LIFEWIRE 02/01/2021

 Submitted by: J Cryots

TOP NEWS: 200 members of Congress take stand against attempt to force taxpayer-funded abortion

[1/27/21 - Live Action News] This week, 200 Republicans in Congress pledged to stand in support of the Hyde Amendment — which prevents federal taxpayer funding of abortion through government programs such as Medicaid — as President Joe Biden works with abortion supporters in Congress to end the nearly five-decade-long rider. ... The Hyde Amendment has saved an estimated 2.4 million lives from abortion and if it is eliminated, an estimated 60,000 more children will be killed by the abortion industry each year in the United States. ... The Hyde Amendment preventing taxpayer funding of abortion has long had bipartisan support, with every president since 1976 signing the appropriations bill with the inclusion of the Hyde Amendment. Read more...

NEW in 2021: "PRO-LIFE 101"

We’ve launched a new section on our CLR website entitled, "Pro-Life 101." It's designed specifically to help guide you to a better understanding of the issues – everything you need to know in one place, including fact sheets, FAQs, videos, social media graphics, Scripture, and additional resources. Click here to see this helpful information. The CLR ministry takes the challenges of life, the pregnancy of those wishing to terminate it, or the illness that plagues the sick or dying, and talk about the life that never ends in Christ. Whether you are here because you are facing a life issue and need direction, want to learn more about the issues, or desire to become more involved in the pro-life arena – we are here for you.

OTHER NEWS: Census estimates 16% population decline

[1/21/21 - Pew Charitable Trusts] With a perfect storm of aging residents, low birth rates, COVID-19 deaths and immigration cutbacks, 16 states saw population decreases last year as the United States experienced the slowest national population growth since the Great Depression. The nation grew only about 7% between 2010 and 2020, similar to the previous historic low between 1930 and 1940, according to new Census Bureau estimates, which do not reflect the 2020 census counts. The agency will release the final 2020 census tally in March. California, Massachusetts and Ohio had been growing throughout the past decade until last year, while Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania began slides in 2019. Longer-term losses continued for Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. ... The big gainers were Texas, up about 374,000 people for the year, and Florida, up about 241,000, though the figures do not take into consideration the coronavirus spikes that happened in those states after July. In percentage terms, the Mountain West states of Idaho (2.1% growth for the year) followed by Arizona (1.8%), Nevada and Utah (1.5%) grew fastest. Read more...

UPCOMING CLR AFFILIATE EVENT

Saginaw Valley Chapter's Annual Meeting Sunday, January 31 | 3:00pm LOCATION: EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 6370 Beecher Road, Flint, MI All volunteers and supporters are invited to the Saginaw Valley Chapter's general meeting at 3:00pm (EST). There will be a worship service followed by a chapter-wide business meeting which will include reports from both Centers, Chapter financial reports, adoption of the 2020 budget, discussion of future plans and goals, election of new board members, and recognition of volunteers and their service. Your input is welcomed and appreciated. At this time no meal is planned afterward. View Full Schedule Request a Speaker

"May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you." (Psalm 33:22 NIV)

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