The Michigan House this week sent the final version of two MFF-initiated bills designed to strengthen abstinence education to the Governor. The Governor’s staff has indicated she will sign them. The bills require greater parental involvement in sex ed curriculum decisions and provide penalties for schools that violate state sex ed guidelines.

Additional signatures are still vitally important in order to meet the goal. Please continue your efforts to place this important amendment on the ballot in November so that Michigan’s citizens will have the final say on what constitutes a marriage in this state.

Michigan’s citizens spoke loudly and clearly with their pens during the recent "People’s Override" petition to end partial-birth abortion in Michigan. The Legislature this week acknowledged the voice of the people and passed the citizen-initiated bill into law.

Teens from across Michigan will descend on Grand Rapids this coming Friday, June 18 for "Momentum 2004." This totally free event will feature Miss America 2003 – Erika Harold addressing attendees on abstinence and purity, and will also include the music of Wayburn Dean and "Crisi."

Young people seeking training in how to promote abstinence in their schools are invited to a three-day conference in East Lansing, June 16-18. The minimal cost for this event is only $10 per student.

The Student Statesmanship Institute (SSI) is an exciting, annual week-long summer program for high school-aged teens. Uniquely designed to effectively equip students to distinguish between secular and Biblical worldview approaches to life, SSI reinforces solid Biblical principles and awakens a sense of purpose and destiny. Students not only learn, and have a great time doing it, but the leadership qualities they acquire will stay with them for a lifetime.

Former President Ronald Reagan was a voice of strength and compassion for the American family. He believed in strong families, strong marriages and the preservation of life. His faith, strength, and positive vision for our nation brought out the best in all of us. He will be missed.