Dear Friend of Life: Ask any sidewalk counselor …we get scared sometimes. What do I say? How should I say it? What if I say the wrong thing? What if they yell at me? I was reminded of those common fears that sometimes hit even the most experienced of sidewalk counselors when I headed out […]
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by Dan Miller, SAFL Program Advisor & SAFL-Milwaukee, WI Program Director Verse(s): “But he said to them, ‘It is I. Do not be afraid.’” — John 6:20 Reflection: Fear and courage. “Do not be afraid” is Jesus’ response to anyone who is in fear – EVERY TIME! The word afraid appears in the Bible 152
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Facilities closed:
The permanent closure of an abortion or abortion-referral facility that had a Sidewalk Advocates for Life presence.
Workers who quit:
An abortion worker who was influenced by prayer and sidewalk advocacy to leave the business. We refer all workers to And Then There Were None, a ministry that assists abortion workers in transitioning out of the industry.
Hopeful saves:
A “hopeful save” is recorded when a pregnant woman leaves the abortion/abortion-referral facility still pregnant to “think about it,” armed with life-affirming literature and a referral to the local pregnancy resource center
Babies saved:
A baby is recorded as a “save” when a pregnant woman accepts our offer of help at the local pregnancy resource center (PRC), verbally shares that she has chosen life, or gives us very clear signs that she has chosen life.