Eph 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

• Pray for the persecuted saints. International day of prayer - Nov 13.
• Pray for great discernment in the nomination and confirmation of judicial candidates. Their terms are long and extremely influential in these days of judicial activism.
• As Biblical principles are under attack in America today, public education is the most popular place to instill the values of atheism and secular humanism. Pray that Christians will have success in raising up teachers that understand Biblical principles for education and are not afraid to teach them. Pray for the Christian Heritage Speech Competition and American Education Week described below.
• Pray for alleviation of starvation around the world. We are blessed with a standard of living in America that virtually eliminates starvation. Pray for the governments of these countries to take responsibility or at least allow relief supplies to get to the people who need it.
• Pray for the freedom to teach the truth regarding origins of the universe, life, and humanity. We are at an amazing time in history where NEVER before has science seen so much evidence of our Creator. Praise God!
• Wings Ministry to families of prisoners. Families and prisoners are at a receptive time of their lives and many are open to spiritual guidance.
• Pastors' Prayer Groups in New Mexico.
• 11 Prayer Points for NM from Glory of Zion.
• Civil Govt Prayer Guide - pray for our leaders according to 1 Tim 2:1-4.
• Lightshine Ministries - Prayer Guide
• Presidential Prayer Team - www.presidentialprayerteam.org
  Presidential Prayer Kids - www.presidentialprayerkids.org
• Prayer Warrior for America - www.visionamerica.org/-support/prayer.htm
• National Day of Prayer - year round dedication to prayer
• America 21 Prayer Watch

Community Calendar (click to check for updates)

Nov 1 - All Saints Day
Nov 5 - 15^th Annual Christian Heritage Speech Competition, Los Lunas Community Program (topics online)
Nov 12 - Women of Virtue Conf, Legacy Church Abq, 7201 Central NW, 9-3:30pm
Nov 13 - International Day of Prayer for the persecuted saints
Nov 13-19 - American Education Week (reflect on Biblical principles for education)
Nov 15 - City Council Dist 9 Run-off election
Nov 17 - Visioning & Creativity for Believers Workshop, Bruce@gracechurchabq.org, 821-8800
Nov 19 - Purity Ball, Marriott on Louisiana, CareNet, 880-8373
Feb 24-26 - Family Life Weekend-To-Remember Marriage Conference, Tamaya Resort in Bernalillo, On-line registration isn't available yet, however, additional information about the Weekend-To-Remember conference is available at www.familylife.com/conferences/marriage.asp. If anyone has questions, they can contact me or my wife directly at 604-5688 (cell) or 792-0573 (home). - Bill Sturgill

Trinity Southwest University Lecture Schedule
Special Lectures Friday Evenings 6pm - 9pm:
(Open to the public and offered at no cost.)
11/11/05 Update on Sodom Excavation Dr. Collins Library
11/18/05 How To Live A Victorious Life Prof.Wyss Library
12/2/05 A Woman’s Submission: Strength or Weakness? Prof. Elliott Libr.
12/9/05 Controversial Passages in Genesis Dr. Dollahite Library
12/16/05 The 3-D Model of Reality Dr. Scott Library

UNDERSTANDING - And of the children of Issachar, which were men
that had understanding of the time, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads
of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.
I Chron 12:32

• Contents:
  All Saints Day and Alternatives for Halloween
  Run-Off Election
  Political Campaign - Public Financing
  Christian Heritage Speech Competition - Sat, Nov 5
  Volunteers Needed for Wings Party
  Fifth Annual Purity Ball
  NM History Course
  Harriet Miers Nomination to USSC
  Petitions
  Friends of the Family
  Resources
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• All Saints Day and Alternatives for Halloween
  All Saints Day is a universal Christian Feast that honors and remembers all Christian saints, known and unknown. Biblically, we are all saints and prayer for suffering of the saints should be one of our highest priorities. Voice of the Martyrs has a story this month of three Indonesian women in prison for teaching children's Sunday School. Indonesia has a new "child protection law." Sound familiar? Public school teachers in America are fired if they are caught witnessing to students. The women's husbands are pictured praying for them but wouldn't it have been better for the men to have taken the lead on this? The women are subjected to a trial every Thursday where hostile Muslims scream "Kill them!" during the trial. Children brought in to testify about singing songs about Jesus break down sobbing in fear.
  
  Ninety five verses reference the word "saints" in the Bible (KJV). Possibly the most poignant among them is the reference to martyred saints waiting patiently in heaven for judgement. "And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they [were], should be fulfilled." Rev 6:9-11
  
  We know many people want to keep Jesus Christ at the center of their holidays. While Focus takes a middle-of-the-road approach to Halloween, we want to provide a balance of resources to help you as you decide what's best for your family. What About Christmas and Halloween? Dr. Dobson answers a reader who's concerned with the questionable spiritual origins of holidays like Christmas and Halloween. What to Do About Halloween? If you have problems with the traditional approach to Halloween, take a look at some child-friendly alternatives.
  
  Remember the International Day of Prayer for the saints on Nov 12.
  
  Voice of the Martyrs
  Focus on the Family Hot Topics: Halloween
  Meaning and Origin of All Saints Day
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• Run-Off Election
  In accordance with the new law, candidates must garner at least 40% of the vote to win an election. Abq Dist 9 will conduct a run-off election between Don Harris and incumbent Tina Cummins on Nov 15. Total voters in Dist 9 on Oct 4: 8,420. Forty percent of 8,420 is 3,368. We'll be doing well to get even 40% of the voters to the polls for a run-off. So the test of a run-off is not getting at least 40%, it's how many people will RETURN to the polls! Additional voters could register by Oct 18^th. More info on the runoff at www.cabq.gov/clerk.
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• Political Campaign - Public Financing
  Do voters really understand the implications of giving public money to political candidates? We'll have to wait and see how it plays out in the next election. The proposition referred to the "Open Ethical Elections Code." Is the "Code" already written? What are the "voluntary limits?" What does "equal" public financing of campaigns? Candidates not participating will be at a disadvantage and required to raise their own money. Will non-participating candidates be ostracized by the city, participating candidates, and organizations? The city will create a bureaucracy to enforce "strict accountability." The worst will be the definition of "used in the manner in which they are intended." Will liberals ensure this definition excludes speech supporting right to life, traditional marriage, abstinence education, intelligent design, and other conservative positions? This law will likely be used to suppress the Christian worldview.
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• Christian Heritage Speech Competition - Sat, Nov 5
  See www.rges.cc/chsc.htm for topics, sponsors, and directions. Special Bible drama by Myra Green at the awards ceremony, 4p (no cost). Student registration ends on Wed, Nov 2 (no cost). Registration is limited to 150. First place winners give their speeches at the awards ceremony. If you've never heard these speeches before, you will hardly believe the quality from these students. "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." 1Ti 4:12
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• Volunteers Needed for Wings Party
  Springer Boys School Wings Party - Nov 5. I had a wonderful conversation today with Chaplain Jake McLeroy at the Springer Boys School. Jake informed me that there is great excitement about the upcoming Wings Party to be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Springer Boys School in Springer, NM. If your name is on the "Volunteer List" and you can not make it, it doesn’t matter. But if you want to volunteer and your name is not on the list, you will NOT be able to attend the party. The juvenile center does background checks on all our volunteers. THANKS so much and I hope you will join us for this special party.
  
  Ann Edenfield Sweet, Wings Executive Director, 291-6412, 379-9840 (cell)
  AnnEdenfield@WingsMinistry.org, www.WingsMinistry.org
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• Fifth Annual Purity Ball
  Sat, Nov 19^th, 6:30-10p at the Marriott on Louisiana
  Tickets are $35 per person. Call 821-0684 to reserve your space now!
  
  CareNew will be hosting the ball this year. Their theme, "Walking the Walk, in Purity" offers all you've come to expect from the evening plus some practical ways to keep your commitment on track. Get ready for a delightful evening of dinner and dancing … and don't forget the purity ring!
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• NM History Course
  The NM Legislature passed HB139 in 2005 mandating a course on NM history. Terryl Walters is developing a curriculum with a Christian perspective for this course. Her course will be taught at RGES in the Spring. You may contact Terryl at walters@quixnet.net for information about the course.
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• Harriet Miers Nomination to USSC
  Miers' statement following her nomination on Oct 3. Did she or didn't she. Does she or doesn't she. Will she or won't she. Those are the concerns on the table for this nomination to the US Supreme Court. There is very little in her background to indicate her position on critical issues. Our senators have some very important decisions to make in the coming months. Please pray for them.
  
  World Net Daily Report - 9 Oct 05
  World Net Daily Commentary - 9 Oct 05
  President Aristotle on Miers - esp Oct 6, The Case for Miers
  Dr Dobson's Involvement
  Family Research Council Commentary
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• Petitions
  Marriage Protection Amendment
  Eliminate no-fault divorce
  Stop National ID Database
  Ten Commandments in Public Places
  Prayer in Public Schools
  Hoax - Dr James Dobson is not involved with any petition against the FCC for prohibiting Bible reading on the air.
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• Friends of the Family is a group of key supporters who invest monthly in family ministry. Their commitment is key to the ongoing effectiveness of Focus on the Family and enables us to extend the ministry to many who cannot afford the resources and services they need. They also enable our radio programs, our efforts to defend family values, and our outreaches to special groups like teens, unwed mothers, and non-Christians. For more information, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
  
  You can send tax-deductible donations to Foothills Fellowship for direct support of the Principles Community Impact Ministry in NM.
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