A Unique Approach to Ending Abortion This spring, from September 23 - November 1, 2009, our community will be one of more than 133 cities in 42 states, 4 Canadian provinces, Northern Ireland and Australia joining together for the 40 Days for Life campaign. 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. 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: 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 your local vigil at one of these locations in Iowa: The vigil is peaceful; participants sign a "Statement of Peace" with a pledge that they will conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner. All people are welcome! Learn more about how you can help. Visit the national 40 Days for Life web site.
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.
Sign up to participate in our local 40 Days for Life vigil by clicking the "Vigil Schedule" link at the top of this page.
Bettendorf
Planned Parenthood
2751 Tech Drive
Bettendorf, Iowa
Contact: Jeanne Wonio at 563.355.4188 or schweet@mchsi.com
Council Bluffs - http://www.40daysforlife.com/councilbluffs
Planned Parenthood
1604 2nd Avenue
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Questions? Contact: gabrielscorner@qwestoffice.net www.40daysforlife.com/siouxcity
Sioux City -
Planned Parenthood
4409 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa
Across the street from Burger King on Hwy 20 and Stone Avenue; Next to Super 8; West of Western Iowa Tech.
Sign Up to Pray: http://www.vigilschedule.com/siouxcity
Contact: Mary Stevens mary40days@live.com
Planned Parenthood
1000 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, Iowa
Across the street from South Ridge Mall
Sign Up to Pray or with Questions, please contact: Tina muelti01@gmail.com
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 the local 40 Days for Life leadership team:
Or Call: 515.244.1012 or email Iowa@IowaRTL.org
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