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Minneapolis, MN – May 21, 2010. Less than three months ago, our own son Joel was reading an article by Karl Rove, appealing for young people to enter the political arena. Joel, son of a UPCI missionary, born in Greece and raised on the mission field, felt a spiritual urging to consider the possibilities in his own area. He is a licensed UPCI preacher and is assistant pastor to his father-in-law (David Kent) in west suburban Minneapolis. Against all odds, and to make a long story short, five weeks ago he – a totally unkown twelve weeks before – received the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Congress in Minnesota Congressional District #5 (CD5).
His opponent is a four-year incumbent, Keith Ellison – the first Moslem elected to US Congress. CD5, which includes Minneapolis, the University of MN and some outlying suburbs, has been very liberal for 45 years. Joel’s battle has been uphill in every way possible, but he believes that God was in this decision and miraculous doors have opened thus far. He has already met all the key MN Republicans and was introduced to Sean Hannity a few weeks ago. Three weeks ago he spoke at the State GOP Convention. Two weeks ago he met former MN Senator Norman Coleman – for two hours! That was unbelievable, his contact person said.
We ask for your prayers that God will use Joel to advance HIS Kingdom and help bring America back to her knees! Joel has passed phase one of this venture with flying colors, gaining the favor and backing of key MN Republicans in a miraculous way in a very short time. Now, it is crucial that he pass through the second phase successfully, raising the large amount of money needed to launch his campaign in a very short time. Pray that the finance needed for this venture will miraculously come in from unexpected and solicited sources. Pray that the Word will be fulfilled, Matthew 10:18-20, throughout the remainder of this campaign to become Congressman Joel Demos from CD5 in Minnesota! For more information, see his website – in development – http://www.demosforuscongress.com.
For the Kingdom and for America,
Alan and Valerie Demos
