MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Call our office at 866-849-2536 to schedule a speaker from WFA or WFC for your next event!
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WFC's "2020 Vision: Contending for the Faith, Challenging the Culture"
Thursday, Sept. 12 – La Crosse (Black River Beach Neighborhood Center)
Thursday, Sept. 19 - Eau Claire (Pizza Ranch)
Thursday, Oct. 10 - Hudson (Pizza Ranch, Stillwater, MN)
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - West Bend (Pizza Ranch)
Thursday, Oct. 17 - Kenosha (Golden Corral)
Thursday, Oct. 24 - Waukesha (Machine Shed)
Thursday, Nov. 7 - Elkhorn (Pizza Ranch)
Click HERE for more information and to 
reserve your place today!
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Evangelical Child & Family Agency's (ECFA) 33rd Annual
Bike & Hike Fundraiser
This Saturday, September 7, 2019
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bethesda Park, Waukesha, WI

Click HERE for more information.
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Fourth Annual Rally for Liberty
This Saturday, September 7, 2019
11:30 a.m.
Manawa Rodeo Grounds
110 2nd Street, Manawa, WI
Keynote Speaker: Kevin Nicholson

Celebrating & Safeguarding
1st Amendment Right
to Free Speech 
Sponsored by:
Wolf River Area Patriots
Waupaca County Republican Party
Food * Music * Entertainment * Speakers
Stop by the WFA booth and say hello!
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
7 a.m.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE!

It's about one simple thing—
STUDENTS in PRAYER. 
Around the globe students meet at flagpoles to pray for their schools.
Learn more HERE
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PARTNER WITH US!
It is the mission of Wisconsin Family Action to advance Judeo-Christian principles and values in Wisconsin by strengthening, preserving, and
promoting marriage, family, life and religious liberty. Our vision is a Wisconsin where God is honored, families thrive, human life is cherished and religious freedom flourishes.

CLICK here to invest in your family, faith, freedom and future!
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LEAVING A LEGACY

Because of our desire to serve and help families, our ministry is making resources available that can be useful in creating a wise giving plan.
Click HERE for more information on how you can significantly impact the Kingdom while strengthening and building families.

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Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators 2019

Click HERE to read more
Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators, 2019 Edition is
now available online HERE or
by contacting our office
at 608-268-5074
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Get To Know Your Elected Officials

Wisconsin's NEW 2019-2020
Legislative Directory
Now available for download
Click HERE to find out who your state and federal legislators are, along with their contact information.

Establish a relationship; let them know you are informed, interested, and involved.

It's Legal To Bring This to School 

The Bible is now a must-have school supply for students like Ethan, who considers it essential for surviving the school day.

“When you have the Bible right out in front of you … when it’s sitting out on the corner of your desk, or in your backpack,” said Ethan, a 16-year-old student in Colorado, “it’s a constant reminder of what God has in store for you and to do what God wants you to do, rather than doing things off of your own selfish ambitions.” 

Thursday, October 4, 2019, is the annual "Bring Your Bible to School Day." Encourage your child/children to carry their Bible to school not only on October 4, but every day. Make it a part of their routine to make time for God's Word between classes, at lunch time or while riding the bus. And don't forget "See You at the Pole" on Wednesday, September 25! See left sidebar for more info on SYATP!

Learn more about "Bring Your Bible to School Day" HERE.
Click HERE to access your free back-to-school resources.

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LGBTQ History Mandated in Neighboring IL Middle Schools 

From Beitbart:
"Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a new bill into law requiring the state’s schools to teach 'LGBTQ history' to students by the eighth grade.
"The law will require schools to add the history of prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, according to the New York Post."
Read more HERE.

Wisconsin Family Action posted this article on our Facebook HERE. These are some of the responses we received:
"Time to stop funding public 'education'..... It's obviously become nothing but public indoctrination."
"If Governor Evers and the Democrats get their way in Wisconsin it will be here."
"Parents have the right to opt their children out of these sex ed classes. The state cannot teach your children their lack of morality. It is sexual exploitation of minor children."
"We all need to hold this in fervent prayer daily.... and spread the word to others."


WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1. Know what is being taught in your child's school. Many school districts have their courses listed on line along with descriptions. For those districts that are not as transparent, any parent or taxpayer may ask to see the curriculum taught in their local school district. 
2. Talk to local school board members about questionable courses or any other concerns you may have.
3. Pray for your local public school officials--school board members, administration, teachers, staff and students.
 

How Online Habits Form Us 
 

Samuel James writing for desiringgod.org highlights some heart-attitudes dominant in the digital world and offers a biblical truth to counter each. “My story is the ultimate truth” digital lie is countered with "we are not God." His revealed Truth is the only infallible way of understanding ourselves. Another digital lie is “I have to say something.” The truth is we are to be still and know He is God. Sometimes silence is best. James says “[a] gnawing ache to broadcast our opinions…online could be evidence…that we don’t feel enlivened by God’s presence as we ought to be.”
 
While the digital world offers much good, it comes with some distinct challenges. Christian parents especially need to be aware of these and help their children navigate this world. Buying into digital lies can be very destructive. Purposefully developing a biblical worldview in young lives and hearts gives both a good offense and certainly a good defense against any lies this world offers.

Read the rest of the article "How Online Habits Form Us" HERE."

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Benefits of Memorizing Scripture as a Teen 
 

Teen author, Katherine Forster, writes, "We know [Bible memorization] is important, maybe we did it as little kids because we were made to, and it’s not like we don’t love God and want to be in his Word. We just figure, 'I’ll do that later.' There’s something else I’d rather do, or need to do, right now. But Bible memory is important right now, too. It’s especially important for teens, those of us who are in a season of life devoted to learning and growth.

"If we’re going to grow into committed, Christlike followers of God, we need to be memorizing his Word."

A lot of wisdom from this teen—and truth that is good for all of us no matter our age. We all need to memorize the Word of God for all the reasons young Forster notes. This could be a wonderful family project, involving all ages in memorizing a portion of Scripture together, reciting it, studying it and discussing how it applies to each person in his or her stage of life.

Read more HERE.

This is the time of year we see the startup of programs that promote Scripture memorization and godly principles. If you're looking for a Christian alternative to the Girl/Boy Scouts, check out Trail Life USA (for boys) HERE or American Heritage Girls HERE to learn more or find a troop near you. 

Click HERE to access more family resources!
 

IN THE MEDIA

WEEKLY RADIO COMMENTARY. "WISCONSIN FAMILY CONNECTION" -  Airing this week on over 20 stations statewide. Listen to "Of Flags, Flagpoles, Public Buildings & Viewpoint Discrimination" HERE. Subscribe to our podcasts HERE!  Read the transcript HERE.

ARCHIVED:
Week of August 26, 2019 - Instructions in the Principles of Freedom: Whose Job?

"WISCONSIN FAMILY MINUTE" - A daily program for Christian radio stations! Click HERE for our daily program; listen or download! Click HERE to subscribe to your Wisconsin Family Minute podcasts! Find your local station HERE. If the Christian radio station you listen to isn't carrying "Wisconsin Family Minute," please encourage them to do so.  Contact us at 866-849-2536 or [email protected]. 

--WFA's president Julaine Appling is available to speak to your group, church, school, civic organization, and other events. Call 866-849-2536 to schedule.

--Dave Lingle, Wisconsin Family Council's Director of Church Relations, is available to speak in churches. Call 920-342-1928 for more information.