Dear Friend of Life:
If you have received our emails in the past or followed us on social media, then no doubt you have read amazing stories of lives saved on the sidewalk by God working through faithful people like YOU.
These are people who — when thinking about the problem of abortion in their town or city — no doubt felt overwhelmed at first, asking questions such as…
How do I talk to the women going into my abortion facility?
I don’t want to be “the annoying person” on the sidewalk, hoping to reach someone — how can I peacefully let abortion-minded mothers and fathers know I care and someone can help?
I’ve been sidewalk counseling, but I’m so busy — how can I possibly put together the training or tools needed to efficiently train others besides myself?
How do I know it’s even effective?
All of us on the National Team have felt this way at one time or another. We know how tough it can be to stand in front of an abortion facility and scramble for a cohesive thought, much less find the time to develop materials and put together a sidewalk counseling program that can really make a difference.
So, knowing that lives and souls were at stake, we worked hard to make it easy for you: We developed a simple, time-tested, research-proven training program — along with ready-made tools and full-time support — so you can be successful in reaching out to abortion-minded women and men through God’s amazing grace! (Yes, we were created for busy people who want to make a difference — and you set the pace!)
All you do is fill out a 5-minute application (where you pledge to be peaceful, prayerful and law-abiding), agree to a short phone conversation so we can answer your questions, and we ship you everything you need to quickly build a team of peaceful sidewalk counselors. Then, we walk with you, answering your questions as you build and grow.
Applications to bring Sidewalk Advocates for Life to your community this summer are open May 1 – 31 at sidewalkadvocates.org/apply!
Still have questions? No problem!
Our advice is to FIRST start with prayer: Am I called to bring peaceful sidewalk advocacy to our community? Keep in mind: We have folks join us who have never been on the sidewalk before — all the way up to those who have been on the sidewalk for 30+ years! (So many love the blessing of knowing that everything — the training, tools and support — is all ready when you are!) Wherever you are in this journey, we’d love to be a blessing to you and your community!
SECOND, wherever you find yourself, we encourage you to gather more information. Feel free to learn more at sidewalkadvocates.org! (And be sure to read our FAQs, too!)
Again, a reminder that applications to bring Sidewalk Advocates for Life to your town or city this summer will be open through May 1 – 31 atsidewalkadvocates.org/apply!
Remember this: All it takes is ONE PERSON’S YES to completely change the efforts for LIFE in a town or city!
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please drop us a line atinfo@sidewalkadvocates.org, and we’d love to be of service!
Blessings in Christ,
Chantel Poisel
Communications Coordinator
Sidewalk Advocates for Life
chantel@sidewalkadvocates.org
sidewalkadvocates.org
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (April 5 – 30, 2016): “Children are a Gift from the Lord”
by Jenna Scott, Program Administrator, Sidewalk Advocates for LifeVerse(s): “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” — Psalm 127:3 (NASV)
Reflection: Children are a gift from the Lord! We know that as part of the pro-life community, but how do we show it? It is easy to put on the pro-life hat and say that we are for ending abortion. We can — and should — be a witness for life in front of abortion facilities. But are we called to do more to affirm the truth that children are a blessing from the Lord?
We are pro-life not just when we go to the sidewalk, but also in how we live our daily lives. We have an opportunity to be a witness for life when we go to the grocery store, church, or make our daily commute. When we see a mother struggling with her children in the grocery store line, we can be a source of support when we step aside and let her check out first. When we go to church and the family is trying to hear God’s Word with a fussy baby, don’t encourage the family to leave — smile and affirm their valiant efforts. If you take public transportation, offer the pregnant woman your seat.
When we show the world we care and support children and their parents in our day-to-day actions, we are showing the world what it truly means to be pro-life. And it may be those random acts of kindness that stick with someone when they encounter an unexpected pregnancy of their own.
Let Us Pray: Lord, help us remember that children are a blessing every day throughout our day. Help us find ways to be kind and show love towards children and parents. Let our compassion and love for life spill over into everything that we do so that we may proclaim your truth with our actions and not just our words. Amen.
