“It is the duty of nations, as well

as of men, to own their

dependence upon the

overruling power of God…

“It is the duty of nations, as well

as of men, to own their

dependence upon the

overruling power of God…

Abraham Lincoln1809-1865

Abraham Lincoln1809-1865

...and to recognize

the sublime truth announced in

the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that

those nations only are blessed

whose God is the Lord.”

...and to recognize

the sublime truth announced in

the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that

those nations only are blessed

whose God is the Lord.”Abraham Lincoln

1809-1865Abraham Lincoln

1809-1865

The Foundations of a Godly Nation

The Foundations of a Godly Nation

The God of the BibleThe Teachings of the Bible

Religious FreedomFreedom of Speech and Assembly

Marriage and FamilyChristian Education

Free EnterpriseGovernment “Under God”

The God of the BibleThe Teachings of the Bible

Religious FreedomFreedom of Speech and Assembly

Marriage and FamilyChristian Education

Free EnterpriseGovernment “Under God”

“Of all the dispositions and

habits which lead to political prosperity,

religion and morality are indispensable

supports.”

“Of all the dispositions and

habits which lead to political prosperity,

religion and morality are indispensable

supports.”

George WashingtonFarewell Address, 1796

George WashingtonFarewell Address, 1796

“The propitious smiles of heaven can never be

expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules

of order and right which heaven itself has ordained.”

“The propitious smiles of heaven can never be

expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules

of order and right which heaven itself has ordained.”

George WashingtonInaugural Address

April 30, 1789

George WashingtonInaugural Address

April 30, 1789

“Providence has given our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for

their rulers.”

“Providence has given our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for

their rulers.”

John JayFirst Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

1745-1829

John JayFirst Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

1745-1829

History of the United States

Noah Webster 1832

History of the United States

Noah Webster 1832

“When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting…let it be impressed on your

mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of

God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge

of this duty.”

“When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting…let it be impressed on your

mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of

God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge

of this duty.”

"If the people fail to vote, a government will be

developed which is not their government...  The whole

system of American Government rests on the

ballot box.  Unless citizens perform their duties there,

such a system of government is doomed to failure."

"If the people fail to vote, a government will be

developed which is not their government...  The whole

system of American Government rests on the

ballot box.  Unless citizens perform their duties there,

such a system of government is doomed to failure."

Calvin Coolidge30th President of the United States

Calvin Coolidge30th President of the United States

Evangelical Christians & The 2012 General Election

Evangelical Christians & The 2012 General Election

• 26% of voter eligible pop. 55 million• 60% voted 33 million

( 25% of entire vote cast )

• Eligible but Unregistered 10 million • Registered: Did Not Vote 12 million

• 26% of voter eligible pop. 55 million• 60% voted 33 million

( 25% of entire vote cast )

• Eligible but Unregistered 10 million • Registered: Did Not Vote 12 million

Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 Primary Election

Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census

Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 Primary Election

Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census

• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 71% are projected to register 643,000 • 45% are projected to vote* 289,000

(* of registered)

• Registered: Not Voting 354,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 616,000

• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 71% are projected to register 643,000 • 45% are projected to vote* 289,000

(* of registered)

• Registered: Not Voting 354,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 616,000

Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 General Election

Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census

Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 General Election

Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census

• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 72% are projected to register 652,000 • 72% are projected to vote 469,000

(of registered)

• Registered: Not Voting 183,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 436,000

• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 72% are projected to register 652,000 • 72% are projected to vote 469,000

(of registered)

• Registered: Not Voting 183,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 436,000

"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us.  The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and

senators and congressman and government officials, but the VOTERS

of this country."

"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us.  The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and

senators and congressman and government officials, but the VOTERS

of this country."

Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President of the United States

Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President of the United States

“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American Voter”

“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American Voter”

Dwight D. Eisenhower34th President of the United States

Dwight D. Eisenhower34th President of the United States

Oregon ObjectivesOregon Objectives

• The Vision to Restore Oregon “Under God” written in our Hearts

• The “Value Your Vote” Campaign Implemented in every County

• 100% Christian Voter Registration and Turnout …in every County

• God’s People Awakened, Voting, and More Christian World View Candidates Elected to local, state, and federal office

• The Vision to Restore Oregon “Under God” written in our Hearts

• The “Value Your Vote” Campaign Implemented in every County

• 100% Christian Voter Registration and Turnout …in every County

• God’s People Awakened, Voting, and More Christian World View Candidates Elected to local, state, and federal office

Our Objective For the May 20 Oregon Primary

Our Objective For the May 20 Oregon Primary

• Non partisan Voter Registration in Evangelical Churches in every County before April 29 Voter Registration cutoff

• Christian Voter Guides in every Bible believing church

• Pulpit and bulletin encouragement to Vote our values

• Non partisan Voter Registration in Evangelical Churches in every County before April 29 Voter Registration cutoff

• Christian Voter Guides in every Bible believing church

• Pulpit and bulletin encouragement to Vote our values

In Every Oregon CountyIn Every Oregon County

• Present “Value Your Vote” Campaign to

– Every Evangelical Ministerial Association

– Christian Men’s and Women’s Groups

– Christian Office Holders

– Bible-Believing Churches & Ministries

• Call for 100% Voter Registra. & Turn Out

• Present “Value Your Vote” Campaign to

– Every Evangelical Ministerial Association

– Christian Men’s and Women’s Groups

– Christian Office Holders

– Bible-Believing Churches & Ministries

• Call for 100% Voter Registra. & Turn Out

A Strong “Call” From Our Pulpits To Vote!

A Strong “Call” From Our Pulpits To Vote!

“Let each citizen remember at the

moment he is offering his vote...that he is

executing one of the most solemn trusts in

human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.”

“Let each citizen remember at the

moment he is offering his vote...that he is

executing one of the most solemn trusts in

human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.”

Samuel AdamsFather of the American

Revolution

Samuel AdamsFather of the American

Revolution

“Silence in the face of evil is in itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to

speak is to speak. Not to act is to

act.”

“Silence in the face of evil is in itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to

speak is to speak. Not to act is to

act.”

Dietrich BonhoefferGerman Pastor and Theologian in Nazi

Germany

Dietrich BonhoefferGerman Pastor and Theologian in Nazi

Germany

Restore America is a nonprofit Christian

ministry that depends on contributions from

concerned citizens who wish to preserve the

Godly Heritage passed on to us by our Founders and all who have given their lives to protect it.

Restore America is a nonprofit Christian

ministry that depends on contributions from

concerned citizens who wish to preserve the

Godly Heritage passed on to us by our Founders and all who have given their lives to protect it.

P.O. Box 2225

Lake Oswego, OR 97035(931) 863-5885

david@restoreamerica.org

www.restoreamerica.org

P.O. Box 2225

Lake Oswego, OR 97035(931) 863-5885

david@restoreamerica.org

www.restoreamerica.org