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OR ADOPTIVE PARENTS ENJOY MORE STABLE

INTRODUCING A GROUNDBREAKING NEW PROJECT THAT EXPLORES WHY FAMILY STILL MATTERS IN TODAY’S SOCIETY.

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The breakdown of the family has made an impact on virtually every segment of society. Divorce, abuse, abandonment, addictions, poverty – all of these can be

tied to the disintegration of the family. But there is hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in God’s blueprint for the family. The solution to so many of our society’s ills can be found in a wholehearted investment in stable, healthy families.

The Family Project will help Christians unpack the critical role of family within a Biblical world view, and will offer practical tools to enable them to clarify and live out those beliefs so that they can become a better mother, father, sister or brother.

WHY STRONG FAMILIES MATTER

The world around us is constantly changing, causing confusion over the definition of a “normal” family. No family is ever perfect – in fact, they are as varied and unique as the people within them. However, experience tells us that building traditional, nuclear families – those made up of a married mom and dad in the home with their children – is the best way to raise happy, healthy, resilient kids with a firm spiritual foundation and a strong relationship with Christ.

THE PROFOUND IMPACT OF BIBLICAL FAMILIES

The fullest illustration and living expression of God’s nature, image and story is His design for family. Now, more than ever, families need the power and inspiration of Biblical influence to become a catalyst in healing the culture. This amazing study is poised for global impact, changing hearts and minds with the power of God’s Word and elevating the family as the foundation for a thriving culture.

Now, more than ever, families need the power and inspiration of Biblical influence to

become a catalyst in healing the culture.

"Focus on the Family is launching The Family Project to explore the irreplaceable role and design of family. This project

will include a groundbreaking documentary and a 12 part curriculum series that will not only show us just how important the preservation of family is, but will transform the way we see

ourselves and show us just how important family is, not just to the Christian world view, but to the survival of society."

TIM SISARICH

Host of Irreplaceable

THE FAMILY PROJECT

DVD CURRICULUM WILL BE RELEASED IN

MAY 2014 AS A FOLLOW-UP TO THE

DOCUMENTARY

1. BELONGING AND SIGNIFICANCE2. MADE IN GOD’S IMAGE3. IT IS NOT GOOD TO BE ALONE: FAMILY COMPLETES THE

IMAGO DEI4. MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY5. THE FALL AND REDEMPTION6. FAMILY IN AND FOR SOCIETY7. MOTHERS AS IMAGE-BEARERS8. FATHERS AS IMAGE-BEARERS9. CHILDREN AS IMAGE-BEARERS10. SATAN, WORLD AND SELF: WHAT IS THE GREATEST ENEMY

OF THE FAMILY?11. THE GREAT MYSTERY AND DESTINY: A FUTURE, FINAL

WEDDING12. MY IMPERFECT FAMILY: PERFECTION MYTH VS.

REDEMPTIVE GRACE

PRE-ORDER YOUR DVD CURRICULUM TODAY AT

THEFAMILYPROJECT.CA

IRREPLACEABLE DOCUMENTARY Irreplaceable follows one man as he journeys around the world to discover why all humans have a yearning to be in a family, to be part of something bigger than themselves. This documentary will encourage Christians to more closely examine the family as a revelation of the nature of God and to inspire them to begin small groups in their communities to study why family matters and what they can do to change families in Canada for the better.

Check out the trailer today at

IRREPLACEABLE.CA

THE FAMILY PROJECT DVD CURRICULUM

Created for small-group, in-home study, this inspiring curriculum will reveal God’s true nature and intent for our families, renew faith in God’s design and redeem the world through the power of everyday families living in God’s grace and truth – even in the messy brokenness of this life.

The Family Project is a home-based, small-group program consisting of 12 DVD sessions, 20–30 minutes each, with discussion guides for leaders and participants. Topics covered in The Family Project DVD set:

IRREPLACEABLEWILL BE IN THEATRES

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ON

MAY 7,2014

ACROSS CANADA

If you are interested in supporting The Family Project, here are a few ways you can help:

PRAY FOR FAMILIES that the importance of family will become a topic of discussion in Canada and that this documentary will spark a desire to learn more about God’s design for family and thereby change the very nature of society today. BUY TICKETS for the theatrical one-night event of Irreplaceable in theatres on Wed, May 7 and help spread the word in your community about this insightful and provocative documentary. Buy your tickets at Irreplaceable.ca! COMMIT TO LEADING A SMALL GROUP through the DVD curriculum to learn more about God’s true nature and intent for families. Pre-order your DVD curriculum at Thefamilyproject.ca! DONATE to Focus on the Family Canada to support projects like this and continue to help Canadian families thrive. Call us at 1.800.661.9800 or visit Thefamilyproject.ca/give today!

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT FAMILY TODAY!

This amazing study is poised for global impact, changing hearts and minds with the power of God's Word.

ABOUT FOCUS ON THE FAMILY CANADA Focus on the Family Canada is a leader and trusted specialist in marriage and family issues. As an established national family ministry, we are uniquely positioned to serve Canadians at all stages of life through daily radio broadcasts, community-based events and a diverse range of specialized family programs and counselling services. For more information, visit our website at Focusonthefamily.ca or call us at 1.800.661.9800.