This one might bring a tear to you eye!

On Saturday, October 30, 2010, the Opera Company of Philadelphia brought together over 650 choristers from 28 participating organizations to perform one of the Knight Foundation's "Random Acts of Culture" at Macy's in Center City Philadelphia. Accompanied by the Wanamaker Organ - the world's largest pipe organ - the OCP Chorus and throngs of singers from the community infiltrated the store as shoppers, and burst into a pop-up rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's "Messiah" at 12 noon, to the delight of surprised shoppers.

Young people are leaving the church in droves. For those of us who work with students, this is hardly breaking news. All of us have stories we could share about young people who were “on fire” for God that, for whatever reason, abandoned their faith. Personally, I will never forget seeing a former classmate from Biola University walk by hand-in-hand with another man just one year after my graduation. I was shocked! He not only left Christianity (from what I could tell), he went headlong into the gay lifestyle.

Review: "Don’t Kiss Him Goodbye" by Sandra Byrd

Review by Jill Williamson for NovelTeen

Just when Savvy thought she was getting the hang of things. She has two pseudo friends, a column for the paper, and a secret admirer. But guess what? London’s version of the prom is coming up and Savvy doesn’t have a dress or a date. She makes a quick list of possible candidates, but it dwindles quickly, leaving her with one choice. A guy with a reputation for trouble. He’s cute. So can’t they go as friends? Savvy has to decide if she’ll follow her heart, the crowd, or her own advice.

On Friday, November 12th, Switchfoot will be performing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. They will be playing a very special version of "Your Love is a Song". Make sure you tune in! The Tonight Show airs live at 11:35pm local time.

In other Switchfoot news:

This just in from LB Games:

"Left Behind Games, Inc. would like to invite you to participate in a Nation-Wide multiplayer gaming event to be held on

Friday, November 19, 2010 at 6:00PM PST.

We are announcing the launch of our newest PC real-time strategy game, LEFT BEHIND 3: rise of the Antichrist, based on the best selling LEFT BEHIND book series created by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins. Join the ultimate fight of Good versus Evil, commanding the Tribulation Forces, the Global Community Peacekeepers and the American Militia! This event includes 4 tutorials, 9 multiplayer maps, internet and LAN play for up to 8 players simultaneously.

Official music video for "Light Up The Sky" by The Afters from their album by the same name.

Directed By: Gavin Michael Booth

Produced By: Gavin Michael Booth & Marie Jeannette Mimetic Entertainment Inc.

Watch Album Trailer here!

BEC Recordings’ introduces the organic worship album, Achor, from Josh White, formally the lead singer of Telecast. Now a church planter and worship leader in Portland, Oregon, Josh White delivers a unique collection of folk/bluegrass worship tracks.

33Miles To Release Nationally First Christmas Album, Believe

 Full Length Christmas Project Available with Purchase of Band’s Latest Album, Today, Alongside a Digital Release on Nov. 9

On the heels of releasing their third studio album, Today, 33Miles will be releasing their first, full-length Christmas record titled Believe. The Christmas CD will be sold separately at all digital retailers, and will also be available in stores with purchase of their latest recording Today.

Sara Groves Gives this Holiday Season with Free Live Recording

Sara Groves "O Holy Night Tour: Live The Prison Show"

Singer/Songwriter Brings Christmas To Women’s Penitentiary For An Intimate Night of Fellowship

Critically Acclaimed singer/songwriter Sara Groves brings the Christmas spirit to the women of an Illinois prison in her upcoming holiday release Sara Groves O Holy Night Tour: Live The Prison Show. In the spirit of giving, Groves is making the album available to everyone for free through www.sararoves.com starting today.

The top 20 songs in Christian Rock this week.

We are trying a new source for our Top 20 starting this week. Hopefully they will be more dependable.

Recorded LIVE, God Be Praised emanates passionate worship from Gateway Church in Southlake (Dallas), Texas. Led by Thomas Miller, Walker Beach, Kari Jobe and the entire Gateway Worship team, energetic praise gives way to intimate worship as the church comes together in one voice to glorify the name of Jesus and give thanks for all He's done. This new project features 15 NEW songs from the church that brought you "Revelation Song," "No Sweeter Name" and "Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King."

Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers co-wrote/performed TobyMac's Gold®-selling Grammy® nominated Diverse City and has made a guest appearance on the Gold® -selling Portable Sounds and Tonight.

2010 Dove Awards winning writer/arranger for Group 1 Crew's no. 4 Billboard charting and Dove Award winning song "Movin".

Review: "Heading Home" by Renée Riva

Review by Jill Williamson for NovelTeen

After eight years in Italy, A.J. is coming back to Indian Island, Idaho. She can’t wait to see her dog Sailor and her old friend Danny. Sailor acts as if nothing has changed, but Danny—oooh. He’s grown up into a six-foot-tall real-life cowboy. He seems interested in A.J., but she has a promise to keep that doesn’t include Danny. What’s a girl to do if she wants both?

For the first time, all of Tobymac's music videos are available on one DVD. Creating unique, compelling music videos for his songs has always been key to fans experiencing his music. All of his creative music videos from his four studio albums are included, including the hits "Irene", "Get This Party Started", "Gone", "Boomin'", "Lose My Soul" and "Tonight".

For the six men in Underøath, whose members have evolved and thrived during a decade-long progression that has elevated them into one of heavy music's biggest successes, change has been ubiquitous. 2010 has been no exception for the Tampa-based sextet, who underwent and overcame what many consider their most significant line-up alteration yet. In doing so, Underøath experienced an artistic rebirth in the form of ø (Disambiguation). The band has delivered an album that emphatically surpasses, in terms of craftsmanship and cohesion, its predecessors which combined have sold well over one million copies.

With his rich tenor voice, distinctive looks, and endearingly innocent charm, Jason Castro won over millions of viewers as a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol®, parlaying his substantial singer-songwriter appeal into a third-place runner-up finish. He may not have won the competition, but the 22-year-old Texan earned himself a devoted fan base eager to hear what he would do once freed to perform his own songs.

By Konviction, the Music Editor with The Oracle Magazine and artist with Triumfant Muzik

For those who don’t know, Othello is hip hop! He’s been giving you real music you can feel since 98. Check his resume. He toured the US, Europe, and Japan, and has been on the summer-long Warped Tour, shared stages with De La Soul , People Under the Stairs, Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Galactic, Chali Tuna, One BeLo, Ying Yang Twins and well you get the point.. He has sold over 20,000 records around the world. Well now he has a fYAH new album that’s produced entirely by DJ Vajra. I’m telling you this is some of his best work. The Oracle’s music editor (and Triumfant Muzik artist) Konviction broke bread with Othello to talk about his music, his walk with GOD and more.