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Minnesota Family Council
We're Fighting for Life - at the Supreme Court!
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On March 4th, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in
the case, June Medical Services v. Russo, a case that could affect
abortion laws across the country. Renee Carlson, General Counsel of
True North Legal (TNL), a legal initiative in partnership with the
MFC, was present in the courtroom for oral arguments. TNL also filed
an amicus brief (READ HERE
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) to weigh in on this case. "At True North Legal, we're
working to make sure that every woman and child in the state of
Minnesota is safe from abortion, and that our legislature and courts
in Minnesota follow the dictates of the highest court." said
Carlson in a video taken in front of the Supreme Court building
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in Washington, D.C.
This case is so significant that the general public was camping out on
the sidewalk outside of the Supreme Court for days prior, in hopes of
getting a seat inside of the Court room. The June Medical Services
case presents a constitutional challenge to a law that was passed in
Louisiana, which simply requires abortion providers to have admitting
privileges to hospitals within thirty miles of a facility where an
abortion takes place. This law was passed to ensure the safety of
women and children who are often victims of unsafe abortion practices.
Many brave women shared their stories on the steps in front of the
United States Supreme Court - stories of medical abandonment by
abortion providers following medical complications. Abortion always
kills a child, and often hurts a woman. That's why laws like the
one passed in Louisiana are critical for protecting women and
children. Although we're a long way from Louisiana, we believe
strongly that this case could have significant legal implications in
the fight to end abortion.
Please pray with us for the outcome of the June
Medical case! The Court is expected to issue an opinion on the
case in late June. It will probably be decided by just one vote on the
Court, so let's lift the Justices up to God and ask that His
justice would roll down like a flowing stream!
Click here to read and share this piece on The Family Beacon.
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The Truth About Pregnancy Resource Centers
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"You're not really pro-life, you're just pro-birth!
You don't care about women, you just want to control their
bodies!" Chances are if you've spoken with someone who
supports abortion you've heard some iteration of the above. Is
it true that the pro-life movement only cares about life inside the
womb? There are plenty of ways that pro-life individuals actively care
for life inside and outside of the womb, but for a moment, let's
focus on one particular way that the pro-life movement cares for women
and their children both during and after pregnancy: pregnancy resource
centers.
Pregnancy resource centers, or PRCs, offer compassionate care to women
in need of resources and support. In many ways, they are the hands and
feet of the pro-life movement, caring for women during and after
pregnancy, and offering counseling and support to post-abortive women.
And yet, despite the good that pregnancy resource centers do in their
communities, abortion activists increasingly target them, harassing
them and falsely labeling them as "fake clinics." So
let's take a look at the truth about pregnancy resource centers.
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Pregnancy resource centers are non-profits that provide resources to
women who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies. In the three largest
networks there are over 2,300 centers serving over 1.9 million women
every year. As well as equipping women with the truth about abortion,
these pro-life centers also offer adoption resources, parenting
classes, and supplies such as diapers, formula, and clothing.
Additionally, some, but not all, offer medical services. Those that do
not offer them do not pretend that they do. Pro-life pregnancy
resource centers also state on their websites, as well as in their
interactions with clients, that they do not perform or refer for
abortions [...]
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Click here to read this piece by Patience Griswold on The Family
Beacon.
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Abby Johnson Defied Planned Parenthood. Are You Ready to Hear
Her Story in Person at Our Annual Dinner? (May 11)
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Registration is now open for our biggest event of the year - our
annual dinner with pro-life superstar Abby Johnson. Abby's work with
And Then There Were None, a charity that helps abortion workers leave
the industry, has been hugely successful. And her new initiative, Love
Lines, gives financial support to women who choose LIFE.
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But her story began in 2009, when she was a clinic director for
Planned Parenthood and had to witness, for the first time, an
ultrasound-guided abortion. With horror, she saw for the first time
what abortion really is: the killing by dismemberment of a baby. She
walked away and has been working to save lives ever since. Her
book Unplanned was turned into one of last year's most
surprising hit movies.
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Will you join us for our Annual Dinner with Abby Johnson? Click
above to register now!
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We expect this event to fill up, so make sure to register as soon as
you can.
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Trail Life USA Informational Dinner - March 13
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Trail Life USA is a Christian boys' mentoring and
discipleship movement centered on outdoor experiences that build young
men's skills and help them grow in character, understand their
purpose, serve their community, and develop life-long leadership
skills. Troops are chartered by local churches for boys from
kindergarten through 12th grade.
All Trail Life troops are a direct ministry of a local
church, overseen by pastors and lay leaders to enhance the ministry of
the local church in their community.
The Minnesota Trail Life troops are hosting a
special informational dinner and conference,
with Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock, for any pastors
or parents interested in starting a troop in Minnesota, Friday,
March 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm in Mounds View. If you are a pastor or
parent who would like to learn more about Trail Life or
how you could start a troop in your church, please join us for this
special dinner and informational meeting. To RSVP for this dinner
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"Trail Life USA is a phenomenal scouting
alternative. If you have a son of a scouting age, I strongly recommend
that you check them out."
- Jim Daly, President, Focus on the
Family
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Give your Teen the Gift of Leadership - Registration Now Open!
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Register your teen early and SAVE $50!
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LEAD is a project of Minnesota Family Council that equips the
next generation of leaders. During this one-week program, teens are
challenged with interactive Biblical worldview sessions, and
real-world simulations to learn critical thinking, clear
communication, and gain teamwork skills to lead effectively and with
confidence.
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July 26th-July 31st, 2020
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Registration: $499
Financial Aid Available
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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide!
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The Parent Resource Guide sheds light on the consequences
transgender ideas have on kids' lives, while equipping parents to play
a positive role in creating a truly welcoming school community.
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Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts
with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and
invite a friend to do the same!
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Click to order your copy today:
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makes a donation to Minnesota Family Institute at no cost to you?
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Thank you for sharing Minnesota Family
Council's vision for
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strong families and communities through Christ. We are grateful
for your partnership with us in prayer, legislative involvement
and generous donations.
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