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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Dear church leaders, Abortion on demand has been legal in Canada since January 1988, and in many American states even after the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, over 4 million pre-born human beings have been killed in Canada: little children who were knit together in their mother's womb by the Creator, whose tiny bodies have only ever felt the cold touch of an abortionist's forceps, and who have now been discarded as medical waste. This is not news to most of us, but it is an important reminder that we need to take meaningful action in order to rescue these children and provide hope to those who have been wounded by abortion. "Seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause." Isaiah 1:17 Sunday, January 22nd is marked as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday by many churches across North America. Many churches use this opportunity to highlight the injustice of abortion by spending time in prayer and reminding their congregations of Christ’s call to defend life. In light of this, here are some ideas and resources that we pray are helpful as you prepare: 1. Pray specifically about abortion during the service. Find a list of suggested prayer points here. 2. Take a special collection towards pro-life work. Donate to CCBR here. 3. Put an insert in your bulletin or hang up a poster with more information. Download graphics here. 4. Promote pro-life training and outreach opportunities to your congregation. See a list of upcoming events here. We are happy to print and mail bulletin inserts and/or event poster(s) to you at no cost. Email mking@endthekilling.ca with your address and quantity requests. Check out imagodei.ca for more information and resources, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! For Life, The Imago Dei Team *Please take a moment to share this article with other pastors you know. Suggested Bulletin Announcement: This Sunday is marked as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday by countless churches across North America. Abortion on demand was legalized in Canada in January 1988. Since then, over 4 million of God's tiniest image-bearers have been torn apart by abortion in our country. As ambassadors for the Creator of life, we have the privilege and responsibility of rescuing the innocent from death (Proverbs 24:11), caring for orphans and widows (James 1:27), and exposing evil (Ephesians 5:11). May we be a beacon of light and life in this dark world, seeking justice for the pre-born and loving mercy for those who have been hurt by abortion. Visit imagodei.ca to learn more. PS - If you are looking for a way to equip your congregation to respond to abortion, check out our Study Series. This 5-week video series is paired with a comprehensive discussion guide and requires no previous training to lead. It covers a biblical perspective on abortion, pro-life apologetics and strategy, and practical tips for taking action to defend life. Consider doing it with your youth group or starting a small group. Did someone send this article to you? You can subscribe here.

2022 Christmas Newsletter And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12 Dear friends, As Christmas approaches, we rejoice at the incarnation of Jesus Christ. In a strange and awe-inspiring contrast to imago Dei—“image of God”—God took on the likeness of man. There’s something about this that strikes me as remarkably applicable to the crisis we face today: 100,000 children are killed by abortion every year in Canada. When God became man, He did so at the same age that all of us begin, taking on the vulnerability that all of us have in our mothers' wombs. As a single cell—a zygote—he rapidly began to grow. At 3 weeks, His heart began to beat. At 6 weeks, if they’d had today’s technology, they would have detected brain waves. At 12 weeks, He probably sucked His thumb. He made Himself as vulnerable as the 100,000 children who are torn apart every day in this country. For me, that sheds a new light on His words, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to Me." Since they have no voice to thank you, we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all who sacrifice much to fight for the lives of “the least of these” - whether by giving of your time or by financially supporting this work! Because of you, tiny image-bearers are rescued from death. Looking back on 2022, our hearts are filled with thankfulness at all the Lord has done through CCBR's work this year: 44 summer interns, 1456 instances of street outreach, 154 presentations, 9593 man-hours of activism, 712 hours of Truth Truck driving, and 399,616 postcards delivered across Canada. In total, we reached 4,015,707 views of abortion victim photography. Praise God! A conversation Vanessa had during outreach recently March Break Event Pro-Life Week Of Action: Are you looking for a worthwhile way to spend your March Break? Come spend it learning how to defend pre-born children in an effective and life-saving way! This event runs from March 13-16 in the GTA (host homes provided). You will receive high-calibre pro-life apologetics training, meet other passionate pro-lifers, and get hands-on experience talking to people about abortion. By the end of the week, you will be equipped to compassionately change minds on abortion. Early Bird Deadline: December 31 Regular Deadline: January 31 SAVE THE DATES Sanctity of Life Sunday January 22, 2023 Winnipeg Pro-Life Bootcamp March 28-30, 2023 (for highschoolers) Summery Internships (applications are open!) May-August or July-August 2023 Toronto March for Life Friday, May 12, 2023 SANTITY OF LIFE SUNDAY Sunday, January 22nd is marked and observed by many churches across North America as Sanctity of Life Sunday. Abortion on demand was legalized in Canada in January 1988, and in the United States in January 1973. Please consider spending intentional time in prayer as a congregation and taking a special collection towards pro-life work on this Sunday, or even all throughout the month of January. We will be sending out some suggested resources and prayer points in the coming weeks. YOU'RE INVITED! Monday, March 13th is an apologetics training day for the Pro-Life Week of Action in Mississauga (see above), and we'd love for you to join us! We believe it is essential for pastors and church leaders to be equipped to respond to abortion, and we hope that CCBR's apologetics training can be a part of that. As such, there is no cost for attending. Please email mking@endthekilling.ca if you are able to join us! Please continue to keep the emergency of abortion in your prayers. Whether as gifts, for your church and school libraries, or for yourself - order our books this week and use the code CHRISTMAS2022 to get 25% off! For the protection of pre-born children. For single moms who chose life even though the father walked out on her because of it, and for all single parents, especially during this Christmas season. For endurance and encouragement for those working and volunteering in the pro-life movement. Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter! Please take a minute to forward it on to your church's email list and share it with others. Visit imagodei.ca to learn more about how you and your church or school can take action to protect God's tiniest image-bearers from abortion, and please continue to keep this work in your prayers. As always, I'd love to hear from you if you have any questions. Have a blessed Christmas! In Christ, Miranda mking@endthekilling.ca Eastern Church Outreach Coordinator for CCBR

Fall 2022 Newsletter "You formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:13 Dear friends, Just like that, another summer has come and gone. CCBR's 39 interns and 6 team leaders in Calgary and the GTA delivered 319,635 postcards, knocked on 4717 doors, and reached over 1 million people with the truth about abortion! By the grace of God, lives were changed over the last four months - not only those who rethought their positions on abortion, but also each of the interns who persevered through long, hot days, tired feet, and challenging conversations to seek justice for the pre-born. There is so much to give thanks for: we recorded over 1000 testimonies of minds changed, we heard of several babies whose lives were spared, and a post-abortive mom who we met during outreach has started attending church with her children! As one of our staff members wrote in a song about the internship, "Beauty and the darkness clash again and again / So much sin, but we know we win / Keep your head up towards the light / We need to keep on fighting this fight / We know He holds all things / So we trust and fight, continue in His might." We are so thankful for the thousands of supporters who partnered with us to make the internship possible. To God be all the glory! Shana, 2-month intern this summer and newest staff member of Toronto Right to Life, wrote about her internship experience: "While many of us are continuing on with our daily lives, the truth about abortion is hidden. CCBR works to bring that truth to the forefront of a culture sleepwalking through an injustice - the injustice of 300 children aborted everyday. This internship provided an opportunity for me to actively be part of exposing what abortion does and saving lives. When I have a voice to speak for the voiceless and truly make a difference through these outreach projects, how can I not use it?" Check out this story of a changed mind from this summer! Do you know anyone who might be interested in our 2023 Summer Internship? Do you want to defend pre-born children? The Bootcamp is an amazing opportunity to stand against abortion in the GTA, where 6.4 million people live and thousands of abortions happen every year. Along with making a difference in Canada's largest city, you will enjoy great fellowship with the team and learn how to effectively and compassionately change minds and save lives. Hotel accommodations & meals are included. Deadline to apply: Friday, Sept 30 SAVE THE DATES Florida Abortion Awareness Project February Reading Week 2023 Pro-Life Week of Action March Break 2023 Toronto March for Life Friday, May 12, 2023 You're invited! Tuesday, October 11th is an apologetics training day for the Bootcamp in Mississauga (see above), and we'd love for you to join us! We believe it is essential for pastors and church leaders to be equipped to respond to abortion, and we hope that CCBR's apologetics training can be a part of that. As such, there is no cost for attending. Please reply to this email if you'd like to attend. Please continue to keep the emergency of abortion in your prayers! BOOK: Seeing Is Believing Seeing is Believing is a powerful examination of social reform movements of the past to extract the timeless principles of exposing injustice. There is so much reason for hope. When the injustice of abortion is exposed, minds are changed, and lives are saved. Reply to this email to ask for a 15% off discount code! For incoming staff members. CCBR's Eastern and Western offices are growing! Please pray for these new team members as they fundraise their salaries and transition into new roles over the coming months. For local outreach groups. Across Canada, volunteer-run groups use CCBR's outreach projects to reach hundreds of thousands of Canadians each year. Pray especially for the leaders of these groups as they invest their time and energy into reaching their cities with the truth about abortion. Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter! Please take a minute to forward it on to your church's email list and share it with others. Check out our website to learn more about how your church can take action to protect God's tiniest image-bearers from abortion, and please continue to keep this work in your prayers. I'd love to hear from you if you have any questions! In Christ, Miranda mking@endthekilling.ca

I M A G O D E I equipping Christians to respond to abortion Imago Dei is an initiative of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, w orking to equip and mobilize Christians to respond to abortion. ABOUT US TAKE ACTION LEARN Cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause. Isaiah 1:17 "The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform is one of the most important educational organizations operating in Canada today. In a nation where there is still no abortion law, their work has been highly influential in turning the tide and remains indispensable for exposing the injustice of abortion nationally, working towards legislative change by re-educating the Canadian public regarding the true nature of this hidden atrocity. I cannot commend their outstanding efforts strongly enough." ​ REV. DR. JOSEPH BOOT, M.A., Ph.D. Founder and President of the Ezra Institute

A Christians Guide to Defending Life in the Womb: Pro-Life Study Series ​ While many Christians understand the grave injustice that abortion is, they do not feel prepared to defend their position in today’s hostile culture. CCBR has created this program to aid pro-life Christians by providing them with an accurate historic, scientific, and Biblical understanding of abortion. This series is designed to run over five weeks, meeting once a week. Sessions begin with a 30-minute educational video by one of CCBR’s speakers and continue with small group discussions based on provided facilitator and participant guides. ​ This series will prepare your church or community to tackle the challenging topic of abortion and equip them to get their boots on the ground in defense of the pre-born. Contact us for more information on hosting this series in your community! ​ Topics covered: 1. Abortion in Canada & Why Christians Must Act 2. Can Our Culture Actually Change? 3. Pro-Life 101: Communicating the Pro-Life Position 4. Pro-Life 201: Communicating the Pro-Life Position 5. Loving Your Pre-Born Neighbours ORDER NOW ORDER THE STUDY SERIES > OPTION 1 ​ $500 / church or community group ​ ​ Includes Video series (USB or download available) 5 facilitator guides 25 participant guides ​OPTION 2 ​ Freewill offering Suggested amount: $30 / person ​ Includes Video series (USB or download available) 1 facilitator guide per small group 1 guide per participant PRICING

Summer In ternships Bulletin Announcement CCBR Summer Internship: CCBR is a pro-life organization working to make abortion unthinkable in Canada. By God's grace, our educational outreach projects are changing minds and saving lives across the country. This summer, join a team of passionate individuals for our life-changing internship program, where you will learn pro-life strategy and apologetics from international leaders in the pro-life movement and make a real impact on our culture by speaking the truth about abortion in love to our wounded culture. Apply by March 18 for our 2-month or 4-month internship at endthekilling.ca/internships . This is a paid position. Download PDF poster Calgary Cras h Course Bulletin Announcement Join us for our Calgary Crash Course to be equipped with the basic skills you need to engage others on the abortion issue. This high-calibre training will include talks on apologetics, strategy, the culture war, and the three different arms of the pro-life movement. This event will feature CCBR speakers from Ontario and Alberta, and is perfect for all experience levels. Not only will you learn how to be a better advocate for pre-born children, but you will also have the opportunity for firsthand experience on the streets of Calgary by joining CCBR staff and volunteers in exposing the truth of abortion. WHEN Thursday, April 20th 1:00pm – Saturday, April 22nd 5:00pm WHERE Calgary, AB COST Early Bird (Deadline: March 31): $100 | Students $50 Regular (Deadline: April 15): $150 | Students $75 ​ If you want to help end the killing of pre-born children in Canada, consider attending the Calgary Pro-Life Crash Course this spring! Apply at www.endthekilling.ca/crash-course/calgary-2023/. ON THE HORIZON Summer Internships May - August or July - August Toronto March for Life Friday, May 12, 2023 Toronto Pro-Life Crash Course July 13-15, 2023 Florida Abortion Awareness Project February Reading Week Toronto Pro-Life Bootcamp February Reading Week Pro-Life Week of Action March Break DID YOU KNOW? ​ Pastors attend all events for free! ​ We believe it is essential for church leaders to be equipped to respond to abortion, and we never want cost to be a barrier. If you're a pastor, be sure to contact us to ask for a promo code to use when applying for events!