Schuller Concludes 'Who We Are' Message Series

Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- This week's "Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller" (www.hourofpower.org) will feature singer/songwriter/worship leader Tim Timmons, a cancer survivor who will perform his song "Starts with Me."  Schuller will conclude his "Who We Are" sermon series with the message "Our Vision: School, Home and Hospital."

Photo: Pastor Bobby Schuller (right) interviews Tim Timmons, worship leader at Mariner's Church, Irvine, Calif., and cancer survivor this week on the new "Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller" television program.

As the newly re-launched program enters its sixth week, the Hour of Power Choir, directed by Don Neuen, will sing "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name," while accompanied by Zeljko Marasovich on organ. 

In addition, this week's spiritual discipline will focus on Lectio Divina, an ancient spiritual discipline that encourages people to pray through scripture, in addition to just reading it. This practice allows the Holy Spirit to help transform hearts and minds.

Timmons is the worship leader at Mariner's Church in Irvine, Calif. Diagnosed with incurable cancer 10 years ago, Timmons says, "The gift of incurable cancer is perspective and that's the gift that keeps on giving." His ministry aims to draw listeners into the movement of Jesus by connecting lyrics with emotions.

"Tim has a perspective on life that few people have," said Schuller. "I'm eager for him to share that message through music to viewers and listeners all around the world. From the beginning, 'Hour of Power' has been about communicating the hope of Jesus to people in every circumstance — and that certainly includes those with seemingly incurable diseases."

The new "Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller" retains its popular sacred music and sermon while incorporating new segments, including special guests interviewed on location and popular music performers. The program is produced by Baas Creative, the film company that created the innovative "Nooma" videos, which present Jesus in compelling ways.

The ministry, founded by Schuller's grandfather, began as the Garden Grove Community Church at the Orange Drive-in Theatre in 1955, soon adding a 300-seat chapel four miles away. It later expanded to the larger campus. As the ministry grew, in 1970 the "Hour of Power" television program launched and aired in all 50 states by 1975. The program eventually became the most-watched religious program in the world, reaching 17 million viewers.

"Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller" can be seen in the U.S. on TBN, The Church Channel, Oxygen and local ION Television in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Phoenix, Grand Rapids and Los Angeles.

Supported by a network of 11 Hour of Power local offices around the world, the full-hour airs internationally in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, New Zealand, Pearl River Delta/China Mainland, the Republic of Ireland, Russia, South Africa and other African countries, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. A half-hour version airs in 177 countries and on all military ships at sea on American Forces Network. The full hour is available at all times at www.hourofpower.org.

Additional information on the "Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller" is available at www.hourofpower.org.

To schedule an interview with Bobby Schuller, contact Ty Mays @ 770-256-8710 or tmays@inchristcommunications.com