GMC announces more than 300 hours of music specials, Christmas and holiday films, a Christmas Eve Yule Log 24-hour music marathon, holiday episodes of popular series, exclusive interviews featuring entertainment stars and their Christmas memories, and much more.
 
Highlights include:
 
GMC’s first-ever World Premiere Christmas movie, “Christmas with a Capital C.” The movie is based on the song “Christmas with a Capital C” by the band Go Fish, which has received more than 15 million views online. The film stars Ted McGinley, Daniel Baldwin and Nancy Stafford, and premieres Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. ET, with encores that night at 9 and 11 p.m.
 
“Top Spin: Top 12 Songs of Christmas,” a joyous and festive countdown of the top Christmas songs, hosted by Tiffany Thorpe. Airs multiple times throughout December.
 
GMC Movies, spotlighting compelling holiday and Christmas-themed stories in feature films. In addition to “Christmas With A Capital ‘C,'” GMC will air the Arnold Schwarzenegger-directed “Christmas in Connecticut” (Dyan Cannon, Kris Kristofferson, Tony Curtis); “Miracle of the Cards” (Kirk Cameron); “The Christmas Box” (Richard Thomas, Annette O’Toole, Maureen O’Hara); “Miracle at Christmas: Ebbie’s Story” (Susan Lucci); “The Secret of Giving” (Reba McIntire), and many more.
 
GMC’s Christmas Yule Log Gospel Music Video Marathon, airing from 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 24 through 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 25 and featuring great Christmas music that the entire family can enjoy while celebrating the holiday.
 
Christmas-themed episodes from popular family series including “Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman,” “Amen,” “Highway to Heaven,” “Doc” and “227.”
 
Exclusive GMC interstitials in which stars including Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Kim Fields, Amy Grant, Mary Mary, Brian McKnight, Ledisi and many others share their holiday memories. Running in all dayparts throughout December.
 
“Christmas Voices,” presenting the festive sounds of Christmas music by the world’s most popular inspirational singers. Airs every Monday-Saturday through Christmas Day.
 
“GMC Presents,” a collection of GMC’s acclaimed original Christmas concert specials featuring uplifting performances from the likes of Natalie Grant, Jars of Clay, Mary Mary, Mercy Me, Mandisa, Take 6, George Huff and many more. Airs throughout December. These same specials also can be seen anytime on GMC on-demand

If you are ready to share your talent with the world, BET has the perfect contest for you. 

As a part of Celebration of Gospel 2011, BET is will be giving gospel music fans a chance to sing by uploading a video of themselves singing their version of gospel song “Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour”.  The videos will be used to create a gospel digital choir video that will be aired on the show.

There are two simple rules: no music allowed and only you can be in the video.  Additionally, You may have the opportunity to sing during the pre-show.  Click Here to upload your video.

It’s very rare that a show comes along offering free tickets for such an esteemed line-up of artists.  The Celebration of Gospel is in its 11th year and Steve Harvey will be back as host. Taping will be on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 7pm at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles and will air on BET on January 30, 2011.

Look for special tributes to Bishop Walter Hawkins and Albertina Walker, along with great gospel singing from your favorite gospel music artists as well as some R&B legends.

The performers for Celebration of Gospel 2011 are:
Kirk Franklin
Chaka Khan
Kim Burrell
Faith Evans
Vashawn Mitchell
Mary Mary
Kelly Price
Jessica Reedy
El Debarge
James Fortune & FIYA
Earnest Pugh
Smokie Norful
The Rance Allen Group
Beverly Crawford
Dr. Bobby Jones

If you want to attend, tickets are free. Just shoot an email to BETrsvp@bet.net to request your tickets.

RELATED: BET Announces Celebration of Gospel Video Competition

George Bush makes Rick Warren laugh, and interviews at the Saddleback Church with mild protests inside and outside the building.


Former President Bush visited Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church on Monday night.  Rick Warren, author of the best selling book “Purpose Driven Life,” facilitated the interview to a sold out congregation.  Topics included the power of prayer, the financial bailout and Vladimir Putin’s soul.

Bush drew cheers and sustained applause over the course of an hourlong conversation with Pastor Rick Warren, himself a bestselling author (“The Purpose Driven Life”) and perhaps most widely known for having delivered the invocation at President Obama’s inauguration.

Bush conceded that he was “shamelessly peddling my book,” a memoir of his two terms in office called “Decision Points.” He joked that reaction to it has been “slight shock…. A lot of people didn’t think I could read, much less write.”

As he has in numerous interviews and public appearances, Bush steered clear of any criticism of Obama or discussion of current politics. Although he isn’t given to introspection, the setting did prompt discussion of his faith and philosophy of leadership.

About two dozen protesters gathered outside the Saddleback campus in Lake Forest, carrying banners and signs with such slogans as, “Torture Is NOT a Christian Value.” Twice during Bush’s talk, women stood up and shouted until they were escorted out. It was impossible for the vast majority of the 3,100 people in attendance to hear what the protesters were saying.

Speaking of faith, Bush told Warren that he read the Bible every morning of his presidency, adding: “I think religion is discipline.” He said it wasn’t easy to reconcile the ego necessary to run for president with the humility needed to be religious.

The former president defended his decision to bail out major Wall Street banks, saying it violated his principles but was necessary to spare the country from a major depression.

“Here’s what I was confronted with: Depression, no depression. Pretty stark, isn’t it?” he said. Addressing the audience, he added: “I decided to use your money to bail out Wall Street, and I was really unhappy about it, but nonetheless I do believe that decision saved the country from a depression.”

He recalled his first meeting with Putin, Russia’s then-president, which led to the famous Bush comment that he had looked into Putin’s eyes and “was able to get a sense of his soul.” He said he was thinking of a discussion he had with Putin about a cross.

Still, he conceded that when people accused him of being naïve, “I probably deserved it.”

Twinkie Clark is set to release her brand new single titled “God’s Got A Blessing”. Twinkie is a writer, arranger, and veteran vocalist in Gospel. The new single will be available in all digital outlets on December 7, 2010. The member of the famed Clark Sisters is due to release her new album during the first quarter of 2011.

Marvin Sapp found out that he won a Soul Train Music Award along with the rest of us on twitter at the time.  He was surprised and tweeted this…

The Soul Train Awards was originally taped on November 10, 2010 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. It was televised on Sunday, November 28th via BET/Centric.

Marvin Sapp New Song

Marvin Sapp released a new holiday song in tribute to his late wife MaLinda Sapp. The song is titled “I Hang This Stocking For You” and you can take a listen by clicking the link below. Thanks to Praise Philly and 1800 Gospel for spreading the word!

Lecrae‘s latest release Rehab stays atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts for a fourth consecutive week. The album also enters at #9 on the Top Christian Albums charts and #14 on the Top Rap Albums Chart. Israel Houghton‘s Love God. Love People. The London Sessions enters this week at the #2 spot. Release Me, the new release from Micah Stampley, debuts at the #3 position while The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir‘s A Brooklyn Tabernacle Christmas jumps five places to come in at #4. Tye Tribbett‘s Fresh rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, The Soul Seekers‘s latest Soul Seekers II debuts at #11 while The Master Plan from Tamela Mann jumps twenty-seven places to #15.

In the world of radio, “Nobody Greater” from VaShawn Mitchell celebrates its first week atop the radio charts. “I Believe” from James Fortune & FIYA featuring Shawn McLemore and Zacardi Cortez takes the #2 position, while “He Wants It All” from Forever Jones moves to the #3 position. “I Choose to Worship” from Wess Morgan holds to the #4 spot while William McDowell‘s “I Give Myself Away” rounds out the week’s top five songs.  “The Best in Me” by Marvin Sapp comes in at number 6.  “Expect the Great” by Jonathan Nelson is 7^th at radio, while “All I Need” by Brian Courtney Wilson spends its 85^th week on the charts at #8.  “I Want to Say Thank You” by Lisa Page Brooks is #9, and “It’s Time for a Miracle” by Beverly Crawford is #10. (November 28, 2010) 

In Luke 9:23, it reads, “And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I know there are some people who feel like in the midst of denying themselves they have simply begun to lie to themselves. I know this to be true because that is something that I have dealt with. There was a point in my walk where I simply wanted to give up hope. I thought that if this is not burned out of me by now maybe it is something that is meant to be apart of me. I had such a desire to live righteously and it seemed like everyday I was forced to deny or oppose ungodly thoughts. This on-going opposition in my thought life caused a lot of personal duress. I began to feel that my whole Christian walk was a sham. However, I did not understand that my denial had stopped my opponent from scoring.

Sometimes it can be discouraging to feel like you are denying the same thing over and over again but it is not going away. It can feel as if you are living a lie. Take some time to look up at the scoreboard, the opposition is not winning. In Psalm 41:11, David said it like this, “By this I know that thou favors me, because mine enemy does not triumph over me.” Be encouraged, you striving for righteousness is not in vain. You may have to deny the same opponent daily but your enemy has not triumphed. If you stay in the game you will become so conditioned that you will be able to stop the opposition from even getting the ball in motion. You are not living a lie! You are living in denial of all things that are not God! You are victorious! Stay on the Path!

About the Author:Path contributing writer Calvin Walker has been writing editorial content for Path MEGAzine since 2007.  Calvin’s ability to break down the word of God with thought provoking analogies and real life analysis makes an impact on Christians seeking a closer walk with God.  An accomplished author, Walker released his debut book titled “The Gallery” early 2010.  Click here to read excerpts and purchase Walkers’ inspirational novel.  Email calvinwalkerauthor@yahoo.com

We at PATH wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of our Subscribers a Happy Thanksgiving.  We encourage you to take this time to Thank God for your many blessings.  Upon reflecting on my blessings, I was reminded about how easy most of us have it compared to others.  I learned to stop saying why me?   

This is a year that saw Path MEGAzine visit Haiti and participate in the relief efforts there.  We went to the Holy city of Jerusalem, and even reported on New Orleans 5 years after Katrina.  Through the travels, I realized how truly blessed I was.  I was thankful to be an American, Christian, and thankful for the promises of God.

Even when things feel like they’re spinning out of control, realize that you are loved and favored by God.  We as Christians know what the end is going to be.  So why worry?   The word of God says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.-Philippians 4:6

With that I want to share one more of my favorite Thanksgiving scriptures, and thank you for letting PATH come into your homes and places of work.  We encourage everyone to seek out and stay on the PATH God has for your life!  

Have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving,

Kris Patrick
Publisher

R&B Star Montell Jordan says on his twitter page that he will be leaving R&B to Pastor the Victory World Church in Norcross, Georgia.  Jordan’s tweets include,

You can visit Montell’s twitter page by clicking here.  Montell was propelled to stardom with the hit song “This is How We Do It.”  Welcome to the ministry Montell. Now that’s how you do it!  ;0)