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Monday, October 09, 2006
American Bible Society Releases Third Issue Of Elementz Of Life™
Self published magazine empowers young people to solve life’s most challenging issues through faith and spirituality
News Release
American Bible Society I 1865 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tonya Wilder-Butts
American Bible Society
twilder@americanbible.org
(212) 741-5106 x235
David Barkoe
RLMpr
david@rlmpr.com
(212) 408-1486
New York, NY, October 6, 2006 – The American Bible Society today introduced the third issue of Elementz of Life™, a self-published magazine geared towards youth and young adults of the hip hop culture. Designed to empower young people and help them resolve some of life’s most challenging issues, this 80 page full-color, glossy magazine features real-life stories and expressions of faith and spirituality in today’s world.
“The American Bible Society has a heart for youth, and the Elementz of Life magazine is a creative way for us to reach them,” Elementz of Life manager Tonya Wilder said. “Today’s youth desperately need something to engage their interest as they wrestle with real-life issues. If our magazine can help them, then I believe we are achieving our goal.”
Jose Velez, former leader of the Spanish Cobras gang in Chicago, IL, is featured as the Elementz of Life cover story. Having joined a gang at age 13, Velez quickly rose through the ranks to become the leader of the Spanish Cobras. But after watching over 100 of his friends and family members die; after too many run-ins with the law; and after being shot in front of his home, Velez walked away from the gang life and turned to the Word of God. Today, Velez mentors young people on staying away from gangs and he provides advice to parents who suspect their children are succumbing to gang lifestyles.
Additional features stories include:
Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams – An interview with former NBA star Jerome Williams and how he keeps Christ in his life
How to Hang Up on a Booty Call – Phil Jackson, pastor of “The House” Covenant Church in Chicago, IL examines how young people can remain sexually pure by remaining true to God’s word
Living in the Culture and Finding Balance – Christian rapper and Pastor Tommy Kyllonen, also known as Urban D, talks about how we can we live in a culture like ours and truly maintain a solid relationship with our creator
Interview with Samantha Coleman – One-on-one interview with singer, writer, and former gangster rapper Samantha Coleman who discusses her decision to study the Word because she was “tired of a lukewarm relationship with God.”
With a circulation of 150,000 copies, Elementz of Life is distributed free of charge to Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of America, correctional facilities, youth centers, churches, ministries and many other youth-oriented centers around the country that request copies.
"Elementz of Life is an excellent resource in the fight against gangs," said Fran Cook, Gang of One Director at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department in Charlotte, NC. "We have distributed thousands of copies of Elementz of Life in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. It is the artwork in Elementz of Life that often first attracts people to our gang prevention and intervention resource table but when they thumb through the pages and learn that it is a faith based magazine produced by the American Bible Society, they're hooked."
The third issue of Elementz of Life will be celebrated with an invitation-only launch party on October 6th at Safe Harbor in New York City. Well known faith-based hip-hop and R&B artists attending the party include Richie Righteous, Sean Slaughter, Q the Prophet, Mona J, Lavoisier, Keith, Todd Bangz, Switch’d, Precise, K-Drama, Jaz, Queen Octavia, Lazarus, and Scott Zion. During the party, the Bible Society will distribute copies of Conkrete Angels; Wisdom Cries Out In the Streets, a compilation CD featuring hip-hop and R&B hits by some of today’s most influential faith-based artists.
For more information or to obtain copies of Elementz of Life, send an email to twilder@americanbible.org or visit www.elementzoflife.com.
About American Bible Society
Founded in 1816 and headquartered in New York City, the mission of the American Bible Society is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so that all people may experience its life-changing message. The American Bible Society Web site is www.americanbible.org.
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News Release
American Bible Society I 1865 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tonya Wilder-Butts
American Bible Society
twilder@americanbible.org
(212) 741-5106 x235
David Barkoe
RLMpr
david@rlmpr.com
(212) 408-1486
New York, NY, October 6, 2006 – The American Bible Society today introduced the third issue of Elementz of Life™, a self-published magazine geared towards youth and young adults of the hip hop culture. Designed to empower young people and help them resolve some of life’s most challenging issues, this 80 page full-color, glossy magazine features real-life stories and expressions of faith and spirituality in today’s world.
“The American Bible Society has a heart for youth, and the Elementz of Life magazine is a creative way for us to reach them,” Elementz of Life manager Tonya Wilder said. “Today’s youth desperately need something to engage their interest as they wrestle with real-life issues. If our magazine can help them, then I believe we are achieving our goal.”
Jose Velez, former leader of the Spanish Cobras gang in Chicago, IL, is featured as the Elementz of Life cover story. Having joined a gang at age 13, Velez quickly rose through the ranks to become the leader of the Spanish Cobras. But after watching over 100 of his friends and family members die; after too many run-ins with the law; and after being shot in front of his home, Velez walked away from the gang life and turned to the Word of God. Today, Velez mentors young people on staying away from gangs and he provides advice to parents who suspect their children are succumbing to gang lifestyles.
Additional features stories include:
Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams – An interview with former NBA star Jerome Williams and how he keeps Christ in his life
How to Hang Up on a Booty Call – Phil Jackson, pastor of “The House” Covenant Church in Chicago, IL examines how young people can remain sexually pure by remaining true to God’s word
Living in the Culture and Finding Balance – Christian rapper and Pastor Tommy Kyllonen, also known as Urban D, talks about how we can we live in a culture like ours and truly maintain a solid relationship with our creator
Interview with Samantha Coleman – One-on-one interview with singer, writer, and former gangster rapper Samantha Coleman who discusses her decision to study the Word because she was “tired of a lukewarm relationship with God.”
With a circulation of 150,000 copies, Elementz of Life is distributed free of charge to Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of America, correctional facilities, youth centers, churches, ministries and many other youth-oriented centers around the country that request copies.
"Elementz of Life is an excellent resource in the fight against gangs," said Fran Cook, Gang of One Director at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department in Charlotte, NC. "We have distributed thousands of copies of Elementz of Life in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. It is the artwork in Elementz of Life that often first attracts people to our gang prevention and intervention resource table but when they thumb through the pages and learn that it is a faith based magazine produced by the American Bible Society, they're hooked."
The third issue of Elementz of Life will be celebrated with an invitation-only launch party on October 6th at Safe Harbor in New York City. Well known faith-based hip-hop and R&B artists attending the party include Richie Righteous, Sean Slaughter, Q the Prophet, Mona J, Lavoisier, Keith, Todd Bangz, Switch’d, Precise, K-Drama, Jaz, Queen Octavia, Lazarus, and Scott Zion. During the party, the Bible Society will distribute copies of Conkrete Angels; Wisdom Cries Out In the Streets, a compilation CD featuring hip-hop and R&B hits by some of today’s most influential faith-based artists.
For more information or to obtain copies of Elementz of Life, send an email to twilder@americanbible.org or visit www.elementzoflife.com.
About American Bible Society
Founded in 1816 and headquartered in New York City, the mission of the American Bible Society is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so that all people may experience its life-changing message. The American Bible Society Web site is www.americanbible.org.
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About Religion Press Release Services
Religion Press Release Services distributes press releases, press advisories, photos and other stories on behalf of religious organizations, denominational offices, think tanks, watchdog groups, advocacy groups, coalitions, foundations, colleges, universities, seminaries, publishers and others.
The organizations and/or individuals who submit materials for distribution by Religion Press Release Services are solely responsible for the facts in and accuracy of their materials. Religion Press Release Services will correct any errors brought to its attention.
Contact Us
To distribute press releases through Religion Press Release Services, contact Claudia Sans at csans@religionnews.com or 202-383-7870. For more information check out our PDF brochure.
Religion News Service, 1101 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-8777
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