by Kathy Forck, SAFL Program Advisor & SAFL-Columbia, MO Program Director Verse(s): “For we do not preach ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for the sake of Jesus. For God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to bring to light the knowledge of […]
Week 6 (May 4-10, 2014): His Work, His Love Read More »
by Julia Pritchett, SAFL Program Advisor Verse(s): “No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it.” -1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Reflection: There are many
WEEK 5 (April 27 – May 3, 2014): A “WAY OUT” FROM ABORTION Read More »
by Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director SAFL (Originally featured at www.liferunners.org) Verse(s): “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven
WEEK 4 (April 20-26, 2014): LOST & FOUND Read More »
By Dorothy Richardson, Houston Coalition for Life Verse(s): “He will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces; the reproach of His people He will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken. On that day it will be said: ‘Indeed, this is our God; we looked to Him,
WEEK 3 (April 13-19, 2014): THE BEAUTY OF LOVE Read More »
By SAFL Director of Development, Ben Roodhouse Verse: “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” – John 15: 18. Reflection: It is easy to become discouraged when you stand for the Truth the world would rather not hear. Abortion is a reality in society, and many of our fellow citizens
WEEK 2 (April 6 – 12, 2014): I’M WITH HIM Read More »
By Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” — Psalm 118:24 Reflection: You. Me. This day. It’s time. 56 million children lost to abortion in the United States alone …who can fathom such a number? 2.5 million classes
Week 1 (March 30 – April 5, 2014): Let Us Begin 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.