Our President (Great Email) Bush in Church

Email | 3/11/2004 | Email/Laura Lefler - Office of Senator Lamar Alexander

[txlurker]

May God bless our President!

This is for real. I called Laura Lefler in Sen.. Alexander's office today, 2/23, and she confirmed that she wrote it and is now overwhelmed with it spreading via the internet. She sent it so several friends and they then put it on its journey. (Larry Hone)

Subject: Bush in church, Very interesting

I'm at the 8:00am service at my church, St. John's Episcopal, at Lafayette Square, across from the White House. (I wanted to go early because I was going with Alice and Brent for breakfast at the Cracker Barrel in Manassas.)

Much of the service was uneventful--nice, but uneventful--until it comes to the part of the service when the priest says, "Greet one another in the name of the Lord" I turn to my right to exchange the peace with my friend, Amy Fox Smythe, who was was on the other end of my pew. I then shake hands with the person in front of me, and turn around to say hello to the person behind me.

The person behind me was our 43rd President George W. Bush. I am not kidding. A small crowd was forming around him, and not wanting to delay the church service or bother him by waiting to shake his hand, I turned back around and sat down and talked to Amy. About 30 seconds later I felt a hand on my left shoulder and turn around to see President Bush with his hand extended. "Peace of the Lord, " he said and held my hand with both of his. "Peace of the Lord," I replied, and held both his hands and smiled at him.

I turned back around and was remarkably calm about the fact that the most powerful person in the world was sitting two feet behind me. I could hear him flipping through his bulletin as the priest made the announcements. I loved the idea of him thinking, "Oh, there's a covered dish next Sunday." We perched and when I stood up to go to the communion rail, he got up and walked down the aisle behind me.

We passed a little old lady who said, "Mr. President, I pray for you every day." To which he said, "That's a very special gift. Thank you so much." We got to the communion rail and there were two spaces, one in front of us and one around the side of the altar. We both surmised for ten seconds and then I started off around the corner. He stopped me and whispered, "No, no. I'll go around" and motioned for me to take the closer spot.

The only exception made in the entire service was that the President was allowed to leave first and then the rest of the congregation followed.

With all sincerity, and partisanship aside I tell you: This is a special man! There is a peace and a Godliness about him. It radiates from him. It is the only reason that I was able to remain calm. It was more than the adrenaline I've felt when I've met other famous people. A goodness flows through this man.

He has more than my vote in November. He has my respect, my prayers, and my gratitude Whatever your political affiliation, and whether or not you agree with his decisions, you should take comfort in the fact that--despite recent press attacks--this is a man of integrity who makes decisions because he believes that are RIGHT, not popular. He makes these decisions with a heavy heart and through prayer.

I don't mean to go on, and on, but I truly believe this was a blessing from God that should be passed on.

Laura Lefler Office of Senator Lamar Alexander 302 Hart Senate Office Building 202-224-4944

[txlurker]

I thought this email was wonderful and wanted to share with everyone. Looks legit but I do not know either of the people referenced in the note.

[Bahbah]

It certainly sounds authentic. They would have had to assist me out of the church.

[Chummy]

This sounds just like our President, and the author sums it up quite nicely why he is deserving of a vote from each of us this November.

Pray for him. Help him in any way possible for you.

[JustPlainJoe]

What? No photo shoot? No Press? Huh???

From what the MEDIA tells me about President Bush, this story CAN'T be true!

Thank God we have a genuine man of integrity in the White House.

Great Post! Too bad this is about the only place you'd hear such a story.

[AMDG]

I don't believe this.

If it were true he would have been video taped leaving the church holding his bible.

[txlurker]

LOL....me too!

[mupcat]

"Looks legit but I do not know either of the people referenced in the note."


Just did a search on Snopes and they say it's true.

[txlurker]

Great Post! Too bad this is about the only place you'd hear such a story.

Exactly! That is why I love Free Republic so much!

[deport]

fyi.... something you never see in the media because the press is excluded and it comes from within.

[txlurker]

LOL...yes, this president doesn't use the church for his own personal political ambitions like some other dems I have seen! Can you ever forget how out of place the Clintons looked when shown coming out of church?

[txlurker]

Thank you mupcat. Just reinforces what I already knew about our great president!

[newgeezer]

Whenever someone mentions our President in the context of our beliefs, I'm always reminded of this:

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 24, 2003

President's Ramadan Message
Presidential Message: Ramadan

I send greetings to Muslims in the United States and around the world observing the holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is the holiest season in the Islamic faith, commemorating the revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammed. This month of intro-spection provides Muslims a time to focus on their faith and practice God's commands. Through fasting, prayer, contemplation, and charity, Muslims around the world renew their commitment to lead lives of honesty, integrity, and compassion.

Throughout our history, people of different faiths have shaped the character of our Nation. Islam is a peaceful religion, and people who practice the Islamic faith have made great contributions to our Nation and the world. As Americans, we cherish our freedom to worship and we remain committed to welcoming individuals of all religions. By working together to advance freedom and mutual understanding, we are creating a brighter future of hope and opportunity.

Laura joins me in sending our best wishes. Ramadan mubarak.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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Return to this article at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/10/20031024-10.html

(Barf.)

[WestTexasWend]

"Can you ever forget how out of place the Clintons looked when shown coming out of church?"

...how out of place they looked PERIOD! Must help explain why they surrounded themselves with so many other bad actors.

[Professional Engineer]

If it were true he would have been video taped leaving the church holding his bible.

ROFL. If we ever get a glimpse of his Bible, I'd bet it will show to be well used, unlike x42's.

[AnAmericanMother]

Just as good a place to mention this as any . . .

I dreamed that President Bush was in some particular danger. It was "borne in upon me" as the old Quakers used to say, that he needed our prayers especially at this time.

I don't know why, the dream was not specific, but I have had prophetic dreams in the past that came true (and no, they're never about lottery numbers or anything useful like that.)

So do, if you get the chance, breathe a special prayer for the President. Thanks.

[Melpomene]

I thought he was a Methodist.

[Bigg Red]

Could you please ping your Dose list? Thanks.

[mupcat]

"Thank you mupcat"

Oh your welcome, Txlurker. I receive so many weird emails about all sorts of stuff that it's just become second nature to check them out before passing them on.

I had actually received this from a friend in Washington, D.C. who said she knows the woman and that it was true, but again you can never be sure.


It's just so heartwarming to finally read a positive thread about our wonderful president since they seem to be so few and far between recently even on this great site. Hope we'll keep 'em coming.

[txlurker]

I think he is however I don't know what a Methodist service is like. I am baptist.

[Melpomene]

I don't either, but this email indicates that this took place at an Episcopalian Church. I don't know why Pres. Bush would go to an Episcopalian Church if he's a Methodist. Also, I don't know what the Episcopalian position about non-Episcoplains receiving communion, but I know that the Catholic church frowns on it. I just don't think this President would be the kind to go to a church of a faith other than his and not observe their rules.