Black History - Pro-Life Event at UM - Dearborn on Tuesday 2-18

(Hope some of you can attend, even with this late notice -  Sandie Weathers)

We have a pro-life event on campus this week, if you could circulate
it, that would be appreciated

Students for Life at UM - Dearborn is cosponsoring a good pro-life
speaker this Tuesday at 7PM.  We are bringing Pastor Levon Yuille to
campus for a lecture entitled "Black History: The Rest of the Story."
Pastor Yuille will be discussing the impact of legalized abortion on
the African American community.

Pastor Yuelle is one of the leading black conservative leaders in the
country and host of the weekly radio program, "Joshua's Trail." He
also is the National Director of the National Black Pro-Life Congress
(NBPLC),

The event is taking place Tuesday at 7PM in Kochoff C  in UM -
Dearborn's University Center (same place as last year's abortion
debate).  A link to the facebook event page is below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1433230550247973/?source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regula

Hope you can make it.

For more information call Denny at 313-561-8599 or Scott at 313-485-7153

Time: 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

LOCATION:

University of Michigan - Dearborn.

University Center Building, Conference Room: Kochoff C

4901 Evergreen Rd.

Dearborn, Michigan 48128

Please sign the petition - Declaration in Support of the Holy See!

UN COMMITTEE ATTACKS CATHOLIC CHURCH TELLS CHURCH TO CHANGE TEACHING ON ABORTION TELLS CHURCH TO LET KIDS HAVE SEX February 5, 2014 Dear Friend, I am hopping mad. Today a UN committee directed the Catholic Church to let children have sex and also to change Church teaching on contraception. The Committee also directed the Church to change its teaching on abortion and to let kids have abortions. The Committee also told the Church that its comments on homosexuality has caused violence against homosexuals. This alarming and even disgusting report was issued today by an out of control UN committee after grilling the Church for eight hours last month. This is not the only recent attack on the Church at the UN. The awful baby-killing group "Catholics" for Choice has relaunched their global campaign to kick the Vatican out of the UN General Assembly. They want to reduce the Church to no more than an NGO (non-governmental organization). I am also told that a delegate from Norway regularly complains in UN meetings that the Holy See has a seat at the table. These attacks have to stop. We must act. You often ask me what you can do. Well, here is what you can and must do right now. We have launched a global Campaign in Defense of the Holy See at the UN. I urge you to go to www.defendtheholysee.com right now and sign the Declaration in Support of the Holy See. You can sign as an individual and if you run an organization, you can sign as an organization. We aim to get hundreds of thousands of names and present them to the UN and also to the Holy See in New York, Geneva and Rome. This will be an enormous effort but desperately needed. If you are Cathoilc, sign! If you are Evangelical, sign! If you are Jewish, sign. Muslim, sign! The Church represents all people of good will at the UN. If the Church was not there, abortion would now be a human right in UN documents. The family would be redefined. Religious freedom would come under further attack. Now is the time to come to the aid of the Catholic Church. I ask you to go to www.defendtheholysee.com and sign the Declaration and I ask you to send this letter to all of your family and friends. I ask you to begin campaigns to get as many people to sign this as possible. We can do something big if we all work together. Go now. Do it now. Yours sincerely, Austin Ruse President Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute

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2014-02-10 Pro-Life Happenings This Week and More… Washtenaw County & Beyond

Pro-Life Happenings This Week and More…

 Wed. at EMU - The ABORTION Controversy Continues: A Panel Discussion!

Fri. Picket in Novi – Send Valentine’s Day Love Message to Unborn Babies

Sat. Conference - “Christian Response to a Sexualized Culture"

As of 02-10-2014

The ABORTION Controversy Continues: A Panel Discussion! On Wednesday, February 12,  at Eastern Michigan University  "The Abortion Controversy Continues" with panelists:  Suzanne Abdallah, Catholic Urban Project;  Dr. Lydia Best, MD; Travon Clifton, "Equipped for Life" Producer; Elder Dr. Levon Yuille,  The Bible Church; Angela Little, Students for Life -EMU.  The location is:    The Library Auditorium G03 Halle Library, 955 West Circle Dr. Ypsilanti. The event begins at 7pm and ends at 9pm.   The panel discussion is sponsored by SFL-EMU and Catholics on Campus.   All are welcome - Free of Charge.   For questions, contact Karen Walacavage at  (734)930-7474.

Please join us for the 2014 Black History Month Life Speaker Series sponsored by Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund.    During Black History Month, there are six events planned across Michigan that will feature a PROLIFE speaker or a panel discussion that will highlight the prevalence of abortion in the Black community.    All events are free of charge and open to the public.   Bring an unopened package of diapers and wipes to donate to the local pregnancy crisis center.  For more information about the events, please visit our website: http://www.rtl.org/events/blackhistorymonth/index.html

Join the picket of late-term abortionist Michael Roth, in Novi on Friday, (Saint Valentine's Day) Feb. 14^th, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at 42459  Twelve Mile Road  (across from the 12 Oaks Mall). Organized by Lynn Mills of Pro-Life Detroit and promoted by CPLS director, Dr. M. Miller who states, ” So far he's "operating" under the radar-- and we KNOW he is doing abortions through the 22nd week of pregnancy (if not later) at his Novi office.”

On Saturday, February 15th, 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: Daniel Mattson on the subject of "Living With Same Sex Attraction", Dr. Peter Kleponis on the subject of "Integrity Restored: Fighting Porn in our Culture and Winning", Prof. Janet Smith on the subject of "Why Premarital Sex Can Make You Miserable". Introduction by Al Kresta, President of Ave Maria Radio. Guest Panelist Peter Herbeck, Vice President of Renewal Ministries. The goal of this conference is to 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. Space is limited, to register go to http://stthomasannarbor.org  Cost of $25, includes lunch. St. Thomas is located at the corner of State & Kingsley Streets in Ann Arbor. Parking available in church parking lot ½ block west of the church. FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/341925622612044/?fref=ts

On Saturday, February 22^nd, there will be a Right to Life Charity Dinner for MAUBC to be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Farmington, MI. The event will start at 5:30 P.M. and conclude by 10:00 P.M. The key-note speaker will be Dr. Yuille. The address is 23815 Power Road, Farmington, MI 48336. The cost is $30.00 per person. Tickets are available at the office. This fund raiser is sponsored the Knights of Columbus – District #62. For further information, please contact Peter Riccardo @ (248) 202-4903, or e-mail me @ peter.r@maubc.org.

40 Days For Life News:

Southfield: The Spring/Lent 2014 40 Days for Life campaign at Womancare of Southfield, starts March 5 (Ash Wednesday) and ends at 4 p.m. on April 13 (Palm Sunday).  We are emphasizing the Fasting aspects along with the Prayer at the vigil site (and elsewhere). Our Kickoff will be at Shrine of the Little Flower, 2100 W. Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak on Monday, March 3^rd at 7:00 pm. Website: www.40daysforlife.com/southfield Email: 40dayssouthfield@gmail.com.

Family Life Services’ Winter Gala 2014 will be held on March 13, 2014 at the Yankee Air Museum in Belleville. Roam the museum, beginning at 6:00 pm, and see the new exhibits, and at 7:00 pm – a complimentary dinner  will be served by The Moveable Feast, followed by guest speaker Father Frank Pavone from Priests For Life. Our MC for the evening will be WMUZ radio's Chris Stevenson and Honorary Chair for the evening will be Elder Dr. Levon Yuille. This fundraiser will benefit Family Life Services Clinic & Pregnancy Center.   Seating will be limited, so register early!  Dinner is complimentary but registration is required. Go to http://www.flsbanquet.com  for info and to register.

Save the Date: Eric Genuis in Concert! Once again Perinatal Hospice and Tender Care of Washtenaw County presents Eric Genuis in Concert, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Christ the King Parish, Ann Arbor ...more details to follow. FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/384786878324475/

Our Lady of Czestochowa - the Black Madonna, is coming to Michigan and to Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Lapeer on Thursday, March 27, 2014.  She has been traveling the world since 2012 defending LIFE and for the pro-life movement. More details will be coming!  Learn more at the OCEAN TO OCEAN PILGRIMAGE IN DEFENSE OF LIFE at http://www.hli.org/hli_campaigns/ocean-ocean-pilgrimage/

Save the Date: Come join Madonna University’s Respect Life Group for a Pro-Life Youth Conference “Save the Storks” on Saturday, April 12^th from 10-3:00 p.m. This is open to all high school students, college students and young adults. The cost is $15.00 per person ($10.00 Madonna University students). Please contact the Educational Center for Life, at 248-816-8489 or to go to www.edcenterforlife.org. Registration begins on February 3^rd.

Pregnancy Center Seeking Part-Time Office Manager: ArborVitae Women’s Center (www.AnnArborVitae.com, www.ArborWoman.com) is seeking a passionately pro-life, pro-woman person to manage our office and provide customer service. This part-time, paid position requires discretion, great people skills, a love for organizing, and accuracy with donation entry/receipting. Experience with Excel, desktop publishing, and data entry required. Ease of use with social media and Google Apps a big plus. Send resume, cover letter and 3 references todirector@annarborvitae.com. Resumes and requests for information accepted by email only – no calls. Resumes must be received no later than Fri., Feb. 14, 2014.

UN COMMITTEE ATTACKS CATHOLIC CHURCH * TELLS CHURCH TO CHANGE TEACHING ON ABORTION * TELLS CHURCH TO LET KIDS HAVE SEX Do you find these headlines troubling? C-FAM has launched a global Campaign in Defense of the Holy See at the UN. Austin Ruse. President, Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute urges you to go to www.defendtheholysee.com right now and sign the Declaration in Support of the Holy See. Invite your friends and family to sign the petition.  “If you are Catholic, sign! If you are Evangelical, sign! If you are Jewish, sign. Muslim, sign! The Church represents all people of good will at the UN. If the Church was not there, abortion would now be a human right in UN documents. The family would be redefined. Religious freedom would come under further attack.”

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2014 March For Life - You Can Experience the March From Your Computer!

2014 March For Life Updates!

 Experience the March From Your Computer!

EWTN coverage - full 6 hours: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4cZf8f0gE

To view 20 photos from SFL, MFL, Karen Walacavage and Sandie Weathers go to:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201793772260586&type=1&l=6e775d0ede

The following article is from Jeanne Monahan, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.

Please check out some of the links contained in the article for even greater coverage!

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: Jeanne Monahan- March for Life <admin@marchforlife.org>
Subject: Droves and Droves and Droves of People

Thank you for your prayers and support for the 2014 March for Life!  As you probably heard, a snowstorm hit Washington, D.C. the day before the March, bringing 4 inches of snow (the most snow the city has seen in 3 years!) and bitter temperatures.  Despite the freezing cold, our Nation’s Capital was filled with an upbeat and positive crowd for the rally and March!  The tens of thousands of people who braved the bitter cold to speak out for life are truly a testament to the beauty and passion of our cause. We are excited to report that this dedication of a courageous, loving, diverse and mostly youthful, gathering of Americans did not go unnoticed.  We want to share with you the vast media coverage of the 41st March for Life.  Both Fox and CNN provided significant coverage of the March for Life, with Jake Tapper of The Lead on CNN walking the final quarter mile of the march in person with me for an interview.  We also want to share a clip of the Kelly File on Fox News with you, as the comments of Filmmaker Dennis Michael Lynch are truly telling of the March.  He himself even admits, “I learned so much just from listening to the speeches!” Our website includes a list of online and print media about the March for Life, and the clips of all TV coverage will be available shortly.  We also want to share with you a summary of the social media activity from the March for Life.  For those of you who are social media-savvy, you’ll know that the fact that our hashtags #MarchforLife and #WhyWeMarch we’re “trending” nationwide is significant in that they were a top subject of discussion on Twitter for the entire country!  The “WhyWeMarch” subject allowed marchers and supporters nationwide to get to the heart of the March and proclaim “we march for a culture of life and to remember the 56 million unborn lives that have been lost because of abortion.”   Check out this album of pictures of “WhyWeMarch” photo submissions. As you know our rally featured speakers on the topic of “Adoption: A Noble Decision.”  We were pleased to have Dr. James Dobson and his son Ryan Dobson of FamilyTalk Radio, as well as the Homecoming Queen at Auburn University, Molly Anne Dutton, tell their adoption stories.  Additionally, Ryan Bomberger of the Radiance Foundation gave the keynote address at our annual Rose Dinner with a powerful and personal story of adoption and purpose.  While the 2014 March for Life is over, our work at the March for Life Education and Defense Fund for the year has just begun.  We have educational and advocacy initiatives planned, so stay tuned for updates.  You can also download our mobile app for Android and iPhone devices as a resource for the entire year as we “march on” for life. If you have stories, videos, or pictures of the March for Life, we’d love to see and hear them!  You can always share them on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram or email us at info@marchforlife.org.  I want to close with a few quotes from young Marchers who shared their experiences on Instagram.  One young woman wrote “The 18 hour bus ride wasn’t awesome, but at a stop along the way, a young pregnant woman told a few of us she was going to cancel her appointment at Planned Parenthood after seeing all of us.  God is so good! #WhyWeMarch #MiraclesHappen.”  Another young woman wrote “Yesterday was inspirting and humbling.  We survived Roe v. Wade but it will not survive us.”  We greatly appreciate you joining with us in turning this passion and momentum into action for life. For Life, Jeanne Monahan P.S. Don’t forget to check out the news coverage and social media activity.  Also, with a great deal of work and resources going into the 2014 March, and with so a full year of educational and advocacy initiatives planned, we’d greatly appreciate your support with a gift of any amount.

Feb. 3rd, 2014 Upcoming Pro-Life Events for Washtenaw County and Beyond

Updated February, 3rd, 2014

Washtenaw County and Beyond!

Pregnancy Center Seeking Part-Time Office Manager

ArborVitae Women’s Center (www.AnnArborVitae.com, www.ArborWoman.com) is seeking a passionately pro-life, pro-woman person to manage our office and provide customer service. This part-time, paid position requires discretion, great people skills, a love for organizing, and accuracy with donation entry/receipting. Experience with Excel, desktop publishing, and data entry required. Ease of use with social media and Google Apps a big plus. Send resume, cover letter and 3 references todirector@annarborvitae.com. Resumes and requests for information accepted by email only – no calls. Resumes must be received no later than Fri., Feb. 14, 2014.

GIMME SHELTER trailer on YOUTUBE at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrNdGUFZ6RY

“Sometimes you have to leave home to find your family...  Based on the inspiring true events, GIMME SHELTER centers on the courageous story of Agnes "Apple" Bailey and her incredible path to motherhood as a pregnant, homeless teenager.” (promotional info) To find show times GOOGLE: GIMME SHELTER and put in your zip code.

Maafa 21 “Is Killing a Race OK”? Maafa in English means "Great Disaster" in Swahili. On Wednesday, February 5^th, come learn about what is the greatest disaster that is still happening in the 21st century to the African-American community since slavery. Invite your friends and family out! It's FREE!!!! Located in the auditorium in the EMU Halle Library in G03, 955 West Circle Drive in Ypsilanti,. LBC Credit. Doors open at 6:45pm, Movie starts at 7pm. FB event: www.facebook.com/events/352705561533890/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1

On Friday, Feb. 7^th you are invited to a Young Adult Pro Life Get Together at Gabriel Richard High School 6:30 pm for pizza, dynamic speaker Butch Murphy and  worship led by Gabriel Richard students. Topic: How to speak with your friends in a thoughtful, respectful, engaging, thought provoking manner. Contact Barb Brown at bjbrown@fgrhsaa.org or 734-662-1747 (215) RSVP if possible, but come if you can, even if you don’t RSVP.

This Friday, February 7^th, please join the seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in support of the pro-life movement at their Fifth Annual Dinner For Life. All proceeds will be forwarded to Detroit Rachel’s Vineyard. Keynote speaking is Dr. Mark Latkovic, Professor of Moral and Systematic Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Mass at 6:00 PM will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. SHMS is located at 2701 West Chicago Blvd., Detroit, 48206. There are limited reservations so register today at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-for-life-registration-9970673553. Have questions?? DinnerForLife@shms.edu OR call 313-883-3116.

The ABORTION Controversy Continues: A Panel Discussion! On Wednesday, February 12,  at Eastern Michigan University  "The Abortion Controversy Continues" with panelists:  Suzanne Abdallah, Catholic Urban Project;  Dr. Lydia Best, MD; Travon Clifton, "Equipped for Life" Producer; Elder Dr. Levon Yuille,  The Bible Church; Angela Little, Students for Life -EMU.  The location is:    The Library Auditorium G03 Halle Library, 955 West Circle Dr. Ypsilanti. The event begins at 7pm and ends at 9pm.   The panel discussion is sponsored by SFL-EMU and Catholics on Campus.   All are welcome - Free of Charge.   For questions, contact Karen Walacavage at  (734)930-7474.

Please join us for the 2014 Black History Month Life Speaker Series sponsored by Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund.    During Black History Month, there are six events planned across Michigan that will feature a PROLIFE speaker or a panel discussion that will highlight the prevalence of abortion in the Black community.    All events are free of charge and open to the public.   Bring an unopened package of diapers and wipes to donate to the local pregnancy crisis center.  For more information about the events, please visit our website: http://www.rtl.org/events/blackhistorymonth/index.html

On Saturday, February 15th, 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: Daniel Mattson on the subject of "Living With Same Sex Attraction", Dr. Peter Kleponis on the subject of "Integrity Restored: Fighting Porn in our Culture and Winning", Prof. Janet Smith on the subject of "Why Premarital Sex Can Make You Miserable". Introduction by Al Kresta, President of Ave Maria Radio. Guest Panelist Peter Herbeck, Vice President of Renewal Ministries. The goal of this conference is to 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. Space is limited, to register go to http://stthomasannarbor.org  Cost of $25, includes lunch. St. Thomas is located at the corner of State & Kingsley Streets in Ann Arbor. Parking available in church parking lot ½ block west of the church. FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/341925622612044/?fref=ts

On Saturday, February 22^nd, there will be a Right to Life Charity Dinner for MAUBC to be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Farmington, MI. The event will start at 5:30 P.M. and conclude by 10:00 P.M. The key-note speaker will be Dr. Yuille. The address is 23815 Power Road, Farmington, MI 48336. The cost is $30.00 per person. Tickets are available at the office. This fund raiser is sponsored the Knights of Columbus – District #62. For further information, please contact Peter Riccardo @ (248) 202-4903, or e-mail me @ peter.r@maubc.org.

Save the Date: Eric Genuis in Concert! Once again Perinatal Hospice and Tender Care of Washtenaw County presents Eric Genuis in Concert, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Christ the King Parish, Ann Arbor ...more details to follow. FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/384786878324475/

                                                                                                                                                        

Our Lady of Czestochowa - the Black Madonna, is coming to Michigan and to Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Lapeer on Thursday, March 27, 2014.  She has been traveling the world since 2012 defending LIFE and for the pro-life movement. More details will be coming!  Learn more at the OCEAN TO OCEAN PILGRIMAGE IN DEFENSE OF LIFE at http://www.hli.org/hli_campaigns/ocean-ocean-pilgrimage/

Save the Date: Come join Madonna University’s Respect Life Group for a Pro-Life Youth Conference “Save the Storks” on Saturday, April 12^th from 10-3:00 p.m. This is open to all high school students, college students and young adults. The cost is $15.00 per person ($10.00 Madonna University students). Please contact the Educational Center for Life, at 248-816-8489 or to go to www.edcenterforlife.org. Registration begins on February 3^rd.

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Brit Hume Drops the Hammer on Pro-Choicers - Great piece - check it out!

Brit Hume Drops the Hammer on Pro-Choicers

http://freebeacon.com/brit-hume-drops-the-hammer-on-pro-choicers/

BY: Washington Free Beacon Staff
January 22, 2014 6:44 pm

Mark the 41st Anniversary of Roe by Attending a Pro-Life Event in Washtenaw County and Beyond!

Washtenaw County and Beyond

Partial list as of January 20, 2014 Compiled by Sandie Weathers

Please join the #WHYWEMARCH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN! We encourage pro-lifers to upload a photo to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the hashing #WhyWeMarch and the reason you’d like to share for “whywe march”for life on January 22^nd.  And tweet at #MarchForLife on Tagboard tagboard.com and at #endabortion. 

On Tuesday, Jan. 21^st, place a lit candle on your porch around dust and let it burn into the night as a silent witness to commemorate over 57 million babies lives lost to and the millions of lives changed by abortion. If your church does not distribute the candles, contact Marilyn 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.)

On Wednesday, Jan. 22nd watch EWTN and/or listen to WDEO AM-990 radio for news coverage of the 41st Annual March For Life in Washington DC and related events.  For more info go to: www.marchforlife.org/.  Please help us spread the word. The March For Life Rally is from noon-1pm on the National Mall. The March will begin immediately after the Rally, at approximately 1:00pm and follow its route up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill.

On Wednesday evening, Jan. 22nd attend the Annual Christian Concert of Prayer for Unity and Life: “Cry to the Lord With One Voice” at 7:30 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. 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 734-994-3243. St. Thomas is located at the corner of State & Kingsley Streets in Ann Arbor. Parking available in church parking lot ½ block west of the church.

Pro-Life Masses on Jan. 22^nd – various times and locations!

On Wednesday, 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, as a day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.. St Francis is located at 2250 E. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22^nd at 7:00 PM, attend the special Pro-Life Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 910 Austin Dr. in Saline.  The Mass will be “for giving thanks to God for the gift of Human Life.”  Included in the Mass (after Communion) will be a Special Blessing for the Unborn Child in the Womb.  Info contact Paul at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com

Also Mass for the cause of Life at St. Paul on the Lake (Grosse Pointe Farms) on Jan. 22 at 7:00 PM.   Info contact Helpers of God’s Precious Infants of Michigan at helpersmi@gmail.com.

On Thursday, Jan. 23rd^h you are invited to Pray at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor, from  8:00 to 9:00 am with Pastor Yuille from The Bible Church, Pastor Mike Frison from Knox Presbyterian Church and Pastor Ted Jungkuntz, St Luke Lutheran Church.

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.

On Saturday, Jan. 25^th the 10th annual Walk for Life West Coast will take place in San Francisco. For info www.walkforlifewc.com/.

Join in the 9 Days for Life which will conclude on January 26 at 11:45pm  is a focused period of prayer, penance and pilgrimage set aside to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to download a free app or sign up for daily emails or text messages in English or in Spanish during this time period.

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. 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. 

Season for Healing/Healing a Father's Heart, a 9 week small group Bible study designed to help men break free of the guilt and grief of abortion is beginning on Mon., January 27, 2014. Space is limited. Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae (www.ArborWoman.com) 

A Season for Healing/Healing a Mother’s Heart, 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).

 First planning meeting for the 2014 Spring 40 Days For Life Campaign will be Monday, Jan. 27th at 7 PM at Dr. Terry's back office building at 3135 Professional Dr. Park on Professional Dr. since there is minimal parking in the back. All are welcome. Confirm meeting time with Paul Dobrowolski at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com.

Next planning meeting for the 20 Week Pain Capable Abortion Ban is on Thursday, Jan 30th at 7:30pm at Christ the King Parish, Bishop Povish Room in the Church building, 4000 Ave Maria Dr. Ann Arbor 48105 OR Tuesday, Jan 28^th at 7:00pm at Mother and Unborn Baby Care, 24500 Southfield Road, Southfield 48075. Plan to attend only ONE of these meetings. Friends welcome! For info contact Dr. Monica Miller at 248 444-9096.

More information on the 2014 Black History Month Life Speaker Series in February, sponsored by Right To Life of Michigan can be found at www.RTL.org. Events will be held in Clinton Township, Ypsilanti, Grand Rapids, Detroit and Jackson,

On Friday, Feb. 7^th you are invited to a Young Adult Pro Life Get Together at Gabriel Richard High School 6:30 pm for pizza, dynamic speaker Butch Murphy and  worship led by Gabriel Richard students. Topic: How to speak with your friends in a thoughtful, respectful, engaging, thought provoking manner. Contact Barb Brown at bjbrown@fgrhsaa.org or 734-662-1747 (215) RSVP if possible, but come if you can, even if you don’t RSVP.

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.

The ABORTION Controversy Continues: A Panel Discussion Sponsored by Students for Life at Eastern Michigan University and Catholics on Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Panelists include Suzannne Abdallah, Catholic Urban Project; Dr. Lydia Best, MD; Elder Dr. Levon Yuille, The Bible Church (A Pastor from Ypsilanti, MI) and Angela Nicole Little, President of SFL at EMU. Event will be held in the EMU Halle Library Auditorium G03, 955 West Circle Dr., Ypsilanti 48198. This is a Right to Life of Michigan - BLACK HISTORY MONTH LIFE SPEAKER SERIES EVENT. Facebook event: http://rtl.org/events/blackhistorymonth/ Admission is free.

On Saturday, February 15th, 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: Daniel Mattson on the subject of "Living With Same Sex Attraction", Dr. Peter Kleponis on the subject of "Integrity Restored: Fighting Porn in our Culture and Winning", Prof. Janet Smith on the subject of "Why Premarital Sex Can Make You Miserable". Introduction by Al Kresta, President of Ave Maria Radio. Guest Panelist Peter Herbeck, Vice President of Renewal Ministries. The goal of this conference is to 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. Space is limited, to register go to http://stthomasannarbor.org/respect-life/. Cost of $25, includes lunch. St. Thomas is located at the corner of State & Kingsley Streets in Ann Arbor. Parking available in church parking lot ½ block west of the church. FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/341925622612044/?fref=ts

                                                                                                                                                        

Our Lady of Czestochowa - the Black Madonna, is coming to Michigan and to Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Lapeer on Thursday, March 27, 2014.  She has been traveling the world since 2012 defending LIFE and for the pro-life movement. More details will be coming!  Learn more at the OCEAN TO OCEAN PILGRIMAGE IN DEFENSE OF LIFE at http://www.hli.org/hli_campaigns/ocean-ocean-pilgrimage/

Save the Date: Come join Madonna University’s Respect Life Group for a Pro-Life Youth Conference “Save the Storks” on Saturday, April 12^th from 10-3:00 p.m. This is open to all high school students, college students and young adults. The cost is $15.00 per person ($10.00 Madonna University students). Please contact the Educational Center for Life, at 248-816-8489 or to go to www.edcenterforlife.org. Registration begins on February 3^rd.

Michigan joins 23 other states in opting-out of abortion coverage! The law is set to go into effect on March 14, 2014. Congratulations one and all.

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