Gala a Grand Success
- Rick Scarborough
- Sep 28, 2007
Vision America’s annual dinner and gala turned out to be everything we could have hoped for and more. Over 500 people attended this wonderful event including Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, State Comptroller Susan Combs, more than 50 state and local elected officials and judges, and numbers of ministers and church members, as we celebrated the mixing of church and state the way our founding fathers intended.
Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt was awarded our national clergyman award--the Daniel Award--given each year to a clergyman who demonstrates the courage and faithfulness of Daniel, who took his faith into the arena of public policy. The people responded with appreciation and admiration to Chaps as he told his story of how one committed man can change the course of history for a whole nation. Click here to receive a copy of Chaps testimony that evening.
We also awarded a National Hero of the Faith Award to Senator John Cornyn for his heroic work on our behalf in the U.S. Senate, particularly citing his tireless work to preserve marriage as being between a man and a woman, as well as his recent stand on behalf of General Petreaus. To receive a video of his remarks, click here.
Perhaps the highlight of the evening came when we presented a 14 minute video depicting how far Vision America has come in 10 short years. I was moved to tears to consider that this whole ministry began with a simple vision of calling America’s pastors to stand up, speak up and refuse to give up. How far we have come in such a short time. I would love to send you a complete video of the night, which will hopefully inspire and excite you as you become a partner with us.
We dedicated the evening to the memory of Dr. Falwell and Dr. Kennedy, both of whom participated in the first meeting of Vision America and were there in the beginning as founding members of our National Advisory Board. They are now gone, but by God’s grace and with His assistance, I intend to stand on their shoulders and continue their work in saving America. I need your help to do that. Please consider joining our growing army of Patriot Partners. Click here to discover how you can help me today.
Janet Folger presented the keynote address at the gala. Her speech needs to be played for the entire nation. When she finished all 500 attendees stood to their feet and applauded. For a small donation, we will send you the DVD with her message on it. Click here to receive your DVD.
God bless you as you pray for and support Vision America.
