Focus on the Epicenter
Here are two thought-provoking articles for your reflection as we enter times of national political change and global unrest: Dr. James Dobson’s current newsletter from Focus on the Family. The Introduction and Chapter 1 of Joel Rosenberg’s recent book, Epicenter. Both are dense but well worth the...
Read MoreAbortion 2008
MSNBC and Newsweek have both run very interesting articles on the relationship between the abortion issue and the candidates in this year’s upcoming presidential election. Click on the following links to read each article: MSNBC – How McCain, Obama will change abortion policyNewsweek – ProLife Catholics For...
Read MoreFaith and Elections
His Branches does not endorse specific candidates in the electoral process or exercise strong political advocacy, preferring rather to demonstrate Christ’s love through community-building and relationship-restoring acts of kindness and service. Along with the Pew Foundation and many others, however, we do believe that people of faith should exercise wisdom and discernment at the polls. In this regard, the online Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life is a well-researched resource for the upcoming elections. Please click on their logo, above, and visit their site periodically in the...
Read MoreIFA Candidate Comparison
Intercessors for America has also prepared a thorough one-page comparison of the stands of both major candidates for President, which is available here as a PDF file for review and duplication.
Read MoreSOHL Day of Prayer
Embracing Options will be hosting its 2nd Annual SOHL (Sanctity of Human Life) Day of Prayer on Friday, January 18th, from noon to 5 pm in our conference room at 350 Arnett Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14619. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Invited: All Pro-Lifers in the Rochester area who either stand on the front lines daily against abortion or if you have a heart for the sanctity of human life. We ask Pastors to come pray with and over us to bless us for the upcoming year of this battle against abortion and its ravages on our community. Contact Sandi Clawson at: (525) 235-0690...
Read MorePraying for Jerusalem
DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM The International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, instituted with the endorsement of hundreds of Christian leaders from around the world, representing tens of millions of Christians, will be held annually on the first Sunday of every October, until the coming of Messiah. Our call is for sustained, fervent, informed global intercession for the plans and purposes of God for Jerusalem and all her people. This global grassroots prayer initiative coincides with the season of Yom Kippur, and for the first time in Church history, makes an effort at...
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