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WallBuilders 2024 Impact Report

A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT

While we understand that our reward is not in this life, God is good to give us an occasional peek into His workings here and now. WallBuilders has been blessed to share in some real victories and witness so many answers to prayer this year!

As we continue to rebuild our moral, religious, and constitutional foundation, we’ve seen reclaimed religious freedoms, with the reintroduction of Biblical content in classrooms in several states, and unapologetically Christian ads on the streets of Washington DC!

This year alone, through our Pro-Family Legislative Network, Pastors’ Briefings and Teachers Conferences, we’ve met with and fortified fellow rebuilders in almost all fifty states. In fact, in the last few months we’ve had Congressmen, congressional staffers, state legislators, school board members and numerous others, tell us they are now serving because of the influence of WallBuilders. We’ve encouraged faith leaders and emboldened church congregations to be salt and light in their communities. We also spent the several months before the election taking part in pastors’ and community events in all seven swing states. We had many reports of those pastors teaching about Christian participation and influence in the government arena, and church attendees who decided to be involved in the election process, many choosing to vote who had previously planned to abstain.

While we thank the Lord for these many victories, there is so much more to do! At this point, I feel like we’ve only won the coin-toss for possession of the ball and now the real effort begins; and there are so many opportunities in front of us. In the coming year, WallBuilders is looking to increase our outreach with expanded order fulfillment facilities and additional staff to support our mission of education and influence.

The rebuilding is ongoing and your support helps us empower many on the frontlines in school boards, state legislatures, get-out-the-vote efforts, and mobilize churches to reach their communities. We invite you to help us rebuild with a special gift today.

Now is the time to follow Nehemiah 2:18b: “Then they said, ‘Let’s arise and build.’ So they put their hands to the good work!”

Thank you for your prayers and support!

Tim Barton

Read the Full 2024 Impact Report Here

Milton, West Virginia 2024

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2024

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-third consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2024;

WHEREAS, 240 mayors from 142 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2024, Thanksgiving Week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Milton, West Virginia

And I invite all citizens to join me in this observance, each in their own way.

Tom Canterbury, Mayor

Date 10-01-24

White Hall, West Virginia 2024

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

Whereas, the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political, and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith and constant reliance upon God”; and

Whereas, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees religious freedom; and the “Sundays excepted” provision of Article 7, Chapter 14 historically recognizes Sunday as a day of rest and worship; and

Whereas, for many West Virginians, public school days once began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

Whereas, the state songs, The West Virginia Hills and West Virginia My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel’s land!” and “There I work, and play, and I worship Sunday,”; and

Whereas, influence of Christianity in West Virginia is evident by her many churches and Christian charities, ministries, missions and schools; cherished Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and

Whereas, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on our thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is part of Wast Virginia’s and America’s history.

Now, Therefore,  Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2024, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of White Hall, West Virginia

Jason DeFrance. Mayor

Date 11/12/24

Mitchell Heights, West Virginia 2024

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2024

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-third consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2024; and,

WHEREAS, 240 mayors from 142 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and,

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns, “Except the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain that build it: Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2024, Thanksgiving week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Mitchell Heights

and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

James C. Motes

date 10-7-24

Granville, West Virginia 2024

Town of Granville

West Virginia

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2024

As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-third consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia: thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gatson Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, 241 mayors from 143 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons,  patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2024, is hereby proclaimed as: 

Christian Heritage Week 

In the

Town of Granville

and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way. 

Patricia A. Lewis

Mayor

Montgomery, West Virginia 2024

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2024

as proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-third consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2024; and,

WHEREAS, 240 mayors from 142 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and,

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, they watchman waketh but in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2024, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Montgomery, West Virginia

And I invite all citizens to join me in this observance, each in their own way.

by: Greg Ingram (Mayor)

date: 9-23-24

Stonewood, West Virginia 2024

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2024

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-seventh consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2024; and,

WHEREAS, 241 mayors from 143 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30. 2024, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Stonewood, West Virginia

and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance, each in their own way.

By

Mayor

Date 10-1-24

Christians and Voting 2024

Election Survey Information

Noted pollster George Barna conducted a study to determine Christians’ interest levels and viewpoints in the upcoming 2024 election: “A Pre-Election Survey of Self-Identified Christians Who Regularly Attend Church Services, Examining Attitudes and Behaviors Related to the 2024 Election and Church Engagement in the Election Process.” He interviewed 2,000 church-going, self-identified Christians.

Here are just a few highlights:

  • Most (57%) believe the outcome of the November 2024 election will make a big difference in their lives. While many (29%) say it will make only some difference.
  • Less than one-quarter of churched Christians (23%) identified moral decline as a defining issue in this election. Correspondingly, a startling 42% of church-going Christians supported abortion on demand.
  • On the list of issues, economic matters were identified as the top concern, especially in relation to inflation and cost of living (listed by 67%). Another top economic issue was the economy in general (64%). Other economic issues were unemployment and jobs (38%), and the federal deficit and debt (33%). A related issue, named by 43%, was addressing poverty and homelessness.
  • Abortion was the seventh-ranked issue, identified by 41% of churched Christians.
  • When asked if they would prefer that their churches be more involved or less involved in the 2024 election than they had been in other recent elections, the respondents were split. A plurality (42%) opted for the status quo, preferring the same level of involvement as in the past. The other half of the respondents were evenly divided between saying they prefer their churches to be more involved (25%) or less involved (27%).

Full Study & Supporting Documents

Complete Survey

Executive Summary

Memorandum

Talking Points

Charts & Graphs

Court Orders D.C. Transit Authority to Accept and Run Unconstitutionally Rejected Ads

In December 2023, First Liberty, ACLU, and Steptoe filed a lawsuit on behalf of WallBuilders relating to ads that were rejected by the DC Transit Authority. (See more about the history of this issue here.) We now have great news!

“Judge Beryl A. Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (“WMATA”) to accept and run four advertisements that it had unconstitutionally rejected. The court ruled that WMATA’s ban on issue ads violates the First Amendment’s requirement that restrictions on speech be reasonable.”

Read the full Press Release from First Liberty here.

These ads have already started to appear in Washington DC! You can follow WallBuilders’ social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and X) to stay updated.

The ads link to a collection of quotes by numerous Founding Fathers via our article “The Founding Fathers on Jesus, Christianity and the Bible”: https://wallbuilders.com/resource/the-founding-fathers-on-jesus-christianity-and-the-bible/.

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West Virginia 2024

Proclamation by Governor Jim Justice

Whereas, the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people o West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God”; and

Whereas, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees religious freedom; and the “Sundays expected” provision of Article 7, Chapter 14 historically recognizes Sunday as a day of rest and worship; and

Whereas, For many West Virginians, public school days began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and bible reading; and

Whereas, the state songs, The West Virginia Hills and West Virginia my Home Sweet Home, contain the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel’s land!” and “there I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday,” ; and

Whereas, the influence of Christianity in West Virginia is evident by her many churches and Christian charities, ministries, missions and schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and

Whereas, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on our thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is part of West Virginia’s and America’s history.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Jim Justice, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 24-30, 2024 as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Mountain State and invite all citizens to join me in observance.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia to be affixed.

Done at the Capitol, City of Charleston, State of West Virginia, this the Twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Twenty-Four, and in the One Hundred Sixty-Second year of the State.

Jim Justice , Governor
By the Governor:
Mac Warner, Secretary of State