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  1. What is the failure rate of a condom to prevent pregnancy?

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  • What three areas of life would be affected by a pregnancy?

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  • What is the only way to guarantee a teen won’t get (someone) pregnant?

 

REVIEW QUESTIONS

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ABORTION

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  1. What are some reasons that can lead to an abortion decision?

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  • What is the medical definition of abortion?

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  • What are the differences between a born and unborn child?

PREVIEW

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KIERRA’S STORY

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WHAT LEADS TO AN

ABORTION DECISION?

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Source: Guttmacher Institute

  1. Dramatic life change (74%)
  2. Cannot afford a child (73%)
  3. Problems with spouse or partner, or risk of single parenting (48%)

WHAT LEADS TO AN

ABORTION DECISION?

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While these situations and circumstances can be really heavy, are any of them outside of God’s reach?

WHAT LEADS TO AN

ABORTION DECISION?

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DEFINITION:

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“An intervention … that is intended to terminate a suspected or known intrauterine pregnancy that is ongoing, and that does not result in a live birth.”

SCOPE OF ABORTION

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ABORTION IS ONE OF THE

MOST COMMON PROCEDURES

IN THE WORLD

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  • 82 in Michigan
  • 1,704 in the U.S.
  • 200,000 worldwide

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THE SCOPE OF

ABORTION DAILY

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Traffic Accident

Pneumonia/Flu

Alzheimer’s

Stroke

Heart disease

Abortion

1,323

1,131

4,197

5,771

26,651

30,074

Source: Michigan Death Certificate Registry. “Leading Causes of Death by Age.” Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 2021. �https://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/deaths/causRScnty.asp.

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DEATHS IN MICHIGAN IN 2021

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1st Trimester

1 – 13 weeks

2nd Trimester

14 – 26 weeks

3rd Trimester

27 – 40 weeks

Abortion can occur during all 3 trimesters. �Every state has its own laws regarding if/what procedures are legal.

Access to abortion services is legally protected in the state of Michigan.

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  • Day of conception - Is a unique individual
  • Week 5 - Has a beating heart
  • Week 8 - Measurable brain activity
  • Week 11 - All major organs are present

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1st TRIMESTER: 1-13 WEEKS

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2nd TRIMESTER: 14-26 WEEKS

  • Week 14 - The sexual anatomy may be identified by ultrasound
  • Week 18 - Can feel pain and can hear. Ultrasound reveals arm and � leg movements
  • Week 22 - Head and body hair are visible
  • Week 24 - Could survive outside of womb with medical care

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  • Week 32 - About 17 inches from head to toe (length of a bunch of celery)
  • Week 34 - Eyes open
  • Week 36 - Recognizes mother’s voice

3rd TRIMESTER: 27-40 WEEKS

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So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. -Genesis 1:27 (NIV)

My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”

- Psalm 139:15-16 (NIV)

WHY DOES GOD CARE �ABOUT ABORTION?

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Life is a beautiful gift given to us by our Creator. Even when actions are made outside of God’s blueprint for sex, God creates children as a blessing.

WHY DOES GOD CARE �ABOUT ABORTION?

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S Size

L Level of Development

E Environment

D Degree of Dependency

S.L.E.D.

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Preborn

Toddler

Teen

Adult

Size

Who is tallest?

 

 

 

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Level of Development

Who is the most mature?

 

 

 

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Environment

Who has more control of where they go or live?

 

 

 

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Degree of Dependency

Who is the most independent from others?

 

 

 

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Who does the Bible say that God loves and values?

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Who should our society value and protect?

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S.L.E.D.

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Regardless of someone’s size, age, dependency on others, or where they live, they are loved by God.

S.L.E.D.

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  • What are some reasons that can lead to an abortion decision?

  • What is the medical definition of abortion?

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  • What are the differences between a born and unborn child? 

REVIEW

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  • Offer to babysit for a pregnant woman during her prenatal appointments (free of charge)

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  • Start/join a Students for Life group

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  • Share S.L.E.D. with someone

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  • Request a prayer calendar from and/or volunteer at a local Pregnancy Center

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  • Get involved with 40 Days for Life

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  • Bring a friend to a local pregnancy center for free pregnancy test, etc.

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HOW CAN WE HELP?

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  • For the abortion vulnerable: to have access to support and resources

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  • For churches: to share both compassion and truth

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  • Us: For wisdom and courage

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  • Our Country: To value and protect life

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HOW CAN WE PRAY?