Brice Cherry: Parkview family loses their toughest warrior, but his legacy endures

Number 5 won’t be on the field for Parkview Christian Academy when the Pacers kick off their season on Friday night against Fort Worth THESA.

That jersey number will be affixed to the Pacers’ helmets and game balls, and will be featured on T-shirts worn by many of the fans. And you’d better believe that Number 5 will be in the hearts and minds of the Pacers.

Number 5 belonged to Jeremiah Thomas, one of the standouts of last year’s Pacer team that claimed the TCAL Division II six-man football state championship. On Sunday, Thomas died at the far-too-soon age of 16 after a long battle with bone cancer.

It’s a loss that cuts far deeper than any the Pacers will ever experience on the field.

“Everybody’s hurting, they’re all grieving in their own way,” Parkview Christian coach Bryce Frazier said. “He’s been sick for a while, so when it finally happened, it was kind of surreal. We didn’t want to believe that it had happened.”

As a football player, Thomas had been described as tough, gritty, the ultimate team guy. Last year he rushed for 852 yards, amassed 1,022 receiving yards, made 115 tackles, picked off three passes and scored 41 touchdowns as a do-it-all dynamo.

But Jeremiah’s impact on his community stretched far beyond what he could do with a football in his hands. Take, for instance, his greatest wish.

You’re probably familiar with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. That non-profit organization works with the families of children and teenagers who have terminal illnesses to grant “wishes.” Typically, the experiences fall in the range of meeting a celebrity of some kind, maybe taking batting practice with Aaron Judge or volleying tennis balls with Serena Williams.

And why not? Those kids deserve a moment of joy.

Jeremiah Thomas used his wish differently. In a unique and amazingly sacrificial decision, he wanted to talk with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about his hope that the state might outlaw abortion. He ultimately got that opportunity.

Now, wherever you come down on the hot-button issue of abortion, you ought to admire a teenager who has such courage in his convictions that he wants to spend the last days of his life trying to affect change. Unfortunately, not everyone felt that way – as Jeremiah experienced a backlash of hateful comments on social media, including people who said that they wished he were dead.

Again, displaying a wisdom and a maturity far beyond his years, Jeremiah didn’t condemn his attackers.

“I pity them,” Jeremiah said in an interview with the website Operation Save America. “To have that much darkness in your heart that you’d want a kid with cancer to die. Makes me wonder what happened to them in their life. It’s a scary place to be — mentally and spiritually. I pray God would have mercy on them.”

Personally, I’m pro-life and consider a political candidate’s position on the abortion issue as the most important litmus test for my vote. So I’m grateful for young people like Jeremiah, who devote their lives to meaningful causes.

“He was a kid who stood up for what he believed in,” Frazier said. “He had a heart for others and cared for others, and when he got a chance to make a wish, he wanted to help others more than helping himself. I was his coach for just two years, but when I think of Jeremiah I always think of that smile on his face, and how he always wanted to please others.”

As his cancer worsened in recent weeks, Jeremiah still maintained his joyful spirit to the end. Frazier said that he visited his star player last Wednesday, and though it was gut-wrenching to see Jeremiah suffering, the coach also came away uplifted.

“I told my wife, it was probably the hardest thing I’ve had to do in my life,” Frazier said. “I went over there, and he was obviously sick, but as soon I got there he grabbed my hand and went to shake my hand. I reached down and gave him a hug and told him I loved him, and he started telling me how much he was going to miss me. That broke me, man. … But I got some closure, and to see the peace that his family felt, given everything they’ve had to deal with, it was truly amazing.”

Services honoring the life of Jeremiah are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Lakeshore Funeral Home, and on Friday at both the Church of the Open Door and at Oakwood Cemetery. Then, on Friday night, his parents will join the Parkview team and carry his jersey out onto the field prior to the Pacers’ season opener. It’s sure to be an emotional moment for all involved.

Even before Jeremiah lost his battle with cancer, Parkview had made the decision to dedicate this season to him, adopting the motto “Fight.”

The word’s meaning resonates now more than ever, Frazier said.

“In the past six months as he’s been sick, Jeremiah touched more people than most do in a hundred years,” Frazier said. “He had a huge impact. I told the team, ‘Don’t put that helmet on unless you’re ready to uphold his legacy.’ We’re going to try to live what’s on that shirt. That’s our motto, and it means even more now than it did a month ago.”

Services honoring our Lord and His son, Jeremiah Thomas are as follows.

Thursday, August 30th, at 6 -8 PM at Lakeshore Funeral Home at 5201 Steinbeck Bend Drive, Waco, TX 76708, 254- 752-5900

Friday, August 31st, Homecoming Service at Church of the Open Door from 10-noon. Address is 900 TX-340 Loop, Waco, TX 76705, 254-799-2656

Friday, August 31st, at 2 PM Graveside Service at Oakwood Cemetery. Address is 2124 S 5th Street, Waco TX 76706.

Jeremiah’s Obituary

Jeremiah Flip Thomas, 16 years old, passed on to glory Sunday, August 26th, at 7:20 PM.

A born-again child of God, he was the youngest son of thirteen children that make up the Thomas Nation. He was an All Star, State Champion football player with the Parkview Pacers. He ministered the Gospel of the Kingdom at Planned Parenthood on a weekly basis to save the lost and spare lives. He served diligently with the national ministry, Operation Save America.

Jeremiah did not waste his cancer. He wrote and released, “A Letter to My Generation.” It has gone worldwide. His Make A Wish went viral as well. Instead of going to Disney World or meeting a celebrity, Jeremiah asked to meet with Gov. Abbott to discuss a bill of abolition in Texas. Though Make a Wish could not make it happen, it happened anyway. His talk with Gov. Abbott about outlawing abortion in Texas circled the globe. Gov. Abbott responded, “Your wish has been granted.”

Jeremiah’s life, message, and testimony has reached into the church world, the sports world, the political world, and even Hollywood. His story has been picked up by national and international and news agencies, including Fox News. He was featured as a “Midnight Hero” on the Shannon Bream show.
The Daily Mail, the 2nd largest newspaper in London, also ran his story. Italy picked it up and the largest pro-life student group contacted him to discuss how to abolish abortion in their country.

Recent gubernatorial candidate for Governor from Oklahoma, Dan Fisher, did a special interview with Jeremiah since he ran on the platform of abolishing abortion in his state. State Representative Tony Tinderholt who has and will introduce another bill of abolition in Texas honored Jeremiah with a Texas State Resolution.

The Resolution stated in part, “Jeremiah Thomas…has confronted adversity with a spirit of self-less courage…Jeremiah has demonstrated a strength of character that is an inspiration to everyone around him…An exceptional young man…Jeremiah Thomas be honored for his extraordinary bravery and advocacy.”

His short life has brought great glory to God. He has touched and transformed many lives throughout the world. “To live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21).

Good night for now precious son, we will see you in the morning.

Warrior Down! Jeremiah has finished the last lap of the race of faith. He crossed the finish line at 7:20 PM. The battle is over and Christ has won. He lived well for His Lord and died even better for Him.

Death where is thy sting and grave where is thy victory? Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life! To Him be glory without end.

More details to come soon. The vision and mission spreads. Let’s work together to prepare the way of the Lord in Wisconsin. Hope to see you there.

Jeremiah is sleeping now…
He’s somewhere between our world and heaven.
When he sleeps he doesn’t feel his pain. His dry lips. His fatigue. His labored breathing.
He doesn’t feel his damaged nerve endings that make the gentlest of touches feel like a scratch or a droplet of lukewarm water feel like ice.
He doesn’t feel the pain of bandage changes or the need to bite his blanket to keep from moaning.
He doesn’t feel his rising temperature or the cold sweats. His shivering, his twitches, his blisters surrounding the tumor, his parched throat.
He doesn’t feel the stretching and tearing of his skin as the ulcerated tumor forces it’s way out of his chest and creates a second open wound.
He doesn’t feel nauseous from the stench of blood and the decaying flesh surrounding the tumor.
He doesn’t feel his momma’s tears on his cheek. His dad’s eyes, peering into him, searching for a miracle. Or his sisters fretful waiting outside his door, hoping he’ll be well enough for a visit.
He doesn’t feel his frustration over not being able to walk. His regret over the football season he’ll never play. Or his sorrow over the health and strength he’s lost.
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Sleep is our friend now…
Even as it robs us of precious, fleeting time with him.
When sleep comes to Jeremiah it brings memories. Memories of running. Strength. Football. His older brothers. God.
Yesterday, in a moment of wakefulness, he told me he was praying in his dream. When he broke consciousness he found the prayers were still on his lips. He was praying for his dad. ????
As I write this, Jubilee is standing by her older brother’s bed. The room is dark. Quiet. We listen as another garbled prayer bubbles forth. We hear, “Do all this in My name.” His “Amen” is emphatic and strong, the way he answers, “Yes, sir” to his dad or shouts “ Let’s do this” on the field.
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There are somethings I wish Jeremiah didn’t sleep through. Like visits from his friends. The special dinner his younger sisters’ made him that he was too tired to eat. The care his older sisters put into cleaning his room or massaging his feet. Nana, in housecoat and slippers, tiptoeing into his room to pray. The football team’s support. His best friend Jotham’s faithful visits to our home, just hoping for a chance to connect one more time.
Val’s midnight bed checks.
When Jeremiah is sleeping, he doesn’t see his little sister play her ukulele in the rain, “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You never know, Jer, how much I love you. Please don’t take my Jeremiah away.”
When he’s sleeping, he doesn’t see the “pink flamingo” dance his three year old niece performs. As the family listened to Josh Malone’s sad song for Jeremiah, Lily twirled and dipped her stuffed animal. At the saddest part of the song, she raised the flamingo over her head and stared deeply into its yellow glass eyes. She couldn’t communicate her grief like the adults, but Lily danced her mourning.
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Throughout Jeremiah’s fight, I’ve thought, “Surely he’s dying” only to see him strengthened by the hand of God.
I don’t know if God will take Jeremiah today, tomorrow, or in two thousand tomorrows.
But I know that he’s withdrawn from people, stopped eating, rarely communicates, and slips in and out of dreams and reality.
I know he’s bedridden now, without the strength or health to sit up in his wheelchair.
I know his organs are shutting down.
I know the tumor in his chest has begun to bleed again. The radiation he received while at Mclane’s Children’s Hospital was palliative care. It was to stop the bleeding long enough for Jeremiah to rest on hospice. The tumor decreased in size temporarily, only to expand outward and upward like a bloody glacier.
I know his pain is increasing. Whereas it was localized to the tumor sites in his back and chest, the pain now radiates throughout his body.
I know yesterday his bones ached so much we had to put his shins up on pillows, his feet on a blanket, his bottom on a cushion, and his back against a pillow.
I know his stomach is distended and his bellybutton is far off center, likely due to tumor growth pushing against organs.
I know another long bumpy growth, like alligator skin, can be felt down the right side of his back.
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But I know there is comfort in the midst of sorrow and beauty in the midst of the ugliness of cancer.
I saw it last night.
Bald head pressed against bald head.
A hoarse whisper, “Jeremiah, I couldn’t be more proud of you, son. I love the man you’ve become.”
“It’s all because of you, dad.”
Then there was yesterday.
The tender voice of a boy as I changed blood-soaked bandages, “Mom you’re so pretty.” ???? ❤️
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I also know Jeremiah’s body is broken but his faith is strong. Despite his pain, he tried to join in the family Bible study yesterday from his bed. When I went back in to read with him, I found him sleeping. His spirit was willing but his flesh was weak (Matthew 26:41).
I know “it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).
I know death is the result of sin and Christ gave His life for Jeremiah. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
I know God is good. He’s promised, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). It’s the promise that hangs above his sick bed.
Jeremiah’s hope is in Christ. His future is in Christ. Whether he lives or dies, Jeremiah is in Christ.
It’s the promise we cling to now.

I don’t know if I ever expressed this sentiment. I not only love our son, Jeremiah Thomas, but I like him. I like the man he has become. I would give him the highest recommendation even if I were not his father.

He has endured so much. He has overcome so much. God has used him to reach the world and set powerful Kingdom truths in motion touching and transforming many. In this, we greatly rejoice.

As I write, he is being weakened in the way. His body now is like one exposed nerve that is enduring excruciating pain. We are not sure how much time we have left to treasure our son here on earth. No, hospice has not told us once again that he is in the death throes. This is something Kendra and I are coming to grips with, though it breaks our hearts.

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16) We will keep you posted.

This was the message delivered at our host church, Covenant Church Spokane for Church Arise: Operation Save Spokane. If you find any merit, please pass it on. Thanks.

 

 

Here is the interview with State Representative, Matt Shea, to help prepare the way of the Lord in Spokane, Washington for Church Arise: Operation Save Spokane.

This brother is a godly statesmen fighting the good fight on the political front. He is very much interested in making application of the vision and mission we discussed in this interview.

We plan on meeting together to follow up before going home on Monday and come up with a plan in implementation. Please keep him, the pastors, churches, abolition societies and OSA in your prayers as God’s truth marches on in Jesus’ name!

Rusty Thomas – OSA, Operation Save America

August 7, 2018Rusty ThomasAt the age of 17, Thomas joined the Army. He served as a M60-machine gunner with the 101st Airborne Division.In his early twenties, God called him to leave Hollywood where he was pursuing an acting career and to go into full-time ministry. Since that time till now, Thomas has dedicated his life to serving His King and advancing His Kingdom in the earth.Rev. Thomas has a father’s mantle and spreads a patriarchal vision to reclaim the masculine identity that has been neutered by the feminization of America. He and his wife, Kendra Thomas, home schooled thirteen children at the Thomas Nation’s University of Righteousness.Rev. Thomas spent six years as a traveling evangelist and two years as a pastor in St. Petersburg, Fl. In 1994, he became the assistant director of Operation Rescue/Operation Save America. He served under the leadership of Rev. Flip Benham, national director of Operation Rescue/Operation Save America. Altogether, he has close to 40 years of experience as a full time minister, public speaker, and writer.Rev. Thomas has written two published books and a several booklets, pamphlets, skits, plays, and is currently working on a movies script called “Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing. The first book is called the Kingdom Leadership Institute Manual, Raising up Leaders a Time like this Demands. The second book is called Abortion Violation, America’s Premier National Security Issue. His latest book that has not been published yet is called “Rearing Godly Children in a Godless Age.”A classically trained actor, Rev. Thomas graduated Magna Cum Laude from Los Angeles Valley College where he also received the prestigious Honor Chancellors Award. After his official training, he started in full time ministry with New Life Drama Company, which was based in Cleveland, TN.In 1985, Rev. Thomas and his first wife, Liz, who passed away in August of 2005, started Elijah Ministries. Elijah Ministries is a teaching, preaching, and writing ministry dedicated to imparting a Biblical worldview to the Church of Jesus Christ that will provide the theological underpinnings to fulfill the “Great Commission.” The ultimate goal is to reform the Church to restore America.In 1998, Rev. Thomas established the Kingdom Leadership Institute. The vision is to identify, equip, and send forth the next generation of righteous leaders a time like this demands.In 2000, Rev. Thomas founded, built, and dedicated a unique Christian/Pro-life park to the Lord called Rachel’s Park Memorial in Waco,TX. RPM is designed to minister to post-abortive families. The name for the park comes from Jeremiah 31:15. The goal is to establish one park in every state of the union.In 2004, Rev. Thomas, along with Rev. Flip Benham and a ministry team, went on an adventure of a lifetime. They walked across America proclaiming a strong prophetic message. It marked the most arduous task in service to the Lord. The long-term mission and living parable took over six months to complete.In July, 2014, Rev. Flip Benham stepped down as national director of Operation Rescue/Operation Save America at OSA’s national event in New Orleans and Rev. Thomas was set in.For more information see https://operationsaveamerica.orgLike our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations!106.5 FM Spokane101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla93.9 FM Moses Lake810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake930 AM Yakima630 AM Spokane1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

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Special shout out to Tony Tinderholt for honoring our son with a State Resolution and his commitment to follow up and abolish abortion in the state of Texas. To God be the glory!

THE STATE OF TEXAS
Resolution

Whereas, Jeremiah Thomas, a young man in Waco who is battling an aggressive form of bone cancer, has confronted adversity with a spirit of selfless courage that has won him the admiration of countless people; and

Whereas, the youngest son in a family of 13 children, 16 year old Jeremiah grew up with the dream of following in his father’s footsteps as a preacher; he has pursued a variety of athletic activities from an early age, and he has distinguished himself as a star football player since seventh grade, earning awards and winning a state championship as a member of a local Christian school team; along the way, he has been deeply devoted to his ministry and actively involved in both church and Bible study; and

Whereas, after going to a doctor for what he believed was a sport’s injury, Jeremiah was diagnosed with osteoblastic osteosarcoma in March 2018; forced to fight for his life, he has undergone several treatments and endured many physical complications over the past several months, while leaning more than ever on the love and support of his family and on the comfort he derives from his faith; and

Whereas, despite being weakened by his condition, Jeremiah has demonstrated a strength of character that is an inspiration to everyone around him; driven by his deep concern for those without a voice, he has dedicated himself to the campaign to end abortion, even going so far as to deliver a personal plea to the governor of Texas; he has also endeavored to be a role model for members of his own generation by calling on other young people to take a principled stand against injustice, and

Whereas, an exceptional young man, Jeremiah has shown his true mettle in the face of immense medical challenges, and he is in the thoughts and prayers of all who have been touched by his remarkable story; now therefore, be it

Resolved, that Jeremiah Thomas be honored for his extraordinary example of bravery and advocacy and that heartfelt best wishes be extended to him and his family.

Tony Tinderholt
State Representative
District 94

Brethren, I just received permission from our attorneys to release the questionnaire or what they call interrogatories that the Feds sent to me to fill out. As a result of depositions and these interrogatories, it is clear the Feds do not want to go to trial in the F.A.C.E. case they brought against 11 rescuers. They are seeking to settle out of court and work out a deal. We shall see how that all plays out.

We still have 2 more rescuers to be deposed, which is Chris Keys and myself in the case United Sates vs. Rusty Thomas et al. The dates are set for sometime in late August. We covet your prayers as we speak boldly as we should in the cause of Christ and the little ones made in His image we seek to defend and end the America holocaust.

As you go through the questions and study our answers, please take note that God’s word is being unsheathed and sent right into the belly of the beast. They think we are on trial, but it is their wicked tyranny that is on trial. They believe they will render a verdict against us when their human gavel falls, but there is another gavel that will fall and a more authoritative verdict will be rendered by the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

At that appointed time, it will be made clear for all eternity, that the United States government was the lawless one, while the rescuers were the law keepers (Mark 3:4).

INTERROGATORIES

1. Identify with specificity everyone who provided information used in preparing the response to these interrogatories, request for production of documents and requests for admission; and for each individual listed, state the individual’s address, telephone number, and identify each and every response for which the listed individual provided information.

ANSWER: Rusty Lee Thomas and my attorney, Vince Hueser

2. Identify with specificity the “history and persons” shared by Operation Save America and Operation Rescue, as referenced in Defendant’s response to paragraph 5 of the Complaint.

ANSWER: I became involved with Operation Rescue in the fall of 1988 and now I’m the national director of Operation Save America. As to the legal matters, I’m not fully aware of all the exact legal processes.

3. Were you arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, at or near EMW Women’s Surgical Center, on May 13, 2017?

4. ANSWER: Yes

4. Identify your intentions at or near the time you sat down in front of EMW, on May 13, 2017. In this response, specify the following:

a. Did you intend to prevent a person from receiving an abortion or abortion-related service at EMW, on May 13, 2017?

b. Did you intend to prevent a person from providing an abortion or abortion-related service at EMW, on May 13, 2017?

c. If your intentions were accomplished, identify with specificity, what was accomplished.

ANSWER: A) Not directly. B) At the front door, it was not us blocking the door, but the clinic deathscorts. We sat down in front of them. The back door was available to enter as well. C) As a result of this intervention, one life was indeed saved. To the life spared, we give God the glory. Besides that our goal was accomplished, which was to provide a Christian example of the doctrine of interposition for Gov. Bevin and to the state government of Kentucky.

Bevin’s motive to make Kentucky abortion-free is good. His actions, however, are insufficient to end the injustice and suffering of the preborn children made in the image of God. Gov. Bevin used the language of those who advocate for the murder of the preborn by treating abortion as a healthcare issue. We went to the abortion mill to remind him abortion is not a healthcare issue that can be resolved by a legal technicality. It is a crime. It is called murder and it needs to be penalized by law.

God demands justice, if the states and our nation will ever be delivered from the doctrine of blood guiltiness. Bevin and every state civil magistrate’s duty before God are to interpose and end all abortion from chemical to surgical on the state level. They need the courage of their conviction to say no to the federal government that unleashed this blood lust and hell upon our nation. They must uphold their sworn duty to protect the life, liberty, and property of Kentucky citizens, born and preborn.

The checks and balances of our federal government have disappeared for years. The states must place the constitutional chain to reapply those checks and balances back on the federal government to rein in their long train of abuses.

5. Identify whether you have been arrested at or within 50 feet of a facility that provides abortions or abortion-related services, and for each arrest, specify the date, charge, location, case number, and resolution of the arrest.

ANSWER: Too numerous to recall.

6. Describe with specificity your understanding of the Doctrine of Interposition, identify how it applies to ending abortion, and identify any actions taken at or near EMW, on May 13, 2017, which exemplified your understanding of the “Doctrine of Interposition” in Kentucky.

ANSWER: The doctrine of interposition clearly stated takes place when a tyrant, bully, or stronger entity (Federal government) targets the weak and helpless (Preborn child) for harm and a third party (Christians) stands between them to protect the victim.

Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, provided the ultimate example of interposition. He stood on the cross between mankind’s 3 fold enemy, the world, the flesh, and the devil to save those who would repent of their sin and place their faith in Christ. He died and rose again to redeem His people by His blood and transform them by the power of the Holy Spirit.

An example from American history is the interposition that took place between the Underground Railroad and the appalling practice of slavery. Christians back then interposed to rescue their black brothers and sisters oppressed by a federal government that under the color of law enslaved them. The Supreme Court and the federal judiciary played the tyrant back then and were in extreme violation of our own Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

In the 1850’s, the Wisconsin legislature and the State Supreme Court demonstrated interposition in the Joshua Glover/Sherman Booth incident. They both defied the federal government regarding slavery and the unjust Fugitive Slave Act. This included defying the U. S. Supreme Court. They stated in part, “Resolved: That this assumption of jurisdiction by the federal judiciary, in the said case, and without process, is an act of undelegated power, and therefore without authority, void, and of no force.” – The Wisconsin Legislature, 1859

The same court that violated the liberty of our black citizens yesteryear is the same court today that violates the life of American children in the womb. They were in grave error back then and the same court and all who support their unjust, immoral, and unconstitutional decision to decriminalize abortion are in grave error today.

7. Describe with specificity your understanding of what it means to rescue, in the context of ending abortion, and identify any actions taken at or near EMW, on May 13, 2017, which exemplified your understanding “rescue,” in the context of ending abortion.

ANSWER: Proverbs 24:11, 12 states, “Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?”

In legal terms, the call to rescue would be exemplified by the necessity defense. A citizen is walking alongside a fence. On the other side of the fence is a pool. A child falls into the pool and is drowning. Though the sign on the fence clearly states, “No Trespassing” a higher law demands the rescue of the drowning child.

All the law and the prophets are summed up into two great commandments. We are to love God with all our hearts, mind, soul, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Our preborn neighbor is being led to slaughter. We have neighbors, parents, which are considering doing the unspeakable to their own sons and daughters. We have neighbors, abortionists, who are putting their hand to commit a brutal crime for blood money. We have other neighbors, citizens, who are calloused, indifferent, and blinded to the plight of their neighbors. We must love them all enough to tell them the Gospel truth that has the power to rescue them and set them free.

8. Describe with specificity your understanding of what it means to stand in the gap, in the context of ending abortion, and identify any actions taken at or near EMW, on May 13, 2017, which exemplified your understanding of standing in the gap, in the context of ending abortion.

ANSWER: Ezekiel 22:25-31 declares, “The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in her midst. Her priests have violated My law and profaned My holy things; they have not distinguished between the holy and unholy, nor have they made known the difference between the unclean and the clean; and they have hidden their eyes from My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Her princes in her midst are like wolves tearing the prey, to shed blood, to destroy people, and to get dishonest gain. Her prophets plastered them with untempered mortar, seeing false visions, and divining lies for them, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD,’ when the LORD had not spoken. The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger. So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads,” says the Lord GOD.”

The prophets, priests, princes, rulers, and the citizens of Israel all became corrupt, unjust, oppressive, and lawless. God called for someone to stand in the gap and make up the hedge to prevent His wrath from being poured out on their heads.

He doesn’t call for someone to sing about the gap, write about the gap, preach about the gap, or attempt legalese to justify the gap. No, He wants someone to actually stand in the gap between the living and the dead to perhaps give God a reason to show mercy when our abominations like child sacrifice, the shedding of innocent and parading our sin like Sodom deserve His just judgment.

Jeremiah 5:1 highlights this same Biblical principle, “Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem; See now and know; And seek in her open places if you can find a man, if there is anyone who executes judgment, who seeks the truth, and I will pardon her.”

Perhaps, America is not a burning ember yet due to some who have faithfully sought to live out this Biblical ethic in our nation today. And though you may consider those who do such things, criminals, at the Supreme Bar of Justice in heaven (Which we will all stand before to give an account), it has the potential to deliver our nation from evil and the divine retribution it so richly deserves.

9. Describe with specificity your understanding of what it means to make up the hedge, in the context of ending abortion, and identify any actions taken at or near EMW, on May 13, 2017, which exemplified your understanding of making up the hedge, in the context of ending abortion.

ANSWER: Same as previous answer, since Biblically, they are connected.

10. Describe with specificity your understanding of the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate, identify how it applies to ending abortion, and identify any actions taken in 2017, which exemplified your understanding of the application of the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate in Kentucky.

ANSWER: Though I have briefly touched on this in my other answers, this will be more specific. Before I do, it is necessary to set up the history why this doctrine is critical to our survival as a nation.

At our founding, our Founding Fathers gave us a Representative Republic based upon Federalism. It was the states that created the federal government with enumerated and limited powers and not the federal government that establish the states. The hierarchy of authority was We the People, the States, and last of all, the Federal Government. Rulers governed by the consent of the governed. This was a novel idea in world history. Since the Civil War and Reconstructionism, however, our government structure has been turned upside down.

Today, the hierarchy of authority is the Federal Government, the States, which have become mere provinces of Washington DC, and lastly, We the People. Due to the Supreme Court writing powers unto themselves forbidden by the Constitution and exploiting the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, our nation has arrived at this pathetic state. This leads to the definition of the Lesser Magistrate and its vital importance to secure a future and a hope for our people.

The Lesser Magistrate Doctrine teaches that when the superior or higher ranking civil authority (Federal Government, specifically, the Supreme Court) makes immoral, unjust, and unconstitutional laws or policies, the lower or lesser ranking civil authority (Governors, State Legislators, Sheriffs, Chief of police, etc.) have both a right and duty to refuse obedience to that superior authority. If necessary, the lesser authorities may even actively resist the higher authority.

This doctrine is not new. It was even upheld by pagans in antiquity. “Use this sword against my enemies, if I give righteous commands; but if I give unrighteous commands, use it against me” (Roman Emperor Trajan). It was formalized as a Christian doctrine by the pastors in Magdeburg Germany on April 13th, 1550 AD. It is called The Magdeburg Confession.

This doctrine influenced other Reformers like John Knox from Scotland. He wrote a treatise to the Scottish Nobles to resist the tyranny of the King of England. It is called Appellation to the Nobility and Estates of Scotland. In this important historical work, Knox cited over 70 passages of Holy Scripture to prove the doctrine to be sound in Holy Writ.

Closer to home, I had the honor to serve our country with the 101st Airborne Division from 1974-1975. We were drilled to obey all lawful orders, even to the point of death if need be. Conversely, we were also drilled that we were not to obey unlawful orders for that could lead to war related atrocities. This is a part of our American DNA.

Without this understanding of the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate there is no America and we are a rouge nation that is in rebellion against England to this day. Our Founding Fathers look to the Laws of Nature and Nature’s God as justification to break ties with tyranny to become a free and independent nation. This doctrine gave us our nation and this doctrine must be applied to preserve our nation.

I highly recommend two books on these important topics. They are The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates and The Magdeburg Confession. They are both written by Pastor Matt Trewhella. This court will not understand our rhetoric or actions until this court comprehends the Biblical, historical and constitutional grid that motivates our vision and guides our activities.

11. Identify all forms of social media used by you, from January 1, 2017 through present, and for each site for social media identified, please identify all user profiles utilized by you on said site; the name under which your account (if applicable) was opened; the e-mail address(es) used by you in relation to said site; and specify the names of the websites, web addresses, and social media profiles utilized.

ANSWER: OSA is not a clandestine operation, but a public proclamation. OSA uses Email contacts, info@operationsaveamerica.org, our website, www.operationsaveamerica.org, Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/operationsaveamerica.org/, Twitter account, Username: OperationSaveAm, Instagram, operationsaveamerica. We also have a youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1EGTi_MAKbd-iNRvKABlA

To my knowledge, none of these were used to promote the incident in question. I did make use of these social media venues afterwards, however, to spread our message and make a defense of our actions taken on May, 13, 2017. All the videos and teachings can be accessed at https://operationsaveamerica.org/louisville-rescue/.

12. Identify whether donations were received by you or Operation Save America, for the period of time between January 1, 2017 through the present, and identify the amount of funds donated, on a monthly basis.

ANSWER: It is important that I be upfront with this court. If you are going to use any information about income to determine how much to fine me, if found guilty, I cannot in good conscience willingly pay one red cent, if that money goes to EMW to support their grisly trade.

13. Beginning after your May 13, 2017 arrest and lasting through the present, identify with specificity any instance when you considered engaging in the following at or near EMW:

a. the Doctrine of Interposition, as you described it in your response to Interrogatory #6;
b. rescue, as you described it in your response to Interrogatory #7;
c. standing in the gap, as you described it in your response to Interrogatory #8;
d. making up the hedge, as you described it in your response to Interrogatory #9;
e. the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate, as you described it in your response
to Interrogatory #10; and
f. blocking a patient or provider’s ability to enter or exit EMW, in order to prevent an abortion from occurring.

ANSWER: Hopefully, my previous answers are sufficient.

14. Identify with specificity whether you would, in the future, consider engaging in actions described in Interrogatory Requests #13(a)-(f), above.

ANSWER: When it comes to abortion and sodomy our federal government defends the indefensible. It violates its God ordained authority by protecting murderers and punishing Christians who seek peaceably save innocent lives. Instead of caring for human life and not its destruction, which Thomas Jefferson taught, “was the one and only object of good government” our government calls good, evil and evil, good. It has codified evil into “law.”

In essence, the federal government is responsible for a two-fold abomination articulated in Proverbs 17:15, which states, “He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.” It is the premise of these two abominations that has led this court to charge us with F.A.C.E.

The Rescue movement was powerfully used by God to shut down several death camps polluting and defiling our land. It saved thousands of lives and many in the death industry repented and came to the saving grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

In fact, arguably the three most influential people used to unleash the plague of abortion upon America, Norma McCorvey, the Jane Roe of Roe vs. Wade, Dr. Bernard Nathanson, founder of NARAL, and Sandra Cano, defendant in the Doe vs. Bolton case, which “legalized” abortion till the ninth month, all repented. They came to Christ for the forgiveness of their sins and used the rest of their lives to undo the lie of abortion they started. All of them were influenced by the efforts of our ministry. Rescue produced the good fruit of repentance for our national sin that has brought national calamity.

How did our federal government respond to this righteous response to the American holocaust? It went after us with R.I.C.O., which eventually failed and then it passed F.A.C.E. This draconian “law” takes a misdemeanor charge of trespass and metes out federal penalties.

This brings up serious questions that get to the crux of the matter in answering your question. What happens when a nation abandons God? What happens to a government when it calls evil, good and good, evil and then codifies that evil into law? What happens when the Supreme Court under the color of law unleashes lawlessness upon the land? What does this look like in the real world?

This case reveals what happens. You have 10 gentle Christians who merely sat down on a sidewalk. There was no destruction of property. There was not a hint of violence and yet these 10 will appear before this court charged with a crime and can face significant penalties. Compare that to the culture of death the lawlessness that the federal judiciary has produced to savage our nation.

There has been rioting, looting, statues torn down, buildings set on fire, and cars over turned. How does this same government respond to real crimes, violence, and destruction? It stands down and no criminal is brought to justice. This is what happens when a government defends the indefensible.

So to answer, your question, your draconian F.A.C.E. “law” crushed rescue as a tactic that saved many lives, but as a witness to our culture of death it is always viable. Jesus declared, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13).

Ultimately, there were two purposes for the “rescue” on May 13th. First, we desired to be a witness to love our neighbor as ourselves. Second, we sat down on a sidewalk to demonstrate to Gov. Bevin and the civil magistrates of Kentucky what the doctrine of interposition looks like at the church level and to use that to spur them to do their duty before God to interpose at the state level.

REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

1. Produce all documents, which refer, reflect, relate to, support, or upon which you relied to supply your answers to your interrogatories and claims made in this action.

RESPONSE: The Bible and the teaching of the doctrines of interposition and the lesser magistrate. These are the standards that Christian men have followed down through the ages: “When the State commands us to do what God forbids or forbids us to do what God commands – we are to obey God rather than man.”

The following is our official video covering the rescue. Soon, we will find out if we remain the Lord’s freemen or become the Lord’s prisoner. Your prayers are welcomed and needed in Jesus’ name!

https://www.facebook.com/JosephSpurgeon/videos/10102499434844753/

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