After a long season of COVID, we hope you and your family are able to get out for a new season of sun, fun, and vacation. Ecclesiastes 2:24 says, "A man can do nothing better than to eat, drink and find satisfaction in his work." May you find much satisfaction in a season of summer, rest, and restoration!

Legislative Update

The Save Women’s Sports Act had a terrific first hearing of Proponent Testimony in the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee. The bill, which protects women and girls from competing against boys in girls-only sports, was amended into another bill on the House floor and then passed. However, the Senate declined to pass the amendment. That said, the Save Women's Sports Act is still live in the House Committee as House Bill 61, and will continue to go through the hearing process. Likewise, the Senate has the same bill waiting to begin the legislative process in the fall.

Governor DeWine Protects Religious Freedom of Medical Professionals: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget last week, which contains a number of provisions backed by Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), including the Medical Ethics and Diversity (MED) Act. The MED Act ensures doctors and medical professionals cannot be forced to perform medical procedures that violate their conscience or religious beliefs, such as abortion or prescribing sterilizing, puberty-blocking hormones to children.

Looking forward to connecting with you in September!

Friday, September 10 is our next Faith Friday Conference Call. This is an amazing opportunity for pastors and ministry leaders to hear from state and national guests on challenging cultural issues from a biblical worldview.

We will be releasing more details as we get closer to the date, so please stay connected!

See you at the Statehouse in September!

Wednesday, September 8 is our next Pastors' Day at the Statehouse. Make plans to join us from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm!

There will be opportunities for you to tour our Statehouse, sit in on a committee hearing, or to visit your State Representative or Senator and offer prayers for them. Afterwards, feel free to stay and grab lunch with a new pastor friend!

Registration will soon be made available at ccv.org/pastorsday, so stay tuned for more information!

Pray for Our Leaders

Honor 1 Timothy 2:1-2 by praying for your elected officials. Find them here!

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

Points for Prayer

• Pray for the Ohio Statehouse Senators and Representatives as they go on summer break

• Pray for our law enforcement officers

• Pray for the CCV team as we strategize for our fall agenda

To Do

• Forward this email to a friend and encourage them to join CAN at ccv.org/CAN

• Be sure to contact your legislators and let them know you are praying for them

• Keep an eye out for our upcoming September events