April 09, 2009

Family Action Council of Tennessee (www.FACTn.org)

 
 

Baby Step Is a Big One: SJR 127 Clears Major Hurdle

 
 

Senate Joint Resolution 127, the proposed constitutional amendment that would once again make Tennessee’s constitution neutral on the issue of abortion, made a historic first step toward getting on the ballot in 2014. For those who have followed this issue since it was first filed in 2001, it was a big day, a baby step toward getting on the ballot, but a big one. The results were surprising even to the faithful.

 
 

Live and Let Die: Lessons from the Heartland

 
 

Last week, in the heartland of America, a unanimous Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the legislatively enacted Defense of Marriage Statute in that state violated the Iowa constitution. What can Tennesseans learn from this that they need to understand now, rather than later?

 
 

First Things First: Pray

 
 

I Timothy 2:1-2 says, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” Find out how a couple of wonderful organizations are making it easy for us to do just that.

 
 

Legislative Briefing for Chattanooga Ministers

 
 

Next week, on April 16, FACT will be hosting a complimentary Legislative Briefing for ministers in the greater Chattanooga area. The briefing will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. (EDT). If you are on staff at a local church, this briefing will give you an opportunity to learn more about the many important issues being considered by the Tennessee legislature that will affect our families and religious liberties. Find out more or register for this free event.

 


 
     
  

APRIL NEWS & NOTES

Reflections on Ministers’ Day on the Hill, 2009

Network Building Continues in March

Internship Reflections

FACT in the News

Readers Make a Difference

FACT Opens New Office in Cool Springs

Church bulletin insert (April 2009)


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