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FREE Movie Streaming Tonight: "Free Burma Rangers" - 8 PM
Dear John,
In this crazy time it's clear we all need encouragement and inspiration we can get. The story of the Eubank family has been called the “most inspiring movie of the new century." As our way of saying thank you for the incredible support and as an offering of hope during this time.
We invite you to join us TONIGHT, Friday, May 1, 2020 at 8:00 pm Central for a special FREE Live Streaming Movie Event of the full Free Burma Rangers Movie. Gather the family, mark your calendar tonight and come enjoy this one of a kind streaming event!
Here are some audience reactions:
“One of the best movies I've ever seen!”
“You’ll find yourself shaking your head in amazement!“
“Life Changing!”
“Shows what incredible things God can do.”
Below are details about how to watch the film, which tells the exciting, compelling story of missionary Dave Eubank and his family – with actual film gathered over nearly two decades – serving in some of the most dangerous conflicts in the world. It is a faith-building story of bravery and compassion expressed with the love of Christ. Watch the trailer for the movie HERE:
Watch the movie tonight at 8:00pm by clicking on this link.
U.S. Marriage Rates Reach All-Time Low
Marriage rates in the United States reached an all-time low in 2018, according to a recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics. Looking at marriage rates from going back to 1867, the earliest year on record, the report found that marriage rates dropped to 6%, or 6.5 new marriages per 1,000 people in 2018. The Wall Street Journal points out that instead of marriage, many couples are choosing cohabitation.
This trend is expected to continue. The report noted that a record number of youth and young adults are projected to completely forgo marriage. Curtin also predicts that COVID-19 could negatively affect marriage rates, pointing out that many couples who put off marriage cite economic concerns as a driving factor for their decision.
Coinciding with the drop in marriage rates, the CDC also found that birthrates have been in decline, reaching a 32-year low in 2018. Family is part of God’s good design, and as increasing numbers of Americans decide not to build families, they are missing out on the blessings involved. This is a tragic loss. God established marriage and family in Genesis when he gave Eve to Adam as his helper and his bride, blessing them and telling them to fill and subdue the earth. In the New Testament we are told that marriage points to Christ’s relationship with his bride, the church. As Christians, we ought to lead the way in pointing people to the goodness of God’s design in marriage and family by embracing it ourselves and living out God’s design as a picture of the marriage between Christ and his church.
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GiveMN Waives Processing Fee for Donations - Your Gift to Minnesota Family Council is More Crucial Than Ever
For a limited time, GiveMN will allow you to contribute to Minnesota Family Council without charging a processing fee. 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.
 Abby Johnson Defied Planned Parenthood. Are You Ready to Hear Her Story in Person at Our Annual Dinner? BACK ON THE CALENDAR!
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 the DoubleTree Bloomington. Registration has now reopened!
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!
Give your Teen the Gift of Leadership - Registration Now Open!
Register your teen early and SAVE $50!
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.
July 26th–July 31st, 2020
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Register now with a Refundable No-Risk $50 Deposit
Financial Aid Available
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 that this outbreak will necessitate the cancellation of our LEAD summer camp scheduled for July 26-31. If that changes, we will alert you as soon as possible.
Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide! 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.
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! Click to order your copy today:
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Thank you for sharing Minnesota Family Council's vision for
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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