We can see the finish line from here – so keep going! People are tired, weary … but aware that the need for prayer remains great. And if you haven’t been to a 40 Days for Life vigil yet, it isn’t too late. In fact, today would be a great day to start!

Find the location nearest you!

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
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People have come to join the 40 Days for Life vigil from the nearby communities of Daly City, San Ramon and San Bruno – people who “responded YES to praying for the mommies and their babies,” as one team member put it – including mothers and their children … and a group of Catholic nuns.

Vigil participants are facing a new challenge, though, as one of the city supervisors wants to expand a bubble zone around abortion facilities from 8 feet to 25 feet – a move that could push the peaceful vigil farther away from the abortion center. The supervisor cited alleged harassment of Planned Parenthood clients in his call for changing the requirements.

“There’s no harassment whatsoever,” Ron Konopaski, the 40 Days for Life coordinator, told the San Francisco Chronicle. “We’re here to help the woman in any way we can and save the baby from being killed.”

“We are working with Life Legal Defense Foundation,” one of the team leaders said, “but need your prayers and willingness to be present with us to stop this infringement of our constitutional rights.”

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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
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The number of faith communities taking part in 40 Days for Life continues to grow.

Caroline in St. Louis sent a link to this video of a prayer hour at the vigil organized by Lutherans for Life. Members of several area Lutheran churches gathered to pray and sing in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
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“I went for the first time to a 40 Days for Life Campaign in Grand Rapids, Michigan,” said Mary, who wrote about her experiences on the 40 Days for Life blog. “There were only a handful of people there, but one man’s dedication was truly impressive.”

The sun was shining, but it was very cold with a strong west wind – “a day I’d rather be doing something else than stand and pray in front of an abortion clinic with my 14-year-old daughter,” she said.

The man she’s talking about took a day off from work to be there. He arrived at 6 that morning to fill a gap in the schedule. “He stayed til 6 pm – maybe longer,” Mary said. He did take a break from time to time – but only if he was sure other volunteers would man the vigil until he returned.

“You would have never guessed that this was his first time here,” Mary said, “and I’d bet it won’t be his last either. What an inspiration to us all – especially to my young daughter!”

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

Yours for Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: I’m really enjoying your stories of local 40 Days for Life campaigns posted on the 40 Days for Life blog. If you have news to share, please reply below.

As I have just returned from the mountain-top experience of visiting all six 40 Days for Life campaigns in Colorado over two and a half days, Shawn Carney asked me to share this quick report with you.

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COLORADO SPRINGS
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Upon landing at the airport, I went directly to the Focus on the Family campus where I met with members of their staff and recorded a radio interview. I then met with the local 40 Days for Life leadership team for a two-hour, no-holds-barred Q&A session where we discussed every aspect of growing and improving the effectiveness of local pro-life efforts.

We then headed out to a midpoint rally in front of a Planned Parenthood abortion center (which was just sued for allegedly forcing an abortion on a woman and then botching the abortion). Freezing temperatures combined with strong blowing wind and snow made for challenging conditions, but didn’t daunt the dozens of faithful volunteers.

See for yourself in this very snowy video:

The next morning, local Catholic Bishop Michael Sheridan invited me in studio for a radio interview. It was a very moving discussion and Bishop Sheridan shared his enthusiasm about 40 Days for Life.

To hear that interview, click the arrow:

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ALAMOSA
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Next up was a three-hour drive to Alamosa, population 8,682. After my GPS got me lost on dirt roads trying to get to their location, I finally joined a handful of prayer volunteers at the vigil in front of Planned Parenthood. After praying together, we visited the local pregnancy resource center to meet with and encourage their staff and volunteers.

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DENVER
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From Alamosa, it was a five-hour drive to Denver. I arrived just in time for a candlelight prayer vigil and midpoint rally outside the mega Planned Parenthood abortion center — shortly after an ambulance had to rush a woman from the facility to a nearby hospital.

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FORT COLLINS
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Early the next morning, I headed north to Fort Collins, where we had a midpoint rally at a campus ministry before going to pray at their vigil outside Planned Parenthood.

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GREELEY
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Then I drove to Greeley, where I joined more than a dozen volunteers peacefully praying in the middle of the day outside another Planned Parenthood office. While we prayed, a car pulled up and the driver said she felt called to stop and give them a donation to support their important work.

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BOULDER
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The final stop of my whirlwind tour was Boulder. We gathered for an hour of prayer outside of the Boulder Abortion Clinic (late-term abortionist Warren Hern proudly advertises that name on the building) before moving to a nearby church for a midpoint rally.

While praying with the faithful people of Colorado, I was deeply moved by their “mile-high” commitment to speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves — even in the midst of challenging weather, persecution, and opposition. May we follow their inspiring example!

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

In Christ,

David Bereit
National Director
40 Days for Life

PS: What’s new with 40 Days for Life in your community? Please share your story by replying below.

From the Washington Times in the US to the BBC in the UK … local and national 40 Days for Life leaders are getting huge exposure through secular media coverage.

These outlets help introduce 40 Days for Life to a new audience and share the fruit of what YOU are doing locally.

Here are two examples … from the United States and Wales.

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WASHINGTON TIMES
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The Washington Times published an online commentary about 40 Days for Life that I wrote along with David Bereit, our national director.

This article refers to the HUGE campaign – in 261 locations – that is going on in this, the year that marks the 40th anniversary of legal abortion in the United States. The message we deliver is that “God is listening and He does hear us.”

This was a tremendous opportunity to tell the online readers of a major publication about the campaign that is currently under way – which is a huge plus because this site is read far beyond the Washington area.

Read the entire column in the Washington Times.

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CARDIFF, WALES
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PHOTO: ITV

The first 40 Days for Life campaign in Wales is getting media attention – a television report on ITV and a radio appearance on the BBC. Both news services interviewed pro-abortion spokespersons as well, who generally mischaracterized the vigils as “intimidation.”

“We’re having lots of conversations in the street and certainly raising awareness,” said Clare in Cardiff, with “lots of listening to men and women with their stories of abortion experiences.”

This campaign has also seen intense opposition in the streets – including a group that organized a “pro-choice street party” in an attempt to disrupt the vigil. One volunteer said 40 Days for Life is raising awareness, though “I truly have never felt the brunt of so much hatred.”

You can see a short video clip and read the story from ITV.

Here’s a 5-minute excerpt from the BBC Wales interview (click the arrow to start):

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

Yours for Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: How has your community been blessed during 40 Days for Life? Please let me know! You may share your reply by responding below.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
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Can you imagine abortions dropping 23% in YOUR community? How many lives would that be? That’s what has happened in Jacksonville, Florida. But to make that possible, there was one thing that had to be overcome — fear.

Prayer is the foundation of a 40 Days for Life campaign and that prayer helps us overcome our natural hesitation to participate in the vigils — especially for the first time.

That’s what I talked about with volunteers in Jacksonville along with the unbelievable details about a mom who chose life for her handicapped baby.

I had the flu during this trip, but the folks in Florida took care of me and had a huge event … with 10 local pastors in attendance!

Find one of the 261 campaign locations near you … and remember that our Lord told us to “be not afraid.”

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SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
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The Planned Parenthood staff in San Mateo keeps trying to find something to complain about. They have no legitimate issues, but that isn’t stopping them from trying to find fault with the peaceful 40 Days for Life vigil on the public right-of-way outside.

“The police have come out at least four times, mostly called by Planned Parenthood and their escorts,” said Jessica in San Mateo.

“The most recent time a vigil volunteer had our lawyer on the phone and asked the police officer if he wished to speak with her,” she said. “He declined. He also finally acknowledged that we were doing nothing wrong and then he left.”

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BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
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One thing we hear from many people is the simple fact that abortion facilities are just not pleasant places. Sure, they try to dress themselves up as “health care centers.” But that doesn’t hide what they do.

Christine in Bridgeport got some good news – and some insight – from the 40 Days for Life vigil.

The vigil participants talked to a woman who’d had an abortion appointment – but changed her mind after she had gone inside the building.

Christine said, “She walked out of the Summit Women’s Center and told volunteers that she would never go there again because it was disgusting!”

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

Yours for Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: If you have stories of how praying during this 40 Days for Life campaign has impacted your life, I’d love to hear your comments. Post them as a reply below.

It was just last month that I heard the annual grumbling about the way the national media ignored the March for Life — when “only” about half a million pro-life people gathered in Washington, DC.

But when you compare national and local media, it’s like night and day. And this means MANY people are hearing about 40 Days for Life for the first time.

The secular media usually expects a 40 Days for Life vigil to be filled with angry Christians. When the local reporters arrive, however, they see the real story — which is quite different from the stereotype. This often results in excellent — and fair — media coverage.

Here are just a few examples:

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ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA
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The 40 Days for Life campaign was covered in the St. Cloud Times this week. “This is a first for us and a major breakthrough in people finding out about 40 Days For Life,” said Judy in St. Cloud.

“Our focus is prayer,” Jan, a prayer volunteer, told the reporter. “This is one way to witness to the public how we feel about building a culture of life. I believe very strongly in life, and I believe abortion should be ended,” she said.

She invited people to join the vigil — but to come prepared, since there was snow in the forecast with temperatures promising to dip well below freezing.

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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
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Birmingham’s Fox affiliate, WBRC-TV, interviewed Ed Carrick, the local 40 Days for Life coordinator.

The reporter noted that “this is going to be a peaceful movement with no yelling or screaming. They simply want to offer alternatives to abortions.”

Ed talked about his experiences when he first began praying outside the local abortion center.

“I watched as the women come out; they were pretty much devastated,” he said. “Some were in pain. They were definitely at a loss for why they were there and what’s happening to them.

“And I guess to see the pain and suffering in their face, I said I would really like to do something about this, so I kept coming.”

Ed added that churches in the Birmingham community have raised money to fund pro-life pregnancy centers so clients can be supported financially, spiritually, emotionally and medically.

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
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The Brighton campaign received coverage in a local newspaper, The Argus, which published the photo above.

Caroline Hubert, the Brighton campaign coordinator, told the reporter that society is in the midst of an abortion crisis.

The paper interviewed an abortion center spokesman who complained that vigil participants “intimidated” clients. The photo accompanying the article shows a young woman, smiling and holding 40 Days for Life pamphlets.

“There is no intimidation,” Caroline said. “It’s peaceful — and any person who is taking part has to sign a statement of peace. We’re there to pray, we’re not there for anything else.”

She noted that there were 4,000 abortions in the Brighton and Hove area each year. That equals more than two classrooms of schoolchildren … aborted every WEEK.

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

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Yours for Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: Have you received any special blessings as a result of your 40 Days for Life participation? If so, please share them by posting a reply below.

This week marked the beginning of 40 Days for Life vigils in many places. But one particular location has inspired many. Five years ago, I couldn’t have predicted 40 Days for Life going beyond the United States. But it did!

Even as God has taken this campaign to other countries, I would have never imagined that Moscow would ever launch 40 Days for Life. But on Wednesday of this week, that’s exactly what happened.

The international reach of 40 Days for Life keeps growing, with 24 locations outside the United States this time, including the first-ever sites in Wales, Nigeria and South Africa in addition to Russia.

There are 261 locations in all. So please get involved in the closest campaign.

Here’s a look at just a few of the countries hosting 40 Days for Life.

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA
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Pastors and their congregations from seven different churches in Moscow have each agreed to take one day a week to pray at the vigil. They’ve also opened up their churches for people who wish to pray.

“I see a great grace for this campaign,” said Arevik, the campaign coordinator. “I have met a lot of young and talented persons from my church whom I didn’t know before. They are writing about abortion … and care about human life.”

According to a report released recently, the number of abortions in Russia exceeds the number of live births.

“It is so painful to hear from women that had abortions before they met Jesus,” Arevik said. “Russia needs to be healed from this spiritual disease.”

Please keep this campaign — and this entire nation — in your prayers these next 40 days.

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AUSTRALIA
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There are seven 40 Days for Life campaigns in progress in Australia (where it is currently summertime), stretching from coast to coast. It may be halfway around the world from the United States, but the problems are the same … and so are the answers.

“I have been moved by the prayerfulness and commitment of the hundreds of people involved giving witness to Christ’s love, with many being young adults,” said Bishop Julian Porteous of Sydney, one of many Australian religious leaders commending the 40 Days for Life mission.

“In light of the rising attacks on life, faith and family,” he said, “this loving witness is needed all the more.”

The Australian team produced the excellent video posted above. I really recommend that you take a look! The message applies … wherever you’re praying and fasting for an end to abortion.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
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“The first day in Cape Town was exciting and long,” said Colette, the local coordinator. “This morning there were lots of teenagers going to school and taking pamphlets and asking questions. We got a very positive response from the community.”

The prayer volunteers did receive a few negative comments, but Colette said it was nothing to worry about.

“We have stood at this abortion centre before,” she said, “but what I have noticed today was that the number of clients has declined.” On this particular day at the Marie Stopes facility, there were only four clients.

“The clinic got very upset with us and wanted us to move,” Colette said, “but we had a permit with us that stated we will be there till 24 March.”

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

For Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: As always, if you have a story to share about the blessings of 40 Days for Life, please post a reply below.

I’m boarding a plane to visit the 40 Days for Life campaign in Rockland County, New York — and later tonight, I’m speaking at a pregnancy center event.

This location is a great example of collaboration because the pregnancy resource center is across the street from the Planned Parenthood abortion facility and they work closely with the 40 Days for Life volunteers to help women find loving alternatives.

This is the second location for 40 Days for Life in Rockland County — the first abortion facility CLOSED after a 40 Days for Life campaign a few years back!

Praying in front of an abortion center makes a difference — in New York or anywhere else. Like most people, I was a bit fearful the first time I did it. But that fear is no match for the peace and hope that prayer brings to what seems like a hopeless situation.

If you have never done it, now is the time! But don’t take my word for it — here are some personal prayer experiences that vigil participants shared on the 40 Days for Life blog.

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
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One volunteer wrote about his first time as a 40 Days for Life participant at the Raleigh vigil. During his 90 minutes of prayer, he watched people come and go. “The thing that struck me the most was how everyone who went in and came out was trying very hard not to look at me,” he said.

He watched as a worker came out with letters to put in the mail. “She had to walk by me to get to the mailbox. The whole time to the mailbox and back … she walked with her head down and turned away.”

He said that workers and clients alike didn’t look angry, and didn’t look like they were trying to ignore him. No, he said, “they looked ashamed.”

He prayed that all these people would come to know Jesus, that they would “turn from the very thought” of aborting babies and become advocates for life. “I didn’t want to leave,” he said. “I hope to get back to pray … during this 40 Days for Life campaign.”

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LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
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Another writer said that as she prayed during the 40 Days for Life vigil at a Long Beach Planned Parenthood location, she also handed out information about pro-life pregnancy resources in the area.

“Most took the info from me because I wore a smile,” she said, “and couldn’t look mean if I tried to!”

One woman in particular left a strong impression. “She got out of her car right in front of the front door, and she looked as if she had been crying, she was so distraught,” the volunteer said. “She wouldn’t talk to me or take my info — but went into the building.”

The woman was still inside two hours later when this vigil participant left. “The hopelessness and devastation on her face I will never forget. I prayed for her and her baby, that she would change her mind as God spoke to her heart.”

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
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Two women were praying outside the abortion facility in Melbourne when a young couple drove up. They got out of their car quickly — and walked hurriedly towards the building.

As they reached the door, “the young woman looked back at us,” one of the volunteers said. “We lifted the intensity of our prayer. About 15-20 minutes later, they came out again.”

She said the man was very angry and spoke to the woman rather aggressively. They got into their car and drove off. It appeared the man was all in favor of abortion, but the woman was not.

“We have been praying for them ever since,” she said. “Please continue to pray for this young couple. May 40 Days for Life be successful in ending abortion around the world!”

The 40 Days for Life team in Melbourne has put together a short but powerful video about the local campaign. It’s sure to be impressive wherever you’re watching!

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

For Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: How is 40 Days for Life affecting your city? Please leave a comment below.

Nothing is more powerful in saving lives than prayer and fasting. But in addition to that, 40 Days for Life campaigns are adding something else — texting!

Of the thousands of moms that have chosen life during these campaigns, some have actually sent text messages to the volunteers outside the abortion center, telling them of their last-minute decisions to keep their babies — and thanking them for being there.

I just got a note about how at least one 40 Days for Life location is using text messaging BEFORE women even enter the abortion facility to help save lives … and frustrate Planned Parenthood.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
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Many Planned Parenthood abortion centers force clients to turn off their phones because the phones supposedly interfere with their equipment. Eileen in Indianapolis says it’s more likely that the phones interfere with their business.

“Perhaps it’s because they might communicate with someone,” Eileen said, “who might persuade them to leave and not have an abortion.”

Prayer volunteers are now holding a sign next to Planned Parenthood’s driveway that says, “Pregnant? Confused? Txt choice” — and it shows a text number. A woman who texts to that number will be put in touch with a counselor.

There’s also a code on the sign that a smart phone can read. The code leads to a web page that gives information on contacting a counselor. (The number is blurred because this service is only active in the Indianapolis area.) “Thank God for wonderful volunteers and creative ways to continue our ministry,” Eileen said. “We are trying to be as wise as a serpent and as gentle as a dove.”

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EASTON, MARYLAND
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Bobbie is helping to coordinate Easton’s first 40 Days for Life campaign. Her efforts must be working. A Planned Parenthood staffer came out to the sidewalk to tell her to go home.

“I calmly explained what we were doing and that we had permission to assemble through November 4,” Bobbie said. The staff member insisted that they don’t do abortions at that location.

“But, you do refer [for abortion] and we are praying for you and the staff, the clients and babies,” Bobbie responded. The woman said she needed no prayer and marched off. “So I quietly prayed for her!”

The campaign hasn’t been easy. “We are struggling,” she said, “but the benefits and results of the vigil are amazing.”

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It was a rainy day in Houston, but the sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood was filled with people praying. The inconvenient weather did not deter them. But it did seem to have a big impact on Planned Parenthood’s escorts.

Around 8:30 that rainy morning, the escorts got in their cars and left — and did not return. In fact, the escorts just haven’t been around much — “the first time in the twelve campaigns we have organized in Houston that they have not opposed us with escorts,” said a 40 Days for Life team member.

The Houston team also tells of a woman who talked to volunteers after her Planned Parenthood appointment. Her pregnancy test was positive. But after she told the Planned Parenthood staff she wasn’t interested in an abortion, she was told they couldn’t help her.

“That surprised her,” said a 40 Days for Life leader, “but not us.”

One of the volunteers in Houston has posted a video showing some of the people standing vigil outside the Planned Parenthood building, which is one of the largest abortion centers in North America.

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

For Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: Any fresh stories from 40 Days for Life in your town? Please share it by leaving a comment below.

The media.

Yes, I know a lot of people shudder when they hear those words. At the national level, there is often disdain for Christianity and everything Christians do. At the local level, however, it’s often a different story.

40 Days for Life campaigns are finding local news organizations are willing to listen … and our local leaders have done a great job during this first week of the campaign to take full advantage.

Even when the the media doesn’t agree with us, they’re still providing a huge platform and enabling local leaders to spread the word about 40 Days for Life throughout the communities they serve.

See for yourself!

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Green Bay was part of the first 40 Days for Life campaign five years ago, and is now participating for the ninth time. Among the local media covering the opening day event was WLUK-TV, the local Fox affiliate.

One of the local team members told the reporter, “We decided the best thing to do is just surround the buildings with prayer, with our prayer for those who are involved with abortion, those who are considering abortion, and hopefully to change their hearts and minds through a peaceful prayer vigil.”

The reporter asked for comment from the abortion facility’s staff, but no one wanted to talk.

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MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND
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Milton Keynes is about 45 miles northwest of London. The city is taking part in its first 40 Days for Life campaign, praying near a BPAS abortion facility. BPAS is one of the main abortion chains in Great Britain.

Local coordinator Andy Burton recently had an opportunity to spread the word about the campaign on BBC Three Counties Radio. While he was able to talk about the vigil, the need for prayer and the nature of the BPAS abortion business, the host was intent on interrupting him and questioning him repeatedly about “hard case” scenarios such as rape and incest.

It was not an especially friendly interview. But more people in the area now know about 40 Days for Life.

To hear a 5-minute segment of that interview, click the arrow:

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SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
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This is the fourth 40 Days for Life effort in Saginaw. The opening day of this campaign saw a number of people come out to pray – including Bishop Joseph Cistone of the local Catholic diocese.

A news team from WNEM-TV, the local CBS affiliate, was there to report on the vigil – and to interview Bishop Cistone.

“We believe in the power of God so we are interceding that God will do His work among our people,” he said, “that there would be an end to abortion and we would have a deeper respect for life at all its stages from conception to natural death.”

As for the “other side” of the story, here again, no one from the abortion center would go on camera.

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

For Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: How is 40 Days for Life touching lives in your community? Please leave a comment below.

As we begin this 40-day journey of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach, imagine what God can do through YOU … in YOUR city.

In a NEW kickoff video, David Bereit — our national director — shares a touching (and rarely told) story that shows the powerful impact one person can make.

In the video, you’ll learn about one person — who was personally affected by abortion — who helped to launch the entire 40 Days for Life worldwide movement … and you’ll hear David share an inspiring account of the baby he met this weekend whose life was spared through one person participating in 40 Days for Life.

Make time to watch this video — you’ll be glad you did!

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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
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If we are willing to pray … and ACT … God can work through us. I’m getting ready to visit the 40 Days for Life in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, and the volunteers here fully understand that.

Their campaign is now focusing on a second abortion center — because following the campaign a year ago, the FIRST abortion location where they held their 40-day prayer vigils CLOSED!

There had been SEVEN 40 Days for Life campaigns outside a hospital that did abortions. But hospital managers closed the abortion unit because business had declined 40 percent during that time and abortion was no longer economically viable (or in plain English, they were losing money).

The quick point to take away from this is that God answered prayers in the Twin Cities — and He is ready to answer prayers in YOUR city!

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RENO, NEVADA
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The Reno-Tahoe area was among the 89 cities that took part in the first 40 Days for Life campaign five years ago (yes, it’s been FIVE YEARS!). Faithful volunteers are back again for this campaign. Over the years, they’ve seen changes at the abortion center.

This is one of the most challenging locations for a 40 Days for Life vigil. The abortionist is a rather belligerent individual who taunts vigil participants with signs on the side of the building.

He also turns a sprinkler system on the prayer volunteers and plays vulgar music through a powerful sound system.

But even here, the quiet voice of prayer is having an effect.

People pray outside that abortion center year-round now. In addition to praying at the sidewalk, they observe the comings and goings at the building. Operating hours have decreased. Instead of opening early in the day, the doors aren’t opened til mid-morning now. They also appear to be open fewer days each week.

One day recently, the staff came and went. But there were no customers. NO ONE had an abortion that day.

Said one of the volunteers, “all we can do is re-double our prayer in the hopes that this means lives and souls are being spared the pain of abortion.”

God is moving in a powerful way. Keep praying!

Find the 40 Days for Life location nearest you – and sign up to get involved!

Here’s the link to today’s devotional.

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For Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: Be sure to watch the inspiring new kickoff video above … and leave a comment below to let me know what you think — and to share your hopes for this campaign.