40 Days for Life - Day 7

Fr. Terry Gensemer ^

[nina0113]

Day 7 - September 28

 

Intention:

May we have a heart and a zeal to save the poor and release the oppressed.

Scripture:

The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.

-- Luke 4:18-19

Reflection:

This passage is a very familiar one. It has been preached on many occasions, even made popular in books and songs. Though the quote is about Jesus, all Christians take this commission seriously as a directive on how to reach the world with the gospel. We, like our Savior, are to bring the good news to the poor, the broken hearted, those in captivity, those who cannot see, and the oppressed.

The commission given to us in this passage is clearly a charge to care for those for whom God cares the most. I wonder though, whom do we look for to be touched by the Holy Spirit as we go out into the world?

Who are the poor, if not those unborn children who have been abandoned by their parents before they ever leave the womb? Who are the broken hearted, if not those unborn children whose only example of love is having their mother take them to an abortion clinic to be destroyed, or the mother of a child who has been deceived by everyone around her into believing that what she is doing is best for her and her child? Who are the captives, if not those unborn children who are bound over to death by the "choice" of abortion? Who is more blind than an unborn child in the darkness of a womb that has become a waiting room for their death? And who is more oppressed than those unborn children whose oppression has been legitimized by their government, their church and even their family and loved ones.

Prayer:

Lord, You empower us with Your Spirit to do your will in the earth. Send us to the poorest, the most broken, the most captive, the most blind and the most oppressed in the world, the innocent pre-born children in their mother's wombs that are scheduled for destruction. Help us to bring them healing, liberty, sight and justice through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Fr. Terry Gensemer
National Director, Charismatic Episcopal Church for Life

[nina0113]

THREE ELEMENTS

Constant vigil

The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community. Those who are called to stand witness maintain a peaceful and educational presence.

This 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion. It also serves as a call to repentance for those who work at the abortion center and those who patronize the facility.

If you do not have an abortion facility or Planned Parenthood office in your town, you can still conduct 40 Days for Life. However, you will need to select a different location which has some strategic significance ... perhaps near city hall, a courthouse, or a highly visible intersection.

Community outreach

During 40 Days for Life, the pro-life message is proactively taken to every corner of your community. This can identify hundreds, or even thousands, of pro-life supporters.

A door-to-door petition and education drive reaches out to every household in your town or city. Informational flyers are distributed in neighborhoods to raise awareness about the local crisis of abortion. Citizens are invited to sign a petition of support for the sanctity of human life, and people are given the opportunity to visibly show their support for 40 Days for Life by wearing wristbands, placing signs in their yards, or displaying bumper stickers on their vehicles.

These people can then be encouraged to pray and join in local pro-life efforts.

Church involvement begins by meeting with local pastors, other church leaders, and members of different congregations. The Body of Christ is invited to pray together and participate in 40 Days for Life, uniting in one focused mission that can save lives and make an eternal impact.

Media outreach is conducted through carefully targeted news stories, talk shows, editorials, and letters to the editor. This enables you to get the pro-life message out to many people who would never see the inside of a local church.

If your community has a college campus, many students can be impacted through an intense 40-day campus outreach. This can consist of flyer raids, sidewalk chalking, petition drives, table displays, and much more.

Local leadership with 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life is primarily a local campaign. Yes, there is a national team that provides information, resources and encouragement, but all campaigns are based at the local level. Each community knows best when it comes to countering the damage abortion has caused in each individual city and town.

No one is appointed as a local 40 Days for Life leader; in each community, someone must step up and accept the challenge.

The campaign is also a group effort. There needs to be a main coordinator, but there is a whole level of duties and responsibilities that must be filled in addition to the director's position:

• Prayer coordinator
• Vigil coordinator
• Outreach coordinator
• Event coordinator
• Church coordinator
• Communications coordinator
• And possibly others, depending on your local needs.

A line from Scripture comes to mind: "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." Please pray for discernment and guidance. 40 Days for Life won't happen without somebody. "Somebody" could be you!

THREE ELEMENTS

Constant vigil

The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community. Those who are called to stand witness maintain a peaceful and educational presence.

This 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion. It also serves as a call to repentance for those who work at the abortion center and those who patronize the facility.

If you do not have an abortion facility or Planned Parenthood office in your town, you can still conduct 40 Days for Life. However, you will need to select a different location which has some strategic significance ... perhaps near city hall, a courthouse, or a highly visible intersection.

Community outreach

During 40 Days for Life, the pro-life message is proactively taken to every corner of your community. This can identify hundreds, or even thousands, of pro-life supporters.

A door-to-door petition and education drive reaches out to every household in your town or city. Informational flyers are distributed in neighborhoods to raise awareness about the local crisis of abortion. Citizens are invited to sign a petition of support for the sanctity of human life, and people are given the opportunity to visibly show their support for 40 Days for Life by wearing wristbands, placing signs in their yards, or displaying bumper stickers on their vehicles.

These people can then be encouraged to pray and join in local pro-life efforts.

Church involvement begins by meeting with local pastors, other church leaders, and members of different congregations. The Body of Christ is invited to pray together and participate in 40 Days for Life, uniting in one focused mission that can save lives and make an eternal impact.

Media outreach is conducted through carefully targeted news stories, talk shows, editorials, and letters to the editor. This enables you to get the pro-life message out to many people who would never see the inside of a local church.

If your community has a college campus, many students can be impacted through an intense 40-day campus outreach. This can consist of flyer raids, sidewalk chalking, petition drives, table displays, and much more.

Local leadership with 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life is primarily a local campaign. Yes, there is a national team that provides information, resources and encouragement, but all campaigns are based at the local level. Each community knows best when it comes to countering the damage abortion has caused in each individual city and town.

No one is appointed as a local 40 Days for Life leader; in each community, someone must step up and accept the challenge.

The campaign is also a group effort. There needs to be a main coordinator, but there is a whole level of duties and responsibilities that must be filled in addition to the director's position:

• Prayer coordinator
• Vigil coordinator
• Outreach coordinator
• Event coordinator
• Church coordinator
• Communications coordinator
• And possibly others, depending on your local needs.

A line from Scripture comes to mind: "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." Please pray for discernment and guidance. 40 Days for Life won't happen without somebody. "Somebody" could be you!

THREE ELEMENTS

Constant vigil

The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community. Those who are called to stand witness maintain a peaceful and educational presence.

This 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion. It also serves as a call to repentance for those who work at the abortion center and those who patronize the facility.

If you do not have an abortion facility or Planned Parenthood office in your town, you can still conduct 40 Days for Life. However, you will need to select a different location which has some strategic significance ... perhaps near city hall, a courthouse, or a highly visible intersection.

Community outreach

During 40 Days for Life, the pro-life message is proactively taken to every corner of your community. This can identify hundreds, or even thousands, of pro-life supporters.

A door-to-door petition and education drive reaches out to every household in your town or city. Informational flyers are distributed in neighborhoods to raise awareness about the local crisis of abortion. Citizens are invited to sign a petition of support for the sanctity of human life, and people are given the opportunity to visibly show their support for 40 Days for Life by wearing wristbands, placing signs in their yards, or displaying bumper stickers on their vehicles.

These people can then be encouraged to pray and join in local pro-life efforts.

Church involvement begins by meeting with local pastors, other church leaders, and members of different congregations. The Body of Christ is invited to pray together and participate in 40 Days for Life, uniting in one focused mission that can save lives and make an eternal impact.

Media outreach is conducted through carefully targeted news stories, talk shows, editorials, and letters to the editor. This enables you to get the pro-life message out to many people who would never see the inside of a local church.

If your community has a college campus, many students can be impacted through an intense 40-day campus outreach. This can consist of flyer raids, sidewalk chalking, petition drives, table displays, and much more.

Local leadership with 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life is primarily a local campaign. Yes, there is a national team that provides information, resources and encouragement, but all campaigns are based at the local level. Each community knows best when it comes to countering the damage abortion has caused in each individual city and town.

No one is appointed as a local 40 Days for Life leader; in each community, someone must step up and accept the challenge.

The campaign is also a group effort. There needs to be a main coordinator, but there is a whole level of duties and responsibilities that must be filled in addition to the director's position:

• Prayer coordinator
• Vigil coordinator
• Outreach coordinator
• Event coordinator
• Church coordinator
• Communications coordinator
• And possibly others, depending on your local needs.

A line from Scripture comes to mind: "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." Please pray for discernment and guidance. 40 Days for Life won't happen without somebody. "Somebody" could be you!

THREE ELEMENTS

Constant vigil

The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community. Those who are called to stand witness maintain a peaceful and educational presence.

This 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion. It also serves as a call to repentance for those who work at the abortion center and those who patronize the facility.

If you do not have an abortion facility or Planned Parenthood office in your town, you can still conduct 40 Days for Life. However, you will need to select a different location which has some strategic significance ... perhaps near city hall, a courthouse, or a highly visible intersection.

Community outreach

During 40 Days for Life, the pro-life message is proactively taken to every corner of your community. This can identify hundreds, or even thousands, of pro-life supporters.

A door-to-door petition and education drive reaches out to every household in your town or city. Informational flyers are distributed in neighborhoods to raise awareness about the local crisis of abortion. Citizens are invited to sign a petition of support for the sanctity of human life, and people are given the opportunity to visibly show their support for 40 Days for Life by wearing wristbands, placing signs in their yards, or displaying bumper stickers on their vehicles.

These people can then be encouraged to pray and join in local pro-life efforts.

Church involvement begins by meeting with local pastors, other church leaders, and members of different congregations. The Body of Christ is invited to pray together and participate in 40 Days for Life, uniting in one focused mission that can save lives and make an eternal impact.

Media outreach is conducted through carefully targeted news stories, talk shows, editorials, and letters to the editor. This enables you to get the pro-life message out to many people who would never see the inside of a local church.

If your community has a college campus, many students can be impacted through an intense 40-day campus outreach. This can consist of flyer raids, sidewalk chalking, petition drives, table displays, and much more.

Local leadership with 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life is primarily a local campaign. Yes, there is a national team that provides information, resources and encouragement, but all campaigns are based at the local level. Each community knows best when it comes to countering the damage abortion has caused in each individual city and town.

No one is appointed as a local 40 Days for Life leader; in each community, someone must step up and accept the challenge.

The campaign is also a group effort. There needs to be a main coordinator, but there is a whole level of duties and responsibilities that must be filled in addition to the director's position:

• Prayer coordinator
• Vigil coordinator
• Outreach coordinator
• Event coordinator
• Church coordinator
• Communications coordinator
• And possibly others, depending on your local needs.

A line from Scripture comes to mind: "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." Please pray for discernment and guidance. 40 Days for Life won't happen without somebody. "Somebody" could be you!

[nina0113]

Subject: DAY 7: God provides the miracles

I’ll be making more stops in California today — visiting 40 Days for Life vigil locations in Santa Cruz and San Jose.

Our national director, David Bereit, is in Michigan today, stopping at 40 Days for Life locations in Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Clarkston, Flint and Saginaw.

40 Days for Life campaigns — 238 strong — are gaining momentum and the stories and pictures continue to pour in.

Take a quick tour and see what God has done in just the first week...

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

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In Baltimore, 40 Days for Life coordinators held
a prayer procession from a local church to the
abortion center — a distance of about 1/3 mile.

They hoped about 200 people would attend. But
the evening of this candlelight event, they
counted at least 350 people taking part.

“The police officer on the scene called for two
additional backup cars to ensure our safety,”
said one of the local leaders. “Our numbers
stretched almost the entire distance from the
church to the abortion facility.”

To see a photo of the candlelight procession in
Baltimore, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1039

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PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

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The opening of a second abortion center has led to
a second 40 Days for Life vigil in Pensacola.

As they prepared for this campaign, the Pensacola
leadership team keep praying, “Lord, send laborers
for your harvest.”

“Wow!” said Ernie, the local coordinator. “Has He
indeed answered that prayer!” Both abortion
facilities have been covered in prayer for a
minimum of 12 hours a day, and more churches are
taking entire days at the vigil.

In addition, two mothers have changed their minds
and canceled their abortion appointments. “We do
what God asks,” said Ernie, “and He provides
the miracles!”

To see a photo of one of the 40 Days for Life
vigils in Pensacola, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1039

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COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

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This is the SIXTH 40 Days for Life campaign for
the folks in Collegeville. Once again, they are
faithfully praying for an end to abortion outside
the local Planned Parenthood facility.

The vigil itself helps recruit new people to
stand and pray. Rita, the local coordinator, said
a man with his young son drove past the vigil, saw
what was going on — and got out to pray!

To see a photo of one of the 40 Days for Life
vigil in Collegeville, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1039

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SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

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Vigil participants in Shreveport are praying that
abortions will cease at a facility with a name
that’s hard to believe: The Hope Medical Group
for Women.

It’s typical of the false image that the abortion
industry presents.

This facility is currently under investigation by
Louisiana health officials. Please pray that God
may use that investigation to close this center.

To see a photo of one of the 40 Days for Life
vigil in Shreveport, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1039

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

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There’s one final picture I’d like you to see.

It shows 40 Days for Life in a different light —
not with a tremendous group of people praying, but
just one.

The Planned Parenthood building in Indianapolis
looks huge, and the lone person praying looks small.
But don’t forget Who is listening to that prayer!

With God, all things are possible — even something
as daunting as bringing abortion to an end.

To see the picture, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1039

[nina0113]

ping

[Faith]

Holy God,

We may never know, this side of heaven, the extent to which our prayers are being answered during this 40-day campaign. It is easy to be discouraged and to fall into the devil’s traps of deception. But You have called us to pray-—to be strong, and to take courage. You have called us to walk by faith and not by sight. You have called us to trust in You with all our hearts, and to lean not upon our own understanding. And so we pray, with hearts yearning for Your most powerful answers, and with a faith that is confident in knowing that You do respond to the prayers of those who call You Lord. In the Name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

[combat_boots]

Oh, Faith.

Prayers to protect the unborn baby. So sad. May this not be done.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

[redgolum]

Praying

[JDW11235]

May God lighten this young couple’s hearts and minds to help them to choose love, to choose life, and to choose personal sacrifice to help the helpless, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

[Lauren BaRecall]

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Unborn...Dear Mother, I know how you hear my every word, please through your Immaculate Heart reach out to the hearts of this couple, and save this baby. O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in urgent prayer for this baby and his parents.

[Kitty Mittens]

Praying with All my Heart that this Sweet Child will be Protected from Harm, and for a Strong Conviction from the Holy Spirit to Fall upon his Parents. May their Hands be Stayed from Carrying Out the Horrible Deed they have Planned.

[Salvation]

Pray that this baby might live!

 

Celebrate the Sanctity of Life!

[rbmillerjr]

Please Merciful God, protect this baby...and protect the parents and help them see Truth and Light. Amen.

[LilAngel]

How horrifying!

Praying.

[GOPPachyderm]

Oh dear, he is listening to a Different Jesus. Prayers for Jacob and girlfriend and baby.

[trisham]

Prayers for Jacob, his girlfriend and unborn baby are on the way.

[Lesforlife]

“Choose life that you and your descendants might live”!

Deuteronomy 30:19

[stephenjohnbanker]

Prayers up!

[little jeremiah]

Just saw this. How dreadful. I will pray for them for the truth to enter their hearts and for the baby.