Thursday, January 26, 2012

Visit us on Facebook and see 2012 March For Life pics!

Prolife Action Network has a newly created Facebook Page. Please go and “like” us! Over the next few weeks I will be posted many, many more pics of many more Pro-Life events!

To view Sandie’s pics of the 2012 March For Life:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.354875351189607.93892.217877054889438&type=3

To visit Prolife Action Network’s newly created blog:
http://pro-lifeactionnetworkblog.blogspot.com/

Thine Eyes: A Witness to the March for Life to be Shown Friday, January 27th

For those of you who want to know what the March For Life is like and for those of us who marched in this past Monday's March For Life, but could not appreciate the size of the March from within the crowd of hundreds of thousands participants, Thine Eyes: A Witness to the March for Life, is a great documentary. Please join us. Please also check out the links below. I have also attached an updated list of upcoming Pro-Life Events!

On Friday, January 27th the documentary Thine Eyes: A Witness to the March for Life will be shown in the St Francis School Library at 7:00 pm. Doors open 6:45pm. Many believe Thine Eyes successfully captures the spirit of the annual March for Life in D.C. and compares the pro-life marches of the
21st Century to the Civil Rights marches of the 1960's.  Its focus allows young people to discover the meaning of the "naked public square" and the urgent need to engage their culture with the values of the Gospel.  This documentary strongly motivates the viewer to become part of the pro-life movement! Please join us! Admission is free. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is located at 2250 E. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor. The school library is just inside the school entrance and to the right (school entrance is between the pillars). For info email Sandie at stfrancisprolifea2@gmail.com or prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.com.
 or 734-434-8447.

To view Promos of Thine Eyes: A Witness to the March for Life:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCXEy7hUpLo&feature=BFa&list=ULEhILus4UQek&lf=mfu_in_order

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Sandie Suggest Movies, Books and More...

I just love a great story, don’t you? The following is a list of movies, books and other resources that I believe will change hearts, impact lives and help save mothers and their children. At Pro-Life Action Network we have recently created a blog - http://pro-lifeactionnetworkblog.blogspot.com/.  On the blog, we hope to share Pro-Life books, movies, short videos, published articles and websites that have impacted us and we hope you will join the discussion and share those that have impacted you. So let’s get started…

Sandie’s Starting Six Suggestions – Movies

Tilly is based on the novel Tilly written by Frank Peretti. The story’s powerful message of God’s forgiveness promises to touch the hearts of those that have made a decision that they can never take back and the hearts of those that love them.

The Spitfire Grill which stars Ellen Burstyn, Alison Elliott and Marcia Gay Harden won the Audience Award at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival, for the telling of the redemption story in which a women who has just spent the last five years in prison, makes Gilead, Maine, a town with no future, her new home.  The Spitfire Grill is rated PG-13 and is 116 minutes in length.

In Romance Without Regret Jason and Crystalina Evert answer questions such as: How do I find love? What am I suppose to do about temptations? How do I start over and regain purity? It is a sure conversation starter with teens and parents.

Life After Abortion: Countless women have been overwhelmed by post abortion trauma, resulting in fear, anxiety, pain and guilt. Many suffer in silence for years after they realize the full toll of their choice. From desperation to devastation to deliverance, Life After Abortion takes an honest look at the undeniable impact abortion has had on real people, as told by those who experienced them.

A Distant Thunder is a Kip Perry production. In this 35-minute religious thriller from writer/director Jonathan Flora, Ann Brown (Deborah Flora) is a prosecutor who finds herself involved in a terrifying supernatural case that will challenge everything she thought she knew about the world. It has been described as chilling, provocative, engrossing, terrifying and convincing.

Thine Eyes: A Witness to the March for Life successfully captures the spirit of the annual March for Life in D.C. and compares the pro-life marches of the 21st Century to the Civil Rights marches of the 1960's.  Its focus allows young people to discover the meaning of the "naked public square" and the urgent need to engage their culture with the values of the Gospel. This documentary strongly motivates the viewer to become part of the pro-life movement!
Sandie’s Starting Six Suggestions– Books

In Redeeming a Father’s Heart ten men share their powerful stories of abortion loss and recovery. It is the work of Kevin Burke LSW, David Wemhoff and Marvin Stockwell.
Unplanned by Abby Johnson is the Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey Across the Life Line.
In Unprotected by Miriam Grossman, M.D. a campus psychiatrist, reveals how political correctness in her profession was endangering every college man and woman. The book was previously published under the name Anonymous, M.D. because the author feared what her profession would do to her when she blew the whistle.
Won by Love by Norma McCorvey with Gary Thomas is the true story of Jane Roe of Roe V. Wade. It is the story of how Norma now speaks out for the unborn as she shares her new conviction for life.
Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion by Theresa Burke with David C Reardon Available at Rachel’s Vineyard http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/

This book is a series of letters that Karen wrote to her son, Gabriel Michael, who died shortly after his birth. This is a very special book indeed.

More Cool Resources

Websites - great resources:
This Pro-Life Action League’s Website has an extensive list of Pro-Life Resources. http://prolifeaction.org/links.php

VOTER’S GUIDE FOR THE SERIOUS CHRISTIAN

Short Video
In 33 short minutes, "180" shows how even the strongest supporters of abortion make a complete 180-degree turn and become pro-life in a matter of minutes. "180," is being promoted by the American Family Association. http://www.180movie.com/

Music video:
Kristie G’s Silent Cry video
Silent Cry- Kristie G Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mxp0ujNL5A

Published Article full of encouragement:
Published on The Weekly Standard (http://www.weeklystandard.com)
Hidden Persuaders
The unheralded gains of the pro-life movement
Fred Barnes November 7, 2011, Vol. 17, No. 08

To be added to our email group to receive updates for
Life Chain and Local Pro-Life Events throughout the year
contact Sandie Weathers prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.com
or call Marilyn Geyer at 734-973-2422

Thursday, January 5, 2012

2012 Upcoming Pro-Life Events - Washtenaw County and Beyond

Hope you can join us for one or more of these Pro-Life events!    

Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 Ave Maria Dr. in Ann Arbor is the host site for an Ecumenical Pro-Life Conference, “Faith and Conscience Matter – Putting Them Together in 2012”, on Saturday, January.14th from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, featuring great speakers: Jill Stanek, RN, Dr. Monica Miller and Dr. Robert Fastiggi. The conference also includes dynamic hands-on workshops on how to use the New Media to promote Life and how to do more at the “clinics” to prevent abortion.

This conference is for people of all beliefs who are concerned about developing a clear conscience in regard to important life issues: abortion, stem-cell research, cloning, embryo manipulation, euthanasia.  This is a critical year - an election year - and the voices have already started.  But God speaks with a still small voice and the Holy Spirit will be our guide.  Come and discover how to proceed as God’s faithful ones. The conference is preceded by the celebration of MASS at 9:00 am, everyone is welcome. Check in and late registration at the door begins at 10:00 am. Register NOW on-line at: ctkcc.net.

On Wednesday, January 18th A Concert of Prayer for Unity and Life: “Cry to the Lord With One Voice” will take place at 7:30 pm at The Bible Church, 611 E Cross Street, Ypsilanti. Please join us for an evening of praise & prayer for: Unity among Christians; Racial Reconciliation; Pro-Life Concerns; and Spreading the Gospel in our County. Sponsored by: PACT: Pastors Alliance for County Transformation. For info contact: Phil Tiews at 734-994-3243.

On Thursday, January 19th Pray at Planned Parenthood at 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor from 8:00 am to 9:00 am with Pastor Levon Yuille from The Bible Church, Pastor Mike Frison from Knox Presbyterian Church and Pastor Ted Jungkuntz from St Luke Lutheran Church.

Churches and organizations planning to sell CHOOSE LIFE CANDLE KITS can place your orders by going to: https://secure.rtl.org/catalog/node/100. Pro-Life Action Network will have candle kits available at the Pro-Life Conference and Concert of Prayer. Suggested donation $1. Or call Marilyn -734-973-2422.

Sunday, January 22nd is the 39 Anniversary of Legalized Abortion in America. On Saturday, January 21st please place a lit candle on your porch around dusk and let it burn into the night as a silent witness to commemorate all the lives lost to and changed by abortion.

On Sunday, January 22nd, A 24 Hour Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor will take place from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm. Drop by at any time. To sign up for a half hour spot at the 24 Hour ROSARY, same time period, same location call Ann Cherney at 734-769-2271.

On Sunday, January 22nd, you are invited to The 39th Anniversary of Roe v Wade: Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer for Life and an End to Abortion from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor located at the corner of State & Kingsley. All are welcome. For info contact Beth Smith at bethannsmith4383@gmail.com.

On Monday, January 23th the 39th Annual March For Life in Washington, DC will take place. It was estimated that over 400,000 people participated in the 2011 march. For info go to: www.marchforlife.org/. EWTN and WDEO AM-990 will have coverage. Most secular news outlets do not cover these events.
For help connecting with a group travelling to the annual March for Life in Washington DC contact Karen ASAP at 734-930-7474 or kwalacavage@rtl.org. Or go to: www.rtlwashtenaw.org.

On Monday, January 23rd there will be of March For Life Rally in Lansing on the east steps of the Capitol from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. For info call Greater Lansing RTL at 517-487-3376.

On Friday, January 27th the movie Thine Eyes: A Witness to the March for Life will be shown in the St Francis of Assisi School Library, 2250 E Stadium in Ann Arbor at 7:00 pm. Doors open 6:45pm. Admission is free. For info contact Sandie at 734-434-8447 or stfrancisprolifea2@gmail.com.

On Monday, January 30th there will be a Candlelight Prayer Vigil/Rally sponsored by the U of M Students for Life on the U of M Diag at 7:00 pm. For info email students.for.life@umich.edu or carmena@umich.edu.

Ongoing Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood at 3100 Professional Dr. To sign up, especially on Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm go to www.40daysforlife.com/annarbor and hit the Vigil Schedule tab. Contact Paul at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com for more info.

On Wednesday, February 1st, Right to Life of Michigan is kicking off its second annual Black History Month Life Speaker’s Series. A special feature of the day will be a Diaper Drop-Off from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at AMS, Inc. (lobby) located at 1181 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170.  New unopened packages of diapers and baby wipes dropped off at this location will be donated to ArborVitae Women’s Center in Ann Arbor and AAA Pregnancy Resource Center in Livonia.  Please call (734) 930-7474 or visit www.rtl.org for more information.

On Friday, February 3rd you are cordially invited to attend The Inaugural Students for Life Fundraising Gala hosted by SFL at the University of Michigan from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the Pendleton Room, in the Michigan Union. Please join us in raising money and awareness to support the pro-life cause on University of Michigan’s campus with keynote speaker, Michelle Schmidt, Director of Client Services at Mother & Unborn Baby Care. Register at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEZsbVF0TjZELTJ3OGgyVmFjUVJSR3c6MQ
For more info email sfl.gala.committee@umich.edu.

On Wednesday, February 22, as part of the Black History Month Life Speaker’s Series, Pastor Levon Yuille will be speaking at The Bible Church, 611 E Cross Street in Ypsilanti from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

On Ash Wednesday, February 22 the 2012 Spring Campaign for Forty Days For Life will begin and run until Palm Sunday, April 1st. For info email: Paul Dobrowolski at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com

To receive an electronic copy of this file and/or

to be added to our email group to receive updates for

Life Chain and Local Pro-Life Events throughout the year

contact Sandie Weathers prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.com

or call Marilyn Geyer at 734-973-2422