by Julia Pritchett, Sidewalk Counselor & SAFL Program Advisor Verse(s): “And in my mother’s womb I was molded into flesh in a ten-month period, body and blood from the seed of a man, and the pleasure that accompanies marriage. And I, too, when born, inhaled the common air, and fell upon the kindred earth; wailing, […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2014): “EQUALLY VALUABLE” Read More »
Dear Friend of Life, Are you a safe person? That is the question that women who are entering the abortion facility want to ask you. Quite often, a woman in a crisis or unplanned pregnancy is scared, confused, hormonal, and dealing with a lot of pressure from those around her. She’s been told that for
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By Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “All things work for good for those who love God.” — Romans 8:28 Reflection: No matter how messy things get in life, we are guaranteed — as followers of Christ — that if we submit all things to Him, He will make something beautiful out
Dear Friend of Life, Please give a warm welcome to our BRAND NEW Sidewalk Advocates for Life locations! The following cities will be hitting the sidewalk on October 1, peacefully offering loving, life-affirming alternatives to women and men entering the local abortion facility… Albuquerque, NM* Grand Rapids, MI Glens Falls, NY Hartford, CT* Long Island, NY Manchester,
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By Jenna Scott, Program Assistant, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “This is the day that the Lord has made: let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 Reflection: No matter how bad a day looks, no matter what obstacles are seemingly in our way, today is a gift from God. It is His creation
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Dear Friend of Life: It has been nearly a month since I have been privileged enough to start working for Sidewalk Advocates for Life in the important ministry of saving lives from abortion. I sensed a true calling in my heart to get further involved in this ministry, and God truly provides for those that
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A recent Supreme Court ruling struck down a seven year-old anti-sidewalk counseling buffer zone law in Massachusetts. This 9-0 decisioncould impact similar laws around the country, and ultimately re-open the doors for sidewalk counselors across the nation to engage with abortion-determined women and men as they enter clinics. But exactly how do we counsel these
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By Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah.’” — Mark 8:29 Reflection: We live in a world that doesn’t always acknowledge God in their midst. Many people want to do what they want, when they want, with
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 6, 2014): “WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?” Read More »
Dear Friend of Life: It’s not about the numbers. Every sidewalk counselor has a temptation to keep score — to think they are automatically more effective if they have a certain number of ‘saves’ in their back pocket. But there can be an immense danger in this. For one, it doesn’t take into account the
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by Dan Miller, SAFL Program Advisor Verse(s): “While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!’” — Matthew 17:5 Reflection: In Matthew 17:1-9, we witness the story of the Transfiguration of
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (AUGUST 24-30, 2014): “STAY AWAKE AND WATCH” Read More »
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.