A cry to God for a nation in distress.
Join with Christian leaders of all denominations who love God to humble ourselves, pray, seek the face of God, and turn from our wicked ways—individually and as a nation.
When: Sat., May 1, 2010 – From Sunrise (6:10 A.M.) to 2:00 P.M.
Where: The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
This event is not to impress the media or those in Washington, but to reach the heart of God. Publicly repenting and crying out to God for His mercy instead of the judgment our many sins deserve. Repentance in personal and corporate prayer to God and remembrance of His work throughout our nation’s history will be major parts of the day as we seek God to do a great work of revival or reformation in our time. The tentative plan is to begin the day with an hour of worship and praise.
Of course, it is not necessary to be in Washinton D.C. on May Day in order to pray for our nation. We encourage every person to be praying in this time of great need.
“If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14
Below is the pledge of nonviolence that Martin Luther King Jr. asked his marchers to abide by. The Tea party movement has been accused of instigating violence since town hall meetings last summer yet there is very little truth to that even from the more radical members. We will continue to act responsibly as we continue to hold government accountable for it’s lack of regard for the constitution and our freedom.
Pledge of Nonviolence
1. As you prepare to march meditate on the life and teachings of Jesus
2. Remember the nonviolent movement seeks justice and reconciliation – not victory.
3. Walk and talk in the manner of love; for God is love.
4. Pray daily to be used by God that all men and women might be free.
5. Sacrifice personal wishes that all might be free.
6. Observe with friend and foes the ordinary rules of courtesy.
7. Perform regular service for others and the world.
8. Refrain from violence of fist, tongue and heart.
9. Strive to be in good spiritual and bodily health.
10. Follow the directions of the movement leaders and of the captains on demonstrations.
Go to http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/39452/ if you would like to sign this pledge to non violent patriotism and also to read more on the five principles of non violence.
Contract From America Nearing Phase 2
During the past several months, hundreds of thousands of members of the free-market, limited government activist community has collected and debated hundreds of potential solutions to our nation’s most pressing problems at www.contractfromamerica.com. The final date for submitting ideas on this site was January 24, 2010.
Right now it is in the process of narrowing down all the ideas submitted, and we want you to be part of the process. Please go to www.spiritof94.org, and take the survey. This survey is the next step in a process that will help identify 20 of the most important issues that resonate with the grassroots community. Following your help finalizing the list, an online vote will be held in February and March, with the final list of 10-12 ideas being unveiled at the April 15th rallies as the Contract from America. (Note – the survey will be ready in about 2 days)
This Contract from America will have a strong grassroots narrative and will create a reform-minded platform led by a broad-based coalition of grassroots activists, public policy organizations, and new media leaders.
Leading state sovereignty caucus strongly opposes the federal health care bill and supports lawsuits based on two violations of the U.S. Constitution.
The Patrick Henry Caucus adopted a unanimous position Wednesday, December 23, 2009, to oppose the Health Care Reform Bills, and to support a lawsuit against the federal government in order to stop the national health care bill from becoming law.
Calling the law unconstitutional, The Patrick Henry Caucus, which is comprised of legislators from both the Utah House of Representatives and the Utah Senate, vows to fight the federal law on multiple fronts.
The Patrick Henry Caucus has an opt-out provision drafted and ready for presentation to the Utah Legislature next month. The opt-out would make it illegal for Utah agencies to implement any portion of the new federal law. The Caucus is calling on the State of Utah to join in with other States and take the lead on filing a lawsuit to stop the bill, should it receive final approval.
The Caucus believes the law is unconstitutional in at least two respects. First, the law unfairly gives preferential treatment to residents of Nebraska as a result of efforts by Senate Democrats to court the vote of Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson. The Caucus believes that this preferential treatment violates principles of due process and equal protection and is therefore unconstitutional under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Second, the law amounts to an excess of Congress’s enumerated powers inasmuch as it requires every American to acquire health insurance. This legislation marks the first time in history that Congress has required every single American to purchase a particular good or service, and cannot be reconciled with the notion that Congress possesses only those limited powers granted by the Constitution.
The Patrick Henry Caucus calls on the leaders from all States to join in the effort to file a lawsuit against the federal government in order to stop this wrongheaded piece of legislation. We must not allow Congress to commandeer one sixth of our nation’s fragile economy while simultaneously undermining the authority of the States.
God Bless,
Representative Carl Wimmer
The Patrick Henry Caucus
Co-Founder
http://www.bringhomethepoliticians.com/
“We, hereby, demand and will pursue the relocation of all US Representatives and Senators to spend no less than 75% of their time in elected office in our State Capitals to telecommute via secured phone, fax, email, and web conference with their federal counterparts.
On the Local level, State Representatives and Senators will be relocated to spend no less than 75% of their time in elected office in the City Halls or Court Houses of our Districts to likewise telecommute with their state counterparts.
This will essentially “embed” politicians among the people they’re supposed to represent allowing them to always be informed with our communities’ positions on each issue and be within close reach to voice our opposition when necessary.
• Restores Balance of Power – Citizens are put back in charge of this country.
• Nonpartisan – This plan favors no political party since all need to be reigned in.
• Anti-Lobbying – Lobbyists spend most of their budget on travel expenses.
• Reduce Corruption – Citizens/Local Media resume their role as government watch dog.
• Cost Effective – The cost of upgrading state and local facilities for this plan is dwarfed by the savings from stopping out of control government spending.
• National Security – Any natural disaster or assault on DC would be far less catastrophic because it would be taking down only one server on a grid of 51.
Petition:
We, hereby, demand and will pursue the relocation of all US Representatives and Senators to spend no less than 75% of their time in elected office in our State Capitals to telecommute via secured phone, fax, email, and web conference with their federal counterparts.
On the Local level, State Representatives and Senators will be relocated to spend no less than 75% of their time in elected office in the City Halls or Court Houses of our Districts to likewise telecommute with their state counterparts.
This will essentially “embed” politicians among the people they’re supposed to represent allowing them to always be informed with our communities’ positions on each issue and be within close reach to voice our opposition when necessary.”
Petition http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/bringhomethepoliticians.html
In the absence of real leadership from politicians and political parties, the American people are turning to places like The Heritage Foundation for solutions to today’s most pressing problems. Heritage is dedicated to the principles that have made our nation great: free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. And, we have a plan to translate these principles into concrete results in Washington and around the nation.
Heritage has the research to help America on all of today’s key issues
LuvIowa? Let Us Vote, Iowa. Check out the web site www.LUVIowa.org and sign the petition to pass the Iowa Marriage Amendment through the Iowa legislature if you agree marriage is established by God and should be recognized by the civil power as legally, morally and historically between one man and one woman only.
The Manhattan Declaration was released on November 20, 2009 with 150 original signers. Today, December 9 there are 275,999 signers (24 new ones added in the time it took me to read the document today). Signers have a common stand on life, marriage and liberty and we encourage you to read more about it and sign. http://www.manhattandeclaration.org/