ELCA CHURCH PASSING OUT CONDOMS -- "JESUS WOULD DO iT" SAYS BISHOP

Word Alone recounts an ELCA church passing out condoms with approval by the bishop.

http://www.wordalone.org/nr/ears-to-hear.shtml

GRAHAM'S INVITATION TO SPEAK AT PENTEGON REVOKED

I fear for my country. How long can we as a nation shake our fist in God's face without expecting harsh judgment in return? The Obama administration is sellingout Israel. "It has got to stop" says Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York. A federal judge has declared the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Now this... May God have mercy on us.

2 Chronicles 7:14 must be the theme of our hearts....

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/04/21/army-weighs-rescinding-invitation-evangelist/

Shulmer article: http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0410/Schumer_Obamas_Counterproductive_Israel_policy_has_to_stop.html?showall

IS THE AIRPORT CLOSURE IN GREAT BRITAIN CONNECTED TO THEIR ANTI-ISRAEL CAMPAIGN?

Some are suggesting there may be a connection between the travel problem now existing in Great Britain and their campaign against Israel over the last many weeks. Read it for yourself and make your own conclusions.

http://www.watch.org/

ISRAELI ARMY CHIEF SAYS: "THE BIBLE IS OUR GUIDE"

http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=20940

THE ONE THING AMERICA NEEDS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL

A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled Thursday April 15 that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Another example of taxation without the representation of the only One who can help us! Read and weep!

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/undergod/2010/04/national_day_of_prayer_ruled_unconstitutional.html

ISRAEL ABOUT TO BECOME WORLD OIL-GAS CENTER?

The discovery of large gas and oil reserves off the coast of Haifa, Israel will likely change the nation's economical situation in the coming years, as well as reduce their present dependence on foreign oil.

http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=20894

NETANYAHU DECRIES WORLD'S SILENCE OVER IRAN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood before an assembly at Yad Vashem, the memorial to the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, and asked why the world is so silent as Iran openly prepares to destroy the Jews. Netanyahu's speech marked Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day in Israel.

The Obama Administration is all but giving a green light to Iran to go ahead with their planned nuclear development. His so-called efforts to impose sanctions on Iran are a joke.

http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=172881

"NO FISHING" IN SEA OF GALILEE

A fishing ban has been imposed on the Sea of Galilee. The proposed moratorium on fishing should allow Galilee to come back fairly quickly. Fortunately, Israel has large numbers of fish farms throughout the country, including the desert regions.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/7548606/Fishing-banned-on-the-Sea-of-Galilee.html

REVISED LIST - CONGREGATIONS THAT HAVE VOTED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE ELCA SINCE AUGUST 2009

April 5, 2010
Over 185 congregations have successfully voted to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) since August 2009. Listed below are those known to have begun the process with their first or second vote. Please inform us of any corrections or additions needing to be made.
*First vote **Second vote

** Community Church of Joy, Glendale, AZ
** Concordia Lutheran Church, Kingsburg, CA
* Rancho Penasquitos Lutheran Church, San Diego, CA
* St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, La Mesa, CA
** St. Luke Lutheran Church, San Diego, CA
* El Camino Pines Lutheran Church, Frazier Park, CA
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO
* St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO
* Faith Lutheran Church, Lakeland, FL
* Hope Lutheran Church, Miami, FL
* Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay, FL
** Shepherd of the Woods Church, Jacksonville, FL
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Pierce, FL
* Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell, GA
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield, GA
* Christ the King Lutheran Church, Evans, GA
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, GA
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson, GA
* Laurel Hill Lutheran Church, Cllyo, GA
* Wingard Memorial Lutheran Church, Clyo, GA
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson, GA
* Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, IA
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA
* Skien Lutheran Church, Sloan, IA
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee, IA
* Faith Lutheran Church, Moline, IL
* Hosanna Lutheran Church, St. Charles, IL
** Joyful Harvest Lutheran Church, Johnsburg, IL
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Rockton, IL
* St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lindenhurst, IL
* St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon, IL
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland, IN
* St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal IN
** Hopeful Lutheran Church, Florence, KY
** Hebron Lutheran Church, Hebron, KY
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa, MD
* Christ Lutheran Church, Reese, MI
* Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain, MI
* Zion Lutheran Church, Metropolitan, MI
* American Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, MN
** Bethlehem/West Elbow Lake Lutheran Church, MN
** Faith Lutheran Church, Monticello, MN
* Community Church of Hope, Rosemount, MN
* Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego, MN
* Christ the King Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, MN
* Faith Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, MN
** Central Lutheran Church, Elk River, MN
* Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake, MN
* Hosanna Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
* Moe Lutheran Church, Roseau, MN
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls, MN
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield, MN
* Rodnes Lutheran Church, Erskine, MN
* Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Afton, MN
* South Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson, MN
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN
* Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay, MN
** Singaas Lutheran Church, Hendrix, MN
* Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake, MN
* Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte, MN
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Evergreen, MT
** Peace Lutheran Church, Belgrade, MT
** Christ Lutheran Church, Whitefish, MT
** Golden West Lutheran Church, Conrad, MT
** Pondera Valley Lutheran Church, Conrad, MT
* Hope Lutheran Church, Smithfield, NE
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue, NE
* Hope Lutheran Church, Harvey, ND
* First Lutheran Church, Harvey, ND
* Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen, ND
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran Church, Aurora, NY
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, NY
* Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Weddington, NC
* First Lutheran Church, Barberton, OH
* St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee, OH
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston, OR
* Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown, PA
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester, PA
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, PA
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, PA
** Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove, PA
** East Lake Andes Lutheran Church, SD
* St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne, TX
* Zion Lutheran Church, Mission Valley, TX
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Braunfels, TX
* St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Weesatche, TX
* Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, TX
* First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove, TX
* Living Word Lutheran Church, Grapevine, TX
* Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake, VA
** Morning Star Lutheran Church, Mt. Jackson, VA
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke, VA
* Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa, WA
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla, WA
* Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Chimacum, WA
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland, WA
** Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, WI
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola, WI
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse, WI
* Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar, WI
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls, WI
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Marion, WI
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Pell Lake, WI
** Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa, WI
** First Lutheran Church, Ogdensburg, WI
** Grace Lutheran Church Oconto, WI
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont, WI
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillette, WI

THE LORD IS RISEN! THE LORD IS RISEN INDEED!

From Pastor Tom Olson, pastor St. John's Lutheran Church, Newark, Ohio

COMMUNIST RE-EDUCATION! Back during the dark days of the Soviet Union, a small rural village far from Moscow committed a cardinal sin, at least a cardinal sin the eyes of the Communist state. They refused to give up their Russian Orthodox faith. They refused to stop attending worship on Sunday. Their "crime" called for re-education. Therefore, the whole village — every man, woman and child — was ordered by the authorities to the village's central square. In a chilling cold, they were forced to stand for hours and listen to speaker after speaker, denounce religion, Russian Orthodoxy, their priests and their faith.

Finally, in order to be "fair," the re-educators asked the village priest to come to the podium. He was very old and nearly bent double with age. He did not appear to be any threat to the people's re-education. The KGB agent in charge said to him, "You have exactly 10 minutes to challenge our arguments." The old priest looked up and said, "I will not need that much time." He moved slowly, almost painfully, to the microphone and then something remarkable, miraculous, occurred. He stood up straight. The years of age melted away; his eyes became clear and bright. He looked out over the crowd and in a strong, loud voice proclaimed the traditional Easter greeting: "Christ is risen!" And the crowd roared back, "He is risen indeed!" Then the crowd went nuts, cheering, hugging and crying, as the old priest, smiled kindly at the KGB agent, slowly shuffled off the podium.

The Communists oppressed Russia for 70 years. They tried to stamp out Christianity. But there is no power on earth that can overcome the risen Lord Jesus Christ who is coming back to reign in Jerusalem!