• Nation
  - Praise for bills signed into law: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act, the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act, and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
  - Pray for Godly candidates in Federal races
  - 2006 election process - Sep (register voters), Oct (early voting), Nov 7 (election)
• State
  - Pray for impact of Creation Conf, Aug 11-14
  - Pray for public education to allow opposing theories of origins (esp. Rio Rancho)
  - Pray for abstinence education in NM in the face of hostile "safe sex" programs
  - Pray for Godly candidates in State races
  - Pray for restoration of State School Board authority
  - Praise God for rain to water the dry ground
  - Help for those affected by flooding in southern NM - Valencia County declared disaster area after two nights of flooding
  - New 575 area code in NM
• Community
  - Pray for our community leaders - Mayor, City Council, School Board
  - Protection for students beginning school - physical, mental, spiritual
  - Pray for accurate, conservative, candidate surveys (Abq Trib very good w/primary)
  - Praise for prison staff open to prison ministries
  - Ministry to the homeless (e.g., IHN, Joy Junction, Abq Rescue Mission)
• Pray for Marie who has terminal cancer. Her family loves her dearly and requested the Lord's help in going through this. Pray that Marie will pass into His presence without suffering.
• Prayer Resources. Featured link: http://www.battlefieldprayers.com/Lightshine Ministries - Prayer Guide.

Community Calendar (check for updates, links, future events, and regular meetings) We want to be a blessing to our community and support events by avoiding scheduling conflicts.

• Aug 5-6 - Los Vecinos Community Center, 2nd Annual New Mexico Youth Day, www.newmexicoyouthday.com, free admission & refreshments, youth concert, youth day parade, 3 on 3 street ball, car show, skate boarding, rodeo, spelling bee
• Aug 6 - Wings for Life Report from India
• Aug 11-14 - Creation Conference
• Aug 20-23 - EHBC Revival with Steve Hale
• Aug 26 - ABQ Back to School Wings Party, Destiny Center, Rio Rancho, NM
• Sep 11 - Patriot Day
• Sep 27 - See You at the Pole

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:
  Creation Conference
  Revival in Abq
  In God We Trust
  International Students & Friendship Families
  Wings for Life Report from India
  Christian Heritage Speech Competition Topics
  Speech & Debate Classes
  Values Voters Summit
  Indigo Evolution
  My "Country" Tis of Thee
  Friends of the Family
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• Creation Conference
  If a person doubts the authority of Genesis, will he/she doubt the authority of the rest of the Bible? Can a person who rejects the authority of Scripture accept Christ as Lord and Savior? Did Christ validate the authority of Genesis? "But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female." (Mar 10:6, KJV) "For [in] those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be." (Mar 13:19, KJV)
  
  Answers in Genesis Conference featuring Dr. Terry Mortenson
  
  Fri, Aug 11
  Calvary Chapel 138 Frontage Rd NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Creation, Evolution and the Public Schools + Q & A
  Sat, Aug 12
  Calvary Chapel 138 Frontage Rd NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Millions of years: where did the idea come from?
  9:50 AM to 10:50 AM Noah's Flood: washing away millions of years
  11:10 AM to 12:10 PM Ape-men: the grand illusion
  Contact: Aaron Force 505-896-2990 aaron@calvaryrr.org
  
  Sat, Aug 12
  Faith Lutheran Church 10000 Spain Road NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
  6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Creation or Evolution: Does it matter?
  8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Origin of Species: Was Darwin right?
  Contact: Terry Hinnerichs 505-296-0762
  
  Sun, Aug 13
  Calvary Chapel 138 Frontage Rd NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
  7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Dr. Terry Mortenson: Dinosaurs, Evangelism and the Moral Crisis
  9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Dr. Terry Mortenson: Dinosaurs, Evangelism and the Moral Crisis
  11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Dr. Terry Mortenson: Dinosaurs, Evangelism and the Moral Crisis
  Sun, Aug 13
  Tabernacle Of Praise 6013 Paradise Blvd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
  6:30 PM to 7:30 PM "The Age of the Earth: Does it matter?" (Ages 11 & Up)
  7:45 PM to 8:45 PM : "Noah`s Flood: Washing away millions of years" (Ages 11 & Up)
  Contact: Thornton Schwenk 505-897-2382 schwenkt@gmail.com
  
  Mon, Aug 14
  Faith Bible Church 9600 Central Avenue S.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123
  6:30 PM to 7:30 PM "The Seven C`s of History"
  7:45 PM to 8:45 PM The Big Bang: The Explosion of a Myth.
  Contact: Lou Crooks 505-237-1290
  
  Sep 30, 10am, Creation Camp Picnic, Camp Oro Quay, $11 (includes meal & camp), can bring a desert, children 4 and under are free.
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• Revival in Abq
  Psa 85:6-"Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?"
  
  Eastern Hills Baptist Church will host guest speaker Steve Hale at their revival, Aug 20-23. The value of revival in America cannot be overstated. "We are a Christian people ... not because the law demands it, not to gain exclusive benefits or to avoid legal disabilities, but from choice and education; and in a land thus universally Christian, what is to be expected, what desired, but that we pay due regard to Christianity." (US Congress, 19 Jan 1853, as part of a Congressional investigation, records the report of Mr Badger of the Senate Judiciary Committee) "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." (John Adams)
  
  Steve Hale is a dynamic speaker who will address issues that concern us all. Having a long history in evangelism and conference speaking, he has been in vocational evangelism since January, 1980 and is a nationally certified teacher/trainer in Evangelism Explosion. Since Steve has been licensed to preach in 1973, and ordained in 1980, he has been active in speaking at various conferences and campus revivals. Residing in Woodstock, Georgia, Steve is married to his lovely bride, Debbie and they have two children-Melody and Joshua. His ministry is based out of the First Baptist Church of Woodstock, where he holds the title of Staff Evangelist.
  
  The Great Awakenings are a reference to notable periods of religious revival in Anglo-American religious history. There are three generally accepted Great Awakenings in American history:
  The First Great Awakening (1730s - 1740s)
  The Second Great Awakening (1820s - 1830s)
  The Third Great Awakening (1880s - 1900s)
  
  America is overdue for another.
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• In God We Trust
  "In God We Trust" first appeared on U.S. coins after April 22, 1864, when Congress passed an act authorizing the coinage of a 2-cent piece bearing this motto. Thereafter, Congress extended its use to other coins. On July 30, 1956, it became the national motto.
  
  Jul 30th marked the 50th anniversary of our national motto, "In God We Trust." We recognize His blessings and offer thanks for His great gift of liberty. From its earliest days, the United States has been a nation of faith. During the War of 1812, as the morning light revealed that the battle-torn American flag still flew above Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key penned, "And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust!'" His poem became our National Anthem, reminding generations of Americans to "Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation." On July 30, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the law officially establishing "In God We Trust" as our national motto. Today, our country stands strong as a beacon of religious freedom. Our citizens, whatever their faith or background, worship freely and millions answer the universal call to love their neighbor and serve a cause greater than self. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of our national motto and remember with thanksgiving God's mercies throughout our history, we recognize a divine plan that stands above all human plans and continue to seek His will. www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA06G54#WA06G54
  
  Whitehouse Proclamation 2006 -
  www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060727-12.html
  Poster campaign to place the national motto into public schools - www.afa.net/igwt/
  In God We Trust video presentation - www.ingodwetrustmovie.com
  Will our national motto remain on American currency and coinage?
  The Faith of the Men on Our Money
  Dept of the Treasury Fact Sheet
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• International Students & Friendship Families
  The world in our own back yard.
  
  Sat, Aug 19, Garage Giveaway. We give away community-donated household items to new international students. Needed are any items useful for students moving into unfurnished or sparsely furnished apartments (kitchen items, bedding, towels, lamps, fans, desks, chairs, tables, TVs, radios etc., no large appliances or clothing). Donations will be accepted Aug 1-18 at the Baptist Student Union, 401 University. Call Ted for more info, 243-5401.
  
  Sun, Aug 20, 4-8pm, International Student and Host Family Picnic. UNM campus in front of the Anthropology building. Bring a side dish or dessert, blankets, and sporting equipment for recreation. This is our annual get together where all international students and friendship families gather to socialize and welcome the new international students. We will be signing new students up for the friendship family program at this event.
  
  Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS)
  Phone (505) 277-4032, Email oips@unm.edu, Web www.unm.edu/~oips/
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• Wings for Life Report from India
  Sunday - Aug. 6, 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Catholic Center
  
  Get a glimpse into life in India in 2006. Paul, Cathy, and Ann will share photos, stories, and tastes from India. See orphans & orphanages for children of prisoners and tsunami victims. Hear stories about a juvenile prison, two leper colonies, eating on banana leaf "plates", and the Hindu rural tribe called the Bommakkas, who worship blackness and do black magic. Bring the WHOLE family! (Toddlers too - we have toys & crafts for the little ones.)
  
  Catholic Center, Sandia Room
  6:30-8:00 PM Sunday Nights
  4000 St. Josephs Place, NW (By St. Pius High School)
  I-40 W to N Coors, Right on St. Joseph's Place to Catholic Center
  Contact: Ann Edenfield Sweet 291-6412 / Heddy Long 831-8117 or 321-4086
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• Christian Heritage Speech Competition Topics
  Topics now available at www.rges.cc/chsc.htm.
  
  The 2006 CHSC will be held at Heights Christian Church in Abq on Sat, Nov 11 (after the election this year).
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• Speech & Debate Classes
  "Let divines and philosophers, statesmen and patriots, unite their endeavors to renovate the age, by impressing the minds of men with the importance of educating their little boys and girls, of inculcating in the minds of youth, the fear and love of the Deity and universal philanthropy, and, in subordination to these great principles, the love of their country; of instructing them in the art of self-government without which they never can act a wise part in the government of societies, great or small; in short of leading them in the study and practice of the exalted virtues of the Christian system." Samuel Adams, 4 Oct 1790, letter to his cousin John Adams, Vice President of the United States
  
  BEGINNING PUBLIC SPEAKING (also known as SPEECH CLASS)
  A Fourteen-Session Course for 12-18 year olds, Nancy Lauser, instructor
  Instruction includes: Impromptu speeches, prepared speeches, interpretive reading, evaluation, enunciation exercises, and "think on your feet" games. Students gain confidence and develop skill in speaking.
  
  BEGINNING TEAM DEBATE
  A year-long course for ages 12 through 18, Nancy Lauser, instructor
  Class description: Students will learn to develop and defend a case related to this year's topic, which is medical malpractice. They will learn to articulate and persuade in a respectful manner by practicing both impromptu and prepared speeches, participating in class discussion and exercises, and researching the topic. Students will learn critical thinking, logic, note taking, and research. All this is done in a safe, enjoyable atmosphere with the ultimate goal of learning to defend their faith and their values. Prerequisite: Speech class, Toastmasters, or placing 1-3 in a speech competition. If no prior experience, concurrent Beginning Speech Class is required.
  
  Nancy Lauser (rhymes with saucer) taught speech and debate for five years with Heights Homeschool Organization, and debate at Rio Grande Enrichment Studies for two years. Prior to that, she belonged to Toastmasters for five years and was a member and coordinator of the Albuquerque Pregnancy Center Speaker's Bureau for five years. She and her husband have two young adult sons who were homeschooled their entire school careers.
  
  Location: Netherwood Church of Christ (corner of Indian School and San Mateo)
  Cost: $45 per student per class (payment due first day of class)
  Registration: register email only to Nancy@stillbrook.net
  
  Speech Class - Mondays 9am-11am OR Thursdays 9am-11am
  First day of class September 11 (Monday class) September 7 (Thursday class)
  Last day of class December 11 (Monday class) December 14 (Thursday class)
  No class October 2 or November 23
  rotation of parent helpers required
  
  Beginning Debate - Mondays 11:30am-1:30pm
  First day of class September 11 (Monday class)
  Last day of class December 11 (Monday class)
  No class October 2
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• Values Voters Summit, Wash DC, 22-24 Sep
  Conservative Biblical values are not a thing of the past. The Bible continues to be THE foundational document for American law and policies in spite of efforts to eradicate Christian influences. Americans cannot answer the fundamental questions of life and society without appealing to the truth of Scripture. Humanists try to explain why we "should" behave in a certain way but fail miserably without a source of absolute truth.
  
  There have been some great victories on values issues. We've seen signed into law such critical pieces of legislation as the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act, the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act, and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. There have also been some great disappointments-especially the failure to get two-thirds approval of the Marriage Protection Amendment. Liberals are not giving up. Even now, they're waging a last-ditch effort to keep the Child Custody Protection Act from going into a conference committee so it can be sent to President Bush. We shouldn't give up, either.
  
  September will be a great time to press for our value voters agenda in Washington. Come to the capital to hear top-notch speakers like Dr. Jim Dobson, Newt Gingrich, Bill Bennett, Gary Bauer, and Ann Coulter. Come and see leaders of our government, like Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Sen. Sam Brownback, Sen. George Allen, and Rep. Mike Pence. FRC Action is keeping scorecards on all our elected representatives and how they vote on the values issues. Now is the time to tally up the score. Join Family Research Council for The Washington Briefing.
  
  Register at: www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=LK06G129&f=WA06G56
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• Indigo Evolution
  A prophetic movement to unite the world, Indigo Evolution, proposes peace and tolerance among all people groups. Why the hype and why should anyone care?
  
  Dallas Morning News, Jul 21, 2006, Brood Indigo: Man's Greatest Hope or Hype?
  
  Just one step closer to the Second Coming. The Bible doesn't say when, but does indicate certain signs of the times. A one world government and religion will not happen by accident. Should we oppose it? Certainly, as much as we oppose other evil in the world today. But in spite of warnings and efforts to stop it, God's will be done in His timing. Consider the ten strategic trends of Koinonia House - especially Global Govt & Global Religion. While you're there, you may find currents events with Israel and Lebanon quite fascinating in light of the Struggle for Jerusalem.
  
  The movie - Indigo is a film about loneliness, redemption, and the healing powers and grace of the new generation of Indigo (psychic and gifted) children being born into the world. Although the story is fictional, the emotions and actions of the film resonate with the spiritual dynamics of life today. The dramatic core of the film is the relationship that develops between a man whose life and family have dissolved due to a fateful mistake and his 10 year-old granddaughter with whom he goes on the run to protect her from a would-be kidnapper. Along the way, he discovers the power of his granddaughter's gifts which forever alter the lives of everyone she encounters. Plot Summary
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• My "Country" Tis of Thee
  Much of a culture is reflected in its music.
  Don't Forget to Remember Me by Carrie Underwood
  #3 on American Country Countdown
  
  18 years had come and gone
  For momma they flew by
  But for me they drug on and on
  We were loading up that Chevy
  Both tryin' not to cry
  Momma kept on talking
  Putting off good-bye
  Then she took my hand and said
  Baby don't forget
  
  Before you hit the highway
  You better stop for gas
  There's a 50 in the ashtray
  In case you run short on cash
  Here's a map and here's a Bible
  If you ever lose your way
  Just one more thing before you leave
  Don't forget to remember me
  
  Tonight I find myself kneeling by the bed to pray
  I haven't done this in a while
  So I don't know what to say but
  Lord I feel so small some times in this big ol' place
  Yeah I know there are more important things, but
  Don't forget to remember me
  Don't forget to remember me
  
  2 Tim 3:16-17 - All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. (NAS)
  
  To read the whole song - click here.
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