We have reached a point in America at which the faithful remnant MUST STAND against the overt persecution seeking to shutter and silence God's people and churches. Gideon's army was reduced from 30,000 to just 300. By following God, rather than fear, that brave 1% force changed the course of human history. Read on to learn how you can be a part of a modern-day Gideon's Army and the ultimate victory that awaits! -Mat

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If you have been following the news, or simply reading my emails and letters, you likely already know that we have reached a point at which the faithful remnant MUST STAND.

God reduced Gideon's army to a paltry 1% of its original size to teach the ancient Israelites a lesson – with a small group of committed faithful, God will change the course of history. Have faith over fear!

Just as in the story of Gideon's army, our churches, too, have been whittled down. While many churches nationwide have chosen to comply with the illegal orders intent on silencing God's people, some brave pastors are standing strong to follow God, rather than their misguided governors.

These pastors face imprisonment and personal ruin for preaching the Gospel.

Friday afternoon, Pastor John MacArthur thought he had received a “win” from California courts that would “allow” his church to meet if it met onerous requirements. Of course, we know that state and local governments have NO RIGHT to close, hinder or dictate details of worship. However, even this compromise was quashed by the California Appeals Court, which on Saturday overturned the lower court's orders and forbade Pastor MacArthur's Grace Community Church to meet.

Sunday morning, despite facing jail and fines, Pastor MacArthur opened his church anyway. He began the service by saying, “We're having church!”

And in our California case on behalf of Pastor Ché Ahn, Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry, we represent 162-plus churches whose pastors also face penalties of prison and fines. In some counties where these churches are located, fines are being levied at $1,000 per day in addition to jail. Pastor Ahn opened his church anyway.

In California, even home Bible studies and fellowship are banned with anyone who does not live in the home! The criminal and civil punishments also apply to these private home meetings.

Gideon's Army is rising. Will you be part of that number? - Select here to STAND WITH GIDEON's ARMY!

Christians in California are not alone in their persecution by anti-God governors. By the way, I have always been cautious about referring to religious “discrimination” in America as “persecution.” But what else do you call jail and fines for worship, even in your home, but persecution? These punishments have gone beyond mere discrimination.

The pastors and churches involved in our other four federal lawsuits – against the governors of Maine, Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois face similar persecution, including massive fines, jail time and even, in the case of our Chicago, IL, client Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church, the threat of the city taking possession of, and bulldozing, all church property and buildings should the church dare worship with more than 10 people in attendance.

Each of these brave pastors are leading their churches in the face of tyranny, despite the risk of losing their personal freedom.

I think and pray often about the pastors Liberty Counsel represents. Each worship service, these brave pastors never know if they will return home. We are deeply honored to serve them.

Why would these pastors take such a risk? Because God commands it.

Jesus was very clear – render to God the things that belong to God. (Matt. 22:21). The church does not belong to Caesar! The church belongs only to God, and God alone. And, the Gates of Hell will not prevail against it. (Matt. 16:18).

These pastors understand that their churches NEVER belonged to Caesar, and therefore their churches can never be “rendered to” Caesar.

These brave pastors stand as one in the face of abject tyranny. I hope you will stand with them and Liberty Counsel as we continue the battle to keep America's religious freedom FREE.

Another of Gideon's army has answered the call by establishing a generous challenge grant which will DOUBLE the effectiveness of your donation.

As you know, Liberty Counsel NEVER charges for our legal services. In the face of this increasing tyranny and the nearly overwhelming amount of legal work that needs to be done to protect America's Judeo-Christian values, this challenge grant could not have come at a better time!

A new Gideon's army is rising. Will you be part of that number? – Select here to STAND WITH the modern-day GIDEON'S ARMY!

Now is the time to stand.

In Christ,

Mat Staver
Founder & Chairman

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