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Minnesota Family Council
An Unusual Easter: How to Celebrate During a Pandemic
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With a viral pandemic spreading across the globe and stay at home
orders in place as our state and national authorities work to address
COVID-19, we are all preparing for an unusual Easter. This year we
celebrate our risen Lord separately in our own homes, without
gathering together with our local church body and without welcoming
family and friends into our homes. While it is true that it could be
worse, and we are grateful that it is not, the sense of loss that
we feel as we navigate Holy Week while sheltering in place is a
real cause for grief. But even as our celebrations take on a
quieter and lonelier tone, our reason for celebration remains
unshaken.
The COVID-19 outbreak has been a source of suffering, in one degree or
another, for everyone, whether that be job loss, sickness, anxiety for
an at-risk loved one, anxiety over being at-risk oneself, the strain
of social isolation, or some combination of the above. The loss of our
ability to gather is one that weighs especially heavily during Holy
Week, when we would normally be coming together with our Christians
brothers and sisters to remember, reflect on, and celebrate
Jesus' sacrifice and victory. This virus is causing us
to feel deeply the reality that we live in a broken world and right
now, this week, that reality is a reminder of our Savior's
sacrifice. [...]
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Read the whole post by MFC's Patience Griswold here.
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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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Above the Law: Abortion Clinics Continue to Reveal True Motives Amidst
Covid Crisis
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By Renee Carlson, General Counsel, True North Legal
While most of the country is working to conserve medical resources for
hospital workers treating COVID-19 patients, the abortion industry in
Minnesota and across the country is carrying on business as usual. In
fact, as COVID-19 restrictions and Executive Orders continued to be
introduced and adapted to meet daily medical changes and updates,
Sarah Stoesz, CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, made
clear the abortion industry will continue to provide abortions in this
perilous time, stating "all abortions, if women seek them, are
essential."
The national abortion front is not backing down either, as the
Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy organization
dedicated to advancing and preserving the right to abortions, actually
encouraged abortion advocates to "guard against" the
"coercive track record" of the current presidential
administration, "against the possibility that [the
administration] will seize the opportunity of COVID-19 to further
restrict people's fundamental rights and access to
healthcare."
Minnesota's Governor Walz has made clear that the COVID-19
crisis represents an "unprecedented challenge to our
state." One of the gravest threats posed by the virus is that
"local resources are inadequate to address
the [COVID-19] threat...[as] cases in Minnesota are
rapidly increasing and risk overwhelming the healthcare system."
The Governor's Stay at Home order is specifically designed to
lower the amount of infections so that there are enough masks and
other protective equipment to keep patients and healthcare workers
safe.
Read the whole post by Renee Carlson on The Family Beacon here.
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True North Legal is a legal initiative in partnership with Minnesota
Family Council.
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Abby Johnson Defied Planned Parenthood. Are You Ready to Hear
Her Story in Person at Our Annual Dinner? [RESCHEDULED]
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Due to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, we have been compelled like
many others to reschedule our event. We're pleased to announce
that we've been able to arrange another date with our keynote
speaker, Abby Johnson. Our 2020 Annual Dinner has been rescheduled for
Thursday, September 17th. Keeping our guests safe is the most
important consideration in making this move. With everything going on,
we're glad to be holding our event at all!
So we're pleased that Get in the Game: Fighting for Life and
Dignity with pro-life superstar Abby Johnson will be
held on Thursday, September 17th at a location to be
announced soon in the Minneapolis area. Registration will reopen soon!
Please reply to this email if you have any questions about your
registration. Again, we're thankful for your support: we couldn't
fight for life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota without YOU
backing us up! We are blessed to have you partnering with us, and we
look forward to seeing you in September!
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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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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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