We thank God for another day of corporate worship. How good and pleasant it is for us to dwell together in unity.
During its kindergarten graduation this year, Springs Valley Elementary School in French lick, Indiana included a prayer offered by a six-year-old student. Following the ceremony, one parent who opposed the inclusion of prayer, made a report to the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). In August, the foundation’s attorney, Ryan Jayne, sent a letter to the Springs Valley Community Schools Superintendent, Tony Whitaker, arguing that the school had committed a “constitutional violation.”
The attorney cited several cases indicating the school’s violation of the constitution. He mentioned a case as far back as 1962 with Engel vs. Vitale which ruled that school officials may not compose an official school prayer. He also cited the 1963 case of Abington vs. Schempp, where the Supreme Court declared school sponsored Bible reading to be unconstitutional. He further cited the case of Lee vs. Weisman in 1992, where the Supreme Court ruled that schools cannot sponsor clergy to come to the school to conduct prayer. To crown it all, the attorney made reference to the case of Santa Fe Independent School District vs. Doe in 2000, where the Supreme Court again ruled that any kind of policy permitting student-initiated prayer at school football games is unconstitutional.
According to the attorney, “The courts have continually reaffirmed that the rights of minorities are protected by the constitution. It makes no difference how many students or parents want prayer or would not be offended by prayer at their graduation.” He concluded by asking the school district to inform the FFRF in writing how it planned to address the organization’s concerns.
On September 8, Mr. Whitaker replied stating that the school district will comply with FFRF’s demand. It is very evident that the enemy, through agencies like the Freedom From Religion Foundation, is bent on making us into an ungodly nation by targeting even the innocent kindergartens. But Jesus said, “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Mt. 18:6
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
NO G.I. , N.I. & P. I. MEETING
LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/WARFARE PRAYER & FASTING
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 P.M. – Warfare Prayer & Fasting
CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday, 6:30p.m.
HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00a.m. – 8:00a.m.
PRAISE & ADORATION PRACTICE
Saturday, 6:30p.m
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry Service, 9:00 a.m. (Communion)
Reception of the New Members
The Kingdom Men’s Ministry Meeting, 6:00p.m.
THE WOMEN ON THE MOVE FOR CHRIST AT CHRISTIAN UNITY CHURCH WILL BE HOSTING…
3rd Annual Women’s Conference: “Be Empowered by the Holy Spirit for Service”… Acts 1:8 commencing on Wednesday, October 5 thru Friday, October 7, 2016, at 7:30p.m. and culminating on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 3:30p.m. Speakers: Pastor Dr. Lucia Woods & Prophetess Barbara McDonald. Please see the bulletin board for more information or call (340) 513-0201 or email lovegod_739@yahoo.com.
G-CLEF MUSIC ACADEMY: MUSIC LESSONS
$80/month -2 instruments lesson package per week. (Choose 2 instruments, choose 1 day per week.) Please see the bulletin board for more information or call (340) 344-6449 or visit gclefmusicacademy.com.
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