July Update- A critical hour

Beloved,

We are in entering into one of the most critical times in our nations history as we near the upcoming presidential elections. We are watching history unfold before our eyes as the days draw closer. We are confronted with the sobering realities of economic recession, surmounting blood of 53 million innocent lives ended by abortion since 1973, 1 in 4 teenage women contracting an STD, a billion dollar pornographic film industry out of Southern California that brings in more revenue annually than the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL combined, and yet no reported increase in salvations, healings, or deliverances in any county in the United States in 25 years. It is reported that up to 40% of evangelical believers are planing to vote for a president who would unquestionably be the most liberal candidate on the issues of abortion, the sanctity of marriage, and the issues of morality and life. As the next 6 months unfolds here are some of the things i will be giving myself to.

Fredericksburg Prayer Furnace and Missions Base (FPF)

We are in the process of launching the Fredericksburg Prayer Furnace out of Grace Church and into the larger Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia area. This is a day and night "furnace" of worship and intercession focused on our city, the nation, the church, the nations of the earth, and Israel. It is staffed by "intercessory missionaries" who are worship leaders, musicians, and preachers and teachers, and evangelists; all who stand in the place of intercession.
The Missions Base component of FPF will operate in discipleship and training (the Burn Internship), touching the lost and releasing the great harvest (Sozo outreach and ministry teams), and a storehouse to resource serving the needs of the poor and needy within our reach (the Joseph Project).

The Fredericksburg Prayer Furnace and Missions Base (FPF) will work as a regional ministry to serve and provide a context for these realities for local churches of our region. We believe that in this our of crisis the promise of the Lord for healing and transformation is preceding by, "if my people who are called by my name, humble themselves and pray, and turn from their wicked ways..." and "yet even now, return to the Lord with fasting and weeping and mourning... rend your hearts and not your garments... and afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh.." (Joel 2:12-31)

I serve on the senior leadership of this ministry as well as lead worship for prayer sets and main meetings, teach classes and preach, give myself to the place of prayer and intercession, spend substantial time in diligent study of the Scriptures and theological foundations, and administration in the planning and scheduling of the Prayer Room, Burn Internship and weekly Encountering God Gatherings.

Obama: "The Abortion President"

We have partnered with the Christian Defense Coalition in Washington, D.C. to launch a campaign called "Obama: The Abortion President". An alarming statistic appeared just a few weeks ago reporting that according to the latest polls, 40% of professing Christians in the United States were strongly considering casting their vote for Sen. Barack Obama come this January. What was equally alarming was that a large majority of those evangelical and catholic voters were unaware of Sen. Obama's views, voting record, and future plans regarding the issue of abortion. Somehow swept into the wave of enthusiasm this "candidate for change" has propagated, almost half of professing Christians in America (a large percentage of being under the age of 30) will vote for the most liberal and extreme president on the issue of abortion in the history of the united states. Here are a few examples why:

- Under Sen. Obama's proposed health care plan, every tax-paying American citizen would pay for abortions.

- During his time in the Senate he voted against the Infant Protection Act which is a bill that protects a baby from abortion once he/she is outside the womb.

- Once he is president one of the first bill he would pass is the Freedom of Choice of Act which would greatly expand abortion rights in America.

- Sen. Obama is quoted saying that is one of his daughters "made a mistake" and became pregnant, he wouldn't want her to be "punished with the baby."

- On Sen. Obama's website it says, "he had been a consistent champion of reproductive choice and will make preserving women's rights under Roe v. Wade a priority as President."

TheCall D.C.

A week from this Friday (August 16th) hundreds of thousands of people will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to pray and fast, crying out for a great turning in this nation and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in revival. In the midst of an “entertainment” driven society, TheCall does not seek to entertain, but to encounter God. Unlike other mass gatherings which attract people through the rhythms of loud music, the glamour of flashing lights, or through the appeal of charismatic personalities, TheCall is a gathering centered around the affections of a loving God. There will be no advertised bands and no promoted speakers, as our purpose is not to promote any man or ministry.

TheCall is a FAST not a festival. TheCall is a SOLEMN ASSEMBLY not a conference. Whereas conferences focus primarily on training and discipleship, the 12 hours of TheCall are spent primarily before the Lord in the place of prayer and worship. We believe the hour is late and the times are urgent. Our nation is in desperate need of revival and it will be only through the corporate body of Christ uniting in the place of prayer that we will find any hope in this hour. We believe we can see our nation changed as the Lord pours out His Spirit and brings refreshing to the broken, destitute, and the weary across our land.

The D.C. Awakening- Oct 5-11th

For the first time in history we have secured the west lawn of the United States Capitol building for a week of day and night worship, prayer, and prophetic declaration for the nation. We are seeking to "hold the ground" in D.C. after TheCall and continue to call the nation to repentance and the church to awake and arise in this critical hour.

www.thedcawakening.com

Please Support Me!

Beloved, I am raising my own support to pursue this work of the kingdom. I need your help!

-First and foremost, pray for me. We are under serious resistance from the enemy as we take a stand for righteousness and the power of God in this city, D.C., and Israel. I need you to pray for me! That the Lord would continue to give us strength and that a door to the gospel will be opened that the word of God may run swiftly and be glorified. Also pray that Lord would provide for us as we step out in faith to pursue all that He has called us to do.

-I have reduced my expenses to minimal and I am asking that secondly, you would please help me financially. I need financial support to be able to continue the work that the Lord has laid before me. Please pray about partnering with me in these endeavors!

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Randy Martinez
6404 Summer Breeze Ct.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

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