Alex Kendrick from the Blockbuster Movies 'Courageous,' 'Fireproof' and 'Facing the Giants' will be at the Launch of This New National Campaign

Press Conference, Jan. 20, 11:30 am in Charlotte, NC at the corner of Trade and Tryon.

Contact: Rev. Rusty Lee Thomas, 254-715-3134

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Operation Save America is embarking on a new national vision called the States of Refuge, Operation: First Abortion Free States. It is based upon a concept discovered in the Old Testament. The Biblical model we are seeking to apply in America today is the Cities of Refuge. As you may recall, there were six Levitical cities set apart in Israel for refuge in the cases of questionable deaths. These cities were established by God to provide asylum until proof of innocence or guilt against the accused could be established. These cities were also designed to protect Israel from blood guiltiness, lest the avenger of blood kill innocent people. States of Refuge seeks this same protection in our time.

Through much prayer and research, we have determined that there are five states in America with one death camp, (abortion mill) remaining defiling our beloved land. This represents the abortion industry and the culture of death it has spawned at their weakest and most vulnerable points. It also represents for the Church of Jesus Christ our greatest opportunity for victory in these tumultuous times!

Operation Save America is devoting this next year to apply our prayers, labor and resources in these five states, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. It is our blessed hope that God will honor the faith and efforts of His people and will be pleased to liberate America from blood guilt, starting with these five states.

It is our sincere prayer that when people hear of this vision, it will resonate in their souls. We pray they will add a hearty amen and desire to participate in this glorious opportunity to defeat this grave evil in our day.

We call upon the Church to join this effort. God's word states, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." May the States of Refuge carry this mandate and may God be pleased to heal our wounded land in Jesus' mighty name!

www.statesofrefuge.org