. — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:27:56 -0600

- Wheaton College professor Dr. Amy E. Black to review new book "Beyond Left and Right"

Aurora, Ill., Oct. 6, 2008 (The Religion Wire(tm)) -- Hear author Dr. Amy E. Black discuss her new book Beyond Left and Right: Helping Christians Make Sense of American Politics (February 2008, Baker Books) at Pause & Enrich, Thursday, Oct. 16, noon, First Presbyterian Church, 325 E. Downer Place, Aurora. Books will be available for sale.

TLN Chicago Moves Up into the Digital Television Future with Comcast

Daybreak Communications, Inc. — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:08:16 -0600

- TLN Chicago moving to digital channel #138 in the greater Chicago region

Aurora, Ill. (Sept. 11, 2008) The Religion Wire(tm) -- Total Living Network (TLN) has signed a long-term carriage renewal agreement with Comcast, Greater Chicago Region to continue to provide its faith-based television service TLN Chicago exclusively on Comcasts Digital Basic level of service.

TLN Chicago will be moving up to Comcast Digital channel #138 as of September 30, 2008. TLN Chicago will be available to all Comcast customers with a low-cost digital set-top box or digital television set. Comcast may be contacted for a digital box at 1 888 4 BEST TV (1-888-423-7888). This digital set-top box also accesses additional local broadcast signals

TLN Announces July Viewer Contest Sweepstakes Winners

Daybreak Communications, Inc. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:48:02 -0600

- Quality Time with Nana/Great America/Comcast prize winners

Aurora, Ill. (Aug. 12, 2008) The Religion Wire(tm) -- Total Living Network (TLN) is delighted to announce the Grand Prize winner of the Quality Time with Nana/Great America/Comcast viewer sweepstakes: Jillian Neyhart from Channahon, Ill. has won a 50 HDTV, 6 Six Flags Great America tickets and $500 cash!

“Celebrate Jesus Together” Brings Churches to Aurora City Park

Daybreak Communications, Inc. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:09:41 -0600

- September Fund Raiser Helps Hurting Individuals and Families

Aurora, Ill., August 15, 2008 (The Religion Wire(tm)) -- The public is invited to Aurora's second annual city-wide worship gathering on Sunday, August 24, 4-5:30 p.m., at the newly renovated McCarty Park. The event is titled "Celebrate Jesus Together."