Day 9 - Volunteer Position Open

Volunteer Position Open

National Campaign Daily Intention

May we grow in joy, knowing we serve a living God.

Table of Contents

• National Campaign Daily Intention
• National Campaign News
  • It’s Been a Most Incredible Week!
• Local Campaign News
  • Volunteer Position Open
  • You Are Needed at the Sidewalk
  • Adopt A Day the Most Efficient Way to Grow the Campaign
  • Coming Events
  • Reno CPC Benefit Event, Oct 1st, 6 – 9 pm
  • First Saturday Rosary, Oct 3rd, 9:00 am
  • Respect Life Mass – Oct 4th, 9:30 am
  • Life Chain Sunday – Oct 4th, 2 – 3:30 pm
  • Allow us to Announce Your Pro-Life Prayer Gathering Here
• 40 Days through Scripture
  • Day 9: Luke 1 – 4
• Local News
  • Harry Reid Wrong. Health Care Bills FUND ALL Abortions.
• Video Vignette
  • Stop Hiding Behind the Hyde Amendment
• Get Involved
  • 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

May we grow in joy, knowing we serve a living God.

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.—John 1:14

The Word of God came to us in human form in Jesus Christ. Every time I con‐template this fact I get chills! And I think it is something that we, as Christians, tend to gloss over. I can only imagine how the first disciples felt when they were looking into the eyes of the one and only Almighty God who created them. The first disciples developed a close relationship with Him as they daily walked and talked with Him. They ate with Him, prayed with Him and rested when He rested.

As they listened to the Word of God, who was and is Jesus, they believed and “beheld His glory.” Today, this is something we can still do because we serve a living God. Re‐member, Jesus died on the cross but rose from the dead in victory! Jesus is every bit as real and alive for all of us as He was to the first disciples. He wants us to develop a close relationship with Him in the very same way. Jesus wants us to know Him personally. He wants us to walk with Him and talk with Him on a daily basis.

Day Gardner
President
National Black ProLife Union

National Campaign News

It’s Been a Most Incredible Week!

I'll have to admit it -- going out to stand and pray in front of an abortion facility is not exactly an appealing proposition. It isn't easy, especially if it's something you've never done before. The first time I went to pray outside an abortion facility I was very worried about what could happen and who might see me there. But please trust me; when you make the commitment, God will provide every ounce of grace that you'll need to answer His call.

We've gotten notes from people who had never taken part in 40 Days for Life until this past week. Hopefully, these notes will encourage you to step out in faith if you have not yet signed up for a time to pray at the abortion center.

"I did my first hour Friday night at 10 as part of my church's adopted day. I could sense such evil," wrote one first-timer. "It was powerful to pray there for the end to abortion and the conversion of the doctor."

Another first-time participant writes, "This issue has been close to my heart for a long time, but to be honest, participating in the vigil Friday has put this front and center in my heart now."

"I wish there was a way I could bottle the experience and send a copy to each of you so you could experience it fully right from the comfort of your living room, but this is something you'll simply need to experience for yourself," said Carol Marie of the 40 Days for Life campaign in the Reno/Tahoe area of Nevada and California. "I believe that when we go to the sidewalk and pray to end abortion we each are given a special grace so that we can better address the issue," she added. "Because we are each called to play our own particular role in this effort, that grace varies from person to person, and thus the experience also differs. How is God calling you to help? What role are you meant to play?"

Pamela is another person who had never taken part in 40 Days for Life -- or even participated in any visible pro-life activities -- until this campaign. "I have to tell you," she said, "it was an eye opening and powerful experience." She prayed that God would give her courage. "I have to admit that I was scared," she said. "The knowledge that I could potentially watch a woman walk into a facility carrying a baby and watch her come out without one brought me to tears." Pamela arrived late -- and nervous. "I felt an overwhelming need to pray; and there in the grass I wept and prayed for the men and women who entered the facility to work and receive services." She prayed for everything she could possibly think of that God could offer these people to change their hearts and minds. "What I observed this morning was a demonstration of grace and truth," she said. "If anyone feels the same hesitation and uncertainty I did, please consider coming to the event with another group or a group of friends. I am certain you will be blessed and awakened by the experience."

Brian Westbrook of the St. Louis 40 Days for Life campaign said if people like Pamela can find the courage to stand for Life on the sidewalk, "then so can you. We will not end abortion by sitting at home," he said, "but we must proclaim the truth from our roof tops and on the street corners."

Ready to give it a try?   Visit the list of all 212 communities participating in this 40 Days for Life:

http://40daysforlife.com/location.cfm   Then, if you possibly can, go out and pray at the vigil closest to you!

Local Campaign News

Volunteer Position Open

Calendar Manager - One of our valiant Calendar Managers has had to step back from the commitment and we’re looking for someone to step up and fill the role.   Would you be willing to assist in ensuring that we have volunteers to fill the sidewalk for one day of the week for the remainder of the campaign?  This would entail making phone calls to volunteers who have already been to the sidewalk, as well as attempting to find churches willing to Adopt a Day.   The calendar manager also assists volunteers and Church Coordinators to enter their volunteer hours onto our on-line schedule.   This role is significant to the campaign and if you are willing to make phone calls, your contribution can make a significant difference.

You Are Needed at the Sidewalk

While we are each created in the image and likeness of God, we are also each created unique, one from the other.   This means that your prayers are uniquely heard at the throne of God.   Won’t you please bring your unique prayers to the sidewalk, as we Pray to End Abortion?   To register for the hours when you’ll be at the sidewalk, go to: http://www.vigilcalendar.com/renotahoe  I thank you in advance for your support.

Send your impressions of your time at the sidewalk to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com.

Adopt A Day the Most Efficient Way to Grow the Campaign

Did you know that the Adopt-A-Day program is one of the surest ways we have to fill the sidewalk at the abortion site with constant prayer?   And this prayer is having an effect.   People are noticing, the abortionist is having to reflect on what he’s doing for a living, the women entering the abortion site are having to consider the impact of their decision to abort.   Help us fill the schedule, bring Adopt-A-Day to your church.

Please approach your pastor and ask to make announcements at church this weekend, inviting others to come and Pray to End Abortion.   For further support on how to coordinate adopting a day, go to: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe/AdoptaDay or to get the procedure in PDF format, go to: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe/AdoptaDay.pdf.

Coming Events

Reno CPC Benefit Event, Oct 1st, 6-9 pm

The Crisis Pregnancy Center cordially invites you to an evening of fun & fellowship Thursday, October 1, 2009.   Dinner and Entertainment starts at 6:00 PM.   Join us at the California Building in Idlewild Park Reno, NV   To register for this free event, go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/407898034/efbevent

First Saturday Rosary, Oct 3rd, 9:00 am

Calling all Pro-Life Catholics (and others who are interested) to pray the Rosary at the abortion site on Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 am.   Join us as we pray the Gospel. This monthly rosary continues year round, as the faithful gather to Pray to End Abortion.  We will continue our prayerful faithful witness until this clinic is closed for good!

Respect Life Mass – Oct 4th, 9:30 am

Join Bishop Calvo as he celebrates the annual Respect Life Mass and leads a Rosary Procession on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 310 West Second Street, Reno.  A Rosary Procession along the river in downtown Reno will follow the Mass.

Life Chain Sunday – Oct 4th, 2 – 3:30 pm

On Sunday, Oct 4, from 2 – 3:30 pm we will join hundreds of Life Chains across the nation, as we hold signs at the corner of S. Virginia and McCarran, proclaiming the truth that Abortion Kills Children.   We make this statement with a prayerful attitude, asking all who participate to remember that we come to share the Truth of Christ in Love.   Join us as we call all to appreciate the precious nature of the innocent unborn.

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 9: Luke 1 – 4 (including:  Luke 4:38-39)

After he left the synagogue, he entered the house of Simon.   Simon’s mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever, and they interceded with him about her.   He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her.   She got up immediately and waited on them.

Please join us in interceding for an End to Abortion.   Through Christ all things are possible, even a rapid recovery of our nation from the illness of abortion.

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.

Local News

Harry Reid Wrong. Health Care Bills FUND ALL Abortions.

[NevadaLIFE, 9/29/09]  Harry Reid says it's a myth to say that abortion is funded by the current health care bills. Reid knows better. These bills will fund and subsidize abortion and lead to the largest increases in abortion since Roe v. Wade.   Read the entire article on-line.

Video Vignette

Stop Hiding Behind the Hyde Amendment

The Susan B. Anthony list has put together an excellent video that takes a light hearted look at the use of Federal Funds to pay for abortion as promoted by the current Health Care Reform.   Watchand share.

Get Involved!

Support 40 Days for Life with a Donation through our Website

We are now able to accept donations through our website.   Our shipment of signs and other Heritage House items was just received and have nearly been paid for with donations and reimbursements by those who have ordered through us.   The next item on our wish list is to have another printing of our Prayer and Fasting Commitment brochures, in all three versions, Marian, non-Marian and Spanish.   Donate Now

CampaignMaterials

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Two HeartsCatholic Books & Gifts to Carry 40 Days for Life Items

Truly, pictures are worth a thousand words.To makeit possible for us to communicate more effectively with those who witness ourcampaign, Millie has stocked Yard signs, Rally signs, New colored preciousfeet, 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 toabortion with those who follow your Facebook posts! For moreinformation on 40 Days for Life, Reno/Tahoe, visit our local website, at: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe, look for us onFaceBook, or Call: CarolMarie at 530-412-1573 Pleaseforward this message to anyone you know who might be willing to Pray to EndAbortion.

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