Extreme Makeover Home Edition Albuquerque NM – Day 7

Feb 08 CINews – Center for Traditional Family Values NM TRADITION [L. traditio, from trado, to deliver.] Delivery; the act of delivering into the hands of another. (Webster's 1828 Dictionary) Guiding Principles Foundational Principles

Jas 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

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SECTIONS: PRAYER, ENCOUNTER (Calendar), UNDERSTANDING, RESOURCES

PRAYER - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and
for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life
in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight
of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto
the knowledge of the truth. I Tim 2:1-4

• International
  - Peace of Jerusalem, Ps 122:6, protection from enemies
  - Violence in Europe and the Middle East
  - Voice of the Martyrs, Rev 6:9-11, souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held, http://www.persecution.com/news/index.cfm
  - Spread of the Gospel, Mat 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Do you have a little piece of the Gospel in another nation?
• Nation
  - Primaries and General Election – candidates, voters, media
• State
  - Praise God for the defeat of HB9 (homosexual marriage), SB23 (stem cell), and SB185 (teen pregnancy)
  - Pray these bills are not addressed in a potential special session this year
• Community
  - Shelter for the homeless during the cold winter months – Abq chosen for Home Makeover!
  http://prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb623561.htm
  http://www.fivezerofive.com/main/index.php?itemid=1314
  http://extremeatreus.com/family.shtm
• Prayer Resources – http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/child/lent/index.html
  
  
  http://www.40daysforlife.com/albuquerque/

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ENCOUNTER - And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luk 19:13

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

• Feb 25-27 - NCFCA Speech and Debate Tournament, Farmington, http://larimerfamily.org/indexsandd.htm
• Mar 1 - 007 – Family Lifeline Bond Your Marriage Event The New Mexico Marriage First Project is hosting this free event for married couples. Get training on communication skills, conflict resolution, and other areas to help ensure your marriage stays strong. The day will be informative and entertaining and is a great opportunity to invest in your marriage at NO COST at all.
  Location: Church Alive! • 4601 Avocet NE • Albuquerque. To register call 505-891-1846.
• Mar 1 - Myra will lead a women’s retreat for Alameda Bible Church in Abq
  http://www.greenridgeministries.org, 690.2548, 699.6657 
• Mar 18, 7p – CSF Meeting, Faith Bible Church, Moon & Central
• Mar 21 - Good Friday Jericho Walk on March 21st at Planned Parenthood
  http://www.40daysforlife.com/albuquerque/
• Mar 21, 23 – Check local church schedules for Good Friday, Sonrise, and Easter Services
• March 23 - Easter, We plan to be in the Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield and Durango,CO area. Nothing is scheduled there yet at this time.
  http://www.greenridgeministries.org, 690.2548, 699.6657 
• March 24-29 - Love Works Week
  March 24-26, we will receive donations of “stuff” at the Hoffmantown Church parking lot. The donations will be sorted, then used by “Go Teams” to complete many Not So Extreme Makeovers on March 29 in locations around the city, including the area in which ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition recently completed its build. But this effort goes beyond the distribution of “stuff!” Read here for more information.
• Apr 3-5 – National Christian Forensics Speech & Debate Tourney in Abq NM
• Apr 4-6 - Myra will lead a Women’s Retreat at Sivell’s Camp near Cloudcroft and Alamogordo NM, Bible Alive Theater! 370 Aspen, Glorieta NM 87535, http://www.greenridgeministries.org, 690.2548, 699.6657 
  
• Apr 12, Sat – Family Lifeline Romance and Roses Marriage Enrichment Event
  Location: Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle, Rio Rancho
  The evening includes free adult supervised childcare, a buffet dinner, marriage enrichment entertainment by Jeff Allen, door prizes, live music by THE FIREBALLS and dancing.
  All this for ONLY $5 PER PERSON! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate your marriage! For tickets call the New Mexico Marriages First Project: 505-891-1846
• Apr 17-19 – NM Homeschool Convention, Calvary of Abq
• Apr 18 – ACSI Speech Competition at Albuquerque Christian School, 872-0777
• May 1 – National Day of Prayer
  Civic Plaza (12-1, praise and worship starting at 11:30)
  Hardin Field on Kirtland AFB (11:30-12:30)
  Believer's Center (7:00 p.m., outside activities at 6:30)
• May 11 – Global Day of Prayer
• Jun 7-8 - We just received a request to go to Grand Junction, CO June 7 & 8. We would like to schedule some presentations in San Juan County, NM around those dates.
  http://www.greenridgeministries.org, 690.2548, 699.6657 

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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:
  Report on 2008 NM Legis Session
  CAPE at the Capitol & Home Education Proclamation
  Truth Project Small Group Starting in Mar 08
  Family Lifeline Events
  40 Days for Life
  Love INC is now in Albuquerque
  NM Abstinence Education Coalition
  Wings Prison Ministry
  Childhood Vaccines & Aborted Babies
  Readers Talk Back
  Friends of the Family
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• Report on 2008 NM Legis Session
  Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Ps.107:1 Praise the Lord! HB 9 (domestic partnerships) died in the Senate Judiciary Committee and SB 23 (embryonic stem cell research) died in the House Judiciary Committee as no further action was taken on either of them and the 2008 session has ended. SB 185 (teen pregnancy) died in the Senate Finance Committee. According to the ABQ Journal on 2/15/08 Governor Richardson will call a special session but only for healthcare reform.
  
  Two traditional marriage bills were tabled in committee:
  Both of these bills were tabled in the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee.
  HJR 3 - PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 20 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NM TO DEFINE MARRIAGE AS BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN.
  HB 47 - RELATING TO MARRIAGE; DEFINING MARRIAGE AS A CIVIL CONTRACT BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN.
  
  HB 76 (Otero County Teen Pregnancy Prevention) never left the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. The bill would originally have allocated $100,000 to promote abstinence education but was amended by HCPAC (public affairs committee) to include "comprehensive" sex education.
  
  Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
  
  What did pass? Bills that Have Passed Both Houses, 2008 Regular Session:
  http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/legRpt/legisreports14dis.asp
  
  Thank you for your prayers, emails and calls.
  
  Praise the Lord! HB 9 was tabled on a vote of 6-4 in SJC on February 9, 2008. Thank You Lord for Your victory, salvation, grace, mercy, forgiveness, goodness and lovingkindness that You have bestowed on us. Please thank the following Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee who voted to table HB 9. They took great risk in voting for righteousness.
  
  * Richard C. Martinez, Vice Chair, 986-4389, richard.martinez@nmlegis.gov
  * William H. Payne, Ranking Member, 986-4276, william.payne@nmlegis.gov
  * Rod Adair, Member, 986-4385, radair@dfn.com
  * Kent L. Cravens, Member, 986-4391, klcravens@alphagraphics.com
  * Clinton D. Harden, Member, 986-4369, charden@theosogroup.com
  * Lidio G. Rainaldi, Member, 986-4310, no email listed
  (recipient of BCNM Statesman of the Year Award 2008)
  
  Thank you Walter Bradley, Rep. Nora Espinosa, Pastor Dean Mathis, Pastor Jay McCollum, Pastor Lee Herring, Pastor Jose Vasquez, Pastor Glenn Strock, Miki Vasquez, Evelyn Manderville, Brad Miller (Focus on the Family), Pastor and Mrs. Marvin Capehart, Brian Shaw, Dennis Alberson, Matthew Chandler, Pastor Steve Smothermon, Pastor Derrick Smith, Pastor Matt Bullen, Nick Quintero and Caleb Cionelo for your prayers and testimony (or availability for testimony) at the committee hearings. (If I have left anyone out, please forgive me and let me know who I left out.)
  
  Thank you Pat Fort, Pastor Dean Mathis, Pastor John Loudat, Holley Lindsey, Christian Life Committee of BCNM, Susie Tsyitee, Brian Shaw, CAPE-NM, Center for Traditional Family Values NM, Christopher Klicka and HSLDA, Dan Rosecrans and Family Life Radio, Peter Benson and Connection Radio, Grant Kuck, Dewey Modie, Frank Haley, Cris Pacheco, Machelle Archuleta and KKIM Radio for your communications with believers to keep them informed about HB 9. (Again, if I have left anyone out, please forgive me and let me know who I left out.)
  
  Parents in one Virginia County have successfully forced the removal of a book, which promotes homosexuality, from their local elementary school.
  http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx?id=68065
  
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  Here’s a little note from the 2007 Legis Session. Anyone remember a bill for the “Children’s Eyesight Fund?” You may have notices a little box to check on your auto registration. So where does all this money go to and who manages it? We’re not really sure at this point.
  
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Lewis, Mac, TRD
  To: principles@integrity.com
  Cc: Ortiz, Margaret D., TRD ; Garcia, Gloria T., TRD ; Office, Policy, TRD
  Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:57 AM
  Subject: Save Our Children's Sight Fund
  
  Mr. Burton:
  
  Thanks very much for your interest. I believe our registration renewal materials may have misnamed the fund. If so, we will be correcting the error very shortly. The correct name of the fund is the “Save Our Children's Sight Fund,” and it was established by the 2007 Legislature in two identical bills, HB1283 and SB1149.
  
  I have included below the pertinent sections in statute. Our role is to facilitate voluntary contributions, as described in Sec. 66-6-6.3, and to pass the funds along to the State Treasury. For details on how the program will be implemented, I would suggest you contact the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). I believe you will find that 100% of the funds collected will be used by the NMDOH for the purposes described in Sec. 24-1-31.
  
  Thanks again for your interest. And please feel free to contact me again if I can provide any additional information.
  
  Mac Lewis
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  Another bill from 2007: Medical Marijuana, SB 523 (23 pages)
  * Possession still a violation of Federal Law.
  * Law enforcement does not know who is certified to possess marijuana.
  * Who is the State certifying to produce marijuana? “Cannabis production facilities within NM housed on secured grounds and operated by licensed producers.”
  * An advisory board “shall convene at least twice per year.”
  * How much is it costing taxpayers for the State to administer this program?
  
  “Task force officials have said agents did not know French had state permission to use marijuana until after the raid. The state Department of Health has said officers called after the raid to verify the man's state-issued marijuana ID card. Law enforcement agencies have asked the department to tell them who is certified to have marijuana, but the department said doing so would violate federal patient privacy laws.” http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/apmedmar01-17-08.htm
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• CAPE at the Capitol & Home Education Proclamation
  And you shall teach them diligently… Deut. 6:5-7
  The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next. – Abraham Lincoln
  
  CAPE annually sponsors CAPE at the Capitol, a day when home school families from all across New Mexico convene in Santa Fe at the state capitol building, known as The Roundhouse, to celebrate Home Education Week in New Mexico and to meet and greet state legislators. This annual assembly is our opportunity to bring the face of home schooling to New Mexico's leaders, to remind them that we take our citizenship seriously, and to express sincerely our appreciation for the public service of these citizen legislators.
  
  Attendance increased by over 180% this year; more than 360 home educating fathers, mothers, and their sons and daughters visited Santa Fe to observe the legislative process, and to introduce themselves to their legislators. While every district is not yet represented, every lawmaker received an invitation to our convention and contact information for CAPE. Many personal contacts were established and the presence of God was evident.
  
  Some of the God-moments that we heard about include:
  
  * Senator Rainaldi (Gallup) had an abundance of home school visitors who wanted to express their appreciation for his strong and unwavering pro-family position. He was busy with senatorial responsibilities, but his lovely wife spent time receiving the love of the Lord from attendees along with home baked treats, only to turn around and pass them out to the next wave. “I looked around, and I saw all these home school moms and kids, just 'loving on her'. It was such a God-thing.”
  * Home schooled graduate and college student Nick Quintero checked for C@C information online, registered himself, and drove himself to Santa Fe, just to participate. Home schooled high school student Caleb Cionelo took his place on the floor of the Senate while he waited for an opportunity to testify to the Judiciary Committee. His brother, Gideon, used his time to persuade his exhausted family to wait just a few minutes more, hoping to give Caleb that chance. The committee chairman then adjourned early (for the fourth time). Next year, Caleb!!
  * DADS who attended were recognized as sacrificing to participate, and reminded that they and their intact families were an unusual sight, drawing attention! “I can’t believe I’ve let my wife do this alone. It is a wonderful opportunity, and I won’t miss out again!”
  * Senator Cynthia Nava, chairman of the Senate Education Committee and superintendent of the Gadsden School District slipped out of her legislative session long enough to read the 2008 proclamation recognizing parents as educators.
  * Senator Clinton Harden asked us for the opportunity to publicly acknowledge what a great impression our children were making on the Roundhouse staff. He also reminded us to pray fervently and faithfully for our legislators.
  
  NM Homeschool Proclamation - 2008
  
  http://www.cape-nm.org/pages/capeaction/capitol.php
  
  TeenPact NM – http://www.teenpact.com/stateclass/stateclass.php?state=NM
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• Truth Project Small Group Starting in Mar 08
  Consider joining a small group for a 12-week video series – Focus on the Family’s Truth Project with Dr Del Tackett. The small group is limited to 12 people (High School and up) and will be a discussion format. The small group will meet on Fri or Sat, 6-8p, in the new neighborhood at the south end of Juan Tabo in Albuquerque. Commit for the entire series or attend the topics that grab your attention. An excellent way to get deeper into the Word and Its application! www.thetruthproject.org
  
  Material is available only through small group meetings. Call pager 971-2053 or email principles@integrity.com for more info.
  
  Lesson 1 - Veritology: What is Truth?
  Lesson 2 - Philosophy and Ethics: Says Who?
  Lesson 3 - Anthropology: Who is Man?
  Lesson 4 - Theology: Who is God?
  Lesson 5 - Science: What is True?
  Lesson 6 - History: Whose Story?
  Lesson 7 - Sociology: The Divine Imprint
  Lesson 8 - Unio Mystica: Am I Alone?
  Lesson 9 - The State: Whose Law?
  Lesson 10 - The American Experiment: Stepping Stones
  Lesson 11 - Labor: Created to Create
  Lesson 12 - Community and Involvement: God Cares, do I?
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• Family Lifeline Events
  The New Mexico Marriages First Project serves couples across all age groups and ethnicities in Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties. The Project goal is to provide culturally appropriate marriage education, marriage enrichment projects, and programs that explore positive relationship models to married couples, engaged couples, couples interested in marriage and teenagers, thus strengthening marriage and reducing the incidence of divorce. Through partnerships with community agencies, New Mexico Marriages First will help interested couples gain greater access to marriage education services enabling them to acquire skills to form and sustain healthy marriages.
  
  Mar 1 - 007 - Bond Your Marriage
  Mar 29 & Aug 16 - Premarital Education Classes
  Apr 12 - Romance & Roses
  http://www.themarriagelifeline.com/home
  
  CINews supports the ministry of Family Lifeline. Please check their events calendar and newsletter for more info on NM Marriages First activities. Contact Family Lifeline directly for additional information.
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• 40 Days for Life
  This spring, from Feb 6 - Mar 21, our community will be one of 59 cities in 31 states joining together for one of the largest simultaneous pro-life mobilizations in history -- the national 40 Days for Life campaign.
  
  40 Days for Life in Albuquerque is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:
  40 days of prayer and fasting to end abortion
  40 days of peaceful public witness
  
  Good Friday Jericho Walk on March 21st at Planned Parenthood
  
  We are praying that, with God's help, this groundbreaking effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city and throughout America. God ended slavery in America – He can end abortion.
  
  http://www.40daysforlife.com/albuquerque/
  
  Project Defending Life's LIFETALK Radio Show, KTBL 1050 AM, 2-3pm Saturdays.
  
  Street demonstrations with graphic images on Wednesdays. There are three politicians I really want to protest; the Governor, Swisstack, and Ryan. I also want to do some stuff near UNM and some other high exposure spots around the city. Email frstephen@defendinglife.org for more details.
  
  2008 Municipal Election Candidates. For all of you who live in Rio Rancho, it is important that you vote in the City March 4th election. [Fr. Stephen Imbarrato supports Tim Crum for mayor, “a good and devout Catholic man from STA with a strong business and leadership background.”]
  
  CINews supports the ministry of Project Defending Life. You may sign up to be on their direct mailing list to receive more current updates and info on additional activities. Father Stephen Imbarrato is forming a group of Christian ministries that desire a unified effort in the fight against evil and bringing the love of Christ to NM. Call 266-4100 if you would like more information on this group.
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• Love INC is now in Albuquerque
  
  
  LaDonna, a single mom with 2 children, is in school to become a medical tech. After leaving a failed relationship she and her two children started over, moving into an unfurnished apartment. She had no money for furnishings or bedding after using school loans for tuition and books. Everyone was sleeping on the floor even though family and friends were able to help with small things.
  
  Love INC of South Albuquerque coordinated numerous volunteers from several churches and a Christian ministry that were all able to come alongside the family over a period of two months. Church members delivered the much needed furniture from the Love INC warehouse while others provided a Christmas tree and gifts for mom and her children. Another volunteer family blessed the client with some much needed items (like medical scrubs and toys for the children). It was a joy for the staff of Love INC to see the interaction between the volunteers and the family as they got to know each other, shared life joys, laughed and prayed together. LaDonna has shared with us how truly thankful she is for all of the help and support she has received. Her life has been transformed through the power of Christ’s love which was seen in the words and actions of the volunteers.
  
  Love INC of South Albuquerque is a new affiliate of Love INC headquartered in Minneapolis. We are part of an organization that was founded in 1977 and operates in over 130 cities in the US. Their mission and ours is to mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ. LaDonna and others are referred to our Clearinghouse (phone center) by pastors, care providers, case managers and friends to seek help. Our intake volunteers screen each request for extent of need and legitimacy, then issue referrals to a local church ministry, church volunteer, or community agency. Love INC follows up to ensure the need was met and to offer spiritual support.
  
  If your church would like to partner with us please call 255-LOVE (5683).
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• NM Abstinence Education Coalition
  The mission of NM AEC is to promote abstinence until marriage in New Mexico, focusing on youth and young adults. Specific goals to accomplish this mission include providing education about abstinence; providing resources, support, and technical assistance; providing networking opportunities; providing information about funding sources; advocating in support of abstinence; and promoting sexual health.
  
  In a hostile move by the NM Dept of Health and Dept of Education, abstinence education is now restricted to grades six and below in public schools. NM now refuses federal funding for abstinence education. NM AEC letter to the editor.
  
  Letter to Senator Bingaman from The Excel, Statewide Youth Coalition.
  
  CINews supports the ministry of NM AEC. Become a member of NM AEC to receive current updates on national, state, and local abstinence education issues. NM AEC holds monthly telecons and an annual membership meeting. Email Newmaec@aol.com.
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• Wings Prison Ministry
  The goal of the Wings Ministry is to connect spouses, caregivers, and children of inmates with the nurturing and supporting relationships of Christian people in local churches.
  
  Mon, Feb. 25, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Dinner provided by Romano’s Macaroni Grill! Honor & Respect 101 – District Judge Ernesto J. Romero will share his thoughts on this important topic. What does ‘having respect’ really mean? Come and meet Judge Romero. Ask him questions and we’ll respectfully explore many issues together. RSVP 291-6412.
  
  Sat, Mar 15, Wings Easter Party.
  2:00 – 4:00 Set-up/Training 4:00 – 6:30 PM Party
  Destiny Center – Rio Rancho 792-7999
  4401 Northern Blvd. NE, www.DestinyPeople.com
  
  Sat, Apr 19, Volunteers Needed for Dallas Wings Party – Hutchins State Jail.
  
  Ann Edenfield Sweet, Wings Ministry Executive Director/Founder
  2270 D Wyoming NE #130, Albuquerque, NM 87112
  1-505-291-6412, AnnEdenfield@WingsMinistry.org, www.WingsMinistry.org
  
  CINews supports the ministry of Wings for LIFE. To receive more current updates and info on additional activities, email Webmaster@WingsMinistry.org.
  
  Mat 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
  Jas 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Date	Topic	Location	Dinner Sponsor
2/25/08	Judge Ernesto Romero, Respect & Honor	Heights	Macaroni Grill
3/3/08	Communication 202	Old Town	High Noon
3/10/08	How to Get & Keep a Job	Heights	TBA
3/17/08	Secrets for Success in School	Old Town	TBA
3/24/08	Anger is NOT a Bad Word!	Heights	Macaroni Grill
4/5 – Sat.	El Malpais Hike & Picnic	10:00 AM	Meet at Central UMC
4/7	Low Budget Family Fun	Old Town	High Noon

• Childhood Vaccines & Aborted Babies
  From: Kristi Rardin [rardins@nmia.com]
  Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 3:58 PM
  Subject: Vaccine information update
  
  The email I sent out a couple weeks ago, with the shocking news that some of our childhood vaccines rely on cell lines created from lung tissue of aborted babies, really caused quite a stir. I completely understand, as I was so grieved by this news I was physically ill. I have had a lot of replies asking whether my sources were true, and I have also been advised to not encourage people to not vaccinate their kids. I've continued to do more research on the subject, just to make sense of it all and figure out what actions to take or not take. So, please bear with me as I send this second email in an attempt to clarify the data and answer some of the questions that were sent to me.
  
  Read the rest of this important email and a quick-reference chart to help keep track of which vaccines to choose.
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• Readers Talk Back
  I admit I am very discouraged and dismayed with the choice of Republican candidate running for President. We had some good ones but they got no where (Duncan Hunter and Fred Thompson). Of course the media has promoted the most democrat like Republican and so they are now the front runners. Keep in mind that there has only been one primary or caucus so far that was entirely Republican voters casting votes for the Republican candidates. That was Florida just last week. Every previous contest, independents could vote and thus independents have helped sway the votes away from the more conservative or true Republican candidates toward those we have in front today. This is offensive and it is disenfranchising true Republican voters. Many of us will have no voice, as in New Mexico, the decision will be completed before we even get to our June primary. Some of you on this list will vote on Tuesday of this coming week. I am hoping that all three candidates split the vote and no one comes out ahead, no one gets sufficient delegates to be declared the nominee. At this point I say "none of the above." Its time for the grassroots to campaign to get some one to SOC (Save our Country) for us! Someone like JC Watts. Come on JC, step up to the plate for the good of the nation! Time for a little revolution. Like T Jefferson said, "a little revolution now and then is a healthy thing (or something close to that effect.) Venting helps - We need another choice! - Kathryn Cooper
  
  Important parallels have come to my mind regarding the comparison of this issue [same-sex marriage] to slavery. These parallels are not the ones that the supporters of ‘same sex marriage’ are talking about in a distorted fashion. Slavery tore at the very fabric of families. Slavery destroyed families and black families are suffering the horrible consequences of that even to this day. ‘Same sex marriage’ completely undermines real marriage and will complete the destruction of the family in America. Real Christians led the fight to abolish slavery, because it was clearly against biblical principles. Real Christians are leading the struggle against ‘same sex marriage’ because it is clearly against biblical principles. If the proponents of ‘same sex marriage’ succeed; I believe it will lead divide our nation and lead to civil war. – Clifton Green
  
  I thought you might find this interesting/scary - http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1606679,00.html
  Until now, I wasn't aware that politics in neighboring CO (home of Focus on the Family, etc.) had changed that much recently on social conservative issues. Perhaps some of you already know about gay activist Tim Gill moving to CO and his "stealth" Gill Action Fund and Gill Foundation throwing millions around to liberalize politics there and targeting other mountain west states! This year (for the 2nd or 3rd year - I've lost track) we have been battling against HB-9 and similar measures in the NM legislature and (Praise the Lord!) we squeaked by with a win again. However, in reading the article above, NM could be targeted in the future by Tim Gill and his ilk if it hasn't already. Let's keep praying now that we'll be ready in NM for even bigger battles then. HMS,Vern Hershberger, Tijeras, NM
  
  [“We have been notified that a multi-millionaire homosexual-Kim Gill from Colorado-has hired a lobbyist to pass this bill this year.” – Source: CLC BCNM.]
  
  Your comments are welcome and will be included in this section in the future.
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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.
  
  Center for Traditional Family Values NM is a newly formed yet cohesive, nondenominational grassroots organization of families and individuals who see a distinct shift in American values. God is moving the hearts of believers today to renew an emphasis on His design for man, woman, and the traditional family. We see the devastating consequences around us from ignoring those values – violence, drugs, divorce, suicide, abortion, broken relationships, etcetera. They are the symptoms of a culture in need of God. Why wait until the situation gets even worse? God ordained three institutions to influence society for good – Civil Government, the Church, and the Family. Each has a God given role. Without God, these institutions become corrupt and we see evil instead of good. The Center for Traditional Family Values has a vision for NM beyond opposing bad legislation. We need your support today to pursue that vision. For more information, call 505 609-9609 or email info@traditionalvaluenm.org.
  
  * For he is the minister of God to thee for good. (Rom 13:4)
  * That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Ti 3:17)
  * So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. (Gen 1:27,31; 2:24)

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