We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. May God minister unto you in a very special way.
A district court judge in Ohio has upheld the constitutionality of having the national motto “In God We Trust” on United States currency. This recent ruling was made on Wednesday November 30, after the rejection of the most recent legal attempt by atheist activist Michael Newdow to strike the phrase from the United States currency. Judge Benita Y. Pearson of the Northern District of Ohio rejected an effort by a group of plaintiffs to strike the motto from American money under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
In his ruling, Judge Pearson reasoned that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was not applicable, because the plaintiffs could not demonstrate that the use of the motto on currency substantially burdens their religious exercise. He said that credit cards and checks allow people to conduct most of their purchases with currency that does not carry the motto. And for cash-only transactions, such as a garage sale or a coin-operated laundromat, the use of the motto on currency does not hinder anyone from exercising his religious freedom.
Judge Pearson also wrote in his decision that the use of money with “In God We Trust” on it does not equal being forced to advance a religious message against one’s will. He further stated that no reasonable person would think that money is used to spread its religious message, since a person does not own the bills and coins printed by the United States Treasury, and the government does not require citizens to display money.
Kelly Shackelford, president and CEO of First Liberty Institute, whose organization filed an amicus brief in behalf of the motto, released a statement supporting Judge Pearson’s ruling. He wrote, “We’re grateful that the court upheld the federal government’s ability to display our National Motto on our currency.’In God We Trust’ is deeply embedded in our nation’s history and is a symbol of patriotism.”
We give God praise and thanks for another victory over the devil in our nation. All is surely not lost. Satan wants to strip our nation of every semblance of God, but we declare that in Jesus name it will not happen. Let us continue to pray for our nation that God’s kingdom will come and His will be done in it. Amen!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
BOARD MEETING
Monday, 6:00p.m.
LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/PREEMTIVE WARFARE PRAYER & FASTING FOR 2017
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 p.m. – Preemptive Warfare Prayer and Fasting for 2017.
HOUR OF POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00a.m.
PRAISE & ADORATION PRACTICE
Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry Service, 9:00 a.m.
Christmas Program & Fellowship, 6:00p.m.
Announcement:
Our Christmas program will be on Sunday, December 18th. Come and invite someone to celebrate the birth of the Savior. Refreshments will be served in the Annex following the program.
We are looking forward to a wonderful time of fellowship as we honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Because His Presence is Our Present!
The church needs 3 persons for operate the projector during services. Training is available to those who are interested.
Please, see Bro. Joseph Francis after service. Come and be part of this ministry and share the talents that God give you, for His Glory.
THANK YOU!
SAMARITAN’S PURSE & ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES
We would like to express our sincere thanks to everybody who helps and support this year the shoeboxes.
”What an amazing reminder that others’ lives can be so greatly impacted with a small gesture of love.” -Tiffany S. OCC Supporter
With each box building online and physically we are sending an opportunity for salvation in every home and helping to expand the kingdom of God throughout the world.
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MEDIA MINISTRY
World Overcomers: WSTA 1340 AM station: Sundays at 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.
•Website: http://www.wom.vi & Email: info@fea.vi
•On our Website you will find: Live Streaming, free copies of our audio message & radio broadcast.
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