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The Peace and Justice of the Kingdom of God
Dear John,
It was a night of fire, pain, and fear in the greatest cities of our state. Last night, one of our staff members could smell burning rubble and tear gas from her home in South Minneapolis. This morning, I listened to state leaders talk about their plans to keep the streets safe tonight. With many of you, I’m praying that those plans will be effective. With many of you, I’m also praying that the arrest and upcoming trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin would bring earthly justice for the killing of George Floyd. And finally, I’m praying for peace - not just a cessation of the current hostilities, but an abiding peace that results from addressing the real injustices that plague our state.
This year so far has seen disease and civil unrest in our state, and we don’t know what’s coming next. But we have hope that, as the hymn says, “behind a frowning providence, [God] hides a smiling face.” Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have faith and ultimate hope, though the world gives way. The core of our Christian faith is the belief that God’s justice is perfect, and that His mercy is sure, even though all human justice is imperfect, and human mercy unsure.
I know you share this hope, too.
I know it because of the way you have blessed our organization during this time through your prayers and financial support. I know that this comes from the hope you and I share for God’s justice and mercy through Jesus Christ.
Praying with you for peace and justice in our land,
John Helmberger
Chief Executive Officer
Minnesota Family Council & Institute
Joe Biden Becomes an LGBT Radical
A year ago next Monday, Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden declared the LGBT agenda to be his number one campaign priority. Although he is currently centering his campaign around this issue, the former vice president’s shift to embrace this radical agenda has been gradual. His critics on the left have described him as slow to outline policy proposals advancing the LGBT movement and Senator Bernie Sanders has criticized Biden’s record as not being pro-LGBT enough.
One liberal commentator pointed out that this shift is typical of Biden’s stance—he begins moderate and then moves to a more extreme position. While Biden may have a history of being less extreme than other left-wing politicians, the policies outlined by his current campaign are anything but moderate. In fact, he has centered his campaign around some truly radical viewpoints, which has earned him an endorsement from the largest LGBT organization in the U.S.
Read the whole piece by MFC's Patience Griswold here.
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!
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 for ALL students.
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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