I concluded the Decision America Tour in Raleigh, NC, last week. We had over 14,200 people there at the State Capitol confessing their sins and praying for the nation. I am so thankful for the tens of thousands who came out across the country to pray as we went state to state.
We are just a few weeks away from the most important election in our lifetime: two flawed candidates with two completely different visions for America. I try to remind everyone that the most important issue of this election is the Supreme Court. It comes down to this: Which of the two candidates do you trust to nominate justices to serve lifetime terms on the Supreme Court?
I remind people that this election is not about Trump’s tax returns or vulgar language, or Hillary’s lies or deception. This election is about the Supreme Court. Whoever is appointed to the court will set the direction for our nation for generations to come. This will impact what kind of country we leave our children and our grandchildren. I am encouraging everyone to pray and to get your friends, your family, and your church to pray for this election and the future of America.
Thank you for participating in the Decision America Tour and for signing the pledge. I’m heading to Liberia this week, but I will be praying as I go to Africa, that God will heal our country.
Also, I would like to pray with you on the night before this most critical election. On November 7 at 9 p.m. (ET), will you join me on my Facebook page LIVE, so that we can stand together in prayer? Even if you aren’t on Facebook, you can still join as long as you click on this link. We need Christians across the country praying, so mark your calendar, set your reminder, and let others know to join us.
Sincerely,
Franklin Graham
“‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts.” –Zechariah 4:6, NKJV
Greetings Brethren ! Just when I thought I had written my last DECISION 2016 post for our Billy Graham friends, our Ministries brother Franklin has sent the following Tour Announcement and Reminder to VOTE !!!
In fact !, how often do we consider how VERY BLESSED was are to live in a Nation where we can VOTE
To my friends who would say, for instance, ... ' my vote won't matter ',...... I say,....'Poppycock'! my Friend. ( Can I say that word ? ) Merely by being known as a 'Christian' in Your Town who cares for ' Biblical Values ', and being SEEN going to that Voting Booth ~! YOU are part of His light Friends, this is simply (part of), being that ' Beacon of Light ' we are to be to others. So Please, offer Our Father deep thanksgiving for the Blessing of living where we CAN vote. This is a blessing that millions of God's children around the world wish they had.
We’re in the home stretch of the Decision America Tour, with only two prayer rallies to go. We’ll be in Richmond, Virginia, tomorrow, and then we'll wrap up the tour this Thursday in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In less than a month, we’ll have the responsibility—and God-given duty—to vote to elect the next president of the United States. Whoever wins will immediately appoint one Supreme Court justice and could appoint several more during his or her term. The direction of our nation hangs in the balance.
In addition to praying, it is critical that we make sure the Christian voice is heard loud and clear this Election Day. The following questions will help you plan now so that you’re prepared to vote on November 8:
• Are you registered to vote? (Find your local requirements at vote.org.) • Where is your polling station? (Locate it at vote.org.) • What time of day will you vote? • Do you need to let your employer know when you’re voting? • Do you have a way to get there? • Do you have child care? • Is there a friend or neighbor who needs a ride? • What identification do you need? (Find out at vote.org.)
As you make your plan to vote, continue to research the candidates, platforms, and issues and then prayerfully ask God for wisdom. The candidates may not be perfect, but not voting is not an option.
Thank you for taking a stand for God’s truth and for the future of America.
May God richly bless you,
Franklin Graham
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” –2 Chronicles 7:14, NKJV
Although this post is a bit tardy, ( due to wrapping up our Caravan for Christ and DECISION 2016 ),
Our 8th year of our Inter-Church, Fantasy Football Fellowship, ( Very appropriately named
Football, Faith, and Fellowship ) has officially begun ! ......... NO gambling, NO fee, NO worldly 'baggage', Just an agenda of Christian Fellowship among Inter-Church Football Fanatics!
Through the entirety of this Fellowship Initiative, many lasting Christ Centered Friendships and memories have been forged ( As You Can See Below, a pix. of our youngest Team Owner, Andrew, from First Christian Church of Kittery Point ).
Andrew by the way, has thus far demonstrated his 'Football Prowess' through week 4, and is in sole
possession of Second Place!, striking fear into the hearts of the leagues tenured team owners.
Here, Team Andrew is in diligent player evaluation
in the 'War Room' of this year's draft.
We are excited this year, to include interested Youth ministry students as you see above. We find this to be endearing to the next generation. We very fervently Pray that by including our Children, we may impress on them the paramount importance of Christian Fellowship in a world that appears to willfully be falling away from The Word of God ! We Pray that that our Inter-Generational fellowship with our Children, will result in the Mind-Set
that
" It's Cool ! , to be a Christian "
We hope to be able to share some ' Tail-Gate Testimonies ', as our brother in Christ
(Art Ashley) from Advent Christian Church, is helping to arrange a group UNH Football game and Tailgate Party
Good luck to all team owners this year!, and if your Church would care to learn more about how this Fellowship vehicle has impacted Church Fellowship, please email or call !
As many of you are aware, I am in midst of taking continuing education classes through the Institute of Jewish-Christian Studies. As a matter of fact, one of my 'Home Church's' Elders ( Brother Randy Lawson ) has chosen to join me in my deep topical studies. How Awesome!,....... CHURCH DISCIPLESHIP and FELLOWSHIP, ( all resulting in the Edification of Yeshua, Christ Jesus! ).
What we are finding, is that we are being blessed with additional insight toward both Scripture
and Prophecy, to say nothing of the deepening of our personal relationships with our Savior,Jesus.
Hebrew Class with Rabbi Jack
(Rabbi Jack is affiliated with Jewish Voice Today magazine and the Messianic teachings of Rabbi Jonathan Bernis,.... see them here.... Jewish Voice Ministries
So!, Now that the Fall Festivals are upon us, we would like to convey an excellent and (short)
Hebraic Fact of The Day which speaks to the Jewishness of Jesus. Today's word is " mo-ed ",
pronounced.....(moe-ED). It's Hebraic meaning ( and ancient hebraic words may have different meanings, which leaves a much more difficult job for the translator)
Found in Leviticus 23:1-2, ....... " THEN ADONAI SPOKE TO MOSES SAYING: 'SPEAK TO BNEI-YISRAEL, AND TELL THEM: ..... 'THESE ARE THE APPOINTED TIMES, APPOINTED MOEDIM OF ADONAI, WHICH YOU ARE TO PROCLAIM TO BE HOLY CONVOCATIONS-----MY MOEDIM."
MOEDIM
Often, and alike English, Hebrew words can have either deeper or multiple meanings,
and such is the case here. When we speak of Moedim, we're referring to these feasts
more formally as " God's Appointed Times "
( A deeper study would show the Feasts significance in several ways such as PROPHECY,
and how Jesus Himself was and is the fulfillment! AMEN )
As Rabbi Jonathan Bernis noted in his article, Acts 15 makes it clear that under the new covenant,
Believers from the nations are not obligated to keep the Moedim God established for the Jewish people. Nor do they in any way affect our salvation. BUT !, that does not mean we are not wise to take note of them and experience the blessings that can flow into our lives when we more fully understand how they find their fulfillment in YESHUA !
Happy Rosh Hashana
or
Feast of Trumpets
( WITH FERVENT BLESSINGS TO OUR MESSIANIC/JEWISH BELIEVING
BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT KEHILA HOUSE IN S. PORTLAND! WE THANK YOU
FOR YOUR EDIFICATION IN CHRIST )
( Be sure to check back for a post which will illustrate the Fall Feasts in greater detail )
and
( In the Winter months, we plan a 'JEWISHNESS of JESUS' Bible Study with the date and Church location, or a ' Church Rotation Schedule ' )
LEARN WHY JESUS OBSERVED THE FEASTS ALONG WITH HIS DISCIPLES
PLEASE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING VIDEO FROM
" DISCOVERING THE JEWISH JESUS "
Shalom my friends ! May the Peace of Christ fill your hearts.
I don't think I can adequately Thank the many, many, convicted CARAVAN for CHRIST and the DECISION 2016 participants at theAugusta Prayer Rally ! As you know, we have partnered with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and their Maine State Representative, Pastor Ron Witham as the Southern Maine BGEA, MY HOPE initiative contact. As our dear Brother in Christ Franklin puts it,.... " We have a responsibility as the Church to be the Salt and light in this world. We are to speak the truth of God's word to a society whose spiritual and moral foundation is crumbling at an alarming rate. The only hope for our nation is for us to Pray, Seek His Face, and Stand Firm on the Word. " As Franklin begins his last leg of the 50 State Tour, we would kindly ask that you continue to Pray for this cause. That we, ( as God's Greater Church ) will Unite, Re-Unite, and INVITE lost sheep of the fold to a very deep relationship with Yeshua, Christ Jesus. This is by no means a ' Soapbox, Social Justice Ministry ' by any stretch of the imagination. We simply Pray you may partake in both local and national elections, and discern choosing a candidate with strong Christian Morality and Biblical Respect.
At our sponsoring Church, FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of KITTERY POINT, we gathered
for Holy Spirit driven Prayer and an outstanding performance by the Seacoast's Favorite Tenor,
Nathan Cox. ( One wonders these days,how long we will be able to keep GOD at the center of our Anthem, or mentioned at all for that fact! ) But!,..What a compelling performance!
THANX NATE !
AND,........ after a quick coffee and donuts, we joined hands once again,prayed, and were off!
Off to rendez-vous with partner Churches and individuals at 95N rest areas, whom were inspired to make a VISUAL STATEMENT for CHRIST !
God Bless America and Caravan Prayer
The Hebraic Shofar ( an instrument,ram's horn) was Blown to call God's Caravan Children at Each Stop
TEAM YESHUA!
Another Nice Surprise at the last Stop in W. Gardner
Many Blessings are sent to the Bus Driver Who Cordially transported our participants from off site parking to the State House
A few of the 3,400 Prayer Rally Participants
The Holy Spirit Alive and VERY Well !
God Bless The Children
Wrapping up our Initiative at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of KITTERY POINT
All in all, our CARAVAN for CHRIST was well accepted by many Southern Maine Churches.
Although 'tainted' by the WCSH NewsCast interview a bit (to be posted over the weekend) The Prayer Rally was indeed a HUGE SUCCESS! Many Mainer's had NO choice but to see our
Visual Statement that Christianity is alive and ready to REVIVE !
And, we send plentiful blessings of The Joy of Jesus to the many individuals and Churches whom
either participated in the Caravan, and to those whom were in Prayer for the cause. If you are searching for a Strong Loving Bible-Based Church, feel free to visit any of the following Caravan/DECISION 2016 partner Churches. You won't go wrong with any of these fine Scripture Loving Churches.
BLESSINGS TO ALL OUR PARTNER CHURCHES !
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of KITTERY POINT
( SPONSOR CHURCH )
MESSIAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
YORK STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
NEW LIFE CHURCH
NEXT LEVEL CHURCH
KENNEBUNK BAPTIST CHURCH
GRACE COMMUNITY CHAPEL
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
KEHILA HOUSE, S. PORTLAND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH ( WE LOOK FORWARD TO FURTHER FELLOWSHIP WITH ALL, MANY BLESSINGS ) If you or your Church would care for any copies of the blog pix, please respond with a request or feel very free to give us a call. And remember 'HIS' words in 2 Chronicles 7-14
" IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND HEAL THEIR LAND "
Aside from the story of Soddom and Gomorrah, can you recall a time more appropriate than right now to Pray for His Intercession and Saving Grace?
At long last, the DECISION 2016 Prayer Rally initiative with our friends at the Billy Graham Org., is very quickly approaching ! ....... and our 'CARAVAN for CHRIST ! ' plans are on-track to make a very VISUAL STATEMENT for CHRIST !
(We wish to ThankWord Radio, WSEW 88.7 FM ! The Malone's work is indeed a Kingdom Blessing, as well as to our CARAVAN effort ! )
Dear Friends, ' Together ! We can ' BURN BRIGHTER FOR CHRIST ' . Please help us make a difference and draw attention to CHRISTIANITY !.
Please join Fellow Believers from Southern Maine Churches, as well as The First and Only
Messianic Synagogue
in our State. Welcome !, Kehilah House AS WE TRAVEL 'CARAVAN STYLE', up 95 NORTH to the DECISION 2016 PRAYER RALLY
( I can't help but think God's / Adonai's Face might Shine to see us locking arms and hearts with our
Christ Believing !, Jewish Brothers and Sisters ! )
Indeed, Our Father seems to be Blessing our initiative to Magnify the world's dire need to 'SEE' our
CHRISTIAN UNITY, and the POWER of PRAYER !
(Ezra 8: 31)
" Then we journeyed from the river Ahava on the 12th of the first month to go to Jerusalem:
and the Hand of God was over us, and He delivered us from the enemy, and the ambushes along the way "
HERE IS OUR FINAL ITINERARY for our ' CARAVAN for CHRIST ! ' We were born for such a time as this!
Originating ' KICK-OFF ' location is FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of Kittery Point ! ,
542 Haley Road Kittery Point, Maine 03905
( The Dunkin' Donuts road off Rte. 1,just N of the Kittery Outlet Stores )
For you early-risers, Church doors will open at 7 AM, with Coffee and Muffins. At 7:40, you are welcome to join us for a short Prayer, and our favorite Tenor, Nathan Cox who will share his
Holy Spirit Gift of Song, and ' GOD BLESS AMERICA '
( Car markers are available, and optional )
We head North on 95 the entire way !
To maintain the Caravan Schedule, we must Leave First Christian Church at 8:00 A.M. !
( I know that's early, but ! ... The Great Commission didn't come with a schedule ! .. haha )
* We (should), arrive at our first Rendez-Vous location which is the
KENEBUNK STATE SVCS. and REST AREA by 8:30 A.M.
( look for the American Flag ! )
We MUST leave for the next Rendez-Vous spot by 8:45 A.M.
* We (should) arrive next, at the GRAY MAINE, STATE SVCS. and REST AREA by
by 9:30 A.M * Our Last Rendez-Vous will be at WEST GARDNER STATE REST AREA due to call-in requests Projected Arrival in WEST GARDNER REST AREA is 10:15 AM with 10:30 Departure
THIS IS THE LAST STOP, TILL
our destination
LEGISLATURE'S CAPITOL PARK
Arrival @ 10:45 to allow parking and find spots a bit early,to enjoy the 'vitality of the Holy Spirit'
As a note!, we (should have a designated parking area ) if not, there should be multiple locations on State grounds, Street Parking, and a multi-level parking garage in the CROSS OFFICE BLDG.
Again, We were born for such a time as this !
PLEASE !, .. Pass this information around. How many more times will we get an opportunity to 'Shine a light' , at such a desperate time ?
Bring a friend, bring Family, bring the children!
TELL THE WORLD !
Feel free to call the number on our homepage, or Call First Christian Church of Kittery Point.
Enjoy Brother Franklin's message below! and for more DECISION AMERICA information
We Pray you might join us, if unable, Please remember the initiative in Prayer. Please Pray for safe travel, and that we may Stir The Holy Spirit's of others, and begin
REVIVAL in CHRIST !
Here in Maine and Beyond.
NOTE: We will post a list of participating Churches (and Messianic Jewish Synagogue!)
on our CHURCH PARTNERS PAGE tomorrow and throughout. Please know you need not be a member of a Church to be welcomed! If you do not see your Church name and would like it listed,
Blessings in His Holy Name ! Brethren, allow me to quickly Thank You !, for all the recent support for our upcoming CARAVAN for CHRIST ! initiative to make a very ' Visual Statement for Christ', as Southern Maine Christians Caravan together North on Route 95 'en-route' to Franklin Graham's DECISION 2016 Prayer Rally ! As a quick note, TOMORROW WE WILL POST our FINAL CARAVAN ITINERARY ! As our initiative is shaping up so nicely, we need to send out a couple of quick Thank You's. A heartfelt Thank You ! goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Malone of WORD RADIO, WSEW 88.7, Maine and New Hampshire's provider of ' Good Christian Radio! ' Thanx for sharing the word and prompting the many calls !
AND
Welcome !, to our newest CARAVAN for CHRIST and Prayer Rally participants, our Dear Family in Yeshua, Jesus, Kehila Portland Maine's First and Only Messianic Jewish Synagogue !
I have to think that locking arms with our Messiah Believing, Jewish brothers and sisters, would be cause for Father God's Face to Shine Upon Us !
PLEASE CHECK BACK TOMORROW FOR THE FINAL ITINERARY !
