NEWS: There are several stores who have taken Christ out of CHRISTmas in there ads, promotions, and store. However, there are some stores who are keeping Christ in CHRISTmas.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can shop at the stores on the "NICE" list and do not shop at the stores on the "NAUGHTY" list. To see the list, click here.

URGENT: DOMA could be repealed!

NEWS: There is a bill in the Senate (S. 598) that is called "The Respect for Marriage Act." This deceptively named bill would repeal DOMA (The Defense of Marriage Act). This would force states to recognize homosexual marriages from other states.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact both of your Senators in Washington D.C. and urge them to vote against (S. 598) "The Respect for Marriage Act."

You can also contact friends/family in other states so they will do the same.

Click here for contact information for your state's Senators.

Signs the end is near

NEWS: The pope has called Monday for the creation of a new world order economic system. He says the one-world economy would be the "achievement of a universal common good." He suggests the reform process to accomplish this begin with the United Nations as a point of reference. To lean more, click here. This news should sound familiar to Christians, as the Bible predicts the creation of a one-world economic system in-place during the last days.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: We can be looking for Christ's soon return. As we see prophesied events coming to pass, we should be increasingly anxious for the Rapture and busy about the business of calling the lost to the Saviour. This is an exciting time to live. Let us not be discouraged by all the turmoil in the news. Instead, remember Christ's words in Luke 21:9 "But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass..."

None of the things going on today are taking God by surprise. He said it would get worse as the day approaches. Let us be found faithfully working when He returns.

Prayer in public

NEWS: Pastor Ron Baker of Florida has been told he can no longer pray at the flagpole around public schools. He was told it is unconstitutional. However, this in incorrect. According to the American Center for Law and Justice praying around the school flagpole IS Constitutional.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT: 1) You can contact Pastor Baker and encourage him in this stand he is taking for Christ and for our freedom of religion and speech. Click here for the contact information. 2) You can start praying around the flagpole at the schools in your community and take a stand for Christ throughout the nation.

VOTE!

NEWS: Alright people! It's Election Day. The Bible says in Exd. 18:21 that we are to choose the right leaders.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT:

1) Be Informed: Not sure who to vote for? Visit http://www.votekentucky.us/ to see the candidates positions side-by-side. That way you can go to the ballot box informed.

2) Be Active: Invite someone to go with you as you vote. That way we can double voter turnout.

Girl Scouts accepting "transgender" boys

NEWS: The Girl Scouts are allowing a 7-year-old boy join their organization, now saying he is welcome even though he's not a girl. The Girl Scouts issued a statement saying they are an inclusive organization and will accept "Bobby." They went on to say "If a child identifies as a girl and the child's family presents her as a girl, Girl Scouts of Colorado welcomes her as a Girl Scout." This follows a long history of liberal leanings by the Girl Scouts of America:
Girl Scouts supports Planned Parenthood
Girl Scouts recognizes many "gods"
Girl Scouts advances lesbianism and radical feminismThe Girls Scouts of America has lost it's way and lost its mind. A boy is not a girl, end of story.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can send contact the Girl Scouts expressing your disappointment in the recent decision to allow boys as troop members. The contact information is:

Address
Girl Scouts of the USA

420 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York 10018-2798

Phone
(800) 478-7248

E-mail
You can e-mail your comments to them as well.

Christian Discrimination

NEWS: Discrimination and persecution of Christians is spreading in America. A pastor in North Carolina was told not to pray in Jesus' name. A pastor in Iowa was told the same. Now Vanderbilt University has placed campus Christian organisations on probation and threatened to shut them down for saying that to be a leader of the campus Christian group you should be a Christian.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact the pastor in N.C. who dared to pray in Jesus name (Dr. Ron Baily) and encourage him in his stand for Christ. For his contact information, click here.
You can contact the student group at Vanderbilt University (Christian Legal Society) by clicking here to let them know your prayers and thoughts are with them in their fight for their rights. You can also contact Vanderbilt University (Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos) and express your displeasure for their discrimination of the Christian groups by clicking here.

Supporting the Troops

NEWS: U.S. troops are being pressured to not speak out if they oppose the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This is an infringement of their Constitutional rights of freedom of speech.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can help defend our troops' rights! Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calf.) is purposing a measure to protect our troops rights to express their opposition to this. Click here to contact your senator and representative in Washington and have them support the measure by Rep. Hunter to let our troops' oppose this repeal.

New Book Available

NEWS: Nowadays there are multiple versions of the Bible. Ever have someone say one version of the Bible is better than another? Have you been told that it doesn't make a difference which a Bible you read? Now you can know.
WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can order Brother Lee's latest book: Weighed in the Balances: A History and Comparison of Bible Versions. Only $15 (includes shipping)

For your copy, send a request and check to:

God & Country Ministry

P.O. Box 23114

Lexington, KY 40523

Please do not send cash as it tends to "get lost" in the mail.

Bert & Ernie to get married

NEWS: There is a movement by homosexual activists pressuring the producers of Sesame Street to have Bert and Ernie get married. (NOTE: It is not the producers of Sesame Street who are planning this, but they are being pressured to do it.)

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact the producers of Sesame Street encouraging them to not cave in to pressure to have Bert and Ernie get married. Click here for Sesame Street contact information.

Let the record show

NEWS: Congress has passed the "Budget Control Act of 2011," which increases our national debt ceiling form 2.1 trillion to 2.4 trillion. That's an extra $300 billion in debt to pay back with interest. Borrowing more money violates Deuteronomy 28:12 which states, "...thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow."

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can click here for a list of who in Congress voted for or against this. Let's keep them accountable. Simply, click on your state to find out how your Senators and Representative voted.

Raising the debt ceiling

NEWS: There is a debate now on whether to raise the national debt ceiling or not. According to Deuteronomy 28:12 "...thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow." Senator Mitch McConnell has proposed a deal giving the president the authority to raise the debt ceiling without Congressional approval, which violates Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact your senators and representatives and tell them to:

1- Not raise the national debt

2- Do not authorize new taxes

3- CUT SPENDING (This is the solution to the problem)

NEWS: The national grocery store chain "Food Lion" has declared June "Gay Pride Month" and according to them is "celebrating our LGBT customers and their associates." LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender. Food Lion has now join with the Obama Administration, Home Depot, and Old Navy in pushing the sodomite agenda.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact Food Lion and let them know you will not be buying anything in their stores because of this stance. Here is their contact information:

Phone: (Customer Relations Department) 1-800-210-9569

E-mail: click here

Address:
Food Lion
Attn: Customer Relations
P.O. Box 1330
Salisbury, NC 28145-1330

Governors call for prayer

NEWS: The governors of Texas, Kansas, Florida, Washington, and others have issued state-wide calls for Aug. 6 to be a day of prayer and fasting by Christians for our nation.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact your governor and ask them to make a declaration for the same thing. To contact Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, click here.

College bans National Anthem

NEWS: Goshen College of Indiana has banned the National Anthem from all of its activities.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: If you are a college student, or the parent of one, consider if you would support any insittution that bans the National Anthem. If you wouldn't, then contact Goshen College and let them know, you considered attending their school but will NEVER go somewhere with such an anti-Ameican policy. The phone number of Goshen College is: (800) 348-7422. The e-mail is: info@goshen.edu.

SAY NO TO OLD NAVY

NEWS: Old Navy clothing stores are now selling t-shirts and other items pushing the homosexual agenda.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can 1) Not shop for anything at Old Navy 2) You can contact Old Navy to let them know why they have lost your business and encourage them to change their policy. Click here for the contact information of Old Navy.

BOYCOTT HOME DEPOT

NEWS: The Home Depot continues to support homosexual activist organizations - including sponsoring "Gay Pride" parades and having children's activity booths at them.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can 1) Boycott Home Depot 2) You can click here to learn the contact information of the store in your community so you can let them know why you are boycotting them.

Who to vote for?

NEWS: There are several people seeking to be the next president of the United States. Christians (all Americans really) need to be informed about who is running, and where these people stand on the issues.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can click here to learn about the candidates and do some easy homework to learn who you should support.

HOMOSEXUALS TAKE FIGHT TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES

NEWS: The homosexual activist group "Fairness Campaign" is pressuring the city council of Berea, KY (in Madison County) to enact special provisions for sodomites; it is called the Fairness Doctrine. A public forum on this is to be held in the next few weeks. For years, this homosexual group has tried, unsuccessfully, to get special privileges for sodomites approved on a state-wide level. Now they are going town to town trying to do it on a local level. Louisville, Lexington, and Covington have already given in to the pressure. The city of Henderson passed such laws, but public outcry resulted in those laws being repealed.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can keep updated on items before your city council to know when this battle comes to your town so you can act and warn others.

Those in Madison county can express your opposition to spread of the homosexual "Fairness Doctrine" in your community by:

1- Attending the upcoming Public Forum (as of this writing the date is yet to be determined)

2-You can contact the members of the Berea City Council to let them know your opposition of the "Fairness Doctrine." To see the members of the council and their e-mail addresses, click here.

In Their Own Words

NEWS: Kentucky voters will get to choose their candidates for Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor and other offices in a May 17th primary.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can click here to see the "Kentucky Candidate Information Survey" and see right from the candidates own words where they stand on the issues. Vote on May 17th, and go the ballot with an informed decision.

NEWS: Kentucky will be electing a governor, secretary of state, and other key offices in November. Who will be in those elections is decided this month!

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can vote in the May 17 primary to make your voice heard. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Click here for a voting guide (Democrat and Republican) made by the group "Kentuckians for Freedom." It lists which groups have endorsed which candidates. Knowing who stands for someone is a good way to know what they stand for. (NOTE: in the time since the guide was made the TEA party has endorsed Phil Moffett for governor. Also running for governor is Bobbie Holsclaw who now has been endorsed by the unions (specifically the JCTA teachers' union and the Teamsters.)

NEWS: America's dependence on foreign oil continues to hurt our economy, and worse, sends our money to nations hostile to us.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can click here for a report from the U.S. Geological Service about how America has more oil than the ENTIRE Middle East. You can write/e-mail your Representative and Senators in Washington and demand they fight the administration and extract this DOMESTIC oil.

If you would like a free "Drill for American Oil NOW!" bumper sticker, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to AFA of KY, P.O. Box 8089, Louisville, KY 40257-8089 and include a note requesting the Drill for Oil bumper sticker. You can also order them online by clicking here.

Biblical basis of the Constitution

NEWS: There are three things standing between you and tyranny: 1) The Bible 2) The Constitution 3) A patriot willing to stand up and defend them.

All three of these things are under heavy attack in America.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can learn about the Biblical basis of our nation's Constitution at a free 1-hour class taught by Bro. Lee Watts.

When: May 2, 2011

Time: 2 p.m.

Where: Maryville Baptist Church

Smith Lane, Louisville KY

Staying Informed - Active

NEWS: Politicians often say they are for or against something, yet the things we want too often get voted down and things we oppose are passed. We need to keep a closer eye on what's going in in D.C. Below is an easy way to do this.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can register for a free service from Congress.org called "MegaVote." This service notifies you via e-mail of how your Senators and Representatives actually voted. They also send you a summary of bills up for a vote so you can be informed on what's coming up and how to contact your representatives in Washington to make your voice heard.

Defending Marriage

NEWS: The Family Foundation of Kentucky is working to create a "Marriage Movement" involving individuals, churches, and other organizations.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can be part of the grass-roots movement to emphasize the value of traditional, Biblical, and happy marriages in Kentucky. The meeting will be held for three days so you could attend which one best fits you.

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

When: April 11, 12 and 14.

Where: The Community Room (second floor) of the First Southern National Bank building, at 3060 Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, KY (directly across from Beaumont Center).

NEWS: Kentucky will be electing a new governor in November. On the democratic side is the current Governor Steve Beshear. On the republican side the two major candidates seeking the nomination are: David Williams (current state senator) and Phil Moffett (TEA party candidate).

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: If you are not registered to vote, then click here. (Deadline to register for the primary is April 18.)

Make an informed decision on who you will vote for. Click on the candidates name to learn more about them.

Steve Beshear (Governor - Democrat)

David Williams (Senator- seeking Republican nomination)

Phil Moffett (TEA party - seeking Republican nomination)

ABC program attacks Christians

NEWS: The television company ABC is developing a program called "Good Christian B-!#%$." The content of the programing attacks Christians and their beliefs. I doubt a program degrading Muslims in such a way would be tolerated, why should one be about Christians.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact the ABC stations in your state and let them know of your strong opposition and offense at this program. To get a list of ABC station's contact information click here then select your state.

Stop tax payers funding abortions

NEWS: Senator Chris Smith (New Jersey) has written a bill called "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act." It has passed House Judiciary Committee and is now heading to the House floor for a vote, where it is expected to pass.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: The Senate is where this bill will face its biggest battle. You can contact your Senators to encourage them to vote for this bill. To learn who your Senators are, click here. Then click on your state to learn how to contact your Senators.

President steals power from Congress & The Court

NEWS: President Obama has ordered the Department of Justice to no longer uphold the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), protecting states from being forced to recognize homosexual marriages of other states if they move there. This law was passed by Congress in a bi-partisan vote and signed into law by President Clinton. Obama has declared it unConstitutional and told Attorney General Eric Holder not to uphold the law. Article I Section 1 of the Constitution says that Congress makes the laws, not the President, and Article III Section 2 of the Constitution says the Supreme Court interprets the law (NOT the President). But he has taken the authority of the Court for himself in declaring this unConstitutional and nullifying law passed by the duly elected legislature of the people (Congress).

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: 1) Read about the system of checks in balances in our Constitution and the dangers of any of the 3 branches taking power of the others. 2) Contact your Representative in Congress telling them you want a House resolution saying Congress will defend DOMA.

NEWS: Above, you see pictures of signs from the protesters in Wisconsin. Note how they directly say they are for socialism and use the same terms as the Marxist revolution did in Russia. The protests in Wisconsin and Indiana are being backed by Marxist, Communist, leftist groups, and are an attempt to start a Marxist revolution in the United States.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can show your support for those opposing these riots, and be educated about those trying to start a revolution. Click here to see for yourself a video of the Marxist groups in the Wisconsin capitol.

NEWS: There are several pieces of legislation up for a vote by the Kentucky General Assembly with moral implications. One bill to support is Senate Bill 9, this is a pro-life bill that is estimated to decrease the number of abortions in the state by 85%. To learn more about this bill, click here.


A bill to oppose is House Bill 106 that would prevent the right of churches and Christian Schools from hiring homosexuals based on religious beliefs. This bill is being actively promoted by those pushing the homosexual agenda.


WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact your legislators about the above bills. To leave a message for your state-level legislators call 1-800-372-7181. To learn who your state-level legislators are, click here.

In addition to leaving a message for your districts legislators, ask the message also be sent to the leaders of the Senate and House. The Senate President is David Williams, and the Speaker of the House is Greg Stumbo.

NEWS: In Washington D.C., there is a new piece of legislation (H.R. 3) before the House of Representatives. If enacted, this would stop your taxes being used to fund abortions in all federal programs. If this law passes, it is expected to decrease the national abortion rate by 25%!

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact your members of Congress and tell them you want them to support H.R. 3. If you don't know who your Senator/Representative is or how to contact them, just click here.

Pro-Life Rally

NEWS: The Right to Life of Louisville will host its annual “Rally for Life” at Metro hall in Louisville at noon on Jan. 24. The rally will mark 38 years since abortion was legalized by the Supreme Court decisions of Roe v. Wade and doe v. Bolton. The rally will feature speakers from pro-life organizations, area churches and schools.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can show up for this rally and show your support for reversing legalized abortion. Recent polls show there are now more pro-life Americans than pro-abortion. Let's make our voices heard and seek to remove the blood on our nation's hands. (Exodus 23:7 "...the innocent and righteous slay thou not for I will not justify the wicked.")

NEWS: The Kentucky Senate has passed Senate Bill 9, known as the "Ultrasound Bill." This bill requires abortionist to allow a woman to see an ultrasound of her baby before the pregnancy is ended with an abortion. It ensures that a woman has full information about the irreversible action she is considering prior to making a final commitment. In states where similar bills have passed, the number of women who see the ultrasound then decide to have the abortion anyway decrease dramatically.

Last year, a similar bill passed the KY Senate but died in the House of Representatives because pro-abortion leadership refused to allow it to come up for a vote. If the bill could come up for a vote, it is highly likely it would pass.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: You can contact your district's person in the KY House of Representatives and say you want them to take action to get Senate Bill 9 up for a vote by the full House. The number to leave a message for your legislators is: 1-800-372-7181. If you do not know who your representative is, then you can look it up by county by clicking here. You can also leave a message for those in leadership in the House. The Speaker of the House is "Representative Greg Stumbo" and the floor speaker of the House "Representative Rocky Adkins."