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PTG Studios “Today’s Family” show to feature Overseas Council International

--Partners in Developing Worldwide Christian Leaders--

July 11, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce that Overseas Council International will be featured on its innovative, educational television series, TODAY’S FAMILY. The organization will be showcased in a segment on “Reaching Your World for Christ” as part of the series Until the Whole World Hears.

Overseas Council International, based in Indianapolis, IN, exists to fulfill the Great Commission by assisting centers for evangelical leadership development to equip pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries and lay Christian leaders. Improving the quality and excellence of Christian leadership training available in the non-Western world directs all that Overseas Council International does. The group also builds partnerships between Western Christians and leadership training programs to help strengthen Bible colleges and seminaries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

With over $50 million invested in non-Western theological education since 1974 and 98 partner schools and projects in 60 countries, Overseas Council International has over 29,000 future Christian leaders currently being trained for ministry at partner schools.

The Overseas Council International sends financial and educational support to Christian institutions in non-Western countries, which sorely need the assistance. Their goal is to equip leaders to be effective pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries and Christian leaders in their own countries.

Overseas Council International was formed in September 1974 by a group of laymen and missionaries. Today, Overseas Council International is the largest ministry of its kind in the world, providing various kinds of assistance to more than 98 training programs in 60 countries.

For more information, see http://www.overseas.org.

PTG STUDIOS “Today’s Family” show to feature Gospel Publishing House/MEGA Sports Camp

July 11, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL –Platinum Productions TV is pleased to announce that Gospel Publishing House/MEGA Sports Camp will be featured on its innovative, educational television series, Today’s Family. The company will be featured in a segment on “Touching Hearts and Changing Lives: Getting America Involved” in the show’s America’s Best Series.

If you grew up in a Christian household, chances are you remember the summers filled with Vacation Bible School. Mostly, it consisted of creating macaroni art and listening to a Sunday school teacher tell a Bible story while she pressed paper figures onto a felt background. Fast-forward to today’s generation: Today’s kids aren’t going to sit still for anything! They want to run, toss a basketball, or kick a goal through the net! And macaroni art? Please!

So how can you get the message of Christ’s love to a group of restless kids who only want to play? The answer lies with MEGA Sports Camp, a program developed by Tim Conrad in partnership with Gospel Publishing House that brilliantly compares Bible stories with comparable stories of contemporary real-life sports heroes – all within a fun sports-filled curriculum. MEGA Sports Camp is not only a great alternative to traditional VBS programs, it is also an excellent outreach program that churches can use to reach local children in the community, and in turn, their families.

The segment will educate viewers on the story and philosophy behind MEGA Sports Camp. Viewers will also explore the programs, curriculum, development and outreach.

Many of the values shared by today’s most prominent sports figures are the same as those taught in the Bible. Compare the inspiring story behind Olympic legend Wilma Rudolph with the Biblical story of Paul and Silas in prison to learn about endurance; or the story of Peter walking on water to Kerri Strug’s incredible gold-metal performance at the 1996 Summer Olympics, despite torn ligaments in her ankle, to illustrate faith. There are other stories that emphasize values like teamwork, perseverance and sacrifice. These and other values are emphasized at MEGA Sports Camp.

For more information, please visit www.MEGAsportscamp.com or www.gph.org.

PTG Studios “Today’s Family” show to feature

American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.

-- Funding research, patient support and education --

May 16, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. for its innovative, educational television series, Today’s Family. The company will be featured in a segment on “Touching Hearts and Changing Lives” as part of a series on Getting America Involved.

“To ease the burden, to find the cure,” is the mission of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), founded in 1961. They do this by getting families and individuals involved and raising awareness about the disease. APDA, the largest grass roots organization serving this community in the U.S., has given more than $60 million to support projects and programs dedicated to the disease, such as research, patient support, and free educational materials. Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.5 million Americans, and 15 per cent are under the age of 50.

The group understands the variety of needs involved as well. “The whole family gets the disease,” explains Kathryn Whitford, the communications director, in discussing how APDA does not only treat the patient, but also the family involved as well because everyone is affected.

Many volunteer and donation opportunities exist and APDA is eager for help! APDA is encouraging volunteers to contact Congressional representatives and encourage support for funding a five-year plan for Parkinson’s research. APDA also encourages volunteers to assist with special events such as Walk-a-Thons.
Donations can either be made by check or credit card or in the form of gift annuities or a bequest. The charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a charity, such as APDA, of a specified amount of annual payments, paid in equal quarterly installments, to one or two beneficiaries. A deferred gift annuity allows a person to make a current gift, delay receipt of the payments until some pre-selected future date, and still qualify for an income tax charitable deduction now.

Bequests, regardless of size, are appreciated and everything helps. Headquartered in New York, the organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of the disease. There are 58 chapters with volunteers, and 59 centers that are professionally staffed, offering research and patient support, as well as respite programs for caregivers and other support groups. For more information, see www.apdaparkinson.org.

PTG Studios Features: American Parkinsons Disease Association