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MCJessethepoet Utilizing ACM to Launch New Podcast

Grand Valley Data Science and Analyst Student Producing International Series
Singer, songwriter and spoken word artist Jesse Maina, a.k.a. MCJessethepoet, has launched a new podcast utilizing Allendale Christian Media. Maina has recorded some segments in St. John Lutheran Church studio and outdoors on location at Grand Valley State University, where he is attending. Maina will introduce viewers to his homeland of Kenya, read original spoken word messages of faith and interview fellow Kenyans about what it is like being in America. Maina is majoring in Data Science and Analysis. He previously studied at the University of Eldoret at Eldoret, Kenya. The “Spoken word artist” and Emcee is also a STEM mentor, which brings together youth for hands-on activities concerning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), with a particular focus on conservation. Jesse's has YouTube channel has nearly 1,300 subscribers. View his latest video interviewing friend Brian (pictured at left).

Gary Nation Guest in Next "Tiny Ocean Tails" Cartoon

Award-winning "Polycarp" Actor to be the Voice of Rocky the Stonefish
The third episode of ACM’s animated cartoon series “Tiny Ocean Tails” is in production and will feature award-winning actor Garry Nation as the voice of the story’s guest starring character, Rocky the Stonefish. Among his many credits, Nation has starred in the TV documentary series “Lone Star Justice” and “Legends and Lies,” and played the lead in the film “Polycarp.” The story, “Rock of Ages,” dealing with transformation when finding Jesus Christ, has TOT series characters Giddyup and Stripe discovering a Stonefish in an ocean-bottom gorge. The main cast of 5 characters sees the return of actress Venus Monique (as Jolly the Jellyfish), Matthew Todd (as Giddyup the Seahorse), Jerry Della Salla (as Stripe the Bass), Skeeta Jenkins (as Tango the Octopus) and DeAnn Alaine (as Sparkles the Starfish). Pictured at left: Garry Nation as Polycarp.

Kenyan Worship Leader Allan Sampao
​to Launch Ministry Sermon Series 

Kenyan Worship Leader Allan Sampao, pictured at right, will soon be presenting short sermons in a new video series produced at ACM Studios. “I'll be preparing short sermons to share,” Sampao said. “It will also be a great opportunity to grow in ministry.” Sampao currently attends Grand Valley State College majoring in Biology. He arrived in America from Narok, Kenya, a town west of Nairobi that supports Kenya's economy in the south-west area of the country and sports a population of around 40,000 people. Sampao describes his pathway in a message on his Facebook Page that reads, “Determined, hopeful and always aim in impacting other people's lives positively.” See Allan's recent interview on ACM's "Faith Forward" talk show.

"Faith Forward" Program Welcomes Actor Burke Sage

Lead Actor in "Honest to God" Motion Picture
The third episode of ACM's Christian interview program, "Faith Forward," was released on October 22, 2022 and features actor Burke Sage (at right). Burke, the star of "Honest to God", a new comedy feature film, talks with host Kristen Collier about the movie, his work in television, faith, and upcoming film projects. The second episode, released October 3, 2022, featured Worship Leader Allan Sampao of Narok, Kenya. Scheduled guests include for upcoming programs include actress and author Tricia Harmon, Kenya YouTuber Jesse Maina (aka MCJesseThePoet), actress Jolie Ledford and painter Tatiana Cerchez.  Visit Burke's website here. Watch Burke's Interview here.

Short Film "Words" to Enter Production Spring 2023

ACM will begin production this Spring (2023) on a new short film soon titled “Words." The drama features an individual on an autumn walk who encounters a series of post-it notes on a path. Each sticky-note displays a single word, but assembled together, is there a message here? The lead role is going to be presented to Hunter Tuggle, who appeared in ACM's first short film, "The Color of Hope." The film will run about 5 minutes.

Buzz is All About the Bible

A new educational animated cartoon series of shorts is currently in production to reach young children. The series, "Bible Bea," will feature a Bumble Bee named Beatrice, whom everyone knows as Bea, who teaches the meaning behind a Bible Verses, how to spell something a difficult word from scripture, and the origin of words found in Holy scripture. Bea will point to a blackboard where most of the lessons will be displayed, and a verse of scripture will appear on a cloud in the sky. Each cartoon short will run about 3-5 minutes. The objective is to network this feature for use in Sunday School classes, free of charge. 

Skylight Quartet Performance Presents Gospel Music  

Fantastic Four of Harmony Shine at St. John
ACM has released "Skylight Quartet Live at St. John," a nearly one-hour video featuring the fantastic four of Gospel music, the Skylight Quartet. The performance, recorded on May 7, 2022, captures members Robert Vander Leest, Kurt Vander Loon, Jeff Ulicny and Mike Looney presenting original compositions as well as traditional and contemporary favorites. Featured were songs from the quartet's new CD album, "Where the Faith Is." God has richly blessed Skylight and continues to use them to spread the word of hope and salvation throughout the mid-west, preserving Southern Gospel music and style so popular since its inception. Watch the concert via our YouTube channel and follow the quartet online.
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