The Truth Project is coming to Appleton, WI! 

Focus on the Family, in partnership with Wisconsin Family Council,
is bringing The Truth Project to Appleton, WI on Saturday, April 5, 2008,
for a one-day training session. Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project is a dynamic systematic Christian world-view study. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
Follow link to register online.

Around Wisconsin
...Collective bargaining agreement does not include recognizing same-sex marriage, says Sheboygan school district
... Legislators reach yet another agreement on virtual schools bill
... Pro-abortion organizations launch campaign targeting pro-life legislators
... "March Madness" at the Capitol this week
... SAVE THE DATES: Upcoming Marriage Impact Conferences for pastors and ministry leaders

Around the Nation
... Day of Truth counters Day of Silence
... Author and commentator Janet Parshall hosts new TV program, Speechless.Silencing the Christians
... Parents do not have a constitutional right to home school their children, says California state appellate court Justice H. Walter Croskey
... ACLU of Illinois wins federal court order to continue to ban the parental-notification law for abortions in Illinois
... Planned Parenthood of Idaho says it was a "serious mistake" for employee to encourage ethically biased donation specified for the abortion of African American babies

Around Wisconsin Family Council
... April 1st vote coming up! Wisconsin Family Council releases voter information on April 1 primary election
... Legislation
... Family Bulletin Board

Around Wisconsin

...Collective bargaining agreement does not include recognizing same-sex marriage, says Sheboygan school district
Last week we reported on a grievance filed by Sheboygan school district employee because the school district had refused to give her paid leave to marry another woman in Canada. Because the marriage would not be recognized in Wisconsin, the school district denied the grievance. "This is not a grievance based on sexual preference discrimination," Kelly Cvetan, the district's coordinator of human resources, said in a press release issued by the school district. "The employee has not been denied other forms of leave for which she qualifies. She has not been the subject of any form of adverse personnel action in response to her declared intention to be married. A complaint of discrimination, based on sexual preference, cannot be successfully made on the basis of a refusal to recognize a same-sex marriage in Wisconsin." An arbitration hearing is expected. More...

... Legislators reach yet another agreement on virtual schools bill
Sen. John Lehman (D-Racine) and Rep. Brett Davis (R-Oregon) announced earlier this week that the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Majority leader have agreed to a compromise on the virtual schools bill (SB 396) that eliminates the Governor's proposed two-year enrollment freeze, raises the enrollment cap to 5,250 and guarantees siblings of virtual school students the opportunity to enroll. The bill is expected to pass both houses this week. More...

... Pro-abortion organizations launch campaign targeting pro-life legislators
Last week, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and NARAL (National Abortion Rights Action League) Pro-Choice Wisconsin Foundation announced a radio and online campaign targeting legislators who voted against AB 749/SB 398, legislation that would repeal Wisconsin's Criminal Abortion Ban, Wisconsin Statute 940.04. Wisconsin Right to Life and several of the targeted legislators, including Rep. Jim Ott and Rep. Mark Honadel, responded to the attack campaign, calling it dishonest. More...

... "March Madness" at the Capitol this week
This is the last week of the 2007-2008 regular legislative session and Senate and the Assembly are working in high gear to pass important legislation. Wisconsin Family Council is particularly interested in the fate of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban (AB 710/SB 416). More...

... SAVE THE DATES: Upcoming Marriage Impact Conferences for pastors and ministry leaders

Marriage Impact Conferences ~ How the Church Can Reduce Divorce and Strengthen Marriage
Sponsored by Wisconsin Family Council ~ Co-sponsor - Foundation for a Great Marriage

To register, call Wisconsin Family Council (1-888-378-7395).

Cost: $20/person
(includes registration, continental breakfast, lunch and materials)

Send registration to Wisconsin Family Council, PO Box 2075, Madison WI 53701-2075;
note Marriage Conference in memo.
Register by phone with Visa or MasterCard by calling Wisconsin Family Council at 1-888-378-7395.

All conferences are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 22, 2008
  Christian Community Center
  200 Packerland Ave
  Green Bay, WI 54303
  
  
• Thursday, April 24, 20008
  Elmbrook Church
  777 S Barker Rd
  Brookfield WI 53045
  
  
• Tuesday, May 6, 2008
  Calvary Memorial Church
  4001 Washington Ave
  Racine WI 53405
  
  
• Thursday, May 8, 2008
  Milwaukee (location to be announced)

Contact Wisconsin Family Council for more information by email or call 1-888-378-7395.

Around the Nation

... Day of Truth counters Day of Silence
Alliance Defense Fund is promoting the Day of Truth on April 28th to provide an opportunity for students to counter the nationally recognized Day of Silence on April 25th used by homosexual activists and schools to promote the homosexual agenda. The Day of Truth website contains a number of resources for students and/or schools. More...

... Author and commentator Janet Parshall hosts new TV program, Speechless.Silencing the Christians Speechless…Silencing the Christians,” which is also available online via webcasts, is presented by the American Family Association (AFA) and The Inspiration Network (INSP) and highlights the discrimination and bias exercised against Christians throughout the country, in schools, media, government and the public square. More...

... Parents do not have a constitutional right to home school their children, says California state appellate court Justice H. Walter Croskey
A sweeping state appeals court ruling late last month could mean criminal sanctions for the parents of over 166,000 California students taught at home. California Assemblyman Joel Anderson is introducing a concurrent resolution calling on the California Supreme Court to reverse the lower court's ruling. More...

... ACLU of Illinois wins federal court order to continue to ban the parental-notification law for abortions in Illinois
The 1984 law is one of 35 state parental-notification-for-minors statutes but it has never been enforced before in Illinois because of a federal court order. Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, is considering whether to appeal the decision. More...

... Planned Parenthood of Idaho says it was a "serious mistake" for employee to encourage ethically biased donation specified for the abortion of African American babies
Planned Parenthood's response follows the publication of audio files by a UCLA student who organized a donations sting operation of Planned Parenthood organizations in seven states. A video documentary of the operation is available on YouTube. More...

Around Wisconsin Family Council

... April 1st vote coming up! Wisconsin Family Council releases voter information on April 1 primary election
Wisconsin Family Council has released voter information for the upcoming April 1 non-partisan primary election that includes information on the two candidates running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, incumbent Justice Louis Butler and challenger Judge Michael Gableman. It also includes an explanation of the referendum to limit the governor's veto power. Printed copies, while supplies last, of the voter information may be obtained by calling Wisconsin Family Council at 1-888-378-7395.

... Legislation

... Family Bulletin Board

• The Center for Human Development in Wausau, WI will sponsor A Growing Marriage conference on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Plaza Hotel & Suites, 201 N. 17th Ave., Wausau. Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, is the featured speaker. Tickets are $40.00 per person; call 888-639-9250 for reservations. For more information contact The Center for Human Development at 715-842-0944.
  
  
• Baptists for Life of Wisconsin will host two banquets, Saving One Life at a Time in a Culture of Death, on April 17 and April 18, 2008. The speaker for both banquets is Dr. Leigh Crockett, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Anderson, IN. There is no charge for these banquets; however, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED by April 14, 2008. Reservations may be made by calling the Baptists for Life office at 920-928-2026 or the host churches at the phone numbers given below. A love offering will be taken for Baptists for Life of Wisconsin.
  
  
• April 17, 2008 • 6:00 p.m.
  First Baptist Church, 1500 Roman Rd, Waupaca, WI • 715-258-3535
  
• April 18, 2008 • 6:30 p.m.
  Calvary Baptist Church, 304 Woodward Dr, Sun Prairie, WI • 608-837-1000




• BASICS In Milwaukee ministry will host its annual "Pastors and Ministry Leaders Appreciation Breakfast" on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI. This year's theme is The Truth and the Family. To confirm your place at the breakfast, call BASICS In Milwaukee at 414-372-7200, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or email CarolAnne Bozosi at carolanne@basicsinmke.org. More...

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