January 2015 Pro-Life Events Commemorate 42 Years of Legalized Abortion in Washtenaw County and Beyond...

Our first organizational meeting for the Spring Campaign for 40 Days For Life, will be held at 7:00pm, Thursday, January 8, with follow up meetings scheduled for Jan. 15,^,Jan. 29,^, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at Denny’s Restaurant, 3310 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor 48104, on the south east corner of Washtenaw and Huron Parkway. Please join us for one or more of these meetings. Please mark your calendars: The Spring 2015 40 Days For Life campaign runs from Ash Wednesday, February 18th to Palm Sunday, March 29th. Working and praying together, we can save more babies from abortion and spare more mothers and fathers a lifetime of agony and regret. For more info, please contact Sandie Weathers, the Spring 2015 Campaign Director, 40 Days For Life Ann Arbor at 40daysforlifeannarbor@gmail.com or 734-657-1936.

Light a Candle for LIFE! On Wednesday, Jan. 21^st, join thousands of your Michigan neighbors by placing a lit candle on your porch around dusk and let it burn into the night as a silent witness to commemorate over 56 million babies lives lost to abortion and the millions of lives forever changed by abortion in America. Candles will be available at some local churches, at the Concert of Prayer or by contacting Marilyn at (734) 973-2422 or mgeyer@provide.net.  (By placing a candle in a jar into a paper bag, you can make your own porch candle display.)

Last Chance to Sign up for Sidewalk Advocates for Life Training - Saturday, January 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM.  We have the opportunity to be trained by Lauren Muzyka, the National Director for SAFL, from a DVD.  She really does a great job keeping it interesting and interactive and explaining all about their peaceful, loving approach to reach abortion-minded women and men.  Check out their website at www.sidewalkadvocates.org.  The training will take place at Arbor Vitae, 625 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor and we will even get a tour!  The cost is $20 for a manual and lunch.  Please contact Paul at saflannarbor@gmail.com by January 7th to register. 

The Respect Life Committee of St. Thomas is hosting an event on January 18^th. "Precious In His Sight" will include an elegant luncheon at Campus Inn, Ann Arbor, a presentation by ENDOW and a Dressing with Dignity Fashion Show. For ticket information contact Barbara Grant-Yopko at 734-355-3503 or bgyopko@att.net. Event details are on the website stthomasannarbor.org, Quick Links,Precious In His Sight.

 Are you struggling to cope after an abortion?  The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low self-esteem do not have to last a lifetime. There is help for healing. Contact an ArborVitae post abortion recovery counselor for a confidential consultation at 734.994.8863 ext. 14 or asfh@arborwoman.com. Some Common Symptoms of Post-Abortion Trauma: Trouble sleeping/eating, Keeping abortion(s) secret from important people, Unexplained sadness/anger, Overwork/perfectionism, Difficulty maintaining relationships and Difficulty loving/trusting God.

A Season for Healing, is a 9 week small group Bible study designed to help men and women (meet separately) break free of the guilt and grief of abortion. Groups begin on Tues., January 20 – 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Space is limited. Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae Women’s Center, www.ArborWoman.com).

On Wednesday evening, Jan. 21st you are invited to attend the Annual Christian Concert of Prayer for Unity and Life: “Cry to the Lord With One Voice” at 7:00 pm at The Bible Church 611 E Cross, 48198. 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, Word of God, Cross & Resurrection Church, The Bible Church and other area churches. For info contact: Phil Tiews 734-994-3243.

On Thursday, Jan. 22nd you are invited to Pray with the Pastors at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor, from  8:00 to 9:00 am with Pastor Levon Yuille from The Bible Church, Pastor Mike Frison from Knox Presbyterian Church and Pastor Ted Jungkuntz, St Luke Lutheran Church. Breakfast with Pastor Yuille at Denny’s follows. Denny’s is located at the south east corner of Washtenaw and Huron Parkway.

On Thursday, Jan. 22nd, a 24 Hour Prayer Vigil will take place at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor from midnight to midnight. Everyone is welcome. Drop by at any time to join this annual event.

On Thursday, January 22, attend the 9:15 am Mass at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church as part of the USCCB’s call for A Day of Prayer For The Legal Protection of Unborn Children. St Francis is located at 2250 E. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor.

On Thursday, Jan. 22nd watch EWTN and/or listen to WDEO AM-990 Radio for news coverage of the 42ndAnnual March For Life in Washington DC.  For more info go to: www.marchforlife.org/. 

On Friday, Jan. 30th you are invited to a Young Adult Pro Life Get Together at Gabriel Richard High School 6:30 pm for pizza, a presentation by dynamic speaker Iris Proctor from Arbor Vitae Women’s Center and  worship led by Gabriel Richard students. Young adults of all faith traditions and no faith tradition are welcome. Contact Barb Brown at 734-662-1747 (215) RSVP if possible, but come if you can, even if you don’t RSVP. FGR High School is located at 4333 Whitehall Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 near Domino’s Farms.      

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