Email from Citizens for Traditional Values Pass it on View in Browser   Dear friends: I see God working. This is one of the benefit of groups like Citizens for Traditional Values: we are on the front lines for you in Lansing, Michigan advocating, educating and equipping influencers and citizens with truth for the preservation of freedom in Michigan. We can share with you the urgent items we see that need your involvement - and the ways God is moving! Can you join us for our Saturday training (see below)? We hope you will continue to stand with us. Forward this to a friend, make a donation, and add us to your prayer list! A Positive Voice for Your Values, Eileen McNeil, President Donate to Support Issues We Are Watching MICHIGAN COURT RULES AGAINST WOMEN: We promote electing and supporting rule of Law Judges. Why? Because they understand their authority and role as a judge and don’t assume the role of elected Legislators. Sadly, this week we witnessed one Judge in the Court of Claims overturning laws that give women the same standard of care we give men and children when it comes to health decisions. Gaining informed consent about alternatives and what the procedures would do to impact a woman’s and child’s life is not only critical, the medical profession requires it for multiple health care procedures. CTV, along with many other groups fought to keep these provisions in our law in 2023 – and succeeded. Now, one lawsuit and one judge have overturned all. Judicial elections and appointments have grave consequences. Court overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period for abortions, mandatory counseling GOOD NEWS: Michigan Legislators take a stand on protecting minors from life-altering experimental medicines and surgery by banning gender affirming care. CTV applauds these legislators who are doing the research, evaluating health consequences and standing up for our youth! TAKE ACTION: There is federal policy currently moving through Congress that will stop using your money to fund gender transition procedures and abortions. (Did you know Planned Parenthood alone reported receiving nearly $700 million of your tax dollars?). Your voice is needed to affirm this action! Please review Family Research Council Action (very trustworthy national source) and add your voice in support of this effort. From Inside the Lansing Capitol Christian Prayer Caucus has launched: a weekly Church service started this past week, meeting in the State Capitol for prayer, worship, and the Word! The turnout was wonderful. Learn more here. Outstanding Prayer Breakfast: a sold out crowd of 500 met for breakfast on this month in Lansing. Legislators, business leaders, citizens gathered for prayer and a powerful message from David Brooks. Watch for the next one. The May 6 Election Day saw a very unique turnout – and highlights HOW much engaged citizens can make a difference in their local elections. According to Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS), more than half of local school bonding measures failed in our latest election. Typically, says MIRS, school bonds pass 69% of the time. One example is the Midland school bond who had a record turnout and a 68% “no” vote – in a town that normally approves local school measures! People appear to be paying more attention and are tired of adding more taxes to our local funding. Please pray for wisdom and discernment for our local officials as they need to make important decisions! And pray for more responsible Christian citizens to get involved in local efforts.   Training for Local Citizens When: Sat, May 17 | 9AM-5PM Where: Grand Rapids, MI Cost: $25 Are you a citizen that loves your local community and wants to make a difference? Are you an elected leader on the local level and are desperate for some answers? Or perhaps you are considering running for office? Register today! Register Today Lunch and resource folders will be provided to all attendees. Grab a friend and join us!   Donate to CTV   Learn more about CTV   Citizens for Traditional Values | PO Box 80295 | Lansing, MI 48908 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice