Dear Jack,

Welcome to the Friday Five! Every Friday we share our top five articles, stories, and quotes for you to read and share with your friends and church families.

We would be very grateful if you could make a donation of $100, $50, $25, or $10 today towards our work producing these Friday Fives and fighting for your values on the public square!

1. APPLY: The Opportunity Scholarship is Now Open!

Last week, families across the country celebrated National School Choice Week—a reminder that parents should have the freedom to choose the educational environment that best serves their children. Now, North Carolina families have a practical next step.

Opportunity Scholarship enrollment is now open for North Carolina families.

The Opportunity Scholarship helps families cover tuition and other required fees to attend registered private schools across the state. Since 2014, the program has helped thousands of families pursue educational options that align with their children’s needs and their family’s values.

Here’s what families should know:

- Who can apply? Families with students entering kindergarten through 12th grade

- Award amount: Approximately $3,000–$7,000, based on household income

- Use of funds: Tuition and required fees at registered private schools

Registration is open February 2 through March 6. Click here to learn more and apply: https://k12.ncseaa.edu/opportunity-scholarship/

2. IVOTERGUIDE: Your Voter Guide is Out

We’re excited to share with you the release of our partnered 2026 primary election’s iVoterGuide! As in years past, we have partnered with iVoterGuide to rate candidates for North Carolina elections from a Biblical pro-values worldview.

With the start of early voting soon approaching on February 12th, we hope this digital voters’ guide will save you time and help make it easier for you to make informed pro-values decisions on your ballot.

To learn more check out our voter guide at https://ivoterguide.com/?partner=nc

We’ve also completed our Legislative Scorecard, which you can view here: https://ncvalues.org/scorecard/

3. FOX NEWS: Historic Win After Detransitioner Awarded $2m in NY After Landmark Suit

Prisha Mosley: “This sets an incredible precedent for detransitioners like me trying to hold our doctors accountable.”

“A jury agreed this patient was wronged — even in a blue state like New York. That’s incredibly encouraging for others to come forward.”

Watch: https://x.com/ingrahamangle/status/2018497827991601175?s=61&t=MJ001iwizvL_dfklkO7dYQ

4. THE WASHINGTON POST: First Major Medical Group Opposes Gender Transition Surgeries for Youth

"The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recommended against gender transition surgeries for youths, becoming the first major medical association in the U.S. to narrow its guidance on pediatric gender care."

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/02/03/plastic-surgeons-youth-gender-surgeries-guidance/

5. FILED: Foothills Christian Ministries v. Johnson Amicus Brief

Our 501(c)(3) sister organization, the NC Values Institute, has just filed its latest amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in Foothills Christian Ministries v. Johnson. The brief defends the constitutional church autonomy doctrine, arguing that California may not force churches and faith-based preschools to adopt government messaging or allow outside spiritual influence that conflicts with their religious mission and parental expectations.

Read more and view the full amicus brief here: https://ncvi.org/foothills-christian-ministries-v-johnson-amicus-brief/

WEEKLY PRAYER: Life

LORD, we recognize that you are Sovereign over all creation. We recognize you made man from the dust, and in your mercy, you crowned creation with man and woman made in your image. What a wonder it is that you would bestow upon us this blessing and responsibility!

LORD, may we not take this blessing for granted. We pray that this great responsibility and dignity may motivate us to love You, our neighbors, and our families more. LORD, may we as a culture truly see and believe that children are a blessing from the LORD—born or unborn; able or disabled. All children should have an opportunity to experience the liberty of life. LORD, make us your vehicle to change our culture into one that cherishes and protects life. Keep at the forefront of our minds our responsibilities to respect, cherish, and serve the youngest and oldest in our society.

“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.'” (Matthew 18:1-6)

Sincerely,

Tami & Team

NC Values