Day 32 - N. Nevadans Want Abortion Ban

Poll Says N. Nevadan’s Want Abortion Ban

Table of Content

• National Campaign Daily Intention
  • Pray that we display an attitude of humility as we stand in peaceful vigil, as we fast, as we knock on doors in our communities. Though we proudly proclaim Christ’s truth, may our boasting be only in His grace.
• National Campaign News
  • Christ Forgives and Heals
• Local Campaign News
  • Carson City Sidewalk Prayers Bear Fruit
  • Reno Sidewalk Volunteers Hear – Abortion Still Hurts When You’re 70 Years Old
  • Is it an Assault? - Continued
  • Wrap-up Rally & Celebration, Nov 1st, 5 pm
  • Coming Events
  • 40 Days for Life Attends Youth Event at St. Rose on Tuesday, Oct 27
  • Tea-Party Express II Comes through Nevada, Weds, Oct 28
  • Carson City Church Fair – Volunteer Needed – Sat Oct 31, noon – 5 pm
  • Wrap-up Rally – Sunday, Nov 1 – 5:00 Shofar, 6:00 Pot Luck Dinner, 7:00 Movie
  • Allow us to Announce Your Pro-Life Prayer Gathering Here
• 40 Days through Scripture
  • Day 32 1 Thessalonians 3 – I Timothy 5
• Nevada News
  • Poll Says Northern Nevadans Want Abortion Ban
• National News
  • Handheld Ultrasound: A Peek at the Future of the Pro-Life Movement?
• Video Vignette
  • Pro-Life / Pro-Choice – a University Level Debate
• Abortion 101
  • Pro-Life Current Events
• Get Involved
  • Spread the Message of Life on October 31st by making Pro-Life Jack-o-Lanterns!
  • Support 40 Days for Life with a Donation through our Website
• Campaign Materials
  • Two Hearts Catholic Books & Gifts to Carry 40 Days for Life Items
  • Free 40 Days for Life Items - Bumper Sticker, Bracelet & More

National Campaign Daily Intention

Pray that we display an attitude of humility as we stand in peaceful vigil, as we fast, as we knock on doors in our communities. Though we proudly proclaim Christ’s truth, may our boasting be only in His grace.

These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that de‐vises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.—Proverbs 6:16-19

The Lord who made us knows us well. I can’t help but think that perhaps as He inspired these words, He knew that our tendency might be to make the judgment call on which sins should be labeled as detestable. He wants us to be absolutely clear, however, that the sinfulness of man en‐compasses much more than the external sins that we easily identify.

Lest we assign a particular sin as that of an abortionist, or a worker in an abortion facility, or an abortion activist, the Holy Spirit insured that our sin of pride would be listed first. In this pas‐age that speaks of eyes, tongue, hands, heart, and feet we realize than every part of our being is subject to the curse of sin.

We all need Jesus Christ who saved us from the penalty of sin, saves us from the practice of sin as we abide in Him, and will one day remove us from the presence of sin. Praise His Holy name!

Proper self‐esteem in a follower of Christ is a matter of recognizing and confronting yourself in your humanity, including the tendency to sin.

It is also a matter of embracing Jesus’ work on the cross ‐‐‐ His grace that covers a multitude of sins.

The Apostle Paul sums it up best in 2 Corinthians 10:17‐18:

But he who glories let him glory in the Lord. For not he who com‐mends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Carmen Pate
Co-host
“Point of View” Talk Show

National Campaign News

Christ Forgives and Heals

The National campaign reports on how the campaign is progressing around the country. Here is an excerpt from today’s update.

Today's short video report comes from the front lines in Lexington, Kentucky.

During this powerful 6-minute video, you will hear from several faithful 40 Days for Life volunteers about why they are involved, including:

• An Evangelical pastor whose brother was almost aborted...
• A mother of a Down's syndrome son...
• And a post-abortive woman who was on the verge of suicide before getting involved in 40 Days for Life and finding healing in Jesus Christ.

Throughout this 40 Days for Life campaign, God has blessed us with more than 400 stories of babies spared from abortion -- and mothers spared from abortion's aftermath.

We also know, of course, that too many women unfortunately continue to make a very poor "choice" when it comes to the lives of their unborn children. We stand and pray for them as well. …

To read the entire national update go to: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=447. Please join us as we give witness to the truth at our sidewalk. Utilize this Right before someone puts in place an ordinance that removes our right to free speech.

Local Campaign News

Carson City Sidewalk Prayers Bear Fruit

One of volunteers, Dick, tell has this to say about his visit to the sidewalk on Friday:

While my wife and I were praying on the sidewalk in front of Tahoe Women's Care in Carson City tonight, a man drove up and asked for information on Adoption facilities available to women considering abortion. He has been witnessing in his own Church community and spreading the pro-life message, and has been asked about resources available to women considering abortion. I was happy to give him contact information I had with me about the Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Reno and Carson City, as well as the brochure with the hot line numbers. We talked for a few minutes about the power of prayer, and about the need to add good works to our faith, as James told us to do. I was very pleased that we had been there at that particular time to answer this man's questions.

Before you come out to pray, please sign a Statement of Peace which can be found on-line at: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe/StatementofPeace. For those who live close to Carson City, please consider going to the sidewalk in front of the Tahoe Women’s Care, located on Mica Drive. To register for your time there, go to: http://www.vigilcalendar.com/carsoncity.

Reno Sidewalk Volunteers Hear – Abortion Still Hurts When You’re 70 Years Old

While Dick was on the sidewalk in Carson City, Theresa had her own report to offer from the sidewalk in Reno:

My time at the sidewalk today was a little eventful, [I] met a post abortive woman who was probably in her early 70's. She pulled off the side of the road to talk to Rachel and I. She was a little angry that we were out there but she expressed that she too regretted her abortion, it was obvious to Rachel and I that she was really hurting.

We also talked to a man in his 70's whose girlfriend had an abortion many years ago "without any consideration for him", he said, seemed very sad and grateful that we were out there.

Then I ran into a guy who was an acquaintance of my late husband's... when he'd stopped his car he didn't recognize me. He was just curious about why we were out there I think. Yet [he] didn't seem to like abortion very much since he was cursing about the abortionist the whole time he was talking to me…

… I held a large sign today that said... I've had abortions. There is a better way. God wants you and your baby to live. There is no judgment here, only the way out before or after.

If you can get to the sidewalk in Reno, to register for the hours when you’ll be at the sidewalk, go to: http://www.vigilcalendar.com/renotahoe. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this effort. Don’t forget to send your impressions of your time at the sidewalk to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com.

Our website has been undergoing major renovations, due to the assistance of our webmaster, Suzie. Take at look by going to: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe and don’t miss the Resources section!

Remember, if you have plan to participate as a member of 40 Days for Life, you are asked to follow the law, including those that apply to private property. Do not enter the property of the abortion site. If you have not yet signed a Statement of Peace, please do so now on-line. Also remember, that as witnesses to Christ, we come to bring the Love of Christ to the sidewalk. This refers to everyone with whom we interact, especially Dr. Stutes and his staff. It is through his conversion of heart that we have the most to gain, especially if he repents of the abortions he has participated in and accepts Christ and His forgiveness.

Is it an Assault? - Continued

Another volunteer wrote in follow-up to our Assault article the other day, saying:

Hmmm; the County Sheriff came out to talk to me about spraying the neighbor’s dog w/the garden hose a couple weeks ago. (Only way I could get him to quit barking.) So…..if it’s an assault to spray a dog, I’d think it’s also an assault to spray people, don’t you??

It does make you wonder, doesn’t it! Would the Doctor have been better off if he had simply ceased “watering” on off days, rather than ensuring that it was defiantly obvious that he’s been using the watering system to harass and assault those who come to the sidewalk to pray? Perhaps he’ll rethink this use of water, but if not, it seems reasonable to report these assaults to the non-emergency line of the Reno Police department each and every time they occur.

Wrap-up Rally & Celebration, Nov 1st, 5 pm

Just around the corner is our Wrap-up Celebration, at which we will blow a Shofar at the sidewalk to mark the end of the campaign. After a brief Rally at the sidewalk, we will proceed by car, slightly less than 2 miles to the River Rock Christian Fellowship, located at 4690 Longley Lane, Reno. At 6 pm there will be a Pot Luck Dinner, followed by a movie at 7 pm. Please download a copy of our Flyer and ask your church to post it this weekend. www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe/flyer

Coming Events

40 Days for Life Attends Youth Event at St. Rose on Tuesday, Oct 27

This Tuesday, 40 Days for Life will be attending a Catholic Youth Event at St. Rose of Lima, providing Pro-Life information and inviting participants to join us at our Sunday evening Closing Rally, Dinner and Movie.

Tea-Party Express II Comes through Nevada, Weds, Oct 28

If anyone has the morning off on Wednesday and would like to represent 40 Days for Life at this event, it could be an excellent opportunity to reach out to members of the community who are ready to see a change, as those participating are typically ready to admit that they are not happy with those who are representing them. If you’re available, contact Carol Marie, at renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com or call 530-412-1573.

Carson City Church Fair – Volunteer Needed – Sat Oct 31, noon – 5 pm

The St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Carson City will be having a fair on Oct 30-31, from noon – 5 pm each day, during which we have been invited to promote 40 Days for Life. Thank you to the two volunteers, Laura and Joe, who have stepped up to help on Friday. Now we need at least one volunteer to assist on Saturday. Does your schedule permit you to join in this opportunity to share the message regarding 40 Days for Life with church-goers who are likely to be open to the message of life? If you can help, please contact Carol Marie at renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com or call 530-412-1573.

Wrap-up Rally – Sunday, Nov 1 – 5:00 Shofar, 6:00 Pot Luck Dinner, 7:00 Movie

Mark your calendars for a true celebration, as we honor God for all the graces He has showered upon our campaign, this Fall and since we began this effort in the Fall of 2007. November 1st is the Catholic All Saints Day feast, the perfect time to join in celebration of all the Saints who have given their lives in service to Our Lord and to Thank Christ for the many graces He has showered on our campaign for the past 40 Days as we have sought to do His will. We have planned an event you will not want to miss. River Rock Christian Fellowship, having been recently blessed with a new Church home less than 2 miles from the West End Abortion Site, has graciously offered to allow us to use their facility for a Pot-Luck Dinner and Pro-Life Movie Night. We will end the 40 Day campaign with the blowing of the shofar at the sidewalk at 5 pm, along with a brief rally of prayer, scripture and sharing, and then we will proceed by car to their church for a pot-luck dinner of Celebration, as we fellowship and share our experiences of the past 40 Days. Our evening will conclude with a Pro-Life movie. Please, print a copy of our FLYER and with your Pastor’s permission, post it at your church for this weekend. Then, don’t forget to contact Millie at 775-348-9088 to confirm your attendance at this special evening. If you are willing to help, contact us at renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com. Your assistance and participation are greatly appreciated. We are looking for help in putting on this event, so please do not be shy, step forward and get involved!

Allow us to Announce Your Pro-Life Prayer Gathering Here

Gather together to Pray to End Abortion! When you have plans, let us know and we’ll let others know through our updates.

40 Days through Scripture

Day 32 1 Thessalonians 3 – I Timothy 5 (including: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith, that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, in accord with the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.

To get the complete 40 Days Through the New Testament list, go to: www.40DaysforLife.com/renotahoe/NewTestament, print it out and get started now. It’s never too late to start reading the bible.

Nevada News

Poll Says Northern Nevadans Want Abortion Ban

[KOLO TV] – Visitors to the KOLO website were asked the other day if they supported an abortion ban amendment to the Nevada state constitution and the polls are consistent with recent national polls that indicate that Americans are Pro-Life. The results are now in, with 66.1% of the respondents answering Yes they would support such a ban. Only 28% of those responding indicated that they do not support a ban and 5.9% of those who answered opted that they felt it didn’t matter due to the fact that it’s already legal at the Federal level. See for yourself, at the KOLO site.

National News

Handheld Ultrasound: A Peek at the Future of the Pro-Life Movement?

[LifeSiteNews.com] - New technology hailed as a stunning leap forward in modern health care may be about to give pro-life advocates unheard-of power to save a life - in the palm of their hand.

At the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco this week, General Electric unveiled the ultra portable and user-friendly Vscan, an ultrasound machine about the size of a large flip phone. Dubbing it "the stethoscope of the 21st century," the company offered various scenarios in which the device could vastly advance the landscape of diagnostics.

For pro-lifers on the front lines, the new gadget could hugely improve abortion-bound women's access to ultrasounds, which have been found highly effective in helping mothers choose life for their baby. In the past, the sheer size of the devices has given pro-lifers a perennial puzzle over how to bring the heavy medical equipment into the paths of such women.

Thomas Peters of the American Papist blog was among the first to ponder the new invention as a potential "revolution in sidewalk pro-life counseling technology." Chris Slattery, the founder and president of the New York pregnancy resource center Expectant Mother Care, called the breakthrough "absolutely awesome." Slattery said that his own operation has been actively pursuing smaller versions of the ultrasound - having just crammed his mobile ultrasound into a 15-foot cargo van, a step up from the previous 20-foot mobile home. "Our movement is going more and more mobile with ultrasound," said Slattery. Some pro-life organizers, he said, are so devoted to the life-saving benefits of ultrasound that they have created "a whole sub-segment of the movement" dedicated to providing mobile ultrasound.

Full story at LifeSiteNews.com

For more Pro-Life related news, go to our website: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe/News

Video Vignette

Pro-Life / Pro-Choice – a University Level Debate

The University of Victoria’s Pro-Life group hosted Stephanie Gray, of the Canadian Center for Bioethical Reform (a pro-life organization) and Dr. Eike-Henner Kluge, a professor of Philosophy and one of the top Bioethicists in Canada. Watch the video:

Abortion 101

Pro-Life Current Events

It is important to stay informed of the current issues in Pro-Life, especially with the Culture of Death in power in all the branches of the government, Administrative, Legislative and Judicial branches, as well as at the state levels in both California and Nevada. During 40 Days for Life, we attempt to provide a selection of articles from a variety of local and national pro-life organizations. Use the links provided to subscribe to some of these publications yourself, so that year round, you can stay informed on the issues.

In Nevada, you will definitely want to sign-up for updates from Nevada Right to Life and Nevada LIFE, both of which will keep you informed of the important State and National pro-life news.

Get Involved!

Spread the Message of Life on October 31st by making Pro-Life Jack-o-Lanterns!

There are many opportunities to be a voice for the voiceless, and most of those opportunities require us to go someplace public. But, on the eve of All Saints Day, the public comes to us! So make a pro-life jack-o-lantern and send your photos to us. Be sure to include your name, age and address in the e-mail, and we'll post the best ones on our homepage! It doesn't have to be anything fancy. It could be as intricate as the design here or as simple as the word "Pro-Life." Whatever your skill level, be creative and tell the world about the personhood of preborn babies! Send your pro-life Jack-O-Lantern pictures to prolifepumpkin@all.org.

Support 40 Days for Life with a Donation through our Website

Thank you to the two donors who have donated via our website. We have received a donation of $25 and another for $30. No donation is too small or too large, any support is accepted and appreciated. Do you believe in the work we are doing as we Pray to End Abortion? If so, help support the effort with a donation to cover our expenses. Donate Now

Campaign Materials

Free 40 Days for Life Items - Bumper Sticker, Bracelet & More.

Heritage House, is offering a Promotion Pack of 40 Days for Life items through their website for the amazing cost of $0, they are even picking up the postage.If you have wished to place a bumper sticker on your car, but I haven’t had one on hand when we’ve seen one another, our you haven’t yet got one of the rubberized bracelets, but you’d like one, now is your chance to get these and more items,for free.They aren’t even requiring that you enter your email address to receive this promotion, although, I encourage you to do so, and they will continue to keep you informed of the many great items they place on sale during the course of the year.And if you see something on sale and would like to purchase it for our 40 Days for Life campaign, I would gladly accept the help in making their many excellent pro-life items available!To receive your free promo pack, go to: http://www.40dayspromopack.com/40dayspromopack/signup.asp

Two Hearts Catholic Books & Gifts to Carry 40 Days for Life Items

Truly, pictures are worth a thousand words.To make it possible for us to communicate more effectively with those who witness our campaign, Millie has stocked Yard signs, Rally signs, New colored precious feet, Pro-life buttons, Static and Bumper sticker available @ The Two Hearts,33 Winter Street, Reno NV and St. Rose of Lima Church (weekend Masses).

More information

Please share this truth, among others relative to abortion with those who follow your Facebook posts! For more information on 40 Days for Life, Reno/Tahoe, visit our local website, at: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe, look for us on FaceBook, or Call: Carol Marie at 530-412-1573 Please forward this message to anyone you know who might be willing to Pray to End Abortion.

To receive your own copy of these updates, as well as information from the National Campaign , go to http://www.40DaysforLife/renotahoe and request to receive updates. If you prefer to only receive our local updates, send an email with “Please Add Me to 40 Days for Life” on the subject line to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com

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