The Beginning of the End of Abortion -- 40 Days for Life --

40 Days for Life.com ^ | 09-28-16 | 40 Days for Life staff

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The Beginning of the End of Abortion

40 Days for Life is the largest internationally coordinated pro-life mobilization in history, helping people in local communities end the injustice of abortion through:

Prayer & Fasting

Knowing that “with God, all things are possible,” people of faith and conscience unite in 40 days of prayer and fasting

Community Outreach

The pro-life message is taken proactively to every corner of your community during a local 40 Days for Life campaign

Peaceful Vigil

A focused, 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil is held outside an abortion facility or public place in your city

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Sorry that this thread is late, but we will catch up.

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Thanks for posting. I’ll be praying.

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September 28 — November 6, 2016

40 Days for Life Ping!

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AMEN!

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Video

https://40daysforlife.com/2014/05/14/video-briefing-campaign-results-future-plans/

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40 Days for Life begins TODAY — in 367 locations in all 50 US states and 23 other countries …
and we need YOU!
Find the location nearest you at …

https://40daysforlife.com/browse-campaigns/

… and step forward in faith to pray and fast for an end to abortion.

[pgyanke]

Thank you, Salvation.

Reality: Catholics are 25% of the overall population and ⅓ of both NY and CA. If the bishops took a strong stand against the sponsors of abortion (also the other four intrinsic evils) in this election, we wouldn't have half the troubles we have. They need to tell Catholics we can not vote for Democrats as long as the Party supports intrinsic evil--such as abortion--and they need to do it quickly.

Abortion will end in America when the bishops say it ends... and no sooner.

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Klamath Falls, Oregon

September 29, 2016

About 60 people arrived for the start of the kickoff rally in Klamath Falls … and the crowd kept growing as the event continued.

“I am excited about the newcomers and their heart for this outreach,” said Diane, the local leader. “I’m hoping will be able to continue to build up our team.”

The guest speaker was Lori Eckstine, from the Rachel’s Vineyard group in southern Oregon. Rachel’s Vineyard offers retreats for healing for those involved in an abortion experience.

Diane also met with visitors who’d driven two hours to the kickoff – and wanted to know more about 40 Days for Life because they’re interested in bringing a vigil to their community in the future.

“Now on to 40 days of prayer on the streets outside the Government Center!” Diane said.

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Council Bluffs, Iowa

September 29, 2016

“Wow!” said Catherine, the local campaign coordinator. “The Holy Spirit is surely working in Council Bluffs, Iowa!”

She described the 40 Days for Life kickoff rally as “amazing! Please keep us in prayer that God chooses to close Planned Parenthood in Council Bluffs this campaign. We are all looking forward to standing together for Life.”

Rally speakers included Pastor Nathan Sherrill of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (their web page features a link to the Council Bluffs campaign), Martin Cannon of the Thomas More Society) and Dr. Lloyd Pierre, who is involved with the abortion reversal pill project.

“May God bless your mission to unite us all to stand up and speak out for life and help to stop abortion!” Catherine said.

 

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UNITED tour: DC and Maryland

September 29, 2016

The day got off to a wet start — but what’s a little rain on Day 1 of a 40-day, coast-to-coast bus tour? We started with a news conference in front of the US Supreme Court building …

… and headed straight for the newest Planned Parenthood abortion center in Washington, DC. This business just had its grand opening this week, but there have already been TWO 40 Days for Life vigils there while the building was under construction.

We stopped for prayer with Rev. Pat Mahoney, Fr. Bill Kuchnski, and numerous volunteers. Then it was back on the road for a quick stop at the Maryland state capital in Annapolis …

… before our second Planned Parenthood visit of the day. This facility in historic Annapolis is on a high-traffic street, which made for a great visible witness to the community. There’s a Heartbeat International affiliated pregnancy center right across the road … and four of that center’s staff members came out and joined us at the vigil.

 

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With a name like David Bereit, pronounced BeRight, how can he fail? :o)

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DAY 2: Planned Parenthood protests tour

September 29, 2016

When we decided to plan a 50-state, 125-city bus tour to 40 Days for Life vigils across the United States, we knew that one group in particular would not like it — America’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.

No one has been more critical of 40 Days for Life than Planned Parenthood … and once we announced our largest campaign ever — 367 cities and the bus tour — they began making plans to protest the peaceful vigils.

The first Planned Parenthood-sponsored event will be in New York tomorrow.

Our team will stop to pray with 40 Days for Life volunteers in Poughkeepsie and Newburgh tomorrow morning … and Planned Parenthood wants its people to show up in pink shirts to support “Planned Parenthood’s mission … and services.”

It has been difficult for Planned Parenthood to generate support.

In addition to performing more than 300,000 abortions every year, Planned Parenthood is now under investigation for trafficking and selling baby body parts. They’ve been defunded by many states across the country and have lost millions in donations as a result of scandals.

Planned Parenthood’s brand is at an all-time low … and more than 140 of the 367 prayer vigils this 40 Days for Life campaign are taking place outside of Planned Parenthood centers.

Find the campaign nearest you and go pray!

And if you’re anywhere near Poughkeepsie or Newburgh tomorrow morning … come meet the UNITED bus and show Planned Parenthood that people joined in prayer are more powerful than pink shirts.

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If the bus comes anywhere near you, go to meet it.

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Browse this page to find the locations in the U. S. and around the world.

https://40daysforlife.com/browse-campaigns/?inf_contact_key=8750b3c55a473f21bcc8688df8b94f6506ec029f1a7b3f9688391e636d1474b3

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Day 2 of the UNITED tour picked up right where Day 1 left off in the Mid-Atlantic states — it was downright soggy!

But the main thing to note about Thursday’s tour stops is that the abortion facilities were all closed when we got there!

Even howling flash-flood warning sirens weren’t enough to keep prayer volunteers away from our stop outside Planned Parenthood in Dover, Delaware.

The center was not open … but Planned Parenthood supporters braved the weather to photograph the bus!

It was a similar picture at Planned Parenthood in Wilmington. This facility closed rather than staying open when we rolled into town for Delaware’s statewide rally.

The abortion giant wasn’t exactly happy to see us … and before long, the police came. When they arrived, though, they said they were there to protect us and make sure nobody was giving us any trouble!

When we drove up to the abortion center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey … we found no one home there, either. The staff had called it a day and emptied out before the tour arrived.

Volunteers here report witnessing 25 babies saved from abortion during the previous campaign. Praise God for these saved lives … and for the faithful volunteers, including those who go out to pray all year long.

The day concluded with an incredible crowd at the statewide New Jersey rally in Morristown, along with — you guessed it — more rain!

We met Jenny, a prayer volunteer who had been indifferent toward abortion until she encountered her local 40 Days for Life campaign. She’s a regular vigil participant. We also heard a beautifully touching post-abortion testimony from Lana of Silent No More, who moved the crowd to tears with her story of heartbreak and healing.

We’re now 520 miles into the tour. Onward to to New York!

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DAY 3: Closed for the day!

September 30, 2016

Your presence matters. Just ask abortion facility workers!

When the 40 Days for Life UNITED bus rolled up to each of its Thursday vigil stops in Delaware and New Jersey …

… it was met by enthusiastic prayer volunteers eager to greet our team and share the news …

… that the abortion center’s staff had left the building and closed for the day!

Not bad for just two days into the 50-state, 125-city tour!

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Pictures, pictures, pictures!

October 1, 2016

With 367 vigil locations around the world … we get pictures. LOTS of pictures. So for the next couple of days, we’re going to give you PICTURES!

Today … it’s campaign photos from across the United States. The one above is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tomorrow … we’ll go on an international tour!

Anchorage, Alaska

Antelope Valley, California

Dayton, Ohio

Fort Myers, Florida

Jackson, Michigan

Las Vegas, Nevada

New Orleans, Louisiana

Plattsburgh, New York

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Savannah, Georgia

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Krizevci, Croatia

October 1, 2016

This is the first 40 Days for Life vigil in Krizevci – one of 22 Croatian cities participating.

The Krizevci team got a bit of media attention at the start of the campaign.

“We are handing out leaflets about the initiative,” one of the volunteers told the reporter, “and talking with all interested parties on the crisis of abortion, we emphasize all the problems that abortion can create.”

The daily vigil takes place outside the Krizevci Health Centre from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. “In just the first two days, we were approached by women who openly testified that the abortion leaves wounds that a mother feels even years afterward.”

In addition to praying for an end to abortion, the Krizevci volunteers are also praying that God heals wounds and mothers fathers who have agreed to abortion and for the conversion of medical personnel who advocate and carry out abortions.

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UNITED tour: New York

October 1, 2016

Planned Parenthood seems to have a different strategy everywhere the 40 Days for Life UNITED bus tour goes. Thursday, they closed their doors and avoided us. Friday, they brought out protesters in New York.

The presence of demonstrators at our first stop in Newburgh — with pink shirts and a big, pink “health care happens here” banner — only strengthened the resolve of the 40 Days for Life volunteers who joined us to pray.

One woman shared a moving testimony of her two abortions … and her intention to have a third, until illness prevented it. She kept that baby — and now has several grandchildren. Praise God!

The Poughkeepsie team opened the campaign with a Jericho march. While they haven’t confirmed any saved babies yet, they have seen indications that their prayerful presence is turning potential clients away.

Planned Parenthood in Albany called the police before we even arrived. Of course, our peaceful vigil was completely law-abiding, so that was that. Mary, a first-time 40 Days for Life leader, said that once she became aware of the abortion crisis, she had to stand up for life.

Faithful prayer warriors in Schenectady quickly forgave us for missing our exit and arriving 20 minutes late. These folks have clearly won the hearts of their community. On a very busy street, we witnessed many supportive honks and waves as people drove past the 40 Days for Life vigil.

When we arrived in Utica … so did the rain. But we still got a great welcome from faithful 40 Days for Life volunteers. This stop also featured speakers representing Silent No More and the Susan B. Anthony List.

Syracuse is the home of the first Planned Parenthood abortion center in the United States — and the volunteers here want to ensure that what started in Syracuse ends in Syracuse. The sidewalk at Friday night’s rally was packed. Bishop Robert Cunningham opened with prayer — and even signed the bus!

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DAY 4: Listen to this before you go

October 1, 2016

Our culture needs us to be channels of prayer and joy.

The reality of abortion — and the evil that drives it — can be overwhelming. We need to be prepared.

As we enter this first weekend of the campaign, it’s important to be ready for the work that lies ahead. The 40 Days for Life podcast is a great (and free) resource to help you along the way.

Here are three suggested episodes to get you started.

This is a spiritual battle. If prayer is not our foundation, we won’t make it. This episode can help:

#39: Charging your spiritual batteries

Do want to fast but love to eat? Me too! Are you new to fasting? If so, this episode discusses practical ways to fast and why fasting is so important in our culture:

#10: Fasting for an end to abortion

Have you been to a 40 Days for Life vigil yet? If not, you may be wondering what it will be like. Here’s the episode for you:

#6: What to expect at the peaceful vigil

Enjoy!