EVENT: Nativity Scene Rally in Athens, Texas--December 17, 2011
Begins: Saturday, December 17 2011 at 12:00 PM Location: Athens TX See Info Below Address: Athens , TX Lone Star Tea Party Outside The Box A message to all members of Lone Star Tea Party "Call to Action!" It's been a long time coming, lets get back out there.. UPDATE 12/12/2011 4:10PM Nativity Scene Rally in Athens, Texas--December 17, 2011 Program begins at Noon Saturday We talked to Henderson County Judge Richard Sanders. Judge Sanders was very appreciative of the Grassroots support from local, state and national responders. He said that he has heard from most local news outlets and some of the national news programs. He welcomes Tea Party Organizations as well as Religious and Community supporters. He emphasized that this is not a political rally. It is a rally in support of the Nativity and religious freedom. He clearly stated that the birth of Christ is the reason for the season and the reason for the Nativity. Agenda for the Nativity Program Four area pastors will speak. Nathan Lorick, pastor of First Baptist Malakoff, will officiate and begin the event. Afterwards, three other area pastors will speak, with prayer between each speaker. Pastor Lorick will be the final speaker. Everyone who attends is asked to bring one (or more) can/s of food to be donated to Henderson County area food pantries. Flags and signs for the event: This is not a political event. No candidates will be allowed to speak and please do not bring candidate political signs. I would say that a Religious Christmas theme is in order. A sign that says, “We support Religious Freedom”-- “The United States has a Christian Foundation.” “Jesus is the Reason for the Season”---You can be creative. Judge Sanders told us today that flags are welcome. The U.S. Flag, The Texas Flag, Religious Flags and he also stated that the Gonzales Flag, “Come and Take It” would be OK. The emphasis is on taking our religious freedoms away. The T-Party flag “Don’t Tread On Me” is also welcome. For those who want to came early --either Friday evening or Saturday Morning. Mel Moss, Coordinator of the Lone Star Tea Party has volunteered to set up a staging area at the corner of Larkin and Hi Way 19 near the square in Athens. This area is right in front of the Old Henderson County Jail 201 Larkin. It is an open parking lot and is where we suggest you park. It is within walking distance of the Nativity Scene. County Judge Sanders gave us permission to stage here. The Henderson County Tea Party has an office in the Republican headquarters building across from the Nativity Scene on the courthouse square. Jeff Tuley (Henderson County tea Party) has offered this area is case of bad weather or if someone needs assistance. There is a restroom in this building. The press will also be welcome to conduct interviews in the facility. Grassroots attendees who have questions concerning the event may contact: Jeff Tuley: [email protected] Mel Moss: [email protected] Ray Myers: [email protected] Mel will be at his staging area in the parking lot (201Larkin and Highway 19) at 9:00 AM Saturday. We are working on Coffee and Do Nuts for the early arrivals. If you are really pumped and want to come in Friday evening you might consider the following suggestions. Holiday Inn Express—Athens, Texas---903-675-2500 * Quality Inn----Athens, Texas---903-675-9214 * Super 8 Inn---Athens, Texas---903-675-7511 There are many restaurants in the Athens area. We plan to go to a restaurant on Friday evening as a group –if you want to attend. We will plan to leave the staging area around 6:00 PM. Your cooperation in making this event a warm spiritual experience will have a Special meaning for all who attend. We are looking forward to seeing you in defense of our Religious Freedom and the joy in the birth of Christ. Merry Christmas, Ray Myers / Mel Moss Directions from Dallas take HWY 175 South out of Dallas go about 69 miles turn left onto loop 7 go 1.4 miles then turn right onto Palestine (Hwy19), as you get close to the downtown square you will find Larkin and our Staging area. If your coming from Houston take I-45 N to HWY 31 east to Athens Note: Staging Areal will be set up Friday afternoon, if you’re in the area or coming down early to a hotel you are welcome to come by. We will be interviewing the folks. At "Come and Take It Central" OPENS 9AM Saturday morning bring flags, signs, friends, kids and relatives. The staging area is ours so the atmoshere will be a little different. The first thing you will see is Gonzalez Flags (come and take it). Around the Nativity Scene we ask for reverence. Please be cautious of the media and rally intruders. We do expect a large crowd so get there early if possible DRIVING DIRECTIONS PASS IT ON VISIT LSTP "Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the accidental opinion of the day; but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period, and pursued unalterably through every change of ministers (adminstrators) too plainly proves a deliberate, systematic plan of reducing us to slavery." -- Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence , 3rd US President http://quotes.liberty-tree.ca/quote_blog/Thomas.Jefferson.Quote.B05A We the People http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVAhr4hZDJE -- To join RichsRants, send email to: [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/richsrants?hl=en
