New Portland mayor Sam Adams admits past homosexual

AP:

More than a year after denying it, the newly elected mayor of Portland has admitted having a sexual relationship with a male in 2005.

Sam Adams, who is openly gay, acknowledged the relationship in a statement Monday, after the Willamette Week newspaper broke the story on its Web site . . .

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August 8, 2008, Mayor Adams (then commissioner Adams) was asked about that site and he stated that he supported all aspects of Planned Parenthood including the use of youth in sexual situations and their abortions. John Doussard, Director of Communications for the mayor, also gave his approval for all of Planned Parenthood activities.

PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND, a local group of parents, teachers, pastors and school bus drivers, have been pointing out Planned Parenthood’s activities to churches and businesses. Bill Diss, Director of PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND, acknowledges, “Most people do not know that Planned Parenthood has made over $1 billion, has so much graphical-sexual information for youth, and has such a surplus of cash.” He adds that others, “do know, and also do not seem to be bothered by, Planned Parenthood’s long and deep ties to race control. Even now, a Black Baby is almost 500% more likely to killed in the womb than a White Baby, and a Hispanic Baby is almost 300% more likely to be killed in the womb than a White Baby!” Diss and others also concerned ask: “Since abortion is the leading cause of death in Oregon, why does Portland Development Commission and Planned Parenthood have the need to increase access to it?”

Mat Staver is Weekend Guest on "Huckabee" Show to Discuss the Obama Administration's Liberal Social Policies

Liberty Counsel

January 23, 2009

Mat Staver is Weekend Guest on "Huckabee" Show to Discuss the Obama Administration's Liberal Social Policies

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Mat Staver is a scheduled guest on "Huckabee" this weekend to discuss how quickly the new administration has launched its liberal social policies. In just a few minutes after the inauguration, whitehouse.gov unveiled Obama's agenda that includes radical anti-life, anti-marriage plans. You can watch "Huckabee" at 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 p.m. and again at 2 a.m. (ET) on Sunday on the Fox News Channel.

Obama to Allow Federal Funding for Overseas Abortions

The Associated Press reported this morning that an administration official says that President Obama will sign an executive order today lifting a ban on federal funding for groups that help provide abortions overseas.

Today on Liberty Live

We have had an action-packed week with our new radio/internet program and it isn't over yet. Lisa Miller will be in the studio today to talk about the legal battle in Vermont and Virginia to keep her daughter Isabella from being raised by an unrelated lesbian.

Stephen Kendrick, producer and writer of Fireproof, will also join the program by telephone to discuss this terrific pro-marriage movie that is being released on DVD this month.

Yesterday on Liberty Live we commemorated the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Late-term abortion survivor Brandi Lozier shared her amazing story. We also had two congressmen on the show: Greg Walden of Oregon, who talked about the "Fairness" Doctrine, and Trent Franks of Arizona on the future of conservatism and the current administration.

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University Reverses Policy and Allows Religious Clubs to Base Decisions on Religion

Gator Christian Life (GCL) a religious student organization at the University of Florida, lost its status as a registered student organization last fall when it refused to include the University's anti-discrimination policy in its constitution. The University policy prohibited religious groups from discrimination on the basis of religion. The University has now reversed its position, posted an announcement of the policy change on its web site, and sent a letter to GCL confirming the new policy and inviting it to register as a student organization again.

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PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND PORTLAND COMMUNITY TO MARCH FOR LIFE

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CONTACT:

Bill Diss, Director

bill@PreciousChildrenOfPortland.org

January 23, 2009

PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND

PORTLAND COMMUNITY TO MARCH FOR LIFE

Portland, OR -- PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND will join in a march tomorrow to denounce plans for an increase in abortions in NE Portland.

Pastor Isham Harris of Upper Room Church in northeast Portland is organizing a March For Life on Saturday, January 24, 2009. The march will start at 12:00 pm at Alberta Park on northeast Killingsworth St. & 20^th Ave., and end at Life Change Church on N. Williams and Beech St. Participants will pause at Beech Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. for a short prayer at the proposed site where Planned Parenthood plans to build a 45,000 square foot facility that will contain, “a state-of-the art Surgicenter designed to increase access to abortion.” [Quote from Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette Annual Report 2005-2006].

Pastor Harris has grave concerns of Planned Parenthood’s plans to increase access to abortion in northeast Portland, “The children being killed in the womb are innocent.” He shares one of his favorite passages that shows this innocence, “For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;” (KJV Romans 9:11). Pastor Harris emphasizes that killing our future children is very sinful and can be dangerous to the survival of our city and nation; “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” (KJV Proverbs 14:34)

Pastor Harris is not the only pastor in northeast Portland who has concerns for the precious children in the womb. Pastor W.G. Hardy of Highland Christian was present at the recent ground breaking of Planned Parenthood’s center to give solace to grieving neighbors. Pastor Hardy testified at both Portland Development Commission (PDC) hearings in 2007, and pointed out that many of the aborted children would be Black, Hispanic and poor. Pastor Hardy and others tried to change the hearts of the PDC members who appeared to be more concerned with the financial power of Planned Parenthood than the pregnant mothers and their children. Four of the five commissioners did decide that the financial gain outweighed the human loss, and voted that the urban renewal land could be used by Planned Parenthood to increase access to abortion and for their other services. The commissioners also did not seem to be concerned about how the small-white population of Portland could be even more threatened by the increase of abortion in an area of Portland that has many Blacks and Hispanics.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported in June 23, 2008 that the Planned Parenthood headquarters in Portland, “would include space for candidate forums and phone banks.” The financial strength of Planned Parenthood was also highlighted, “Flush with cash, Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide are aggressively expanding their reach, … the nation's largest abortion provider, reported a record $1 billion in annual revenue in its most recent financial report … The nonprofit ended the year with a surplus of $115 million, or about 11% of its revenue, and net assets of $952 million.” The article acknowledged, “Even as the total number of abortions in the U.S. has dropped, the number performed by Planned Parenthood has grown steadily, to nearly 290,000 a year.” The WSJ article added that even with this increase that Planned Parenthood’s president, Cecile Richards, “has encouraged more Planned Parenthood clinics to offer abortions.” Planned Parenthood now has 16 centers in Oregon and 47 in Washington.

Other pastors and groups are also concerned with the services offered to minors. Muslim Imam Muhammad Najieb leads a group of faithful Muslims who happen to be located right next door to the proposed Surgicenter for abortion. Imam Muhammad Najieb stated at a rally at Irvington Covenant Church on May 20, 2007, “Anytime that they are allowed to handout such explicit materials displaying certain sexual activities and things, we all should be against that. This is something that affects all of us. “ More recently, Planned Parenthood of Columbia Willamette released a website targeted at children called, TakeCareDownThere.org. The website shows teenage children in various sexual situations including a young male performing oral sex on another male and a young girl discussing going all the way by masturbation.

Many are offended by the nature of this website and other educational services used by Planned Parenthood. When some of this information was presented at the April hearing in 2007, there was a dead silence in the chambers. But, Commissioner Charles Wilhoite of Willamette Management joked about it, and later stated that he thought this education is good. Commissioners of PDC are not the only ones who seem to enjoy viewing of teenagers in sexual situations. On August 8, 2008, Mayor Adams (then commissioner Adams) was asked about that site and he stated that he supported all aspects of Planned Parenthood including the use of youth in sexual situations and their abortions. John Doussard, Director of Communications for the mayor, also gave his approval for all of Planned Parenthood activities.

PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND, a local group of parents, teachers, pastors and school bus drivers, have been pointing out Planned Parenthood’s activities to churches and businesses. Bill Diss, Director of PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND, acknowledges, “Most people do not know that Planned Parenthood has made over $1 billion, has so much graphical-sexual information for youth, and has such a surplus of cash.” He adds that others, “do know, and also do not seem to be bothered by, Planned Parenthood’s long and deep ties to race control. Even now, a Black Baby is almost 500% more likely to killed in the womb than a White Baby, and a Hispanic Baby is almost 300% more likely to be killed in the womb than a White Baby!” Diss and others also concerned ask: “Since abortion is the leading cause of death in Oregon, why does Portland Development Commission and Planned Parenthood have the need to increase access to it?”

PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND asks the faithful to pray that the builders and promoters of this abortion center place life over profit, and refuse to be involved in this deadly project.

More information about the March for Life can be found by contacting Pastor Isham Harris at Upper Room Church (503-901-0623). More information on Precious Children of Portland can be found at pdx4life.org.

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PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF PORTLAND

P.O. Box 12229, Portland, Oregon 97212

email: bill@PreciousChildrenOfPortland.org

www.pdx4life.org

Come What May Coming Soon

Hello All:
This is a great movie.
We went to a screening last night and were amazed at the message and the quality.
Advent Film Group, under the Direction of George D. Escobar (left) and crew have given the film making industry and the Planned Parenthood organization a hard pill to swallow.
Come What May is a great and inspiring movie that will have you laughing on minute and crying the next.

Great performances by
Austin Kearney as Caleb Hogan.
Victoria Emmons as Rachel Morton

Both Actors have Oregon roots which makes this screening more at home for us.
It is refreshing to see something good come from a blue state that has been stagnate for over 27 years.


In HIM
T&T
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ALERT: Portland's First Annual Street March for LIFE on Jan. 24, 2009 - Saturday

Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,

The fruit of the womb is a reward.

(Psalm 127:3)

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

God's Blessings to all and Thanks to the many that came to the rally in downtown Portland on January 18, 2009. The count was over 7,000.

Special Note to the 7000: Congratulations on completing step one in coming to the rally. You are now invited to Portland's Life March.

Portland's Right To Life March - Saturday - January 24, 2009 - Step Off at 12:00pm Sharp
Pastor Isham Harris of Upper Room Church has obtained a Parade permit so police will block the route from cross traffic and provide an escort. This march will be just like the one in Washington DC but you can stay here. You will be able to bring the entire family with strollers and wagons. Please continue to spread the news. There is an attachment in Word and PDF format for an insert or to be used as a poster. (See Route) (See Starting Point Map).

There will be a March for Life In Portland on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Assembly for the march begins at 10:00am at Alberta Park in NE Portland on Killingsworth and NE 20th Ave. The march will start at noon and proceed west to MLK Jr. Blvd., south to Beech St. for a short vigil and then finish at Beech St. and Williams at Life Change Christian Center. All ages are welcome and bring your singing voices to sing songs of praise and life.

Directions:
I-5 North, Exit 303 - Follow signs to Alberta Street - East on Alberta - North on 20th Ave. to Killingsworth

Call 503-901-0623 or 503-334-6183 for details.

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Inspirational Movie on Thursday Jan 22, 2009 - Evening
On January 22 there will be a special night at Rolling Hills (more information). Makers of the film, "Come What May" will be there to show the film. Other pro life groups and information will also be available. (Map for Rolling Hills)


Local Planned Parenthood Events to Promote the Culture of Death
Faye Wattleton a past president of Planned Parenthood of America and the receipient of Humanist of the Year 1986 will be in town later this month. Many of the leaders of Planned Parenthood have gotten awards from the Secular Humanist. If you want to know how an organization can kill millions of harmless and innocent babies check out their "Scripture" Humanist Manisfesto. Planned Parenthood also continued its inroads into churches this month as it presented information at Ainsworth United Church of Christ (2941 NE Ainsworth St., Portland 97211).

Special Needs, Good and Bad News
Please contact your churches this week to see if they will lend some drivers and vans for the march on Saturday. It would be great to take people back. One can also take Tri-Met (Bus 33 to Bus 8) and end up very near 20th and Killingsworth. We would also like to have some wheelchairs as many elderly have asked for this.

The permits and insurance for this march are extremely expensive. Please, please donate money to help with this and for brochures that we have bought for the many events this month.

Bad News: "Real" construction is now taking place on MLK Jr. Blvd. Piles of dirt can be seen.
Good News: 99% of those at the rally on Jan. 18th will now get involved by coming to the march writing companies, help with phone calls, etc. We will update the website this week to show all of the companies that are currently involved. One company wrote back in late December and told us that they would not be working on the center. Praise the Lord!

Bad News: Planned Parenthood filed a complaint against me the Oregon teacher licensing bureau.
Good News: We must be having some effect as they keep trying to stop my "day" job. Please pray for me.


Thanks to those who came to Tribute Day to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Many attended the event today at Highland Christian. Here are a couple of quotes from Rev. King and some call to action quotes from the brochure we used today.

Rev. King wrote in his letter from Birmingham Jain in April 16, 1963.

One may well ask: "How can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?" The answer lies in the fact that there are two types of laws: just and unjust. I would be the first to advocate obeying just laws. One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. I would agree with St. Augustine that "an unjust law is no law at all."

Now, what is the difference between the two? How does one determine whether a law is just or unjust? A just law is a man made code that squares with the moral law or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that uplifts human personality is just. Any law that degrades human personality is unjust.

Brothers and Sisters, laws that allow a multi-billion dollar industry to kill millions of innocent babies in the womb are unjust. Laws are unjust that allow Planned Parenthood to drug little girls and to cover rapists. Planned Parenthood sees nothing wrong with fornication and has websites for children and invites them to their events. This is not right!

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Please keep praying and visit our website at www.pdx4life.org and click on you can help to keep up with the latest information. Please continue to call and write all in the construction industry and ask them not to be part of this prenatal killing center.

God Bless You,
Bill Diss
Precious Children of Portland



PS: Do not forget the Right To Life March.

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T&T

All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You. -Psalm 66:4

ORTL Pro Life Rally 09

Hello All:
Here is the update from the Pro Life Rally in Portland Or.
Awesome attendance.
Oregon Right to Life did a great job in setting this up.
(hat tip to VOCAL for this update.)




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History was made at Pioneer Courthouse Square this Sunday, when over seven-thousand cold, but warm hearted pro-lifers gathered for Oregon Right to Life's Annual Roe VS Wade Memorial Rally. There might not be any media coverage, so enjoy these pictures sent to me by Cheri Crocker of Salem.





Gayle Atteberry, executive director of Oregon Right to Life, spoke to Christan News Northwest before the event: "We see God's sovereignty in this.....Our board made the decision that we wanted to make it bigger and take it to the heart of downtown Portland. They need the message of life more than any other city in the state of Oregon. We made this decision early in the year, but in retrospect, with the results from the election, I'm happier than ever that we made it."





Coming into Portland did bring a little confrontation, but this too was expected and showed stark contrast to what the saving the pre-born children is all about. Maybe hearing the speakers made a small conversion in their conscience. One sign said "God is invisible"...held by a young woman...let's pray that she "saw" him in those at the rally.

God Bless you and yours, Carolyn


"Poor human reason, when it trusts in itself, substitutes the strangest absurdities for the highest divine concepts."
Saint John Chrysostom, Doctor of the Church
www.vocalnews.org VOCAL Voice of Catholics Advocating Life PO Box 458 Sublimity, OR 97385 503-769-4767 Member of the Catholic Media Coalition "In line with the Church, on-line with the World".

National Sanctity of Human Life Day

National Sanctity of Human Life Day A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America January 18, 2009 "All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world. We also underscore our dedication to heeding this message of conscience by speaking up for the weak and voiceless among us. The most basic duty of government is to protect the life of the innocent." George W. Bush - President of the United States - January 15, 2009 Saying "Yes" to Life Oh God, forgive us. We have not cared to look upon the evil of abortion for what it is, the slaughter of the innocents. We have negligently, cowardly, looked the other way, and said to ourselves, "What can I do?" when the truth is, we were not willing to do anything that might raise the eyebrows of our friends and peers, anything that might have cost us, when our salvation cost Him everything. We have feared the judgment of men, and the loss of our own freedoms and even life itself, when He looked beyond the judgment and suffering to what lay beyond death, an eternity with You, and our salvation. Oh LORD, we should have feared the judgement of our creator, to whom we belong. We are not our own. We are bought with a price, the blood of our Savior. Have mercy on us LORD, for we love you as Savior, but not as LORD. We have not lost our lives in order to find it. May we lose our lives for Your sake and the millions yet unborn that were and are in your mind from eternity past. Use us to protect them from fallen, deceived, and self absorbed servants of Satan who would destroy what you have purposed that they may continue on as gods of their own lives. Have mercy dear LORD, for they are setting themselves for the coming Day of Wrath. And may your people arise in the power of Your Holy Spirit to say "No more" to death, and "YES! to LIFE! In the mighty and powerful Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. Jeremiah 19:3-5 "Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle. Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, who neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the kings of Judah, and have filled this place with the blood of innocents; they have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire for burnt offerings unto Baal, which I commanded not, nor spake it, neither came it into my mind: Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter." "Our destruction, if it come at all, will be from the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence." Daniel Webster 1782 - 1852 United States Senator and Secretary of State for Three Presidents Please pray that . . . Christians everywhere will not fear man, but honor and exalt the Prince of Peace at all times and in all places, and in all their 'ways', including the issue of the innocents We, like John the Baptist, will become 'forerunners' to prepare the way for the return of Christ We will share the knowledge of salvation, the forgiveness of sins, and God's tender mercies more often, at home, in the workplace, in our schools, and at the gates', and in all our 'ways' We will walk in the light as He is in the light, wisely, kindly, and with grace and respect in all our 'ways' before those in public service That He will guide our feet as citizens, into the way of peace Our Christian leaders, will call the nation to prayer, lay hold of His power through the preached Word, cry out as never before in repentance, and shepherd their people in the power of the Holy Spirt, in all their 'ways' Our pulpits would again be on fire for righteousness Our pastors would once again call our elected officials to respect eternal principles and honor His truth to the glory of God God's people will repent of their worldliness, self absorption, apathy and indifference to the eternal Word of God Christians across the nation will intercede for this President, and those he selects to serve, that they will be moved in all their 'ways', to avoid the wrath to come if they implement laws destructive and detrimental to human life, marriage between a man and woman only, the family, children, the unborn, the elderly, and our God given freedoms Christians throughout America will fulfill their 'salt and light' citizenship responsibility in restoring the nation "Under God" Israel will prevail in her righteous cause and that the God of Heaven will protect and preserve her until the Day of Jesus Christ We, His people, will believe once again that He "is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works within us" (Ephesians 3:20) Please support our efforts to Restore the Nation, "Under God" About Restore America What we believe Our Mission Help us achieve our Mission

National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2009
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world. We also underscore our dedication to heeding this message of conscience by speaking up for the weak and voiceless among us.

The most basic duty of government is to protect the life of the innocent. My Administration has been committed to building a culture of life by vigorously promoting adoption and parental notification laws, opposing Federal funding for abortions overseas, encouraging teen abstinence, and funding crisis pregnancy programs. In 2002, I was honored to sign into law the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, which extends legal protection to children who survive an abortion attempt. I signed legislation in 2003 to ban the cruel practice of partial-birth abortion, and that law represents our commitment to building a culture of life in America. Also, I was proud to sign the Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004, which allows authorities to charge a person who causes death or injury to a child in the womb with a separate offense in addition to any charges relating to the mother.

America is a caring Nation, and our values should guide us as we harness the gifts of science. In our zeal for new treatments and cures, we must never abandon our fundamental morals. We can achieve the great breakthroughs we all seek with reverence for the gift of life.

The sanctity of life is written in the hearts of all men and women. On this day and throughout the year, we aspire to build a society in which every child is welcome in life and protected in law. We also encourage more of our fellow Americans to join our just and noble cause. History tells us that with a cause rooted in our deepest principles and appealing to the best instincts of our citizens, we will prevail.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 18, 2009, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon all Americans to recognize this day with appropriate ceremonies and to underscore our commitment to respecting and protecting the life and dignity of every human being.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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Citizenlink Jan. 13: Faith-Based Initiatives Pay Off

TOP STORY Jan. 13, 2009 Faith-Based Initiatives Pay Off Washington Times News Service President Bush's effort to direct federal funding to local groups has transformed thousands of lives. Note: This report first appeared Monday in The Washington Times and is used with permission. The White House, in a report released Monday, made a final argument that its office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has been redeemed from its politics-tainted past. The office, which President Bush created at the beginning of his administration, has been sullied by criticisms from a former agency head and a former staffer, who charged that the White House had used the office for political reasons. Read More

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T&T

All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You. -Psalm 66:4

Are You Ready for Portland's Right To Life March?

Dear Brothers and Sisters for Life and Purity,

You knit me together in my mother's womb
(Ps 139:13)

Portland's Right To Life March - Saturday - January 24, 2009 - Step Off at 12:00pm Sharp
Pastor Isham Harris of Upper Room Church has obtained a Parade permit so police will block the route from cross traffic and provide an escort. This march will be just like the one in Washington DC but you can stay here. You will be able to bring the entire family with strollers and wagons. Please ask your church secretary or pastor to make the following annoucement. It is critical to get the word out for services on Jan. 17 & Jan. 18. Most churches have a cut off date of Tuesday. There is an attachment in Word and PDF format for an insert or to be used as a poster. (See Route) (See Starting Point Map).

There will be a March for Life In Portland on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Assembly for the march begins at 10:00am at Alberta Park in NE Portland on Killingsworth and NE 20th Ave. The march will start at noon and proceed west to MLK Jr. Blvd., south to Beech St. for a short vigil and then finish at Beech St. and Williams at Life Change Christian Center. All ages are welcome and bring your singing voices to sing songs of praise and life.

Directions:
I-5 North, Exit 303 - Missouri St. to Killingsworth - Right on Killingsworth to 20th Ave.
I-5 South, Exit 304 - East on Rosa Parks - South on MLK Jr. Blvd - Right on Killingsworth to 20th Ave.
Call 503-901-0623 or 503-334-6183 for details.

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Other Key Events to Honor Life this Month:


Tribute Mass for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Saturday - January 17th - 5:30pm
Archbishop John Vlazny will celebrate mass on Jan. 17, 2009 at 5:30pm at St. Mary's Cathedral at 1716 NW Davis St (map). This is a great opportunity to honor one of the greatest fighters for human rights. Recall that his niece, Dr. Alveda King, told us at Benson back in 2007, "My uncle would not want babies being killed on a street named after him."


Annual Right To Life Rally in Portland on January 18, 2009: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Many of you have gone to the rally in Salem but this year the rally is right hear in Portland. Please come to pray and hear some great speakers. Precious Children of Portland will have a couple of booths. The event is at Pioneer Courthouse Square (see map). See more information on event. Please email or call 503-334-6183 as we will be needing some help at our tables.


Keep Alive The Dream: A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Mon. - Jan. 19
24st Annual Celebration of "KEEP ALIVE - THE DREAM: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr." will take place on Monday, January 19, 2009, held in Highland Christian Center located at 7600 NE Glisan, from 11:00 am to 6:00 p.m. We will have a table and would love some help at the table. (More Information) (map)


Help Bring Inspirational Movie To Portland: Jan 22nd
On January 22 there will be a special night at Rolling Hills (more information). Makers of the film, "Come What May" will be there to tell people about the film. Other pro life groups and information will also be available. Guess who built Rolling Hills? Ankrom and Moisan. (Map for Rolling Hills)


Help Join Novena and Act that F.O.C.A. Does not Become Law
Folks there is a real danger that the Freedom of Choice Act, or as it should be known, "Freedom to Kill Act," could become law. Please read the following and pray and fast. Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard to contact the offices of your Representative and two Senators: 202.224.3121 and ask them to vote no on this law. If this law is passed it will remove any and all restrictions on abortions and will force hospitals of all faiths to do abortions.


Local Planned Parenthood Events to Promote the Culture of Death
Faye Wattleton a past president of Planned Parenthood of America and the receipient of Humanist of the Year 1986 will be in town later this month. Many of the leaders of Planned Parenthood have gotten awards from the Secular Humanist. If you want to know how an organization can kill millions of harmless and innocent babies check out their "Scripture" Humanist Manisfesto. Planned Parenthood also continued its inroads into churches this month as it presented information at Ainsworth United Church of Christ (2941 NE Ainsworth St., Portland 97211).

Please keep praying and visit our website at www.pdx4life.org and click on you can help to keep up with the latest information. Please continue to call and write all in the construction industry and ask them not to be part of this prenatal killing center.

Children are a heritage from the Lord

(Ps 127:3)

God Bless You,
Bill Diss
Precious Children of Portland


PS: Do not forget the Right To Life March.

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T&T

All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You. -Psalm 66:4

Church Members Threatened with Citation for Sharing Gospel in Park

Liberty Counsel

January 13, 2009

Church Members Threatened with Citation for Sharing Gospel in Park

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Today, Liberty Counsel is filing a federal lawsuit against the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, alleging that the state policy used by park officials to threaten citation of members of Grace Baptist Church in Wilson violates their right to freedom of speech.

While church members enjoyed a picnic in a state park, they shared about Jesus with other visitors. A park ranger warned the pastor that the members would be cited for a park rule violation if they did not stop.

Liberty Counsel sent a demand letter on behalf of the pastor and church members to the Parks and Recreation Director informing him of the unconstitutional treatment, but the director defended the permit requirement.

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Gov. Kulongoski, Archbishop Vlazny at odds over abortion

By BRAD CAIN Associated Press Writer

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Archbishop John Vlazny is criticizing Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, a Catholic, for playing host to an abortion rights fundraiser Friday night in Portland.

Vlazny, head of the Archdiocese of Portland, said it's an embarrassment and a scandal for Catholics that Kulongoski is hosting the event two days before the church conducts its annual "Respect Life" mass in Portland to show opposition to abortion.

"For a Catholic governor to host an event of this sort seems a deliberate dissent from the teachings of the church," Vlazny said in a statement Tuesday.

Kulongoski is a longtime supporter of a woman's right to choose an abortion.

"The archbishop is the governor's pastor, and he has only respect and admiration for the archbishop," Kulongoski spokeswoman Anna Richter Taylor said. "They obviously disagree on the issue of choice."

Kulongoski and his wife, Mary Oberst, are the honorary hosts of Friday night's fundraising dinner for NARAL Pro Choice Oregon. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is among those scheduled to speak. The event is to be held at a Portland hotel.

Richter Taylor said Kulongoski has attended various fundraising events for the group over the years.

Vlazny, calling abortion a "grave evil," urged Catholics to contact Kulongoski's office "to remind him of the demands of personal integrity as a member of our faith community in the exercise of his office."

The governor's office hadn't gotten any phone calls as of mid-day Tuesday, Richter Taylor said.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Fight FOCA Dear President-elect Barack Obama and members of Congress, I oppose the Freedom of Choice Act

Hello to our readers here is some information for you
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T&T

Dear President-elect Barack Obama and members of Congress,

I oppose the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) and ask you to do the same.

FOCA is an extreme piece of legislation with serious ramifications:

• FOCA will overturn the federal partial birth abortion ban as well as all state level bans
• FOCA will overturn all state parental involvement laws
• FOCA will overturn all state level waiting periods and informed consent laws
• FOCA will overturn all federal and state level conscience clauses for medical staff, requiring all medical personal to participate in abortions
• FOCA will require taxpayer subsidized abortions
• FOCA will wipe out every pro-life, protective law, policy and rule; even laws passed by voters.
• FOCA will enshrine abortion-on-demand for all nine months of pregnancy into federal law.
• FOCA will make it illegal for any level of government, or for voters, to enact pro-life, protective laws

Please stand against this radical rewriting of federal, state and local laws.

Sincerely,

Fight FOCA!

Fight FOCA!

After the new Congress convenes in January, one of the priorities of the Democratic congressional leaders and the pro-abortion movement is the enactment of the so-called “Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA).

Please stand against this radical rewriting of federal, state and local laws. Sign the petition to President-elect Obama and Oregon’s Congressional delegation asking them to oppose FOCA. Take action today and let your voice be heard!

For more info on the Freedom of Choice Act click here

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Guiding Our Steps Going forward January 11, 2009 "For you will go on before the LORD to prepare his ways: to give to His people the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, with which the Sunrise from on high shall visit us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." Luke 1:76-79 Luke, the 'Beloved Physician', wrote that John the Baptist was a forerunner of the Christ to 'prepare his ways.' Christ's 'ways', included 'the knowledge of salvation', the 'forgiveness of sins', the 'tender mercy of God', and enlightening 'those who sit in darkness and the shadow (fear) of death'. Jesus' purpose for doing so was 'to guide our feet into the way of peace.' The Prophet Jeremiah said, "The way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps." Those in the media, academia, and the halls of government who do not believe that the Word of God is true or that there is a living God, nor that Jesus Christ was and is who He claimed to be, nor relevant to wise governance, or the 'way' to peace want us to believe that they know how to deliver our nation from the disastrous mess they themselves have imparted to us. Nothing could be further from the truth. "Our Father, open the eyes of our hearts to see eternal truth, the truth through the ages that has set men and women, their offspring, families, communities, and entire nations, free, through the glorious light of life in Christ Jesus. Forgive us for believing that those who know you not, disdain your Lordship over all of life, and pridefully deceive and disillusion the people, know more than You how to govern, how to serve, and how to bring peace. Restore your people once again to an enlightened place. Convict us of our unbelief, our misbelief, our indifference, our love of the world, and our love of self. Restore our witness to one another, to our neighbor, and those we have chosen to lead us. Restore our desire to walk in the light as He is in the light, and to dispense that light in every walk of life, including the halls of government, the media, academia, our homes, and our churches, to the glory of God. It is in our Savior's Name, the Name above all names, that we ask this, Amen."

Please pray that . . . Christians everywhere will not fear man, but honor and exalt the Prince of Peace at all times and in all places, and in all their 'ways' We, like John the Baptist, will become 'forerunners' to prepare the way for the return of Christ, in all our 'ways' We will share the knowledge of salvation, the forgiveness of sins, and God's tender mercies more often, at home, in the workplace, in our schools, and at the gates', and in all our 'ways We will walk in the light as He is in the light, wisely, kindly, and with grace and respect in all our 'ways' before those in public service That He will 'guide our feet' as citizens, 'into the way of peace' Our Christian leaders, will call the nation to prayer, lay hold of His power through the preached Word, cry out as never before in repentance, and shepherd their people in the power of the Holy Spirt, in all their 'ways' Our pulpits would again be on fire for righteousness Our pastors would once again unite to call our elected officials to respect eternal principles and honor His truth to the glory of God in all their 'ways' God's people will repent of their worldliness, indifference, self absorption and sin, intercede for the nation, this President, and those he selects to serve, that they will be moved in all their 'ways' to forego implementing laws destructive or detrimental to human life, marriage, the family, children, the unborn, the elderly, and our God given freedoms Restore America meets it's monthly financial obligations in order to continue serving in all His 'ways' Israel will prevail in her righteous cause and that those purveyors of terror, murder, and ill will toward the people of God, everywhere, be confronted, and prevented from furthering all their 'ways' Please give thanks for . . . All who faithfully responded to our End of Year Giving Project and gave sacrificially. Without them, there would be no Restore America, no weekly Biblical voice in Oregon to call the Christians to their 'salt and light' citizenship witness to the glory of God. His faithfulness to His Word and His People Please support our efforts to serve "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." Psalm 37:23 KJV

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Help Bring Inspirational Movie To Portland: Jan 22nd

Come What May



Are you looking for a way to be an agent of change for Jesus in our
community? Your participation is crucial in bringing "Come What May" to
Portland.

It is more than a movie, it is a movement.

Date
January 22, 2009 - 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Venue

Rolling Hills Community Church
3550 SW Borland Road • Tualatin, OR 97062

Schedule

5:30 pm * The lobby is open for visiting display booths run by numerous
outstanding pro-life organizations. One such organization is Abort73.com,
whose co-founder, Jeff Jones, is flying in to meet with you. He is an
ordinary guy doing extraordinary things. God has used Abort73.com to help
change many people's way of thinking about the issue of abortion.

6:30 pm * The auditorium is open for a special panel discussion with the
makers of "Come What May". (Director George Escobar of Virginia and local
actors Austin Kearney and Victoria Emmons)

7:00 pm * Begin showing Come What May, winner of the 2008 Redemptive
Storyteller Award.

8:40 pm * Distribute handouts written by award-winning author Randy Alcorn.
These include: 50 Ways to Help Unborn Babies and their Mothers,
Communicating the Prolife Message, and Biblical Perspectives on Unborn
Children.

8:50 pm - 9:15 pm * Take time to visit pro-life booths on your way out.

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Come What May PDX is a free event, made possible by people who believe in
the pro-life message.

This event is a product of two ordinary families stepping out and following
God's leading. God has performed a number of miracles to get us this far;
just ask us and we would love to tell you stories of God's mountain-moving
operations. Are you willing to use what He has placed in your hand? Step
out and tell the Bowens and Straubs that you will stand in the gap with
them.

This is an age-integrated family event. All our children have enjoyed the
movie and give it a thumbs up. If you would normally hire a babysitter,
call them up and invite them to come as your guest.

While "Come What May" is designed to challenge complacent thinking about
abortion, it is both respectful and appropriate for people who are pro-life
or pro-choice.

I hear you asking what you can do to be a part of this movement. Glad you
asked!

1. PRAY for the event regularly.
2. ASK that God will move mightily.
3. FWD this email to all the people in the Portland area you know, after
adding your personal note asking them to do the same.
4. GET your free ticket today at http://comewhatmaypdx.com (don't delay!)
5. BRING your extended family, friends, next-door neighbors, co-workers, and
even your enemies. Bring anybody who is interested in looking at the truth.
Make the most of this opportunity, which others have made possible.
6. GIVE - If you feel called to support this event monetarily, give Jeremy a
call at 503-891-7117 or email jeremy@comewhatmaypdx.com
7. VOLUNTEER - If you are willing to contact churches in your area, give Tim
a call at 503-882-5127 or email tim.straub@comewhatmaypdx.com

These days, the love of many has grown cold. Let's be salt on their ice.
God is working through ordinary people like you and me; will you step out
and help spread the word about this event?

All because Jesus,
Tim Straub
tim.straub@comewhatmaypdx.com
503-882-5127
http://comewhatmaypdx.com

Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works. Hebrews
10:24