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Hato Rey, PR - Today more than 1,000 concerned parents, teachers, community leaders, pastors, and voters gathered in front of the Departamento de Educación to protest the new “Perspectiva de Género” program.  “Perspectiva de Género” will mandate a new curriculum in all the schools of Puerto Rico, incorporating a very unbiblical, anti-family worldview into the books and classes of children from kindergarten through 12th grade.

In May 2008, Rafael Aragunde, Director of the Departamento de Educación, issued his now-infamous Carta Circular #3 2008-2009, in which he stated that “sex” and “gender” are two different concepts.  He said gender is a “social construct.”  He instructed all schools to implement a “third-gender perspective” in their curriculums.  No school would be exempt, not even religious or homeschools.  This directive sparked a firestorm of protest as it became apparent that Sr. Aragunde was determined to foist an anti-family agenda upon Puerto Rico.  (To see the Carta Circular, click here)

Monday October 27, parents, concerned teachers, and leaders from across the community gathered in Hato Rey.  They came together to protest this dangerous agenda.  Over 1,000 protestors braved the searing heat to show their disapproval.  Chanting slogans, singing, and raising signs, they demanded a retraction of Carta Circular #3 and an end to the “Perspectiva de Género.”

Watch the slideshow for pictures of the event.  To see the captions, just click on the pictures. Need more info on “Perspectiva de Género?”

Were you there?  Tell us what you saw!  Click below.

Este Lunes 24 de octubre a las 9AM te esperamos frente al Departamento de Educación (Sector Tres Monjitas de HatoRey) para una gran manifestación en repudio a la carta circular #3 2008-2009.  Estaremos allí con la Coalición Ciudadana en Defensa de la Familia (CCEDFA).  De 9 a 12 estaremos allí dejandole saber que estamos en absoluto desacuerdo con esta agenda de imponer la perspectiva de género en la educación de nuestros niños.

This Monda, October 24 at 9AM we’ll be waiting for you in front of the Department of Educaction (Sector Tres Monjitas in Hato Rey) for a manifestation against the memorandum #3 2008-2009.  We will be there with the Citizens Coalition in Defense of the Family (CCEDFA).  From 9 to 12 we will be there leting them know that we are in complete disaggreement with their imposing the gender perspective on our children’s education.

Jackie's video on El Nuevo Día's (TM) website. Click here to see her video and vote for Jackie! (Search: Perspectivas de Género)

Are you concerned about the Perspectivas de Género agenda in the Departamento de Educación? (See below for more information.)  Want to do something about it?  Vote for Jackie and let her speak for you at the next Governor’s debate October 23!

El Nuevo Día (TM) will be at the next debates between the candidates for Governor of Puerto Rico.  They have invited everyone to submit questions about what they really care about!  We all get to vote on the 4 most important questions.  The top 4 most-voted videos will be used in the next debate.  Jackie made a simple video: “What do you think about the Perspectivas de Género, and what will you do about it?”  Help us get this critical question in the next debate, October 23!

UPDATE: Don’t see the video?  Click on “Más Votados” or “Más Comentadas.” 

October is Pastor’s Appreciation Month. Tell us how much you love your pastor!  Oh, and don’t forget to watch that video below, where pastors in Puerto Rico share quick tips and insight into what pastors REALLY need to hear from their flock.

We will air your comments in a special program at the end of October for Pastor’s Appreciation Day. Make sure you note your pastor’s name AND church so we can send a CD of the program to him!

WRITE TO YOUR PASTOR HERE:

Sonia (Directora de la Escuela Bílica por Correspondencia del Caribe), Carlos y Jackie (tus anfitriones de Amigos)

¡Sí Amigos!  Sabemos que estás gozando con esta fabulosa imagen…  Carlos con su carita de “yo no fui” se ve graciosísimo, ¿no te parece?

Bueno, esta es nuestra página de encuentro amigo que nos escuchas.  Aquí está el punto de encuentro que queremos establecer para recibir tus comentarios, preguntas, testimonios y lista de programas favoritos de La Roca.  Anímate y escríbenos para leer tu carta en el aire.  Apreciamos tu fina sintonía y consideramos un privilegio ser de bendición en tu vida a través del servicio a nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo.

Sabes que cuando compartes tu testimonio, edificas a otro y honra a Dios.  Por más sencillo que sea, queremos regocijarnos contigo por que sabemos que tenemos a todo un Dios Soberano y Omnipotente que cuida y vela por todas las cosas.  Descansa y confía en su amor eterno e inamovible que fue demostrado en el sacrificio de Cristo en la cruz por nosotros.  Nada se le escapa y nada lo coge por sorpresa… no tienes nada que temer en ese amor que nunca falla, nunca cambia y nunca es temperamental.  ¡Dios nunca se va a divorciar de tí!  ¡Esperamos tus comentarios!  Dios te bendiga.

Y recuerda amiguito… ora por Jackie, que Carlitos la vuelve loca!!!  =O)

Atrás: Milton Picón, Jackie Rodríguez y René Pereira. Al frente: Lcda. Myrna López y Lcda. Ivette Montes

La Ley 108 del 26 de mayo de 2006 surge a raíz del problema que hay en Puerto Rico con la violencia doméstica.  Esta pretende, en principio, “dar la debida protección a las víctimas de violencia doméstica y a la vez proveer alternativas para el tratamiento de los ofensores.”  Debido a las nefastas consecuencias que ésta violencia tiene en los niños la ley también aspira a “proveer a nuestros niños todas las oportunidades para que se desarrollen en un ambiente sano para que en el

mañana sean ciudadanos de bien.”

Cabe señalar además, que la ley pone en manos del Secretario de Educación la responsabilidad de establecer un currículo dirigido a promover la igualidad por género y la prevención de violencia doméstica, junto a la Procuraduría de la Mujer.

El problema aquí es que el Secretario de Educación está usando la ley como subterfugio para implantar una perspectiva alterna a la que pretende la ley.

¿Por qué la palabra género y no sexo?  La palabra sexo obliga a hablar de masculino y femenino - no hay lugar para lo neutral.  La palabra género da lugar para la ambigüedad de un neutro . . .

Aquí tiene algunos recursos que usted puede usar para informarse  y a la vez informar a otros:

La Carta Círcular del Secretario de Educacíon (PDF)

Eschuche las tres partes del panel que mejor le informa acerca de la crucial controversia de La Perspectiva de Género con los siguientes panelistas: René Pereira (anfitrión del programa Fe y Crisis y pastor de la Iglesia Bíblica Emanuel de Santa Isabel), Milton Picón (Presidente de Morality in Media y pastor de la Iglesia Catacumbas de Dorado), la Lcda. Myrna López (Presidenta Fundadora de la Coalición Ciudadana en Defensa de la Familia), y la Lcda. Ivette Montes (de la Alianza de Juristas Cristianos).  Los tres programas son bien informativos e importantes.  Programa 1; Programa 2; Programa 3; Pograma completo.  Usted puede bajar estos programas y enviarselos a sus compañeros, amigos, y conocidos.

Vea el video que Dalan hizo con la Lcda. Ada Henríquez, Presidente Ejecutivo de la Coalición Ciudadana en Defensa de la Familia.  Usted puede enviar el “link” de este video a todos sus amigos fácilmente por YouTube.com.

Take that, Devil! Carlos Morales sharing how God brought down Satan's schemes for keeping the BCS lessons out of the prisons!

San Juan, PR (BCS) - September 18, 2008 was more than a night to remember - it was the beginning of a yearly tradition.  At the first annual Open House of the BCS, we learned more about what the BCS is doing, shared stories, laughter, and fun, and even saw the brand-new lessons!  No fatalities were reported.

We sent out a mailing inviting many of you to come.  For those of you who didn’t make it, we have a special page set up to give the highlights.  You missed a lot!  You can check that page here.

Here at The Rock and the BCS, we have lots of fun while we serve the Lord together.  You can always be a part of that!  While the Open House 2008 is over, you are welcome to come and visit any time.  Just call ahead at (787) 724-1190.  When you come, just ask to see the new lessons.  We think you will love them just as much as we do.

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If you want to give to The Rock, it’s easier now than ever before!  If you have an account at Banco Popular, you can donate easily, quickly, and safely through the TeleBanco Popular system.  Maybe you already pay bills online, or maybe you are completely new to Internet banking.  Well, it’s easy!  First, give us a call and ask for your Donor Number.  Then go to your account and follow the easy prompts.  For more detailed instructions, simply click on the picture.

Once you have us set up, you choose the giving option that works for you.  Send a one-time offering.  Or set up an automatic transfer.  Either way, we thank you so much for your help!  May God bless you richly.

Rigoberto Diguero in Prod Studio A at The Rock's facilities in San Juan

“A church that doesn’t do missions is like a hospital that is not helping sick people,” he says.  You see the passion in his eyes.  You hear it in his voice, a firm timbre that belies his gentle exterior.  Rigoberto Diguero is Director of El Centro Latinoamericano para la Misión Mundial.  He sat down with Rock Radio Network host Dalan Decker to share his vision for Puerto Rico and all of Latin America.  “This is a blessed place,” he says.  “The Lord has blessed Puerto Rico in a great, great way - and with a great responsibility to send out missionaries, to do missions.”

Originally from Guatemala, Sr. Diguero is excited about the role that God has for Latin America in His world plan.  “I normally thought that to be a missionary you had to be white, blonde, and tall,” he says.  “I remember when we used to joke, ‘Padre Santo que estás en el Norte.’  But Latin America?  Yes.  We can do it, we have to do it, we must do it.” He says that over 9,000 missionaries from all over Latin America, including Puerto Rico, are serving in some of the toughest missions fields today.  From the 10/40 window of Islamic and Hindu countries, to Eastern Europe, Spain, and even the United States. 

Today, Sr. Diguero works with the Perspectivas courses.  These are a series of lessons designed to teach Spanish speakers about the opportunity and need for missionaries in our time.  Students get a rounded view of the hows, wheres, and whys.  His ministry has the material in English and Spanish; also, they produce DVDs and other resources that Christians can use to equip.  Diguero has visited every single Latin American country, bringing hope and challenge.  He travels extensively in Europe as well.

This Tuesday, we will be sharing his special interview.  For now, check out some sound bites: Promo 1; Promo 2.  The program will air Tuesday the 22nd at 5:15 p.m.  Or grab it here as soon as it’s available.  You have full permission to distribute as you wish.

Visit El Centro Latinoamericano para la Misión Mundial.   Or call (626) 398-2215.  Reach him by e-mail at latindiv@aol.com

Hurricane Ike over Cuba

Fay, Gustav, Hanna, and Ike.  With the flurry of hurricanes around us in the Caribbean, we have been incredibly blessed this year.  So far in 2008, God has spared the island of Puerto Rico.  But our neighbors in Haiti have been slammed by them all!  When the headlines move on, it can be easy to forget that over 500 people in Haiti are confirmed dead and tens of thousands are left without a place to sleep, clean water, food, and other basic needs.  Diarrhea and other diseases are wreaking havock because the people are drinking filthy water.  These are our neighbors!  Visit Samaritan’s Purse here for more information on the current crisis in Haiti.  Pray, give, and get involved.  Is God calling you to serve in Haiti?  There are lots of good Christian organizations serving there - like OMS International.  OMS runs a radio station, a school, a hospital, and a seminary.  To help them rebuild, earmark your check for the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund #405120.  Get involved today!  Remember what Jesus said, “To the extent that you have done this for the least of these my brethren, you have done it to me.”