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** False rumors resurface; spread rapidly through email, faxes
(Concerns over Procter and Gamble and anti-prayer
campaign unfounded)
** A/G Colleges
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** FALSE RUMORS RESURFACE; SPREAD RAPIDLY THROUGH EMAIL, FAXES
Numbers of Assemblies of God pastors and congregations have
encountered two well-worn rumors that have resurfaced this year,
often aided by forwarded email letters or faxed information.
One statement claims that Procter and Gamble Corporation is
involved in satanic activity and that the company's logo includes
satanic symbolism.
General Superintendent Thomas Trask has issued a letter in response
to inquiries to the Assemblies of God Headquarters in Springfield,
Mo., concerning Procter and Gamble.
"These rumors have been proven false and verified by us and other
leaders as Billy Graham, Don Wildmon, Jerry Falwell, and other
prominent Christian leaders," the letter reads in part. "Procter
and Gamble has successfully filed suit against persons who have
been involved in the circulation of this rumor and are willing to
file suit against anyone found guilty of propagating it. We urge
you not to become part or party of promoting this false rumor."
A second piece of misinformation with a recent increase in
circulation concerns well-known atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair and
the Federal Communications Commission. According to the rumor,
O'Hair was granted a hearing to promote a petition "P.M. 2493" to
stop the reading of the gospel on the airwaves. Various forms of
the rumor are worded differently, but usually involve O'Hair and
the FCC. Not only is the rumor totally false, but O'Hair has been
missing for several years. The O'Hair/FCC legend is now about 25
years old.
"The FCC has never and is not now considering any bill to ban
gospel programming," states Juleen Turnage, national director of
Public Relations for the Assemblies of God.
The FCC maintains a website concerning the O'Hair rumor at
<http://www.fcc.gov/mmb/enf/forms/rm-2493.html>. The statement
reads in part: "Since 1975 to the present time, the FCC has
received and responded to millions of inquiries about these rumors.
Many efforts have been made by the FCC to advise the public of
their falsehood. The laws and the FCC's policies on the broadcast
of religious programming have appeared in numerous publications
(including newspapers, religious publications, 'TV Guide' and 'Time
Magazine') and have been discussed in religious group meetings."
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** A/G COLLEGES
...VFCC Breakaway 1999 breaks record
Valley Forge Christian College's (Phoenixville, Pa.) annual
"Breakaway" event brought in a record 513 visitors November 11-12.
Parents, youth pastors and students came to explore college life at
VFCC. College students hosted the visitors, joining them in an
evening service, where more than 1,000 heard the inspiring message
of evangelist Greg Hubbard.
Friday morning, guests took part in an Information Fair where
college life questions were asked and answered.
VFCC is one of 18 endorsed A/G postsecondary schools.
...A/G colleges announce first day of spring 2000 classes
The 18 endorsed A/G postsecondary schools have announced first day
of spring 2000 classes and college days:
American Indian College,
Phoenix, Ariz.--Jan. 6 / N/A A/G
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary,
Springfield, Mo.--Jan. 6 / N/A
Bethany College,
Scotts Valley, Calif.--Jan. 13 / Feb. 17-18
Black Hills Indian Bible College,
Rapid City, S.D.--Jan. 4 / N/A
Central Bible College,
Springfield, Mo.--Jan. 13 / March 23-25
Evangel University,
Springfield, Mo.--Jan. 13 / March 23-24
Global University-Berean Campus,
Springfield, Mo.--Open enrollment
Latin American Bible Institute,
La Puente, Calif.--Jan. 19 / Feb. 10-12
Latin American Bible Institute,
San Antonio, Texas--Jan. 5 / March 17-18
North Central University,
Minneapolis, Minn.--Jan. 18 / March 30-31
Northwest College,
Kirkland, Wash.--Jan. 10 / Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 26
Southeastern College,
Lakeland, Fla.--Jan. 6 / Feb. 3-4
Southwestern Assemblies of God University,
Waxahachie, Texas--Jan. 13 / Feb. 17-18, March 30-31
Trinity Bible College,
Ellendale, N.D.--Jan. 12 / March 30-April 1
Valley Forge Christian College,
Phoenixville, Pa.--Jan. 12 / Feb. 10-11, March 16-17
Vanguard University,
Costa Mesa, Calif.--Jan. 12 / TBA
Western Bible Institute,
Phoenix, Ariz.--Jan. 10 / March 20-21
Zion Bible Institute,
Barrington, R.I.--Jan. 10 / April 13-15
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August 7 and 8--3rd Triennial World A/G Congress
August 8-10--2000 Celebration
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