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Perry leads 30000 weeping, singing to help heal nation

HOUSTON -- Spotlights shined on a stage that seemed set for a massive rock concert.

Three 18-by-24-foot projection screens allowed an estimated 30,000 people to watch and pray, sometimes on their knees, as Texas Gov. Rick Perry and other speakers took the stage and called on God to lead "a nation in crisis."

Attendees at The Response, a Christian prayer event and brainchild of Perry, at times appeared as if they were at a rock performance: raising their arms in the air, weeping and singing along to lyrics that included "God end abortion."

And, like a rock star, Perry, 61, beamed as he twice walked on stage to adoring fans or, in this case, the conservative Christians he eagerly hopes to woo as he weighs his national political aspirations.

Participants at the specifically Christian prayer event filled less than half of Houston's 71,500-seat Reliant Stadium but gave Perry the platform he sought to talk about his love of country and God. He also spoke to about 1,300 religious groups that were streaming the event live in their communities, saying the only thing participants loved more than the United States was "the living Christ."

Perry, now mulling a run for the Republican nomination for president, had said the event would not be political but he wasted little time in asking God to help guide political leaders, always speaking of "them" and not including himself in the plea for direction.

"Father, we pray for our president, that you would impart your wisdom upon him," Perry said at one point in his speech. "That you would guard his family."

Perry, a constant critic of Democratic President Barack Obama and Washington politicians, could soon be trying to join their ranks. He is expected to announce as early as this week a campaign for the presidency.

On Saturday, Perry spoke as if he was setting himself up for such a run during a 13-minute speech that included references to various Bible verses, which he believed showed that prayer was needed to help move the country forward.

It is unclear how Perry's involvement in the prayer event will play with voters on a national stage. It sparked support from conservative Christians, while drawing strong opposition from civil rights groups, who said it ignores the separation of church and state, promotes one religion over another and violates the governor's duty to treat all Texans equally.

Christmas Gifts for the Teacher: Christian Presents that Remind ...

Shopping for Christmas gifts for your child’s teachers or Sunday School teachers can be both easy, and inexpensive, if you know where to look. Consider having your child help you select just the right gift to give the teacher, as this will help them to learn the value and importance of giving and showing appreciation to others.

In order to find that perfect Christmas gift for your child’s teacher you might want to start with one of the Christian gifts websites listed below. These sites all offer unique gift ideas that express a special message about teachers, or teaching, for those who give so much of their time and themselves to help children learn and grow.

Heavenly Sonshine Christian Gifts offers a unique line of Christian gifts, which are easily available on line from anywhere in the United States. The site offers mugs, buttons, calendars, and much more, all with touching inscriptions that range from Biblical passages, to time honored sayings. Any teacher will be sure to appreciate a gift from this interesting online Christian resource.

Visit Old Town Gifts for a wide variety of special items for your child’s special teachers. You will find a selection of “Children of Light” gifts, offering mugs and other unique items inscribed with words that will truly make your child’s teachers feel blessed, such as “Teacher, you contribute to our world with your gifts of patience, knowledge and understanding.” You will also find special items such as “Teacher Angels” and “Framed Letters from the Heart for Teachers” that are sure to let any teacher know just how much their work is appreciated.

Victory Gifts is another source for online teacher gifts with a spiritual flavor. Find a wide variety of heart warming treasures for your child’s teachers at reasonable prices, with ease of ordering, and quick shipping times available.

Joyful Tidings is an online store that offers a variety of adorable notepads for $9.99 each. Each fun, inspiring notepad displays a special verse, quote or saying that Christian teachers can take to heart. Your child’s teacher will enjoy using these adorable notepads all through the school year.

People Platters is yet another online store that offers a unique gift opportunity that allows students to design their own platter, which can be presented to the teacher by one student, or an entire class. Creating one of these special gifts for your child’s teacher is a wonderful way to make that teacher feel special and blessed this Christmas.

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