A unique approach to ending abortion 40 Days for Life is an intensive effort designed to raise awareness, save lives, bring healing, and lead our nation to repentance for the sin of abortion through three components: This unique but solid program has been blessed by God during the past seven 40 Days for Life campaigns in the following ways:
From February 13 - March 24, our community will be one of 481 cities reaching from coast to coast in the United States, as well as locations in Canada, plus communities in Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belize, Denmark, England, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, and Spain, joining together for the 40 Days for Life campaign. This Lent's campaign represents over a 45% increase in locations compared with the Lent 2010 campaign. The Spirit is a-movin'!
- 550,000 have joined to pray and fast for an end to abortion
- 16,000+ church congregations have participated in 40 Days for Life campaigns
- Reports document 6,749 lives that have been spared from abortion — and those are just the ones we know about
- 75 abortion workers have quit their jobs and walked away from the abortion industry
- 25 abortion facilities completely shut down following local 40 Days for Life campaigns
- Women and men have been spared from the effects of abortion, including a lifetime of regrets
- More than 2,600 news stories have been featured in radio shows, newspapers, magazines and TV programs
- Many people with past abortion experiences have begun post-abortion healing and recovery
- After 40 years of legalized abortion, people of faith are experiencing a renewed sense of HOPE!
Learn more about the national 40 Days for Life campaign.
What can you do this 40 Days for Life?
1. Pray and fast
Christ told us that some demons can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. The two go hand in hand. Prayer keeps us rooted in the fact that it is our desire to carry out God's will. Fasting is a sacrifice that helps us reach beyond our own limitations with God's help. Fasting is not a Christian diet; it is a form of physical prayer. You can fast from food, TV, alcohol ... anything that separates you from God.
Each day between now and the end of the campaign, please commit to pray and fast for the nationwide effort, and for the efforts here in our city.
2. Sign up for prayer requests and updates
To learn more about 40 Days for Life and get prayer requests and breaking news about this effort, sign up today using the form on the top right of this page.
3. Spread the word
The success of 40 Days for Life depends on the most powerful form of advertising in the world -- word of mouth. Tell all of your friends, family members, co-workers, and fellow believers about 40 Days for Life. Encourage them to visit this web site where they can learn more and get involved.
4. Find your role
Please contact us to explore opportunities to assist in the following areas:
- Prayer and fasting
- Peaceful vigil
- Community outreach
Prayerfully discern how God is calling you to help.
5. Participate in the peaceful vigil
You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local vigil at
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
211 9TH STREET SOUTH
GREAT FALLS, MONTANA
Various groups, organizations or churches have been assigned specific days to provide people to keep peaceful, prayerful vigil at Planned Parenthood. Click the "Vigil Calendar" link at the top of this page (mouse over the orange area by each date to see which group is praying) and find a group you would like to participate with. Then, Click Here to go to the vigil calendar page to sign up! or call (406) 217-5758 to sign up for a vigil time(s) on their days.
The vigil is peaceful; participants pledge that they will conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner. Our involvement comes from sincere compassion, not judgment or arrogance. There are no graphic posters, no lectures, no arguments, and prayers can be said out loud or silently. Signs and banners will be respectful and affirming of life. The goal of your presence at Planned Parenthood is to touch the hearts of women who have already had an abortion so they can seek healing, as well as to prevent future abortions and to educate the public. Your attitude will show that you value life -- the life of unborn babies, the life of women and men in crisis pregnancies, and the life of the staff and volunteers at Planned Parenthood. All are in our prayers.
Prayer vigil is held daily, from February 13 through March 24, a 12 hour vigil from 7 am to 7 pm - in front of Planned Parenthood in Great Falls. Please join the other vigil keepers there. You will be amazed by how positive an experience you will find it to be!
ALL INTERESTED PEOPLE ARE WELCOME!
Contact us
To learn more, sign up for specific vigil hours, or let us know how you feel called to serve God in this effort, please contact us. We are most eager to hear your ideas!
PHONE: 406-217-5758
EMAIL: 40daysforlifegf@gmail.com
Learn more about how you can help; visit the national 40 Days for Life web site.