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

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• Who is responsible for the child of teen parents?

REVIEW

• What are the three steps in the “Success Sequence”?

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

REVIEW

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

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

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• What is the medical definition of abortion?

PREVIEW

IT’S ONE OF THE MOST COMMON SURGICAL PROCEDURES IN THE WORLD, but the average person knows little about it.

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ABORTION

KIERA’S STORY

WHAT LEADS TO AN ABORTION DECISION?

• Life change (74%): “I have to, it will change my life and my body.”

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• $ (73%): “I can’t support myself, much less a baby.”

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• Boyfriend (14%): “My boyfriend will break up with me.”

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• Parents (6%): “I can’t let my parents know, they’d be extremely upset.”

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

WHAT LEADS TO AN

ABORTION DECISION?

^{An intervention … �that is intended to �terminate a suspected �or known intrauterine �pregnancy that is �ongoing and does not}

^{result in a live birth.}

ABORTION DEFINITION:

^{An intervention … �that is intended to �terminate a suspected �or known intrauterine �pregnancy that is �ongoing and does not}

^{result in a live birth.}

ABORTION DEFINITION:

82 per day in Michigan

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1,704 per day in the U.S.

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200,000 per day worldwide

THE SCOPE OF ABORTION

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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Traffic Accident

Pneumonia/Flu

Alzheimer’s

Stroke

Heart disease

Abortion

1,323

1,131

4,197

5,771

26,651

DEATHS IN MICHIGAN IN 2021

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.

Chemical Abortion

Suction Curettage

Dilation & Curette (D & C)

Dilation & Evacuation

Partial Birth �

1st Trimester

1 – 13 weeks

2nd Trimester

14 – 26 weeks

3rd Trimester

27 – 40 weeks

1^st TRIMESTER: 1-13 WEEKS

• 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

2^nd TRIMESTER: 14-26 WEEKS

• Week 14: The sexual anatomy may be identified by ultrasound
• Week 18: Can feel pain and can hear
• Week 22: Head and body hair are visible
• Week 24: Could survive outside of womb with medical care

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3^rd TRIMESTER: 27- 40 WEEKS

• Week 32: About 17 inches from head to toe
• Week 34: Eyes are wide open
• Week 36: Recognizes it’s mother’s voice

• Used within the first 9 weeks of conception.

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• Two chemicals given in a 2-step process:

There is Abortion Pill Reversal available if only first drug is taken.

CHEMICAL ABORTION

1. Mifepristone

Blocks progesterone causing the lining of the uterus to degenerate and the developing embryo detaches from the uterus.

Less common in U.S. would be Methotrexate (MTX)

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• Misoprostol (Cytotec)

Stimulates the uterus to induce labor and expel the embryo.

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Suction Aspiration/Curettage

• Procedure happens at 6 - 14 weeks

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• The force of the suction is 25 times � stronger than a home vacuum�

10 Weeks

SURGICAL ABORTION

19

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The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. - John 10:10

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)

WHY DOES GOD CARE �ABOUT ABORTION?

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)

Life is a beautiful gift given to us by our Creator.

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Even when actions are made outside of God’s blueprint for sex, God creates children as a blessing.

WHY DOES GOD CARE �ABOUT ABORTION?

S Size

L Level of Development

E Environment

D Degree of Dependency

S.L.E.D.

Someone’s size, age, dependency on others, or where they live does not determine their humanity.

S.L.E.D.

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

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

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• What is the medical definition of abortion?

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REVIEW

• 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?

• 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 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?