Subject: Delta Ordinance Threatens Church Liberties
From: Mount Hope Church <[email-masked]>
To: MICHAEL <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 13:22:10 +0000

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10/2013 (#)

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Dear Friend,

On October 7, 2013 at 6:00 pm, the Delta Township Board at the township office, located at 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy. in Lansing, is voting on an ordinance that will threaten many of our religious rights and liberties.  This ordinance could also result in serious ramifications for how we approve church members, and even our ability to have an Anna's House for Widows.  I am requesting your presence to ensure that Eaton County remains a place where we are free to exercise our Christian faith.

We are called to define culture, and that lifestyle should always be consistent with the Kingdom of God — a Kingdom that is built on love, sound judgment, and freedom.  Therefore, it is important that we respectfully speak up against ideas that contradict the Word of God.

The proposed ordinance threatens several liberties that will affect the church. For example, we believe the ordinance:

* Violates the Michigan Constitution’s Marriage Amendment (Art. I, § 25).

* Infringes on the free exercise of religion conscience (U.S. Const., 1^st Amend.).

* Discriminates against people of faith.

* Has no meaningful religious exception for individuals, businesses, and churches.

* Improperly assumes powers that are not clearly and directly granted to townships by the state legislature.

Please take action and respectfully let the Delta Township Trustee Board know that this ordinance is inconsistent with foundational liberties and principles that have made America a free and blessed nation. I am requesting two things:
1. PRAY: Pray that the Board is given true, godly wisdom to discern the injustice that is found in this ordinance.
2. ATTEND: Please attend the meeting, and simply stand in support of those speaking against this ordinance. Go to the township office located at 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy. this Monday, October 7, at 6:00 pm and allow your presence to support and encourage those voicing their concerns against this ordinance.

Thank you so much for your prayers and your action. If you would like to see the details of the proposed ordinance, please visit the Delta Township website (http://www.deltami.gov/?p=7710) .

Sincerely,

Pastor Kevin Berry

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