Bishop John & Roxanne Ritcheson

My Dear Beloved,

    As you know by now, Barack Obama is the President-Elect.  As you know, I opposed him because I am pro-life and because of his stance on certain other social issues that I felt as a minister of the Gospel I needed to take a stand against and I would again.  My views, nor have what I believe what are the views in God's Word changed on these issues.  That being said, he is the President-elect and will be the next President of the United States.  I was seeking God as to what to do and please know that I still oppose abortion and gay marriage and many of his other beliefs but there is the reality that this man will lead our nation for at least the next four years.  I was preaching at Maryville, Tennessee and I believe they came up with something that says it better than I could say it to you.  Please know that I would do the same thing if this man was pro-life and we agreed Biblically on everything.  I would pray this over whomever our next President would be because I believe in subjection to authority, but I can discuss and represent my faith and disagree without rebellion.  Please know that I believe Barack Obama is a man who believes he is doing what is right.  I believe he is probably a very good man in many ways.  I just disagree with him in areas that would not allow me to support him.   

    Now, I ask all of you to join me and pray for our President-elect for God's direction and help in all he does as the leader of our nation.  Please follow this link to see how I along with the people at Restoration International Outreach and anyone else who will join me will be praying for President-elect Obama up until the inauguration (and thereafter). 

Love Your Servant in Christ,

Bishop John D. Ritcheson

P.S.  Any man with the awesome responsibilities of President, especially in these times, needs all the prayer he can get.  Please pray with me for him and his family along with all of our leaders.

May God Bless You,

Bro. John

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Ministry Schedule for 2009 has now been posted.    If you are a pastor or staff member of any of the churches listed on the 2009 schedule and there are any additions/corrections that need to be made to the schedule, please email me at vodcoordinator@comcast.net.  Thank you!

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