I could be cynical about this, but I wasn't when Howard Dean did the
same thing, and I think these folks have a genuine shot at connecting
to a lot of people in the middle who are starting to feel betrayed by
Bush. We need to reach out to them. All of them.
Dear Helen:
Thank you for your passion about the Christian Alliance for Progress.
Your pioneering spirit is helping to galvanize this Movement to
Reclaim Christianity. In order to keep the momentum going, we need
your help. I'm writing to ask you to contribute to the Christian
Alliance for Progress. I'll explain below why your personal support
is urgent and vital. Please read on…
Update
It has been only one month since our Movement's formal launch. But in
just this short time, another 6,000 Americans have joined in this
cause we share! Within a few days we will number more than 10,000!
Additionally, hundreds of “local leaders” from across the country (47
states already!) have contacted the Christian Alliance home office and
have volunteered to step up as full-fledged organizers for the
Movement in their own communities.
We've gotten strong national and international media coverage. And
despite their much larger size, the Christian Right is attacking us in
the media – not just Rev. Jerry Falwell of the Moral Majority, but
also many others including the large right-wing think tank, the
Heritage Foundation, which wrote an editorial opposing us in the Wall
Street Journal Online.
We Have Promise – But We Have Urgent Needs
The Religious Right has denounced the Christian Alliance for Progress.
We are challenging their continued abuse of Christianity when we
oppose things like Justice Sunday, during which they hide their
extremist political agenda behind the language of Christianity.
Unlike any other organization, the Christian Alliance for Progress has
a strategic opportunity to change our country's politics by standing
up for real Christian values.
Months of planning and hard work have paid off. But now we also have
a serious need for more resources. The Religious Right is on the
move, and they are well-organized and well-funded. To respond
effectively, we must have financial resources to:
1. Expand the Movement into communities nationwide
2. Ensure our message stays loud and clear in the media
3. Assemble an effective staff to handle our new-found attention
The Right-Wing Wonders, “Where Will This Movement's Money Come From?”
The answer? YOU. YOU are this Movement. When the Christian Alliance
was first forming, I and a small number of other local donors provided
startup funding. Now that this Movement is growing so strongly, it
needs a broader foundation. St. Paul tells us that we are all members
of the body of Christ – his arms, legs, eyes, feet. So it is with the
Christian Alliance. Together with other members of this Movement,
YOUR VOICE is Reclaiming Christianity. YOU are speaking up for values
like justice, compassion, and equality. YOU are standing against
right-wing theocracy.
Our Stewardship Request
Please consider one of the following suggested gifts:
1. Monthly donation of $25 per month for 12 months
2. One-time donation of $250
3. Smaller or larger donations are welcome based on your own personal
circumstances. (Remember the way that Mark's Gospel tells us how much
Jesus valued a small contribution from a poor widow.)
The Miracle of Abundance and Our Stewardship Commitment
Think back to the Gospel stories about Jesus and the miracle of the
loaves and fishes. Jesus observed that the thousands of people
gathered to hear him were hungry and needed to be fed. But Jesus had
only a small amount of food to offer, over which he prayed.
Eventually everyone was able to eat; there was more than enough food
for all. If you have the resources, we ask that this be a loaves and
fishes moment. As we pass this 'email offering plate', we promise
faithful stewardship in how we apply your generous contributions.
Please give all you can. Now is the time, and today is the day.
With Gratitude,
Patrick Mrotek
Founder
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