A unique approach to ending abortion

From September 22nd - November 1st, our community will be one of more than 200 cities in 45 states  5 Canadian provinces ... plus Denmark, 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:

• 40 days of prayer and fasting
• 40 days of peaceful vigil
• 40 days of community outreach

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 one of the key components  of 40 DAYS TO LIFE. We get quite a few questions about fasting and thought it would be helpful to point you toward some of our favorite resources on the subject:

• The late Bill Bright's personal guide to fasting and prayer can be found here
• Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten message on the value and meaning of fasting can be found here
• The Calls resources and tips on 40 DAYS of PRAYER and FASTING can be found here

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, please Contact Us.

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
6951 Williams Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Every Friday and Saturday beginning the week of September 22nd, 2009

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!

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:

Email: Georgia Brannan

Director of Niagara Falls Campaign

Learn more about how you can help; visit the national 40 Days for Life web site.