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February 14, 2012 - Giving Hearts Day 2012
Giving Hearts Day
February 14th, 2012
North Dakota Family Alliance
Dakota Medical Foundation is having a 24-hour online fundraising event!
February 14th, 2012 is Giving Hearts Day! For one day only, all online contributions of $10 or more to North Dakota Family Alliance will be matched (up to $4,000) by generous NDFA donors.
To make a secure, tax-deductible online contribution to North Dakota Family Alliance and have it doubled:
1. Visit www.impactgiveback.org on February 14th
2. Click on the Giving Hearts Day banner
3. Select North Dakota Family Alliance and make your contribution
The “Restoring Marriage” initiative is a part of the North Dakota Family Alliance Marriage Task Force. The initiative will implement the findings of the task force findings, including:
1) Implementing a prayer initiative
2) Raising the level of awareness of the positive effects of marriage
3) Unifying the faith community/pastors/churches to promote the sanctity of marriage
4) To advance any legislative initiatives in promotion of marriage
See the "For Better, For Worse" video that was featured at the Faith, Family, & Freedom Banquet February 2nd, 2012 and highlights our "Restoring Marriage" initiative.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4euDUPSOLsw
November 15, 2011 - Marriage Task Force Meeting
Marriage Task Force Meeting-November 15th, 2011
North Dakota Family Alliance is having another Marriage Task Force meeting (November 15th, 2011) that will be in conjunction with Family Week (November 13th-19th).
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 from 10am-3pm at Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota. Featured presenters will be Dr. Glenn Stanton (Focus on the Family) and Dr. Pat Fagan (Family Research Council). Both are great resources on the issue of marriage, and we are so pleased and so fortunate to have them come to North Dakota.
Below is an agenda of what the day will look like as well as a couple of links to Dr. Stanton's and Dr. Fagan's bios.
NDFA Marriage Task Force Meeting
Atonement Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND
November 15th, 2011
Agenda:
10:00 am NDFA Task Force convenes
10:15 am Dr. Glenn Stanton (Focus on the Family)
11:00 am Dr. Pat Fagan (Family Research Council)
*(the morning session will speak to the status of marriage and why we need to do something; it is also open to the public, including pastors, priests, and everyone---all are invited to hear their presentations)
12:00 pm Break for lunch
1:15 pm Dr. Glenn Stanton (Focus on the Family)
2:00 pm Dr. Pat Fagan (Family Research Council)
(a more detailed presentation of where do we go from here)
2:45 pm Area marriage counselors
3:00 pm wrap up, next meeting, adjourn
The morning presentation will not only be to the Marriage Task Force, but also to invited guests (pastors, priests, NDFA constituents, the general public, and the media). The afternoon session will be more closely focused on addressing the Marriage Task Force and general observers that are welcome.
Dr. Glenn Stanton bio
Dr. Pat Fagan bio
September 28, 2011 - Pastor's for the Family Conference in Fargo
Pastor's for the Family Conference
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 there will be a "Pastor's for the Family" conference at Calvary United Methodist Church in Fargo, North Dakota.
(Calvary United Methodist Church's address is: 4575 45th Street South, Fargo, ND)
Here is an outline of the schedule for the day:
"Pastor's for the Family" Mini Conference (pastors only)
Seminar Agenda:
11:00 am Austin Nimocks, Alliance Defense Fund
"Religious Liberty in the Crosshairs: Why North Dakota's Marriage Amendment Isn't Enough."
11:50 am Dismiss for lunch
Pastor's for the Family Luncheon (pastors, guests, and elected officials)
12:00 pm Lunch
12:15 pm Welcome
Tom Freier, NDFA
12:20 pm NDFA Champion Award
Rep. Kim Koppelman, District 13
12:25 pm Special Invited Guest, Cong. Rick Berg
12:40 pm Austin Nimocks, Alliance Defense Fund
"Marriage and Religious Freedom in North Dakota: Understanding the Agenda"
12:50 pm Q & A
12:59 pm Dismissed
September 27, 2011 - Marriage Task Force Meeting
Marriage Task Force Meeting
The NDFA's Marriage Task Force will be having their first meeting on:
September 27th, 2011 at 10:30am
at the New Song Church in Bismarck, North Dakota.
(New Song Church's address is: 3200 North 11th Street, Bismarck, ND)
There will be discussion on the following (more will be discussed at the meeting as well): on the purpose of marriage, and looking into research of how marriage and divorce affect one another especially in regards to the family.
NDFA Marriage Task Force Agenda
September 27th, 2011
10:30 am Welcome
Introductions
Purpose & Overview
11:15 am Legislative background review
11:30 am Austin Nimocks
Alliance Defense Fund
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Jeff Kemp
Strong Families
1:00 pm Skip Burzumato
National Marriage Project
University of Virginia
1:40 pm David Lapp
Institute for American Values
2:20 pm Austin Nimocks
Alliance Defense Fund
2:50 pm Wrap up, requests for next meeting (November 15th in Fargo)
3:00 pm Adjourn
September 24, 2011 - Doing the Right Thing Simulcast
Doing the Right Thing Event Simulcast
Chuck Colson, along with friends are having a simulcast called "Do the Right Thing," which discusses the importance of ethics and why as Christians, it is important to stand for the right thing. Below are the areas in North Dakota where this simulcast is taking place, so please contact your churches or get a group together to check out this event!
Christian Fellowship Church, Cando
Atonement Lutheran Church, Fargo
The Quality Inn--Senator's Room, Jamestown
Valley City Faith University--Science Center Auditorium, Valley City
For more information about the event itself and where a simulcast will be held in North Dakota, visit doingtherightthingevent.com (click on attend to access where in the state the simulcast will be held), or to buy tickets for Fargo's location (Atonement Lutheran Church), visit www.atonementfargo.org/page.php?id=50.
May 10, 2011 - Pastors Regional Conference
Pastors for the Family Regional Conference
May 10, 2011
Community Baptist Church
Fargo, ND
What: Pastors for the Family Conference
When: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
10:00am to 3pm
Where: Community Baptist Church
3535 25th Street South
Fargo, ND 58104
Or
Pastors for the Family Regional Conference
May 11, 2011
First Presbyterian Church
Minot, ND
What: Pastors for the Family Conference
When: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
10:00am to 3pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church
1000 3rd Street NE
Minot, ND 58703
Why: An opportunity to hear why pastors, from a biblical perspective, should be knowledgeable in the matters of public policy dealing with issues important to the family, and to discern their involvement and that of their congregation.
Speakers: You will hear from State Representative Wes Belter, Family Research Council Pastor Outreach Representative Randy Wilson, Dale Bartscher with Heritage Family Alliance in South Dakota, and Tom Freier with NDFA.
Action Required: You are invited—please respond indicating attending (RSVP). Please share this invitation with fellow pastors; - Denominationally (enabling pastors to attend in Fargo or Minot) - Geographically (interdenominational, your ministerial assoc, etc) - Any and all pastors you might know
Contact information:
Tom Freier
North Dakota Family Alliance
3200 18th Street S #8
Fargo, ND 58104
January 4, 2011 - Pastor's Pro-Life Declaration
To view and print the Pro-Life Ad, click here.
To review and print the Pastor's Pro-Life Declaration, click here.
To print the letter, click here.
Thank you to the pastors circulating this ‘Pro-Life Declaration’. Thank you. Thank you.
If you have already signed, thank you.
If you have not—please review the letter below and attached. Then open the attached declaration, review, and if you agree with the principle, print, sign, and return. FYI, also, you may open the scanned full page ProLife ad placed in the Fargo Forum. WOW!!
And then if you could pass along to fellow denominational pastoral colleagues across the state, as well as pastors in your geographic area, we would be very grateful.
December, 2010
Dear Pastor,
In conjunction with the 40 Days for Life campaign, a group of pastors & priests in the greater Fargo area have taken the initiative to show their support for life. They asked their fellow clergy to sign the attached ‘Pro-Life Declaration’. Some 70 area pastors responded with a signature indicating their agreement with the declaration’s support for life. Eventually they chose to even show that support by publishing the declaration in a full page ad in the Fargo Forum.
We would like to facilitate this same type of effort to be replicated in other cities and all across North Dakota. That is why we are asking you to read the declaration, and if you are in agreement with the ‘pro-life declaration’, to please print, sign, and remit.
Just as in our quest to share the Gospel, unity is so important in the life issue. There are so many with such great passion, and it is imperative that the prolife community utilize that passion in a unified manner. This declaration signed by pastors spanning denominational lines—will send a strong message to all.
We believe this declaration will convict the life community---to demonstrate our unity in prayer, our unity in public support of life, and a unified voice to be heard by those setting public policy.
We are anticipating hundreds of signatures and would like share the magnitude of this effort in conjunction with the Roe v Wade anniversary in January. Would you respond as soon as possible?
In Him, for Him
Tom D Freier
NDFA
www.ndfa.org/ndreligiousliberty.php
Tom D Freier
Executive Director
North Dakota Family Alliance
70-1-364-0676
701-471-0477 cell
www.ndfa.org
tfreier@ndfa.org
January 3, 2011 - Meeting with Tom Freier - Grace Lutheran Brethren Church, Bottineau, ND January 18, 2011
Looking Toward 2011
“How can we impact the cultural
legacy we leave our children.”
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How to be a doer, not just a hearer.
Featuring: Tom D. Freier
Executive Director, NDFA
Location: Grace Lutheran Brethren Church
615 E 10th St
Bottineau, ND 58318
Meeting time: Tuesday, January 18th @ 7:00 PM
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North Dakota Family Alliance
3220 18th St S, Ste 8 ~ Fargo, ND 58104 ~ Phone: 701-364-0676
www.ndfa.org ~ admin@ndfa.org
December 15, 2010 - Meeting with Tom Freier - Mott Evangelical Community Church, Mott, ND December 15, 2010
Looking Toward 2011
“How can we impact the cultural
legacy we leave our children.”
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How to be a doer, not just a hearer.
Featuring: Tom D. Freier
Executive Director, NDFA
Location: Mott Evangelical Community Church
903 E 2nd St
Mott, ND 58646
Meeting time: Wednesday, December 15th @ 6:30 PM
Tom D. Freier
North Dakota Family Alliance
3220 18th St S, Ste 8
Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-364-0676
www.ndfa.org ~ admin@ndfa.org
November 16, 2010 - Meeting with Tom Freier - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Beulah, ND
- Looking Toward 2011 -
“Come Let Us Reason"
How to be a doer, not just a hearer.
Featuring:
Tom D. Freier
Executive Director, NDFA
Location:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, AFLC
200 19th St. NW
Beulah, ND 58523
Meeting time:
Tuesday, November 16th @ 7:00 PM
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Tom D. Freier
North Dakota Family Alliance
3220 18th St S, Ste 8
Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-364-0676
www.ndfa.org
admin@ndfa.org
November 14, 2010 - Family Week Celebration
View Poster.
The North Dakota Family Alliance has requested and the governor has designated by proclamation November 14-20th as Family Week. The primary purpose is to honor the family and encourage families to spend time together. This year’s emphasis is on the “care of orphans”.
NDFA has sent Family Week posters to every school and church in the state, as well distributing many others across the state. To view a printer friendly version of the Family Week poster, click here. Please feel free to make copies to share with family and friends. You may refer others to our website to view all information at www.ndfa.org.
Our intention is that the Family Week designation will bring special focus to the family, and stir each of us to plan an activity to promote the family, enable families to spend time together, and to especially focus on the care of orphans.
We would appreciate if special mention could be made on Sunday, November 14th to highlight this special week. Remind your pastor of the Family Week Celebration.
As special events are planned, we will share them on this page. If you are planning a Family Week Celebration event, let us know and we will post.
May 6, 2010 - National Day of Prayer - May 6, 2010
"The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him" Nahum 1:7
Greetings:
On May 6th the 59th annual National Day of Prayer will be observed around the country, and here in North Dakota. To learn more about the national event go to www.nationaldayofprayer.org. While at the NDP site you will be able to find sites where a National Day of Prayer event will be held, including those in North Dakota (also below).
Let us encourage you to take part in one of these planned events. If you live in an area where an event has not yet been planned, please consider doing so. While it may be difficult to complete the process (between now & May 6th) of officially linking to the national organization, you can organize an unofficial event. Let your prayers be lifted, and immediately after your event start the process of linking your next event to the 2011 National Day of Prayer site. Let us know and we will put you in contact with the North Dakota state NDP coordinators. Also if you are planning a prayer event this year, but not linked to the national event—let us know, and we will send out a notice via email and post on our website.
The power of prayer is awesome and undeniable. It is more powerful than any earthquake, flood, hurricane, or tsunami—or all those combined from the beginning of time. It is more powerful than any army, or navy, or all the nuclear warheads in the world. We serve a mighty God, a God of justice, the Almighty. And yet, He responds to the call of His people with love and compassion—reminiscent of the purity and beauty we would see in the face of a newborn baby. If we will only call on Him, He will heal our land. For He is good. On May 6th, and every day, let us fall on our knees and call on Him.
Minot
Start: 05/06/2010 at 07:00 PM
End: 05/06/2010 at 08:30 PM
Location: 1829 SW 8 St, Minot, ND 58701
First Presbyterian Church, 1000 3rd Street NE - Minot, ND
Contact: Zona Grubb at (701) 839-8022 or email
Harvey
Start: 05/06/2010 at 12:00 pm
End: 05/06/2010 at 13:00 pm
Location: 1007 Alder Avenue, Harvey, North Dakota 58341
Contact: Pastor Fred E. Westerhold at (701) 324-2548 or email
Bismarck
Start: 05/06/2010 at 12:00 pm
End: 05/06/2010 at 12:55 pm
Location: 2215 East Main Avenue St.4, Bismarck, ND 58501
Memorial Hall of the State Capital, Bismarck, ND
Contact: Kari Bitz at (701) 214-8402 or email
Valley City
Start: 05/06/2010 at 12:10 pm
End: 05/06/2010 at 12:30 pm
Location: 493 Central Ave N, Valley City, ND 58072
In the lobby of the Hi-Liner Activity Center
Contact: Lucas Aufenkamp at (701) 490-1358 or email
Fargo
Start: 05/06/2010 at 06:30 PM
End: 05/06/2010 at 08:00 PM
Location: 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Holiday Inn of Fargo, Harvest Room
Contact: kathy Spriggs at (701) 239-4621 or email
P R A Y E R FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.”
Nahum 1:7
59th NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Thursday May 6, 2010 6:30 pm
Holiday Inn, Harvest Room
3803 13th Ave S, Fargo ND
***Children’s prayer time
Age 4-6th Grade***
Guest speaker: Ellie Lofaro
Heart Mind and Soul Ministries
www.ellielofaro.com
February 27, 2010 - 'Focus on Marriage' Simulcast
FOCUS ON MARRIAGE™ Simulcast
Celebrating God’s Design for Commitment SM
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Forever is possible!
Join thousands of couples all across the country as we celebrate God’s design for
commitment. At this marriage-strengthening simulcast we will tackle Christianity’s biggest challenges—empowering you and your spouse to stay faithful, committed and encouraged in your marriage.
Speakers Scheduled to appear:
Gary Thomas - Author of Sacred Marriage
Kirk & Chelsea Cameron - Lead Actor in Fireproof
Francis Chan - Author of Crazy Love
Stephen Kendrick - Co-author of The Love Dare
Les & Leslie Parrott - Real Relationships Ministry
Gary Chapman - Author of The Five Love Languages
Expect to receive . . .
• A unique spiritual perspective you won’t find at any other marriage conference
• Inspiring testimonies from those who’ve overcome serious marital struggles
• The powerful opportunity to recommit lives and marriages to Christ
Register today . . . your marriage deserves to thrive.
To register and purchase tickets contact one of the host churches listed below:
Atonement Lutheran Church 4601 South University Drive Fargo, ND 58104 701-237-9651
Bethel Lutheran Church 1615 South 17th St Grand Forks, ND 58201 701-772-5790
Victory Lutheran Brethren Church 510 9th Ave SW Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1570
First Assembly of God Church 1805 2nd St Minot, ND 58701 701-838-1111
Johnson Corners Wesleyan Church 11024 Hwy 23 Watford City, ND 58854 701-675-2359
Liberty Evangelical Free Church 506 14th St W Williston, ND 58802 701-572-8767
To go to the website, click on the link below:
http://ccnonline.net/focusonmarriage/attend.htm
February 12, 2010 - "Preserving the Family" panel discussion in Bismarck
“Preserving the Family” panel discussion in Bismarck
Friday, Feb. 12, 2010
Greetings:
NDFA will host a panel discussion at the “Take Back Washington” rally in Bismarck on Friday, February 12th. The “Preserving the Family” discussion will address many of the cultural issues important to and affecting North Dakota families. Panelists will speak to the issues of life/abortion, defending marriage, and protecting our religious freedoms, from all perspectives—state, local, and federal.
And more importantly, adequate time will be set aside to hear from all of you, the real stars, the grass-roots-voices. It is our hope that as those in attendance leave this breakout session, not only will they have gained valuable information, but will have had the opportunity to share their views.
Our family values and religious freedoms are under attack. Those values and freedoms which we believed were protected and reserved to our families and churches---are in need of people to stand up and voices to speak out. Please reserve the date, invite family and friends, and attend.
To attend the rally visit www.takebackwashington.net.
Best Western Ramkota Hotel Bismarck North Dakota
800 S. Third Street • Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
Friday, February 12, 2010
“TAKE BACK WASHINGTON” RALLY FEATURES MICHELE BACHMANN -- AND YOU!!!
Organizers of a "Take Back Washington" Rally and Town Hall Meeting on February 12 in Bismarck will bring together people from across North Dakota - and they're hosting two keynote speakers: one of America's best-known conservatives, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) -- and you, the grass-roots-voices of North Dakota whose opinions haven't been heard in Washington.
Rep. Bachmann (R-MN) announced that she'll keynote the rally at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck, but it'll be everyday North Dakotans who'll carry the rest of the day. They'll be given a rare opportunity to tell Washington of their frustration that it has refused to to them.
The event features panel workshops throughout the day on Agriculture, Economic Growth & Taxes; Health Care; Energy; Preserving the Family; and Protecting Second Amendment Freedoms. Rep. Bachmann will deliver her keynote after the panels and the Johnny Holm Band will provide entertainment in the evening.
"The cultural legacy we leave our children and grandchildren are in jeopardy and its time the voices of the people are heard as we work to preserve the family," said Tom Freier, Executive Director of the North Dakota Family Alliance.
"Government can't - and shouldn't be - everything to everybody. We need restraint in spending, but we also need restraint in wanting. As citizens of this great country, we have to quit expecting and asking for more. Taxing and spending won't get us back on track. Personal responsibility and initiative, balanced with opportunity, will," North Dakota Farm Bureau President Eric Aasmundstad said.
"To change Washington, we must start with grassroots activists across North Dakota. We all agree on the key issues: taxes are too high, spending is out of control and a Washington take over of health care would be devastating.Together we can be an unstoppable force to make Washington work for us instead of the other way around," North Dakota GOP Chairman Gary Emineth said.
"The Tea Party movement is an example of people coming together in order to be heard about the direction of our government, particularly the national debt we are leaving our kids, and the over-reaching we see from Washington. People want us to get back to principles that built this nation into the greatest country in the world," said Robert W. Harms, an influential grassroots activist from Bismarck.
Tom D Freier
Executive Director
North Dakota Family Alliance
70-1-364-0676
701-471-0477 cell
www.ndfa.org
tfreier@ndfa.org
November 15, 2009 - Family Week Celebration
View Poster.
The North Dakota Family Alliance has requested and the governor has designated by proclamation November 15-21st as Family Week. The primary purpose is to honor the family and encourage families to spend time together. This year’s emphasis is on parenting.
NDFA has sent Family Week posters to every school and church in the state, as well distributing many others across the state. To view a printer friendly version of the Family Week poster, click here. Please feel free to make copies to share with family and friends. You may refer others to our website to view all information at www.ndfa.org.
Our intention is that the Family Week designation will bring special focus to the family, and stir each of us to plan an activity to promote the family, enable families to spend time together, and to especially focus on children and parenting.
We would appreciate if special mention could be made on Sunday, November 15th to highlight this special week. Remind your pastor of the Family Week Celebration.
As special events are planned, we will share them on this page. If you are planning a Family Week Celebration event, let us know and we will post.
November , 2009 - 'Focus on Parenting' Simulcast
Kicking off this Family Week Celebration on November 14th, NDFA is helping to facilitate a Focus on Parenting Simulcast to be available across the state. With simulcast sites in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, and Watford City—it is our hope all will be able to attend this wonderful event. To register or for more information, please first contact the host church, then the simulcast website, or the NDFA.
View the Poster
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
To register first contact the host church, then the simulcast website or NDFA.
Locations:
Contact Information:
North Dakota Family Alliance
Phone: 701.364.0676 Email: admin@ndfa.org
Website: www.ndfa.org
Simulcast Website
http://www.ccn.tv/focusonparenting/
November 4, 2009 - Balancing Truth & Grace Conference Video
Balancing Truth & Grace Conferences, A Christian Response to Homosexuality
By any account, the recent conferences held in Grand Forks, Fargo, and Bismarck were a huge success. Almost 600 individuals attended, including over 100 clergy and church staff.
Melissa Fryrear and Jeff Johnston, with Focus on the Family, did an absolutely marvelous job of communicating a wealth of information, but more so sharing from the heart, a message of transformational hope. Their personal testimonies revealed a seldom-told story, from a perspective of having same-sex attractions and living in a homosexual relationship, and through the power of God’s love were able to transform their lives.
October 16, 2009 - Balancing Truth & Grace Conference - Bismarck
October 14th Hope Covenant Church Grand Forks
October 15th Calvary United Methodist Church Fargo
October 16th First Evangelical Free Church Bismarck
NDFA is hosting this great conference, in conjunction with these three host site churches. The conference will consist of an afternoon session for clergy, pastors, priests, youth directors, and all church staff, in addition to an evening session for the public. No admission charge for either event.
1-4:30pm pastors/priests seminar 7-9pm Seminar open to public
As the event title indicates, our intent is to inform in the spirit of truth and grace to fully understand the issue and be equipped to minister to someone dealing with same-sex attractions. And even more importantly, this will be a message of hope that through God’s love transformation is for all.
Presenters, Melissa Fryrear and Jeff Johnston are nationally known experts who have firsthand experience with this seldom-told side of the story. Their involvement in ministries such as Love Won Out and Exodus, and their current role at Focus on the Family, has and continues to provide the credentials to speak from a perspective which is invaluable.
The seminar topics at the afternoon clergy event will be: Understanding Female Homosexuality, Understanding Male Homosexuality, and How Should We Respond. The evening session will encompass a more general overview, personal testimonies, and a structured question and answer period.
As NDFA debated the sexual orientation issue (SB2278) during the last legislative session, it did so in the spirit of truth and grace. We vowed to continue to educate and inform in that spirit. This conference is just for that purpose. If you are a pastor/priest, please plan on attending. All others—please plan on attending the evening session, and encouraging your church pastors/priests to attend the afternoon session. Please share this announcement with family, friends, and others who may have an interest in this great event.
View the Poster
October 15, 2009 - Balancing Truth & Grace Conference - Fargo
October 14th Hope Covenant Church Grand Forks
October 15th Calvary United Methodist Church Fargo
October 16th First Evangelical Free Church Bismarck
NDFA is hosting this great conference, in conjunction with these three host site churches. The conference will consist of an afternoon session for clergy, pastors, priests, youth directors, and all church staff, in addition to an evening session for the public. No admission charge for either event.
1-4:30pm pastors/priests seminar 7-9pm Seminar open to public
As the event title indicates, our intent is to inform in the spirit of truth and grace to fully understand the issue and be equipped to minister to someone dealing with same-sex attractions. And even more importantly, this will be a message of hope that through God’s love transformation is for all.
Presenters, Melissa Fryrear and Jeff Johnston are nationally known experts who have firsthand experience with this seldom-told side of the story. Their involvement in ministries such as Love Won Out and Exodus, and their current role at Focus on the Family, has and continues to provide the credentials to speak from a perspective which is invaluable.
The seminar topics at the afternoon clergy event will be: Understanding Female Homosexuality, Understanding Male Homosexuality, and How Should We Respond. The evening session will encompass a more general overview, personal testimonies, and a structured question and answer period.
As NDFA debated the sexual orientation issue (SB2278) during the last legislative session, it did so in the spirit of truth and grace. We vowed to continue to educate and inform in that spirit. This conference is just for that purpose. If you are a pastor/priest, please plan on attending. All others—please plan on attending the evening session, and encouraging your church pastors/priests to attend the afternoon session. Please share this announcement with family, friends, and others who may have an interest in this great event.
View the Poster
October 14, 2009 - Balancing Truth & Grace Conference - Grand Forks
October 14th Hope Covenant Church Grand Forks
October 15th Calvary United Methodist Church Fargo
October 16th First Evangelical Free Church Bismarck
NDFA is hosting this great conference, in conjunction with these three host site churches. The conference will consist of an afternoon session for clergy, pastors, priests, youth directors, and all church staff, in addition to an evening session for the public. No admission charge for either event.
1-4:30pm pastors/priests seminar 7-9pm Seminar open to public
As the event title indicates, our intent is to inform in the spirit of truth and grace to fully understand the issue and be equipped to minister to someone dealing with same-sex attractions. And even more importantly, this will be a message of hope that through God’s love transformation is for all.
Presenters, Melissa Fryrear and Jeff Johnston are nationally known experts who have firsthand experience with this seldom-told side of the story. Their involvement in ministries such as Love Won Out and Exodus, and their current role at Focus on the Family, has and continues to provide the credentials to speak from a perspective which is invaluable.
The seminar topics at the afternoon clergy event will be: Understanding Female Homosexuality, Understanding Male Homosexuality, and How Should We Respond. The evening session will encompass a more general overview, personal testimonies, and a structured question and answer period.
As NDFA debated the sexual orientation issue (SB2278) during the last legislative session, it did so in the spirit of truth and grace. We vowed to continue to educate and inform in that spirit. This conference is just for that purpose. If you are a pastor/priest, please plan on attending. All others—please plan on attending the evening session, and encouraging your church pastors/priests to attend the afternoon session. Please share this announcement with family, friends, and others who may have an interest in this great event.
View the Poster
May 7, 2009 - National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America's leaders and its families.
Thousands of events are taking place around the country. Join prayer warriors on the National Day of Prayer at an event near you.
Bismarck, ND
05/07/2009
ND State Capitol Observance
Click here for details.
Fargo, ND
05/07/2009
Hope Lutheran South Church
Click here for details.
Jamestown, ND
05/07/2009
Evening of Prayer
Hillcrest Elementary
Click here for details.
Minot, ND
05/07/2009
Magic City Prayer Rally
Ward County Courthouse
Click here for details.
Minot, ND
05/07/2009
Ecumenical Prayer Service
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Click here for details.
Minot, ND
05/07/2009
Community Evening Rally
Bible Fellowship Church
Click here for details.
For more information, click here to visit the National Day of Prayer official website.
March 10, 2009 - Legislative Informational Meetings
Below find the times, dates, and places for upcoming Legislative Informational Meetings. The purpose of these gatherings is to assist you in becoming more informed on the legislative issues important to the family, and enable you to become active in affecting the outcome of the legislation. Please come and bring a friend.
Please ask your pastor/church staff to announce or put information in the church bulletin.
The events will include:
- a review of current legislative bills important to the family
(life/abortion, marriage/sexual orientation, parental right, etc.)
- information on lthe egislative process
- information necessary to take action
- question and answer session
- local legislators will be invited
BISMARCK Tuesday, March 10, 7pm First Evangelical Free Church
205 43rd Ave NE
Bismarck, ND 58503
JAMESTOWN Thursday, March 12, 6:30pm James River Senior Citizens Center
502 - 10th Ave. S.E.
Jamestown, ND 58402
FARGO Saturday, March 14, 10am Bethel Evangelical Free Church
2702 30th Ave. S.
Fargo, ND 58103
MAYVILLE Saturday, March 14, 2pm Ebenezer Lutheran Church
15 3rd Ave NE
Mayville, ND 58257
GRAND FORKS Saturday, March 14, 6:30pm Lakeview Inn & Suites
3350 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
MINOT Thursday, March 19, 5pm Sleep Inn & Suites
2400 10th Street SW
Minot, ND 58701
February 10, 2009 - Faith, Family, & Freedom NDFA Banquet- Fargo
Ramada Plaza & Suites- Fargo
Tuesday, February 10th
Dinner, Program, & Awards @ 6:30pm
Scott Hennen- Emcee
North Dakota's THE FLAG Radio Owner, On-Air Host, and Chairman of the Common Sense Club will emcee the event.
Bob Upgren- Speaker
North Dakota's Bob Upgren addresses today's culture with high-energy messages of living a life of values. In demand nationally, Bob's speeches transcend occupation, gender and age. He accompanies hiskey-note presentations with his world-rated chalk artistry. Attendees come away spellbound, motivated to change their approach to life-family-work, and have remarked, "This guy's a walking standing ovation."
Bob also operates a faith-based basketball camp that attracts national NBA stars. His new book, The Storyteller, inspires leadership and a personal life mission.
Come hear who has taken corporations, civic groups, colleges and Christian events around the nation by storm!
FOR TABLE SPONSORSHIP OR RESERVATIONS, please call the NDFA office at 701-364-0676.
As a statewide, Christian based non-profit organization, the NDFA ‘stands in the gap' representing family values in the public policy arena on the local, state, and federal level. We educate and inform the residents of North Dakota, as well as public policy makers, with the desire to influence public policy. Our success can be measured by our ability to impact the generational legacy we will leave for our children and grandchildren.
Our cause is great, and the mission field is right here in North Dakota. Now more than ever the mission of the North Dakota Family Alliance to strengthen families and protect our religious freedoms is vital to the future of our state.
Please consider joining us at the banquet. Your generous support will be appreciated and will truly ‘make a difference.'
June 12, 2011 - Tom Freier filling the pulpit in Streeter, ND
Tom Freier will be filling the pulpit at his hometown church, during worship on June 12th, 2011 in Streeter, North Dakota.
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