Short Stuff

Mennonite Your Way Directory 8, is being published in the spring of 1997. It is a listing of Mennonite, Brethren, Brethren in Christ and other Christian hosts "of like spirit" interested in opening their homes and providing overnight accommodations and fellowship for travelers passing through their area. More than 2,000 North American host families are included; recent editions have included contact persons from 50 countries. Those wishing to become part of this hospitality network should request a registration form immediately from: Mennonite Your Way Directory 8, Box 1525, Salunga, PA, USA, 17538 or phone 717-653-9288. Registration deadline is Dec. 10.

Tupac Shakur, 25, Los Angeles-based gangsta rapper died in September from gunshot wounds suffered in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. Shakur, whose history of violence resulted in numerous arrests and a prison stint for sexual abuse, was driving to a nightclub with the head of his record company (Dr. Dre's Death Row Records) when they were fired on from another car. Shot four times, the controversial performer died six days later. One of rap's most famous talents, Shakur was known for his clever but often violent lyrics and strong, tight melodies. His most recent album, All Eyez on Me has sold 5 million copies.--
Time

In October, Focus on the Family began publishing Pastor's Family, a bimonthly magazine geared specifically to pastors and their families. A one-year subscription is $24.--
Focus on the Family

Christian Hit Radio Inc. has been granted a licence for Canada's first exclusively Christian FM radio station. It will begin broadcasting contemporary Christian music in Ottawa by Christmas and will be known as CHRI 99.1 FM. Broadcasting mainly in English, it will devote about 10% of its time to French programming. Christian stations have operated in Canada since a 1993 Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruling allowed for Christian AM stations.--
EFC Canada Watch

Distributors targeting Christian bookstores at the Christian Booksellers Association Canadian convention in Toronto in August were devoting more floor space for giftware than in previous years. Scripture verses, motivational mottos and inspirational scenes can now be purchased in a myriad of formats including cotton afghans, men's silk ties, wallpaper borders for children's bedrooms, engravings on artificial rocks, baseball caps, calendars, greeting cards and wall plaques designed to match country and Victorian decors. Framed art, including limited-edition numbered prints for $100-$400, has become a big seller. Featured styles include pastoral settings, sentimental family vignettes and contemporary depictions of Christ.--
Faith Today

Artist P. Buckley Moss has donated 1,000 prints of "A community spirit", a new limited edition work, to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). 100% of the purchase price of the prints, each valued at $275, will go to fund MCC's work in Africa. This is the third print Moss has donated to MCC's Africa programs.--
MCC

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