Hope Grows Where Love Is Planted

For Immediate Release:

LIMITED EDITION PRECIOUS MOMENTS FIGURINE AVAILABLE AT ALLELUIA SHOP DURING FOURTH ANNUAL RETAIL EVENT

The Alleluia Shop Offers Exclusive Figurine to Twin Cities Residents

Bloomington, Minnesota, October 1, 2011 – In celebration of breast cancer awareness month, on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., The Alleluia Shop, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, will host a Precious Moments “Hope Grows Where Love Is Planted” event. All who attend will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the limited edition Precious Moments figurine also titled, “Hope Grows Where Love Is Planted.” This special piece, (item #113023), features a beautifully hand-sculpted porcelain girl watering her flowers of hope. The flowers bloom with pink ribbons in support of breast cancer awareness. It carries a suggested retail price of $45.

Attendees will also have the chance to win one of several valuable Precious Moments Sweepstakes Prizes, one drawn every half hour, and be able to show their support for Precious Moments, Inc.’s philanthropic partner, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc®. At last year’s retail event, $12,249.99 was raised for NBCF. This year, a combined donation goal of $14,000 has been set for retailers nationwide.

Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. NBCF provides Help for Today…Hope For Tomorrow® through its National Mammography Program, Early Detection Plan®, mynbcf online social community, and breast cancer research programs.

About Precious Moments

Precious Moments, Inc. is a privately held, family owned business headquartered in Carthage, Mo., home of the renowned Precious Moments Chapel, with offices also in suburban Chicago, Ill. Known the world over, porcelain Precious Moments figurines and coordinating gifts are based on the inspirational artwork of Samuel J. Butcher. These tear-drop eyed children deliver messages of joy, hope, faith and comfort. Principally, PMI is the owner of all Precious Moments artwork and is the exclusive licensor to more than 100 prominent companies. Established in the early 1970s, the company has a long tradition of partnering with worthwhile causes, such as NBCF, giving back to communities across the nation and around the world.

Unable to attend the event, then place your mail order today at Hope Grows Where Love Is Planted.

You know all about eBay, but are you familiar with eBid? eBid is an online auction marketplace that’s been around for over ten years featuring sellers from all around the world. However, in the past twelve months, eBid has been gaining steam big time and now features tons of sellers, many of which have set up eBid stores.

The Alleluia Shop is new to eBid, but I’m sure it’ll turn into another great place for sellers to succeed and buyers to find bargains. The fees are lower for sellers than through other online auction sites and marketplaces, thus there are better deals to be found for buyers.

Go ahead and check out the NEW Alleluia Shop eBid Store, as well as some of the other unique stores from around the globe. Like I said, the Alleluia Shop is just beginning on eBid, but plans to add many more product listings in the future.

Also, paying with any major credit card is easy and secure using PayPal. Take a look right now! – John

“May Your Christmas Ring With Joy” this year as we take delight in the second edition of Precious Moments Annual Santa collection. The vision and artistry of Sam Butcher, Precious Moments creator, depicts the timeless classic of Kris Kringle and old world traditions.

This charming porcelain bisque figurine and ornament feature a jolly design of the beloved giver of gifts as Germans typically visualize Kris Kringle. He shares a merry message for a joyful season and is a “must have” addition for collectors.

Take a moment right now to place your order for either the figurine or ornament version of “May Your Christmas Ring With Joy”. Both are in stock at the Alleluia Shop and ready to ship out quickly direct to you. – John

A Wonderful Dream Come True

You have never seen Cinderella and her carriage like this before! Simply breathtaking in stature and detail, this stunning creation translates the magic of Disney’s Cinderella in genuine Precious Moments style. From the exquisite gown to the Mickey doll tucked inside the coach, you’ll discover something new each time you gaze upon her beauty. This is your chance to own fairytale endings.

This charming new Precious Moments Disney Collection figurine, item number 103027, is made from porcelain bisque and includes the base shown. It measures approximately 10″ high x 20 1/2″ long and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Also, the bottom of the figurine has a special Masterpiece Collection Understamp. Being very limited to ONLY 1,500 pieces worldwide, you’ll want to reserve yours now!

Just arrived, A Wonderful Dream Come True is available for $650.00 plus shipping and insurance within the Continental USA. Unfortunately, international delivery is not available. Email me at cinderella@alleluiashop.com to reserve yours today. – John

Introducing the Premier Edition of the Precious Moments Snowman Collection. “Home For The Holidays” is the first edition in the Precious Moments Annual Snowman Collection Series. The vision and artistry of Sam Butcher, Precious Moments creator, celebrates warm homecomings and treasured moments of the holiday season.

Ambassadors of winter cheer, the jovial snowman have become a favorite staple among holiday decorators, welcoming the cheery season and bringing joy throughout the chilly months. What’s more, the smile on this new figurine lasts long after the snows have melted.

This charming new figurine and ornament are available now from the Alleluia Shop. Be sure to place your order early, as these two items from the 2010 Precious Moments fall/winter introductions are sure to be some of the more popular and may sell out. – John

Fontanini figures are crafted and hand painted in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, carrying on the artistic legacy of the famed Fontanini family through four generations. Now is a great time for you to begin a family tradition with these figures made of virtually unbreakable, child-friendly polymer.

It’s been many years since a new size Fontanini series has been introduced. Just released, the charming 3.5″ size figures are sure to please many. They’re a bit smaller than the popular 5″ size figures, but will work well for gift-giving to those with less space available to display a larger Nativity set. Also, no doubt, the price is a bit friendlier when money is so tight for many.

Roman, the exclusive distributor of Fontanini within the USA, anticipates this new size to be very popular with customers during the upcoming Christmas season. The Alleluia Shop will be stocking the three most popular Fontanini sizes: 3.5″, 5″ and 7.5″. Take a few minutes right now to browse through our current selection. Many other figures and accessory items will be added over the next few months too. – John

Especially around the holiday season, we carry hope for good things to come. The new pieces in the 2010 Precious Moments commemorative offering celebrate the hope we have in each other while celebrating all the year’s most special milestones.

A personal comment regarding hope – If you’re feeling life is a bit hopeless at the moment, remember the promise found in Isaiah 40:31 about hope: Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. The Good Lord – the Good Shepherd – can pull you through any difficulty. Believe and hold on to that hope for a brighter tomorrow. – John

In case you’re not familiar with Hummels, here’s a Brief History you may find interesting:

The history of M.I. Hummel figurines begins with Berta Hummel. Berta was born in 1909 in rural Bavaria and at an early age she displayed an impressive artistic ability. She was encouraged to develop her skills by her kindly Catholic schoolteachers throughout her adolescent school years. In 1927, she enrolled in the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich, Germany. She was soon befriended by two Franciscan Sisters from the Convent of Siessen which was a teaching order which emphasized the religious aspects of art. After graduating in 1931, Berta entered the Convent of Siessen. She had decided to devote her life and art to the service of God. Upon entering the convent she took the name of Maria Innocentia Hummel as part of her conversion.

She continued to create beautiful works of art which eventually came to the attention of the Goebel porcelain company. After receiving assurances that they would remain true to her vision the Goebel company was given permission to turn Sister Hummel’s drawings into the M. I. Hummel figurines which would soon be famous worldwide. They were introduced to the world in 1935 and their success was immediate as they quickly caught the eyes of European buyers. Over the next several years their popularity continued to grow in Germany and beyond as collectors the world over became aware of their beauty and charm.

Tragically, Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel died an early death at the age of 37 in 1946. Thankfully for Hummel collectors she left a collection of drawings that are still used to this very day by Goebel to produce new figurines. The Convent of Siessen works with the Goebel company to make sure that each new creation is kept true to Sister Hummel’s original vision. Hummel figurines continue to be one of the world’s favorite collectables and their popularity shows no signs of declining.

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Wording from the new gift box: This teardrop honors the memory of someone loved. The rose is a symbol of love that never ends. 1 Cor 13:8, 13

Quote from artist and creator, Kathy Bernu: “The simple drawing of a rose and a tear captured both my love and loss. For days I considered my drawing and thought of the words, love never ends. I decided to study the passage from 1 Corinthians 13: 8, 13 and learned that love is the one virtue that goes on into eternity, even death could not end love.”

Some of the designs are shown below. Be sure to check out the rest of the Alleluia Shop’s recently expanded selection of Memorial Tear merchandise: Click Here