May 17-18, 2009
Hello Saints,
This is the press release that was issued in Washington, DC Monday May 18th while we were on the steps of The Supreme Court. Jerry and I were leading one of the teams that delivered an info packet that exposed the error of the Federal Hate Crime Bill S 909. We had 18 senators offices to visit as well as our own senators, Kristin Gilibrand and Charles Schumer. In all around 60 OSA members traveled to DC and covered all 100 senators. The Senate bill has not been approved. The House version was passed last week. Our President has stated that he wants to sign this bill by Memorial Day. For effect we became human bill boards as we invaded the 3 Senate Office Buildings. Jerry stated we looked like red ants invading the senate picnic. We were clothed in red tee shirts that declared Jesus is the Standard on the front and Truth is Hate to Those That Hate the Truth on the back. Pictures will be posted on our web site later today.
The word we were acting on in found in 2 Samuel 12:1 "1Then the LORD sent SUP class=xref value='(A(A)Nathan to David ..."
Here we see David as a type of the state. He has forgotten his purpose and become corrupted in 2 Samuel 11 the scripture records that David, committed adultery with Bathsheba, covered it up with the murder of Uriah, even sending Uriah's death sentence by Uriah's own hand. This all coming about because David had forgotten his purpose ,instead of going to war stayed home to pursue ease and pleasure. In this David fell. Yet his recovery was accomplished as a message was sent. Nathan is a type of the church. Sent to the state to inform it again of its accountability to God's standard. David was so far removed from God's way that Nathan was forced to speak in a parable so that David could comprehend the horror of his own sin. God sent Nathan to David and informed him of his error and responsibility.Nathan simply stated "YOU ARE THE MAN!" Nathan's job was not to do what David was called to do. But rather inform David of his sin and call him to repentance. So it is in our day. Church, we are called to be living parables to our lost nation and leaders.
Nathan, the church, has a duty to inform David, the state, when the government forgets its true duty. That is to reward good and punish evil. The church is not called to usurp the State neither is it called to forget the unpleasant task of being God's prophetic voice. But as Nathan must be faithful and stand and speak righteous judgment when needed.
Blessings,
Mike Warren and Jerry Crawford
Rescue Rochester
Press Release:
A Call to Christian Revolution
Press Release • 5/18/2009
On Monday, May 18th, at 11:00 AM, Christian leaders will arrive in our nation’s capital to stand for Jesus and oppose Senate "Hate Crimes" bill (S.909) at the United States Supreme Court.
“America will learn the hard way that you cannot make straight what God has called crooked, or tolerate what God deems intolerable, or turn moral wrongs into civil rights, and thrive as a people.” Rev. Rusty Thomas, Director,
“This bill seeks to shut down the message of hope and deliverance from the chains of homosexuality through Jesus Christ. It criminalizes Christians who reach out in the love of God to save those trapped in sexual perversion.” Michael Marcavage, Director, Repent America
“S.909 will make illegal every word in the Bible describing homosexual sodomy. It will legitimize sin and prepare the way for censorship of the Gospel of Christ. Our children will pay a horrible price if we do not fight now.” Rev. Flip Benham, National Director, Operation Save America.
A call to Christian Revolution will be made at the steps of the Supreme Court. The Declaration of Independence was unanimously signed and proclaimed by our Founding Fathers on July 4, 1776. It was a call to obey God rather than men. When our Founding Fathers declared their independence from King George III of England, those fifty-six signers were really declaring their dependence upon Almighty God – the God of the Bible. They pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor that God is true.
On Monday morning, May18, 2009, at 11:00 AM, we will ask American Christians to consider and pledge their allegiance to Almighty God, His Law, and His Son. We will offer a new Declaration of Dependence and it will be read from the steps of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. We will join that “Great cloud of witnesses,” our Pilgrim Forefathers, and our Founding fathers, as we declare – “No King but King Jesus!" It is our turn now to declare our dependence upon the only One who can truly save America and our posterity – Jesus Christ! Rev. Flip Benham
Our nation has drifted far from God. It is our privilege, our duty, and our command to proclaim this truth. “Those who forsake the law praise the wicked but those who keep the law resist them”. Proverbs 28:4
What: Press Conference
When: 11:00 AM, Monday, July 18
Where: Steps of the United States Supreme Court
May 6, 2009
Dear Pastors and Pro-Life Friends,
While picketing and praying at The Highland Hospital today, Jerry and I had two amazing opportunities to witness for Jesus. As we were picketing the hospital, a man on a bicycle stopped and began to comment. He believed he was now an enlightened believer and had moved on from his original conversion to really understand the realities of life and existence. He labeled himself a left wing, liberal, Christian. Then explained why abortion was a right that should be accepted and defended as a needed benefit for women. Jerry queried, "How can you claim to be a Christian and still defend and even endorse the killing of innocent children? The two are mutually exclusive." We began to quietly converse and make the argument for life and Biblical Christianity. After a few minutes, I stepped back and began to pray in the Holy Ghost and bind up the principalities and powers that had blinded this man and had led him into this grave delusion. The conversation began to change and make headway as Jerrys arguments began to hit home. The prideful arrogance that held this man in bondage began to crack. This man left after about 30 minutes of justifying his false beliefs and his "enlightened" faith with seeds of the true gospel lodged in his soul.
At the same time a young man approached me and began to ask questions regarding the beginning of life, and did I think the morning after pill was a "good thing". We talked and Mike opened his heart and shared his broken, hopeless story. He admitted being drug addicted and having done horrible things. His humility opened the door to the true gospel. Mike knew he was a sinner and without hope. The young drug addict identified with the thief on the cross who was granted repentance and Mike desired the same. He prayed asking God to forgive the mess he had made of his life. He believed Jesus came to forgive sinners and rose on the third day to open heavens gates. God touched Him.
One man justified himself before a god he had made in his own image and this man left our meeting still chained to delusion and his prideful sin. Mike, the young addict, bowed his head and humbly repented asking God for forgiveness and a new start. He wanted nothing else, no money, no material gift just a chance. I believe God himself met these two men this morning. One left challenged, yet self justified; the other humble yet, I believe, a new creature in Christ.
Mike Warren and Jerry Crawford
Rescue Rochester
585-764-5204
April 7th 2009
Dear Friends,
Snow and traffic delayed our arrival at the abortion mill of Dr.Morris Wortman this morning. Yet God had all the timing worked out in his plan. The clinic was busy with at least 8 that went in. A car pulled in with three people inside.It was a Vietnamese mother. We spoke briefly via our hand held amplifier and she turned to read the signs and see the pictures. Then went inside.
Shortly thereafter another vehicle and burly young man drove in shouting at us.He dropped off the mother of his baby and we again spoke. He began to shout and curse turning to walk up onto the sidewalk with threats and bluster. It was going to be a busy day. His girlfriend had probably taken the abortion pill and now was coming back for a followup.
Then the Vietnamese trio came out and stoppedtheir vehicle so that they could speak with us. They admitted that their abortion was scheduled for this morning,and after seeing the signs this mother changed her mind. She decided to leave before her scheduled abortion and took information to get needed help and support. We saw God do an amazing thing. He illustrated two hearts. One bent on selfishness and death. The other humbled softened and choosing LIFE. Today death was overcome by life, the salvation of a little baby's life.
Mike Warren and Jerry Crawford
Rescue Rochester
www.rescuerochester.com
