A unique approach to ending abortion Honolulu will be one of 135 communities in North America, Australia, and Northern Ireland participating in the spring 2009 40 Days for Life campaign from February 25 to April 5. 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: Learn more about the national 40 Days for Life campaign. 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. May people have questions about fasting, so here are some resources:
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The late Bill Bright's personal guide to fasting and prayer: http://tinyurl.com/65m45j
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Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten message on the value and meaning of fasting: http://tinyurl.com/apglk8
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Lou Engle's (TheCall) resources and tips on 40 days of prayer and fasting: http://tinyurl.com/cu8vhq
We believe that when God's people fast with a broken, repentant, and contrite spirit, our heavenly Father will hear from heaven and heal our lives, our churches, our communities, our nation, and our world. 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 on O'ahu.
2. Sign up for prayer requests and updates
To learn more about 40 Days for Life Honolulu 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. Direct others to this short introductory video, too.
4. Find your role
Please contact us to explore opportunities to assist in the following areas:
- Prayer and fasting
- Peaceful vigil
- Public 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 of Hawai'i
1350 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814
The building is on the mauka side of King, 1/2 block 'ewa of Ke'eaumoku. We pray on the sidewalk in front of the building.
Sign up to participate in the 40 Days for Life Honolulu public prayer vigil by clicking here. Groups are encouraged to sign up as well. Please contact our prayer vigil coordinator, Mary, at marytom100@gmail.com or 389-2784 if you'd like to be partnered with a prayer vigil buddy. For those willing to be paired with someone who can share childcare responsibilities during prayer time, please specify.
Contact us
To learn more or let us know how you feel called to serve God in this effort, please contact 40 Days for Life Honolulu:
Isaiah, Campaign Director, 383-5137, isaiah40daysforlife@gmail.com
Learn more about how you can help; visit the national 40 Days for Life web site.