Wishing Our Pro-Life Friends
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love, Marilyn Geyer and Sandie Weathers
But First - Mark Your Calendars!
Empty Manger Christmas Caroling, Dec. 28th
Healing From Abortion Opportunities in January
And More!
2013 Upcoming Pro-Life Events and News
Washtenaw County and Beyond
Partial list as of December 20th, 2013 Compiled by Sandie Weathers
Michigan joins 23 other states in opting-out of abortion coverage! The question of who pays for abortion insurance was answered on Dec. 11th in Michigan. The Michigan House (62-47) and Senate (27-11) approved the citizen-initiated Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act. Michigan joins 23 other states in opting-out of abortion coverage in their health insurance exchanges through the Affordable Care Act. Thank you to all of you that contributed to this effort.
It is time to place your RTL Porch Candles Order for your Church and/or Pro-Life Group to distribute in January of 2014. Thousands of your Michigan neighbors will light their candle on the evening of Tuesday, January 21st and place it on their porch, so that it will burn through the night and into Wednesday, January 22nd, to commemorate the tragic loss of over fifty five million babies to abortion in America. The cost is $.88 each from RTL with your tax ID# plus shipping. Call RTL in Grand Rapids at 616-532-2300 to place your order.
On the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11:00am join with others for Empty Manger Christmas Caroling. We will sing Christmas hymns to the Baby Jesus and pray for the millions of Innocents who have died from abortion and most particularly those at Planned Parenthood at 3100 Professional Drive, Ann Arbor. Contact Sally Vipperman at 734-377-4478 for more information.
Back to back caroling will actually begin at 9:15 to 11:00 AM, same day and same location organized by Paul D with 40 Days For Life. To learn more about this idea which was passed on from the Pro-Life Action League in IL (see http://www.lifenews.com/
Stay tuned for more January Events to be posted soon!
Detroit Rachel's Vineyard Healing The Pain Of Abortion… One Weekend At A Time…
The first Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat in Detroit in 2014 will be held the weekend of Friday, Jan. 3rd thru Sunday, Jan. 5th. Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. Contact Chris at (248) 494-6363 or info@detroitrachelsvineyard.
Seats sold out: 41st Annual March for Life “Red Eye” bus trip to Washington, DC departing from Ann Arbor, Tuesday, January 21 sponsored by Right to Life of Washtenaw County. For info on bus trips from surrounding areas email Karen at kwalacavage@rtl.org or call: (734)930-7474.
On Wednesday, January 22, attend the 9:15 am Mass at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, for a Day of Prayer & Reparation for sins against the gift of life located at 2250 E. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor.
On Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 watch the 41st Annual March For Life in Washington DC on EWTN or listen on WDEO Radio – 990 AM. Hundreds of thousands of young and old alike from all over America and from around the world, will march up Constitutional Ave to the Supreme Court Building standing up for life!
Save the Date: Fourth Annual Life is a Gift Conference – EVANGELIZING with the GOSPEL OF LIFE on Saturday, January 25, 2014, 8:30AM – 3:00PM at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd. Detroit, 48206. Conference day includes: A Parallel All Day Just For Teens Tract. For complete registration and event information go to: www.aod.org/lifeisagift. for Questions? Contact: David Grobbel, Grobbel.david@aod.org or 313-237-5894.
You or a friend struggling to cope after an abortion? The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low self-esteem do not have to last a lifetime. God longs to heal you. Please contact an ArborVitae post abortion recovery counselor, at 734.994.8863 ext. 14 or asfh@arborwoman.com for a confidential consultation. A Season for Healing, a 9 week small group Bible study designed to help women break free of the guilt and grief of abortion is beginning on Tues., January 28, 2014. Space is limited. Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae Women’s Center,www.ArborWoman.com). Some Common Symptoms of Post-Abortion Trauma: Trouble sleeping/eating, Keeping abortion(s) secret from important people, Unexplained sadness, Overwork/perfectionism, Difficulty maintaining relationships and Difficulty loving/trusting God.
Students for Life at the University of Michigan, the pro-life advocacy group on campus, cordially invites you to attend their Third Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, February 8, 2014. This is an evening of pro-life reflection and inspiration you won’t want to miss! Your ticket includes a full dinner and keynote address by Ed Rivet, the Legislative Director of Right to Life of Michigan. Proceeds from donations and silent auction benefit SFL activities such as attending the March for Life annually and implementing the Pregnant on Campus Initiative which provides resources and support to pregnant and parenting students on campus. Where: Anderson Room, Michigan Union, 530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor. When: Saturday, February 8th, 2014, 7-10pm. Cost: $40/individual adult, $75/couple, $25/student. Your reservation must be received by Tuesday, January 28th, 2014! For info contact studentsforlife.gala@umich.edu
Save the Date: On February 15th, 2014, the Respect Life Committee of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor is hosting a conference "Christian Response to a Sexualized Culture". Featured speakers are: Dan Mattson and Peter Herbeck on the subject of "Christians Living With Same Sex Attraction", Dr. Peter Kleponis on the subject of "Pornography, Restoring Integrity", Dr. Janet Smith on the subject of "Why Premarital Sex is Stupid". This conference will help all attendees formulate clear talking points when speaking with others on these topics. Those who may be struggling with these issues may seek and find help and healing. This conference is still in the planning stages, details will be made available after Christmas. If you would like to volunteer to help with this conference, we need lots of help. Contact Barbara Grant-Yopko bgyopko@att.net.
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Local Pro-Life Events and Religious Liberty Issues and Events
and to submit info on a Pro-Life event:
Contact Sandie Weathers prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.com or
Marilyn Geyer at 734-973-2422 or mgeyer@provide.net
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