January 2020 Newsletter

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Political Peacock

President's Message

PRAYER IN 2020

In our “woke” culture, meditation is being promoted nearly everywhere, including professional settings, while at the same time we witness a discouragement of prayer. In fact, national studies have shown that the health benefits of prayer and meditation are the same in alleviating stress and helping maintain a positive outlook. Meditation is a mental exercise focusing thought and heightening spiritual awareness, but prayer is all that and so much more. Prayer is a reminder that God walks with us. Prayer is to recognize our own mortality, show gratitude, and a means to seek healing or forgiveness. Prayer is to exercise our religious liberty. Prayer is powerful.

In 2020, let us pray for many things. Let us pray that Americans remember that our history was no accident. Let us pray that those in elected office remain faithful to God and to their oaths of office. Let us pray that enemies of liberty are defeated and lose all positions of influence. Let us pray for peace. Let us pray for grace and courage as we work together for the re-election of President Donald J. Trump and for all candidates who share our Republican agenda of smaller and responsible government and a culture of life. Pray, pray, pray my friends.

May God bless us all,

Bonnie Jackson

Featured Speaker

We are pleased to start the new year with our distinguished guest speaker, Mathew Staver, B.A., M.A., J.D. Mr. Staver is the founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel and chairman of Liberty Counsel Action, Covenant Journey, Christians in Defense of Israel, Liberty Relief International, Faith and Liberty, and National Pro-Life Center. He is also chief counsel of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, trustee of Timothy Plan and former dean of Liberty University School of Law. He has the highest AV rating given to attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell and is board certified in Appellate Practice.

Liberty Counsel is an international nonprofit litigation, education, and policy organization, dedicated to advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and the family since 1989 by providing pro bono assistance and representation on these and related topics. With offices in Florida, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., Liberty Counsel has affiliate attorneys around the country and has a presence in Israel.

Mr. Staver has argued two landmark cases before the United States Supreme Court as lead counsel, written numerous briefs to the High Court, argued in numerous state and federal courts across the country, and has over 250 published legal opinions. In addition, Mr. Staver has authored hundreds of popular articles, eight scholarly law review publications, numerous brochures, booklets, and books, including Eternal Vigilance: Knowing and Protecting Your Religious Freedom and Why Israel Matters .

Over the years, Mr. Staver has served on numerous boards, including The Timothy Plan, a New York Stock Exchange-traded family of mutual funds; National Houses of Hope, and the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. Mr. Staver has testified before Congress in the U.S. House and Senate and served on the Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations.

Mr. Staver produces and hosts Faith & Freedom , an 11-minute daily radio program, and Freedom’s Call , a 60-second daily radio program. As a former pastor and one of the nation’s preeminent constitutional attorneys, he frequently appears as a guest on national network and cable TV and radio programs and also appears in several hundred print articles each year. He is married to Anita, who is also an attorney, as well as President and General Counsel of Liberty Counsel.

OUR JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY

JANUARY 28, 2020 AT 12 NOON. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 11:45.

REMEMBER TO RSVP BY FRIDAY JANUARY 24, 2020.

Lunch is $25 by reservation only . Please bring cash or check.

Remember that we are a non-profit organization existing to promote Republicans and conservative causes. If you find that you are unable to attend after the deadline, we are sorry to miss you but expect that an RSVP will be honored. Please be courteous and send payment to reimburse us for your lunch. Not doing so hurts our bottom line. Remember, WE ARE REPUBLICANS AND THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A 'FREE LUNCH.'

To RSVP and for reservations, please use this link:

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Please do NOT forward your Evite email to anyone or they will be registering under your email address and you will be responsible for payment of any reservation not honored.

On the Menu: The Interlachen Country Club offers an extensive buffet with many selections to satisfy every taste!

Membership

WE ARE IN A NEW YEAR SO TIME FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS!

If you would like to see your name here, consider renewing your membership at the Patron, Angel or Saint level. We are incredibly grateful for all of our members' generosity and support!

Saints $150

Lucy Ellen Hamilton, Wendi Peterson, Cheryl Stone, Lisa Vimmerstedt

Angels $100

Lynda Stapp

Patrons $60

Sue H. Book, Susan Burrows, Susan Gelineau, Barbara Russo

Click here to renew your membership.

"Saints" receive a professional WPRWF name badge to wear at meetings or whenever you represent us in the community.

Christmas Party 2019

Sue Book, Rep. David Smith, Shara White, Bonnie Jackson, Catherine Harvie, Shelley Sullivan, Ellie Warner, Sharon Burnight, Patty Bender

Through your generous donations of baby supplies brought to the Christmas party, we were able to deliver 507 diapers, 24 washcloths, 4 pairs of socks, 3 foot rattles, 3 teething rings, 3 bottles, 2 outfits, 2 hooded towels, 2 pacifiers, baby formula, wipes, spoons, head support, bath items, and a diaper bag to the JMJ Pregnancy Center. Wow! Republicans are the best! You let your light shine this Christmas.

Thank you.

The ladies operating and volunteering at the JMJ Pregnancy Center were so grateful for your donations and could not stop saying thank you on behalf of the expecting mothers that they help every day. Please stop by their center on West Colonial in Orlando.

REMEMBER THE UNBORN STILL HAVE NO VOICE WITHOUT YOU. January brings a new year and the National March for Life in Washington D.C. held on the 24th, but did you know that Marches for Life are happening around the country? Here in Florida, the city of St. Augustine has March for Life St. Augustine. If you cannot make it to Washington D.C., join the March for Life St. Augustine on January 17-18, 2020. For more information click here.