The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity and repentence during a focused 40-day campaign of prayer and fasting, seeking to bring an end to abortion. The campaign's founding scripture is 2 Chronicles 7:14, "...if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."  Because abortion is a spiritual issue, it requires a spiritual response from God's people. Why 40 days? God uses the same time period throughout scripture- perhaps because it's a short enough period to show us how quickly and miraculously his power can transform us and our circumstances, yet it's long enough to remind us of our own frailty and dependence on God. This is a spiritual discipline, not a guarantee of results or affirmation. It's an opportunity for the people of God to be faithful, loving the God of gifts more than the gifts of God. God doesn't call us to be successful. He calls us to be faithful. 

Because of 40 Days for Life having a peaceful and prayerful presence outside of local abortion centers, over 25,308 lives have been saved worldwide since 2007, 159 abortion centers have closed and 268 abortion workers have quit as well. Since our last campaign which ended November 4, 2024, 455 babies have been saved, 4 abortion centers have closed, and 5 abortion workers have left the industry in this worldwide campaign! Our local goal is to end abortions in Columbus at the Columbus Women's Health Organization which is located next door to Seneca, Choices for Life, a local pregnancy resource center. Every moment matters at the local level. It's where we have a hands-on chance to save a life.  Abortion isn't measured by decades or court cases; it's measured by the number of abortions done daily. When the local level is the focus, and people are willing to show up and pray, God can and does change hearts and babies are saved. We experience this regularly!

Abortion rates decline when there is a 40 Days for Life prayerful presence outside of abortion centers. It's as easy as showing up, standing or sitting on the grassy area in front of Seneca, holding a peaceful 40 Days for Life sign, and praying. It's a true mission field and a way to make a difference in the lives of moms in crisis and their babies. We know it's not always convenient to show up and pray. When we want to show up and pray, that's a gift from God. But when we don't want to, that is our service to God. To say yes in rain or shine, early morning or after a long day of work, is all part of the daily battle to end abortion. Through whatever challenges we face to show up and pray, these are situations where God can teach us humility and sacrifice. 

Abortion appointments at the abortion center are currently two to four days a week. Therefore, you may or may not be praying on an abortion day. However, abortion workers are inside the abortion center answering phone calls and scheduling appointments, so prayer is needed just as much on those non-abortion days. While praying on-site on abortion days, some moms will take our peaceful presence as a sign not to abort. They may even engage with you seeking help, and we are able to refer her to either Seneca or Sound Choices. Both of these Pregnancy Resource Centers offer wrap-around services to these moms in crisis. Women never forget the day of their abortion. They will remember it just as they will remember our being there. Our body language and silence when they expect judgment are things they will remember, as well as our kind and loving signs offering help. Our presence may not always save the baby, but it can serve as a gateway to healing for that mom at some point in the future. 

This simple campaign has spread to nearly 800 cities in 50 countries, and we are fortunate to be able to host a campaign in Columbus. Each time a new 40 Days for Life campaign begins, we start again to put one foot in front of the other to end abortion. Please join our local campaign and let's make abortion unthinkable in our community. 

When you come to pray:

1. Stay on Seneca property at all times and do not go onto the abortion center's property. 

2. Park in the Seneca parking lot or on the street if the lot is full.

3. Sign a "Statement of Peace" which is located in the file box on the front porch of Seneca.  If you signed one during the Fall 2024 campaign, you don't need to sign another one. There are prayer guides and devotionals in the file box for your use as well.

4. While on the porch, get a peaceful, 40 Days For Life sign, and hold while praying. 

5. Bring a lawn chair if you prefer to sit, and set up on the grassy area in front of Seneca. It's your choice to stand or sit. Be comfortable, bring your Bible and devotional, and meet with God, praying to end abortion. There will be a few lawn chairs and umbrellas on the porch in case you need to use one. 

6. Since our goal is to have at least two people praying each hour, you may meet some new friends. 

7. Because we want two people praying each hour, please consider inviting a friend to sign up to pray with you.

THE SPRING CAMPAIGN BEGINS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 AND ENDS SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025.