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Deadline to Register to Vote is: Monday, December 31, 2007, in order to Vote in the Florida Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

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Official Voter Registration Form: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/RegToVote/webappform.pdf

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Again, the Date Registration Closes for the JANUARY 29, 2008, Presidential Preference Primary is Monday, December, 31, 2007

After the January 29, 2008 Presidential Primary Election, if you decide to switch parties again, follow the same process. You can always cross party lines in the General Election but you have to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary in the party in which you are currently registered.

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Dateline: Monday, December 24, 2007:

John Stemberger, President of the Florida Family Policy Council extends a personal invitation to pastors all across the state of Florida to attend:

The Florida Renewal Project Pastors' Policy Briefing
Meals and lodging are complimentary

With Special Guest Speakers:
January 21-22, 2008

To be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

Meals and hotel lodging are complimentary and will be provided by the Florida Renewal
Project. To reserve your space, please RSVP no later than January 7, 2008 by calling
(800) 491-9032. Overflow Hotels will be used.
Hotel information will be distributed the week of January 14^th.

RESERVATIONS are limited and will be accepted on a first call basis
For a PDF color flyer of this event to forward to other pastors click HERE:

Click the link below to proceed to the Action Center:
http://votervoice.net/gac.aspx?id=flfpc:52636460

Dateline: Wednesday, November 14, 2007:

Dateline: Monday, November 12, 2007:

Dateline: Monday, December 3, 2007:

Dateline: Saturday, November 3, 2007:

Dear Friend,

You have a chance to be part of something very special this weekend!

It's not very often a chance comes along to support a film that promotes a positive message about the value of life. It's not very often that a film garners the praise of so many pro-life and adoption supporters. And it's not very often that such a film has been awarded the prestigious "People's Choice Award" from the Toronto Film Festival.

But the film Bella has done all of this. In short, this is simply one if the finest movies I have ever seen.

After a strong opening last weekend (despite limited screenings), Bella is poised to get wider distribution (even worldwide) if the film continues to do well at the box office. This weekend could determine whether that happens.

Florida Family Policy Council and I encourage you to consider going to see Bella and support a film that meets with your values. Olivia and I are going to see the film again tonight.

Click here to find out more about the movie Bella.

Click here to see a list of theatres showing the film in Florida.

Here's a synopsis of the movie from the film company:

Bella is a love story that goes much deeper than romance. A story about a man who gave up his life to save the girl he loved, Bella is a heartwarming story that celebrates life, love, family and relationships. Bella is inspired by a true story that shows how one day in New York City changed three people's lives forever.

God bless,

John Stemberger
President
Florida Family Policy Council
www.FLfamily.org

Click the link below to proceed to the Action Center:
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Dateline: Friday, November 2, 2007:

Editorial: Oct 30, 2007- Tallahassee Democrat
Marriage amendment serves the greater good
My View: By John Stemberger
(A response to the Tallahassee Democrat Editorial Opinion, Sept. 30). The Tallahassee Democrat published an editorial against the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment, which would define marriage as the union of one man and one woman on the ballot in 2008. The reasons for the Democrat's opposition were varied but included arguments that the amendment was "discriminatory" and the especially wild claim that "it could have particularly adverse effects on seniors." Let me set the record straight.

Current marriage laws do not arbitrarily discriminate against homosexuals. Thirteen years ago, I applied for a marriage license in Leon County. They did not ask me if I had a same-sex attraction, if I ever had a homosexual experience, or whether I identified myself as "gay." They did ask me if I was over the age of 18, marrying someone over 18, marrying my sister or my cousin, or already married. They also wanted to know if I was marrying someone of the opposite sex. If I failed to meet any one of these legal requirements, then I could not have obtained the license. The reality is that all of us have limitations on whom we can marry.

Most of us react negatively to any claim of discrimination. But every law discriminates in the sense that it sets forth distinctions and creates limitations for human behavior. The real question is whether those limitations are arbitrary and capricious - or whether they serve a greater purpose to benefit the common good.

Consider how differently government treats homeowners versus home renters. Owners get tax breaks, incentives, protections and other goodies that renters do not. Is it because we think homeowners are greater in value, worth or dignity under the Constitution? No. It is because homeowners benefit society in unique and important ways that renters may not. Homeowners typically stimulate the economy; they take care of properties, and they create greater stability for communities. It's the same with natural marriage.

If the only two criteria for marriage are love and commitment, then where do we draw the line? Should society allow every person - or groups of persons - to marry irrespective of age, current marital status, closeness of familial relations, or what expression of sexuality they prefer? Of course not. The institution of natural marriage is not like a buffet where you can pick and choose whatever you like best.

Without explanation or analysis, the Democrat argues that the marriage amendment could prohibit people from getting benefits and will adversely affect senior citizens.

The language of the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment closely follows the existing state marriage law and will have the same legal effect. The amendment defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman - and then bans polygamy, group marriages and same-sex marriages. The language does not prohibit any of the existing domestic partnerships in Florida. These partnerships grant only a small bundle of rights such as hospital visitation and burial rights - all of which incidentally can be obtained through private contract and simple estate-planning documents.

Florida domestic partnerships are clearly not "treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent" and they are therefore permitted under both the current law and the proposed amendment. In fact, Florida courts have already made this clear. The amendment does not interfere with same-sex benefits granted by private or public entities for the same reasons.

Gay men and women are citizens of the United States of America. They pay taxes, serve in the military and contribute to our society. They should be afforded the full dignity, respect and protection given to all other citizens. However, they should not be granted special rights to fundamentally redefine this basic human institution and then force that definition upon the rest of society through unelected, activist judges.

John Stemberger is an Orlando attorney and president of the Florida Family Policy Council He is also state chairman of Florida4Marriage.org, the official sponsoring committee for the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are 90 days out from the final legal deadline of Feb 1, 2007 to submit all petitions. We are still some 13,000 short according to the official count in Tallahassee. Yesterday in Fort Lauderdale, we spoke with a wonderful supporter of ours who said she has a box of about 1,000 petitions at her house that have still never been turned in! Please send in any in your possession ASAP. Lets do all that we can to finish the job. Ask your pastor to do one final collection at church. We will need to collect many, many more over the actual goal needed of 611,009 in order to make sure we hit the mark safely and avoid a legal challenge. The official Petitions in PDF format can be downloaded from our website at www.Florida4Marriage.org Thanks for all you do for this historical effort to preserve marriage for children and the next generation.

PLEASE ALSO HELP US BY FORWARDING THIS EMAIL TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

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http://votervoice.net/gac.aspx?id=flfpc:48689198

Dateline: Tuesday, October 9, 2007: (2 Items)

Item 1:

Item 2:

“Operation Armor All”

To all prayer warriors, intercessors and servants of God in the Greater Orlando area: THIS IS A CRITICAL PRAYER ALERT!

The “Church of Orlando” has been asked to stand in prayer with the Chaplains of the Orlando Police Department (OPD) to reclaim our city from violent crime. “Operation Armor All” will begin Wednesday, October 10^th at 6 PM at Parramore Heritage Park (corner of Church Street and Parramore Avenue). It will continue there daily, through Nov.18^th.

Come out for the initial time of prayer Wednesday, then commit to supporting these valiant Chaplains throughout this 40 day prayer effort! The IPNCF will be praying on site with insight on October 10^th (Jeremiah 29:7) and we will also facilitate prayer on Wednesday, October 24^th 3 - 4 PM and again on October 31^st from 6 - 7 PM. NOTE: These are the first and last days of an 8 day octave in which “children of darkness” steep themselves in Satanic rituals, which often culminate in human sacrifice on October 31^st (a/k/a Halloween.) God forbid! Not on our watch! Let the “Children of the LIGHT” awaken…arise… and take your places… standing watch on our City’s wall!

E-mail IPNCF@ruii.org to indicate you’ll join us on Oct 24^th 3 to 4 PM and / or Oct 31^st 6 to 7 PM.
Contact the OPD Chaplains at jaimefaberlle@bellsouth.net to select a date to uphold the prayer!

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Dear Church and Community Leaders:

There has been an unprecedented spike in violent crime in our City Beautiful. It is time for the people of God to take a stand! We need your help. Standing on the Word of God, the Chaplains of the Orlando Police Department are calling all churches to “put on the whole armor of God…” (Ephesians Chapter 6).

We are asking you to join us in 40 Days of Prayer to reclaim our city from violent crime. “Operation Armor All” is being launched on Wednesday, October 10, and will run through Sunday, November 18. We are calling on the churches of Orlando to commit to pray diligently for these 40 days. We are also seeking 40 churches that will commit to one of the 40 days to lead a one-hour prayer and praise time in a target community.

Our first 40 days will be at the new Parramore Heritage Park, located at the corner of Church Street and Parramore Avenue. Chief Michael McCoy has committed a police presence at each of the 40 day prayer times. Your church can design its hour of prayer and praise, as you deem comfortable. Some may prefer multiple public prayers. Some may want to include praise and worship. Others may prefer a prayer walk around the beautiful park.

An Orlando Police Department Chaplain will contact you and assist you in securing a preferred date. Since we will have many contacts, please have in mind a first, second and third choice, and we will try to accommodate your church’s preferred date. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Chaplains’ office at (407) 246-3029 and leave a brief voice message, or e-mail Chaplain Jaime Faberlle at jaimefaberlle@bellsouth.net.

The support of you and your church are needed to join in these 40 days of prayer whether or not you are able to commit to a day. Join us in prayer that this emphasis will result in the lowering of the violent crime we have experienced.

Sincerely,

Andrew T. Wade

Senior Chaplain
Orlando Police Department

Dateline: Friday, August 31, 2007:

URGENT NEED FOR BIBLES

There is a large need for bibles. His Healing Hand Ministries needs Spanish and English bibles for distribution to those behind bars. Our ministry is being used to share the love of Christ to those behind bars ad those returning to society in Orange and Seminole counties. You may send us one or cases of them, whatever the Lord directs you to do. The need is for about 350 per month.

You may also just donate for the purchase of them. A donation of $3.50 will buy a bible. Donations can be sent to His Healing Hand Ministries, 187 Lewfield Circle, Winter Park, FL 32792 or by visiting the website at www.hishealinghand.com and visiting the support page. If you have a quantity that you would like to donate, or if you have other questions, contact us @407-702-2041 or by email hishealinghand@hishealinghand.com

Dateline: Friday, August 10, 2007:

Announcing important ministry opportunity: Victory in Business

Event: Victory In Business-Massive Outreaches to the families in low-income neighborhoods, or those that have a need.

Dates and Times: The first and third Wednesday of each month.

Location: The first Wednesday at Gina's Lakeside Grille in Altamonte Springs; The third Wednesday at International House of Pancakes off of 17-92 in Sanford.

Description: The purpose of Victory in Business is simply the same as our motto, “simply to do good.” Our membership is comprised of businesses, professionals of all professions as well as individuals. We believe that by collectively working together, our works and the aggregate financial donations together, can make a large impact. We support orphanages in several countries as well as missionaries and ministries of many denominations. Victory in Business has helped build churches and feeding centers in third world countries and has organized and funded many local outreaches by providing food, clothing, computers and toys for children and families. Many of our projects are as small and simple as providing playground equipment, landscaping and fencing for a homeless facility to shipping truck loads of food and clothing to storm damaged areas. Our goal is not only to tell people about the Kingdom of God or Jesus, but to show them the love of God and the hand of Christ.

Contact: Samantha Torres, Phone:407-889-8996, E-mail: samantha@victoryinbusiness.com, Website: www.victoryinbusiness.com

Dateline: Wednesday, July 4, 2007:

For those who long to participate in The CALL Nashville 07-07-07 here is a special opportunity for you!

Agatha and Mack MacCambridge facilitate the Upper Room Worship Center located on the Faith World property (address: 75-19 Forest City Rd / 434 W --- Orlando, FL 32810). This is the site at which Benny Hinn’s ministry and the Orlando Christian Center were located years ago.

They will be hosting all those who want to experience The CALL Nashville long distance. The Upper Room will be available 24 hours from July 6th at 7 PM thru July 7th at 7 PM If you are in the vicinity and would like to participate the whole time, or just want to drop in for a visit, please feel free to do so.

You can call Agatha or Mack for more info…at 407-292-0899 or 407-701-6100 or 407-810-0005 or e-mail them at lvchrist@aol.com.

We of IPNCF join them in humbly giving thanks for what the Lord is doing in our nation at this hour. Please pray for the United States and the future God intends for us!

THY KINGDOM COME…THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN!

Dateline: Wednesday, May23, 2007:
05-23-07 An EXHORTATION re: 24/7 Prayer Rooms for the GDOP initiative

There have been wonderful praise reports received from those who have availed themselves of the GDOP 24/7 Prayer Rooms that have been established here in Central Florida for the Ten Days of Purification leading up to the 2007 Global Day of Prayer. How good to hear that this 24/7 Prayer Room experience has blessed them and that they are being impacted tremendously by participating in the 2007 GDOP.

As each site agreed to participate by setting up a special 24/7Prayer Room for the 10 Days of Purification, our GDOP Coordinating team was deeply blessed. Imagine! Six places in Central Florida where we could come together corporately and pray with focus with others from across the beautiful Body of Christ. Some would operate 24/7, while others would be open on various schedules; all would have create a space for those who would come to press in for what God planned to do in Central Florida through the GDOP!

As we’ve traveled to visit these special GDOP 24/7 Prayer Rooms, my heart has become burdened anew. Despite the information / explanations / materials distributed, it seems that the role of the 24/7 Prayer Rooms and the overall GDOP initiative is not yet fully understood or recognized for what it truly is. Perhaps that is my fault, so may I share a few highlights, as a refresher for all of us.

This is a global initiative…a Body-work…with 24/7 prayer at the core. These 24/7 Prayer Rooms were designated for the purpose of drawing people together from the Body of Christ in each area for:

10 DAYS of repentance - so we might be deeply reconciled to God and one another (purification)

GDOP May 27^th^{– se we could pray in one accord globally in Sunday services (Prayer
for the World)}

SUMMIT ’07 - the global youth initiative - going to the “HIGH PLACES” – so youth can be sent out as agents of restoration for the Kingdom - to reclaim and redeem what we have previously given over to darkness in our regions – (celebrations scheduled at regional reporting sites that night)

90 Days of Blessing – so we might demonstrate our inward transformation by moving outward into the community by the power of the Holy Spirit (a new Pentecost) to be HIS hands extended…to touch the world for HIM …starting with the poor, the hurting, the marginalized… in our own backyard…(this could be the greatest part of the whole process!)

These six GDOP 24/7 Prayer Rooms in Central Florida are critical and integral to what will happen here in the Spirit. Hopefully the blessings received in them will be so profound that many will decide to continue on with 24/7 prayer (WHOP is already there). Yet if not guided through this GDOP initiative by those who understand what it is all about, these 24/7 Prayer Rooms will be seen as just another “place to pray”…instead of what they were intended for – to serve as holy places / incubation chambers / wombs of preparation for a global “now in process” birthing!

Here are a few observations from our recent visits, as we carry the globe and prayer net to each site, cross pollinating and delivering blessings from one site to the others…

* The 24/7 at Restoration - true to the call, Mike has made a deep, personal commitment to the entire GDOP initiative, and is being blessed for it. (He is actually radiant…aglow and burning with the Spirit). We spent time there Sunday evening with him and a dozen others… and hated to leave!

* The 24/7 at Ridgeland is precious… Sheila, Mark and Sherry are nurturing a small group, with a hunger for real intimacy - preparing them for the coming harvest. Our time there was one of depth and healing for all who were with us.

* The 24/7 at The Gathering Place - we were there late Tuesday night with Paula and Al who were keeping watch at their posts, faithfully fulfilling the agreement to keep that prayer room open 9 AM – 12M. The atmosphere in that room has changed significantly since my first visit on Sunday, perhaps due to the desire in a few people’s hearts to have many more people involved next year… that gladdened my heart!

(We will be in the TGP prayer room again tomorrow from 10 AM -12 N, and at CCCI HQ from 1-4 PM.

Thursday, we visit Hope International Church in Lake CO and the WHOP prayer room in East Orange CO)

Feedback / experiences to grow from… (I pray these will encourage us to take the steps needed, to renew our commitment to 24/7 prayer and refocus on the GDOP initiative…to finish the race well.)

“I couldn’t tell if I was in a 24/7 Prayer Room focused on the GDOP and its initiatives…or in just a

regular prayer room at a local congregation”.

“we went there at 3:30 AM to pray, but no one was there…it was all locked up”

“there has been no information at our church about the GDOP or the 24/7 Prayer Rooms… no

notices on our websites, or e-mail blasts, bulletin inserts, or announcements made about it”

“maybe those who agreed to participate knew about it, but our congregation sure doesn’t know”

(In several places, the overall May 27th Global Day of Prayer / Pentecost Sunday

strategy had not yet been mentioned or announced from the pulpit.)

Forgive me if this sounds as if I don’t appreciate all the things that have been done with excellence. I do! Some of you are as passionate about this as I am – and have been working hard to prepare your prayer rooms. Thank you! For those who have not taken this as seriously as you might have, it is still not too late…if we are willing to sacrifice our time to come together…and call others to do the same.

Let’s fast - pray – and refocus together, repenting for our national sins and asking God to once again pour out His Spirit in the earth. Please join me in praying that our GDOP 24/7 Prayer Rooms will truly be focused on what they have been established for at this hour…and used wholly, passionately and persistently for this GDOP initiative during this 10 day period. We will together rejoice as we experience the transformational blessings that will surely come to our lives and communities because of it!

Blessings!

Maureen

NOTE: The website ^{www.visionorlando.org/prayer/gdop2007.htm}^{is up and is being added to daily. It has all the info on the 24/7
Prayer Rooms, the GDOP / Summit ’07 and the 90 Days of Blessing.
Hopefully that is enough to bring us into what God intends through all
of this. (Special thanks to Jenny Tryhane from Barbados
who “constructed” the site in @ 9 hours --- in the wee hours!
She took the materials I’d put in Word docs, and “threw it up”…all the
while praising God for being able to help out! A side benefit to her
labor was that she has now taken the materials back to the Caribbean
to set up observances in Dominique, one of the nations that was not
yet involved … GLORY!)}

^{www.visionorlando.org/prayer/gdop2007.htm}

^{It is never
too late to get involved

in the Central Florida Area Global Day of Prayer

“Ride the circuit” and visit
each of the

24 - 7 prayer rooms

Cross
pollinate the Body of Christ – the CHURCH of ORLANDO!
Please be
sure to send your feedback.}

^{Maureen@ruii.org}

Dateline: Monday, May21, 2007:

Announcing our bouncing baby website for the

Central Florida Area Global Day of Prayer

www.visionorlando.org/prayer/gdop2007.htm

It is never too late to get involved!

“Ride the circuit” and visit each of the 24 - 7 prayer rooms

Cross pollinate the Body of Christ – the CHURCH of ORLANDO!

Please be sure to send us your feedback.

Contact: Maureen@ruii.org

Dateline: Thursday, April 26, 2007:

GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER --- May 27, 2007

Youth Prayer Initiative

“SUMMIT ’07”

Praying on the high places

Imagine youth from this emerging generation in all the nations praying on the high places around the world on May 27, 2007, the Global Day of Prayer. Imagine Christians from 220 nations filling up stadiums, community centers, city squares and churches, interceding as their youth groups go out to take their positions on the high places, to repent and cry out to the Lord for the redemption of their nations!

The Global Day of Prayer, observed on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2007 is offering a unique and exciting challenge to our youth this year. The assignment is to climb to the high places in their regions all around the world, and to proclaim the glory of the Lord over their cities, regions and nations! They will shout from the highest peaks of the world that the earth and everything on it belongs to the Lord! They will reclaim their land in Jesus’ Name and proclaim that “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea” Hab. 2:14.

Summit ’07 is an opportunity for youth groups to rise to the occasion and summit the highest places in their communities or regions. Make it a prayer pilgrimage, or do something prophetic that will speak of commitment to be radical followers of Christ. Climb a little hill or go to the top of the highest building in the area…just get out and go to the highest place you can find. Then repent for national sins, and with lives fully reconsecrated to God, passionately shout His praise!

Pray as you are lead to…pray the WORD of God, the promises of God or have a time of worship. There is NO specific way, JUST DO IT! The effect of the prayers offer this day will not only reverberate in the heavens, but will most certainly change our nations. Be creative, adventurous, spontaneous… as you take relationship with God to the next level.

What: SUMMIT ’07 --- Praying from the high places

Where: The highest point in the community / region

When: Global Day of Prayer - May 27, 2007

Who: Youth from all the nations of the Globe

GDOP website…www.globaldayofprayer.com

To participate in the Central Florida GDOP observance and Summit ’07, contact:

Maureen Bravo Maureen@ruii.org 407-332-7286

Milton Monell Milton.Monell@ccci.org 407-797-1271

Chris Vennetti chrisandbecky@hotmail.com 407-846-8300

Dateline: Tuesday, April 24, 2007:

UPDATE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2007 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

“Meet at City Hall” at 12 Noon on Thursday, May 3^rdto take a stand for your city!

Central Florida National Day of Prayer Contact: Steve Clinton (Steve@visionorlando.org )

Event Date: Thursday, May 3, 2007

As American troops fight for democracy and freedom around the globe, we, as citizens of the United States, are able to celebrate our freedom to gather, worship and pray publicly.

The “Meet At City Hall” prayer initiative provides us with the opportunity to pray together as one Body of Christ at every City Hall in Central Florida on Thursday, May 3^rd, the National Day of Prayer. We pray with one heart for our nation, its leaders and people.

On May 3^rd you are invited to go to the City Hall closest to your home or workplace, to join others from across Central Florida who will take 20 minutes out of their day's schedule to pray for our nation. “Meet At City Hall” is a grassroots initiative, calling people to prayer at noontime. Take your lunch hour to pray for our country. Connect in prayer 12:20 PM to 12:40 PM with others who have come to stand in the gap for the United States. Invite your family, church members, friends, fellow workers to join you.

SPREAD THE WORD! Contact your local city government officials and let them know you will be at City Hall to pray from 12:20 PM to 12:40 PM that day. Invite Mayors, Commissioners and other public officials to participate. Keep it simple! Just GO, MEET and PRAY!

The 2007 NDP theme is “Seek God Together", based on the scripture from II Chronicles 7:14 "...Seek My face…”

The National Day of Prayer was established by the Continental Congress, which published a proclamation setting aside a day of prayer in 1775. In 1952, the US Congress established an annual day of prayer and, in 1988, that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May. Together we will call on God to bless America!

We need coordinators at each site to gather those who come, begin the time of prayer and end it on time. Contact steve@visionorlando.org if you will serve in your city.

http://www.NationalDayofPrayer.org

Dateline: Friday, April 20, 2007:

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 20, 2007

National Day of Prayer, 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

A prayerful spirit has always been an important part of our national character, and it is a force that has guided the American people, given us strength, and sustained us in moments of joy and in times of challenge. On this National Day of Prayer, we acknowledge God's grace and ask for His continued guidance in the life of our Nation.

Americans of many faiths and traditions share a common belief that God hears the prayers of His children and shows grace to those who seek Him. Following the tragedy at Virginia Tech, in towns all across America, in houses of worship from every faith, Americans have joined together to pray for the lives that were lost and for their families, friends, and loved ones. We hold the victims in our hearts and pray for those who suffer and grieve. There is a power in these prayers, and we can find comfort in the grace and guidance of a loving God.

At this important time in our history, we also pray for the brave members of our Armed Forces and their families. We pray for their safety, for the recovery of the wounded, and for the peace we all seek.

The Congress, by Public Law 100 307, as amended, has called on our Nation to reaffirm the role of prayer in our society and to respect the freedom of religion by recognizing each year a "National Day of Prayer."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 3, 2007, as a National Day of Prayer. I ask the citizens of our Nation to give thanks, each according to his or her own faith, for the freedoms and blessings we have received and for God's continued guidance, comfort, and protection. I invite all Americans to join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

Dateline: Sunday, April 1, 2007:

Event: Prison Aftercare mentor training

A training program for those that want to become mentors with someone returning from prison. The program is 100% based on Faith in Jesus Christ.

Sponsor: His Healing Hand Ministries

Contact: Rev. David Cramer

Day Phone: 407-702-2041

Email: hishealinghand@hishealinghand.com

For more information visit www.hishealinghand.com

Date: April 21st

Location: Seminole County Library Casselberry Branch, 215 Oxford Rd., Casselberry, FL 32707

Dateline: Friday, March 16, 2007:

What: National Day of Prayer

Date: May 03, 2007

Time: noon to one pm.

Location: City Halls in greater Orlando

Description: Prayer events are planned at all 26 Central Florida City Halls. Local coordinators and organizers are urgently needed. Email Steve Clinton or call him at (407)721-0111 if you can help in your city hall. For more information click here.

Dateline: Tuesday, February 13, 2007:

  Amazing Grace
    is coming to a theatre near you
  opening Friday Night
      Feb. 23, 2007...

  Watch the movie preview here:
www.AmazingGraceMovie.com

On Friday night, February 23, 2007, the new critically acclaimed movie Amazing Grace, is opening nationwide in major cities. This film depicts the real life story of William Wilberforce, the Christian member of the British Parliament who fought to end the slave trade in England. This wonderful and inspiring major motion picture was produced by the same quality artists from Walden Media that gave us The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe and Charlotte's Web. I have seen this movie in a pre screening twice and it is simply outstanding. Wilberforce was a moral rock and this movie tells the story of his decades of tireless work to defeat slavery. The movie also shows the relationship between Wilberforce and John Newton, who authored the hymn, Amazing Grace. The story is moving and challenges you on a number of levels. This movie presents an unprecedented opportunity to bring about racial reconciliation and envision citizens to become social change agents in society. For more information on the movie and to view the trailer and clips check out www.AmazingGraceMovie.com.

In some Florida cities, entire theaters are being bought out on the opening night. It is important that we pack the house on the first three days over the weekend so that the movie will continue for several weeks/months and not be pulled after the first week. The Florida cities that will show the movie are listed below. For further information on group sales or to buy out and reserve an entire theater call 1-888-814-7223. Thank you for your support of this amazing movie, which testifies to the amazing grace, of our amazing God. Sincerely,
John Stemberger
President, Florida Family Policy Council

Cities and Theaters in Florida showing Amazing Grace Movie

Altamonte Springs	Altamonte Mall 18
Aventura	Aventura 24
Boca Raton	Shadowood Square 16
Bonita Springs	Cinemas Bonita Springs
Bradenton	Royal Palm 20
Brandon	Regency 20
Coconut Grove	Cocowalk 16
Coral Springs	Magnolia Place 16
Delray Beach	Delray Beach 18
Destin	Destin Commons 14
Fort Lauderdale	Cypress Creek Station 16
Fort Myers	Bell Tower 20
Fort Myers	Merchants Crossing 16
Fort Myers	Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16
Hollywood	Oakwood 18 Cinemas
Jacksonville	Beach Blvd 18
Jacksonville	Regency Square 24
Jacksonville	Tinseltown 20 @ Jacksonville
Jacksonville	Avenues Stadium 20
Jensen Beach