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Minnesota Family Council


We're Hosting a Webinar about COVID-19 Response for Pastors and Church
Leaders - Please forward this info!

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The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise steeply in Minnesota,
but as Christians we have hope through Jesus Christ - for our earthly
safety, but most of all for our eternal salvation. With this
confidence, we can go about our work with a renewed sense of how
important it is - now and eternally! Even as Holy Week will be
disrupted in a way we scarcely thought possible, we still have the
opportunity to bring the Gospel to the people in our state.

There are opportunities during this crisis to bless our
congregations and communities in ways that are simply not possible at
other times.
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 The church is called to identify these opportunities and
prayerfully meet these needs, exercising citizenship
"worthy of the gospel of Christ" (Philippians 1:27).

On Tuesday, April 7 at 1 PM, join us for a free
webinar for pastors and church leaders 
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to explore those opportunities. We will be discussing the
following topics, as well as taking questions.

* Providing Food - Working with Local Authorities
* Serving the Poor - Practical Tips
* Providing Emergency Childcare for Essential Workers
* Federal Loans/Grants for Churches? (Keeping the Lights on)
* Encouraging and Praying for our Leaders

If you are a pastor or a church leader, register for the webinar
by clicking the button below -
email [email protected] with any questions. 
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If you are not a pastor or church leader, please forward this
invitation to the leadership at your church - we think these resources
are crucial for churches across the state. We believe that we
have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bless the people of our
state with the Gospel!

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GiveMN Waives Processing Fee for Donations - Your Gift to Minnesota
Family Council is More Crucial Than Ever
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For a limited time, GiveMN will allow you to contribute to Minnesota
Family Council without charging a processing fee
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. During this crisis, we are not shutting down. Instead, we are
stepping up our efforts to bless churches, families, and communities
in Minnesota by fighting for life, family, and religious freedom. Now,
more than ever, your gift is crucial to ensuring that we can be YOUR
champions for life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota. Click
here now to make a tax-deductible donation to Minnesota Family
Institute. 
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Don't Forget the Good News During the Pandemic

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The past weeks have brought plenty of bad news as COVID-19 sweeps
across the globe. While we should take the time to be aware of what is
going on in the world, we should also take the time to be refreshed
with good news. Last week, we looked at five practical ways to love
our neighbors during a pandemic.

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This week, here are five good things that have come about as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Families spending time together.

As most states, including Minnesota, are under

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shelter in place orders, the importance of family is more evident
than ever. With everyone at home, families are turning toward one
another and finding creative ways to spend time with each other.
Justin Coulson at the Institute for Family Studies has pointed out
that this could be a time of growth for families. As high numbers

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of people move to remote work at this time, some have suggested that
this could lead to a long-term shift in the way that Americans think
about work and family. any of us have hectic work schedules that make
us wish for more time with family. Now we have that chance - how will
we use it? 

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2. Churches and Christian organizations are meeting needs and
ministering to their local communities.

From local churches

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meeting the tangible needs of people in their communities by running
errands for elderly and at-risk individuals, providing food to
families facing economic uncertainty, offering their parking lots as
testing sites, and providing meals and encouragement to
first-responders and medical workers,
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to Christian organizations like Samaritan's Purse setting up
field hospitals in New York, the church is at work serving

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as the hands and feet of Christ during this time of crisis. [As a
reminder, MFC is deeply involved in these efforts. Please forward this
invitation for our webinar on Tuesday, April 7, to pastors and
ministry leaders at your church:
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Read the whole post by MFC's Patience Griswold here.

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 Abby Johnson Defied Planned Parenthood. Are You Ready to Hear
Her Story in Person at Our Annual Dinner?

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We're hugely excited for 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.

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.   

Please know that we will comply with all health directives from city
and state governments regarding large events during the COVID-19
outbreak, and we are committed to doing what we need to do for the
safety of our friends and guests. If the status of our Annual Dinner
scheduled for May 11 changes, we will alert you as soon as
possible. 

   

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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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Please know that LEAD organizers are monitoring the coronavirus
(COVID-19) outbreak in Minnesota. We will comply with all directives
from city and state governments regarding large events, and we are
committed to safeguarding our students and their families. At this
time it does not appear likely that this outbreak will affect our LEAD
summer camp scheduled for July 26-31. If that changes, we will alert
you as soon as possible.

 

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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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Support MFC When You Shop Online!

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Did you know that when you shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon
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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Minnesota Family Council 
2855 Anthony Lane South
Minneapolis, MN, 55418-3265

Phone 612.789.8811 / FAX
612.789.8858

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