About the AME Church
Founded in 1787 in Philadelphia, PA by a former slave, Bishop Richard
Allen, the African Methodist Episcopal church has served as the oldest
denomination formally founded in North America and the first denomination to
address the spiritual and temporal needs of African Americans.
Taking the biblical mandate to "evangelize the whole world" to heart, the
Department of Church Growth, under the leadership of Bishop Preston Warren
Williams II, Commission Chairman, and Dr. Transcendent performances at the recent
Church of God in Christ (COGIC) convention in Memphis and the annual KLTY
"Celebrate Freedom Festival" in Dallas, Texas, had industry insiders and
popular audiences raving about the group.

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African -Americans have the highest mortality rate of any ethnic or racial
group in the United States for all cancers combined and for most major
cancers, according to the American Cancer Society.
While Anointed prepares for a promotional tour (Atlanta, Chicago,
Washington, D. While gospel artists are not typically
associated with remixing, Anointed, working with producer Warryn Campbell,
transformed "Gonna Lift Your Name" into a heavenly gospel remix, with urban
backbeats and rock guitar catapulting the already jubilant gospel track into
the stratosphere.
Producer Mark Heimermann worked with Da'dra and Steve to create the
soaring, airy sounds heard on "Trust In You" and "Now Is The Time ," a fusion
of bouncy, youthful rock over a gritty, funky groove.

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America's (CTCA) whole person approach to
cancer care incorporates the latest technologies and therapies with
complementary care including nutrition, mind-body medicine and spiritual
support . The single is
also gaining new adds every day via outlets such as ABC Radio Networks
"Rejoice " (50 markets), Inspirations Across America (125 markets), the BeBe
Winans Show (86 markets), Radio One (13 markets) and others."
Anointed has been performing around the country, introducing the new album
to their fans with the high caliber and electrifying live performances that
helped built the group's reputation.

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Launched in March 2004, this historic partnership between the
Balm In Gilead and the women's missionary societies and councils of three
Black religious denominations -- The African Methodist Episcopal Church, The
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and The Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church -- is designed to build the capacity of these denominations to address
cervical cancer, HIV/AIDS and other health issues in Black communities.balmingilead.C.
The album's title track "speaks to faith being the key to fulfilling your
purpose in life," Da'dra explains.

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African Methodist Episcopal Church to Use Cancer Treatment Centers of America's Cancer Training Program

Moreover,
cancer in particular exacts an especially heavy price among African Americans. 1 killer of African Americans,
it is only natural that the AMEC would unite with CTCA to develop an in-depth
spiritual response to the pervasive rise of cancer in the African-American
community," says Rev . "We are delighted to have made a place for this vital training
at our 19th annual seminar on Church Growth and Evangelism.
Where "Eternal Life" makes heady use of a big orchestral sound, "Now That
I'm Free," another intimate ballad from Steve and songwriter Dave Clark, is a
soulful, melodic story put to music.

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The Balm In Gilead CEO is Special Guest of First Lady During Address

NEW YORK, In his fifth State of the Union address,
last night President Bush highlighted the HIV/AIDS public health crisis and
committed to working with African American churches. "Today, I am happy that the
President of the United States is paying attention to the crisis and
acknowledging the vital role faith communities can play in eliminating it. and MEMPHIS, Tenn.
The AME Church , one of the largest African-American churches in the United
States with more than 2.

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For more information , visit
http://www.

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Contributing to
this alarming picture is the fact that 61 percent of new AIDS cases are among
African American teens and young women."

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Drawing seamlessly from pop, gospel and R+B influences, Anointed's wide
appeal is reflected in the numerous awards and nominations -- including three
Grammy nominations, two Stellar Awards and seven Dove Awards -- that the group
has earned over the years.

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5 million members, has a long history of ministering
to both the physical and spiritual well-being of its members. Wade, Executive Director is
consistently pressing forward to reach persons throughout the world, by any
means necessary.

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This includes The Black Church
Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, which will be observed for the 17th
year from March 5-11, 2006.
Additionally, The Balm In Gilead operates the nation's only HIV/AIDS
technical assistance center designed specifically to serve Black churches ."
For more information on CTCA's Our Journey of Hope program, visit
http://www.

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Sony Urban /Columbia Records Set to Release New Anointed Album Now Is The Time

Now Is The Time marks Da'dra's and Steve's first production credits (on
"Jesus Is Lord" and "You Are") and co-producing credits (with Roger Ryan on
both "Gonna Lift Your Name" and "Eternal Life").

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(TM) is a 501(c) (3) , not-for-profit organization
whose mission is to improve the health status of people of the African
Diaspora by building the capacity of faith communities to address
life-threatening diseases, especially HIV/AIDS.
The organization's international mission includes building the capacity of
faith organizations in Cote d Ivoire, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya to address
health crises, especially HIV/AIDS.com . Your actions will follow your belief system and
move you toward the place you need to be.

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Pernessa C. "HIV/AIDS is a public health crisis in
the African American community," said Seele.
The Center also assists public agencies and community-based organizations that
wish to partner with Black churches on AIDS issues.

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Inasmuch as lung cancer is said to be the No.com . James C. "The time to believe is when no one else
except you and God can see. It speaks so much to where we are
as artists.
Now Is The Time for Anointed fans to rejoice!

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The Balm In Gilead , implements
innovative programs nationally and overseas.

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This week of prayer, education and action engages
Black congregations to help stop the spread of HIV in Black communities
worldwide and to care for those affected by the disease.
As a free service, Cancer Treatment Centers of America will be
implementing "Our Journey of Hope" at AME churches. James C."
A growing body of research shows spiritual beliefs can play a vital role
in helping people better cope with cancer and other illnesses, both physically
and mentally. The Department is global in its vision and
mission, understanding that every person is a "citizen" of the world and all
persons are candidates for atonement .

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Wade, Director of Church Growth and
Development."
The album is rounded out with two more Campbell-produced tracks, "Mighty
Long Way" and "Gotta Move," as well as another from Heimermann , "The Great I
Am.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS is the
leading cause of death among African American women ages 24 to 34. It is
among the top three causes of death for Black men ages 25-54.
To get more information on The Balm In Gilead, log onto the organization's
Web site at http://www., Director of Pastoral Care and Social Services
for Cancer Treatment Centers of America's flagship hospital in Zion, Ill.

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, The African
Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and Cancer Treatment Centers of America will
be working together to establish and train cancer-focused healthcare lay
ministries in the AME Church's 6,200 congregations around the world. Gospel legend Andrae Crouch
joins Anointed in a special appearance on "Jesus Is Lord ," the song he
originally penned and made famous more than two decades ago. Da'dra and Steve
also wrote, or co-wrote, all but one of the album's tracks.

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In his speech, President Bush said: "We will also lead a nationwide
effort, working closely with African American churches and faith-based groups,
to deliver rapid HIV tests to millions, end the stigma of AIDS, and come
closer to the day when there are no new infections in America. This
major new initiative was announced at this week's AME Church's Annual Seminar
in Birmingham, Ala.
"The department of Church Growth and Development of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church is pleased to be in partnership with CTCA to establish 21st
century lay ministries impacting cancer patients throughout the world.cancercenter . In this regard, the Department has and continues to work
tirelessly to partner with organizations which are able to train, teach and
hence effectively and efficiently equip AME pastors and congregations to do
the work, in order to address the various spiritual and temporal conditions of
persons everywhere , at anytime.
Now Is The Time showcases the work of two seasoned artists and the
stylings of veteran producers Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary, Ruben Studdard),
Mark Heimermann (Michael W.

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hope the Administration will disburse sufficient funding to build the capacity
of African American churches to carry out this responsibility.

About CTCA
Founded in 1988, Cancer Treatment Centers of America(R) provides advanced
Patient Empowerment Medicine(SM) through a network of cancer treatment
hospitals and community oncology programs in Illinois, Oklahoma, Washington
and Philadelphia.

The facilities provide a comprehensive, patient-centered
and multidisciplinary path to cancer care by integrating cutting-edge medical
treatments with time-honored support therapies such as nutrition , naturopathy,
psychological counseling and spiritual therapy. Smith, Amy Grant) and Roger Ryan (Shirley Caesar
duet with Faith Evans).

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The Black Church
Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the largest AIDS awareness campaign
targeting the African American community. Last year, Cancer Treatment Centers of America created the "Our
Journey of Hope" lay ministry training program as an outgrowth of its
integrative approach to treatment and in response to requests from patients
and spiritual leaders.
"Our goal at Cancer Treatment Centers of America is to provide the best
possible care, including spiritual care, to cancer patients and their loved
ones, and that includes serving spiritual leaders and their congregations,"
explains Rev. New Album From Award-Winning Gospel Duo in Stores Today

Album's First Single, 'Gonna Lift Your Name,' Picks Up Speed Nationwide Via
Radio Syndicates While Siblings Prepare for Promo Tour

NEW YORK, After five albums and a decade in gospel
and Christian music, the highly-acclaimed, award-winning brother /sister gospel
duo Anointed -- Da'dra Crawford Greathouse and Steve Crawford -- is back in
the spotlight with an eagerly-awaited new album, Now Is The Time, the pair's
first recording for Sony Urban/Columbia Records., Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Dallas and other key
markets), the first single from the new album, "Gonna Lift Your Name," has
blasted onto airwaves across the country.

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Seele,
Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead and a pioneer in mobilizing Black faith
communities to address HIV/AIDS, was invited to sit in the First Lady's Box as
a symbol of the President's commitment .
The Balm In Gilead's other groundbreaking work in the African American
faith community includes the African American Denominational Leadership Health
Initiative.ourjourneyofhope. The release is impacting radio
nationwide with heavy rotation on syndicates such as Gospel Traxx (80+
markets ), The Light (44 markets), and Sirius Satellite Radio.

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In State of the Union President Bush Pledges to Work With African American Churches to Address HIV/AIDS

ZION, Ill. Percy McCray, Jr. According to research published by Dale Matthews, MD, and David
Larson, MD, of the National Institute of Healthcare Research, "Patients with a
strong religious commitment recover faster, live longer or cope better in
seven out of eight studies of cancer, four out of five studies of high blood
pressure, four out of six studies of heart disease and five out of seven
studies of general health. The AME Church
is called and committed to uplifting and assisting all persons, regardless of
race, ethnicity , gender, educational, and/or socio-economic status. Now Is The Time is slated
for release on April 5, 2005.