Over 110 League Supporters Attended

Over 110 supporters attended the 2006 Christian Civic League of Maine's annual banquet Friday evening, October 6.  Held at the Senator Inn in Augusta, the banquet featured Pastor Sandy Williams who leads the First Baptist Church of Freeport. Table sponsors at this year's banquet included China Regional Church of the Nazarene, Mr. & Mrs. George Shaw III, Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Heath, Dr. & Mrs. George W. Rodrigues, Mrs. Diane W. Anderson, MassResistance, Bangor Baptist Church, the Oxford Hills Pastors Prayer Fellowship, Pastor Sandy Williams and the First Baptist Church of Freeport, Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Kurtz, Mr. & Mrs. David P. Bridge, and Mr. & Mrs. Brad Perry.

Pastor Sandy Williams Gives Keynote Address

Christian Civic League Board of Directors President Pastor Dallas Henry gave the opening remarks and prayer.  Following the meal Executive Director Mike Heath introduced Pastor Sandy Williams, who gave the keynote address entitled "Separation of Chuch and State: Why I Am Glad America Is Not a Christian Nation."  Pastor Williams was the leader of the League's Coalition for Marriage effort in 2005, is the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Freeport, is the current Vice President of the American Baptist Churches of Maine, and currently serves on the Christian Civic League's Board of Directors.  His remarks centered on the Baptist vision of America as not a Christian nation, but rather as a nation with religious freedom, where citizens can freely choose to be Christians or not.  It began with historical background and observations from the beginning of the colonization of America and transitioned into 15 interesting and thoughtful observations regarding religious liberty and the separation of church and state in America.  He concluded with the observation that "...it is better for America to be a free nation than to be a Christian nation."  Pastor Williams graciously answered several questions from those in attendance after his remarks concluded.

Mike Heath with Diane Anderson and Linda Bean Folkers

Mike Heath then recognized Tim Russell for his three years of service with the League as its Legislative Liason.  The banquet attendees gave Tim a standing ovation as he was asked to give a few comments on his tenure at the League.  MassResistance founder Mr. Brian Camenker of Waltham, Massachusetts gave a testimonial to the work that the Christian ministry of League and its Executive Director, Mike Heath, are doing for the State of Maine and its traditional way of life.  Mr. Camenker noted how the State of Massachusetts has given in to the demands of the homosexual lobby regarding marriage and public school education, and how the League is the most effective organization in Maine to promote pro-family issues and protect traditional marriage. He read from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's "Letter from the Birmingham Jail" to illustrate the point.  Christian Education League Board of Directors President Elaine Bridge finished the evening's remarks with an appeal for support of the League.  

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