40 Days For Life Memphis

Let us do something about the evil we see!

2010-03-17T01:06:00.001-05:00

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” - Dr. Seuss

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” - Anne Frank

Don’t wait! Sign up to pray for the world to change – abortion to come to an end – this moment! Prayer proceeds all.

www.vigilcalendar.com/memphis

"A nation that kills it's own children is a nation without hope" - Pope John Paul II

Spring 2010 Victory Rally!!!

2010-03-16T23:04:00.004-05:00

We have had many blessing this campaign and it has been a lot of hard work! Lots of prayers and fasting have been done and, to commemorate this effort, as these are our final hours at 1407 Union Ave. (Praise be to God!), ALL are invited to join in a group vigil hour!

This being our final hour at this building (as Planned Parenthood is being yanked out by its ugly roots!), please join in the prayer celebration for the final hour of 6:00PM-7:00PM on Sunday, March 28, the final day of the vigil.

No need to sign up...just SHOW UP!

The vigil hour will be followed by a Jericho procession around Planned Parenthood and gathering for fellowship! Save this date and bring a friend or two or more!

First child reported saved of 2010 Spring Campaign!

2010-03-11T16:46:00.001-06:00

One of our prayer volunteers was standing vigil earlier this week when a young woman approached her. She had an appointment in 1407 Union with another tenet, but was pregnant and considering abortion and making an appointment with Planned Parenthood. She walked over to the prayer volunteer and asked her what she thought about abortion.

“She asked me how long I would be out on the sidewalk, and I told her as long as she needed me to be there. After going in for her appointment, she came out and I gave her information about Life Choices and Birthright, as well as Catholic Charities as she had no where to go. I gave her my phone number too.”

The prayer volunteer spoke of the relief that was evident on the young woman’s face. We are praying for Joanne, in thanksgiving that she is choosing life for her baby!

2430 Poplar, Family Services Building

2010-03-04T17:57:00.003-06:00

Planned Parenthood, after the owner of 1407 Union refused to renew their lease with them and instead rented the space to UT Medical Group, started to look for a new home “close to their patients.”

They chose 1750 Madison, a six story building directly across the street from Memphis Catholic High School, St. Peter’s Villa (the Catholic retirement home of Memphis), and Villa Vianney (the Catholic priests’ retirement home of Memphis). This is basically a Catholic complex. We at 40 Days for Life were as shocked at the choice of move as faithful Catholics of Memphis appeared to be outraged. It was rather interesting that they should choose such a location. The Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency even called the situation, “putting fire and gunpowder next to one another.”

After gaining their Certificate of Need for the building all seemed to be going smoothly for them, until right before Christmas we at 40 Days received a private memo from an anonymous source that revealed that Robert N. Moore Company, the owners of 1750 Madison, were refusing to now lease to Planned Parenthood because of what they said was other tenants concern about “possible protests.”

In early January the Commercial Appeal reported that Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region would not be moving to 1750 Madison but instead would be buying 2430 Poplar. Planned Parenthood would not mention the true reasons behind why they were not moving to 1750 Madison (the property owner and the tenants did not want the “protesters” in front of their building and rather nixed deals with Planned Parenthood), but instead they said they were “taking advantage of a better opportunity by purchasing space at 2430 Poplar” which had, according to them, “not [been] on the market at the time.”

We at 40 Days for Life moved over to the 2430 Poplar building on March 1st to begin our vigil there. We then find out that the building is still under inspection and has not even been purchased.e building is under inspection and has not been closed on yet.

We, after spending three days in prayer at the possible new location, have returned back to 1407 Union to pray that Planned Parenthood’s stay will come to an end in Memphis and thus abortion and the pain and it inflicts on the unborn and their mothers will start to come to an end.

For abortion to come to an end you have to do something!

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We cannot behave apathetically in the face of abominable crimes. We cannot slumber in a dull, stupid sleep that encourages those perpetrating the crimes. Through apathetic behavior we give wicked-intentioned, and possibly sincerely misunderstanding, men the opportunity to act as they do: to kill the unborn, to harm women, to wound men, to disrespect the human being by impoverishing , starving, widowing, and “mercifully” killing him. We become guilty when we do this. When we recognize what they are and what they are doing, which we do, it must be the duty of each man and woman to peacefully fight against it.

"How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone
willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause." - Sophie
Scholl, beheaded at 21 for handing out anti-Nazi flyers at the University of
Munich during the Third Reich

Pray. Fast. Take a silent stand that communicates a defiance of a grave evil, love for mothers and the unborn, and hope for change.

Day 1

2010-02-17T19:52:00.000-06:00

40 Days for Life Spring 2010 campaign kicked off today!

“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” James 5:16

Do not become silent about the things that matter!

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40 Days for Life Kick-Off Rally is tomorrow night! Come join us at Memphis Catholic High School at 6:30!

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Martin Luther King.

And not only do our lives end in this case, but those of many others!

We still need many more prayer volunteers for all days of the week, especially those days where surgical abortions are happening at Planned Parenthood, Wednesdays and Fridays. Visit www.vigilcalendar.com/memphis to view the online calendar and sign up to take an hour!

We want to see you at the Kick-Off Rally!

2010-02-12T13:22:00.001-06:00

Every 40 days we start the time of prayer off with a kick-off rally, and we want to see you there!

The Kick-Off Rally for the 2010 Spring Vigil for 40 Days for Life is literally JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Wow!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE KICK-OFF RALLY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010
7:00 PM AT MEMPHIS CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Spring 2010 40 Days for Life Campaign

2010-02-10T13:17:00.002-06:00

The 40 days of prayer and fasting starts in one week!

Come out and join us in prayer at the vigil site, 1407 Union Ave from

February 17 – March 28.

Planned Parenthood has lost their lease at 1407 Union and will officially be making their move away from the location on February 28th, 1/3 of the way through the vigil. They recently (within the last week or so) bought the old Family Services building, 2430 Poplar. They are scheduled to appeal for their Certificate of Need before the state on April 28th. We would like to hope they would be out of commission until they received their Certificate of Need, however the Knoxville Planned Parenthood location moved and was in full service for two years before receiving a CON. So, with that in mind, we would not be surprised if they made the move fairly quickly and were right back at performing abortions soon after February 28th at the new location.
We will be following them there, starting March 1st.

It is VERY important we do not give up just because "they are moving."
More then ever there needs to be prayer. When an evil spirit is thrown-out from one place he returns with seven more evil spirits, more wicked then himself (Matt. 12:43). We don't expect it to be any different in this case!

We cannot step down or give up, rather instead consider coming out and standing in prayer more intensely then you have in the past. And if you have not come out before consider doing it NOW.

www.vigilcalendar.com/memphis

THANK YOU! THE BLESSINGS OF 40 DAYS FOR LIFE MEMPHIS FALL 2009 CAMPAIGN!

2009-11-04T18:40:00.001-06:00

It has been a tough last 40 Days in Memphis. We have been praying, fasting, and standing vigil for these last 40 days and believers standing outside 1407 Union have endured drenching rain, small hail, biting cold, and winds that have blown signs, umbrellas, and chairs away. Name calling, rude gestures, and even a pro-choice protester accompanied us as we stood daily at Planned Parenthood praying for an end to abortion and being a presence for the women and babies being targeted by abortion inside.

However, when we hear the blessings of this campaign, no one can attest to it not being all worth it!

3 women told us they were choosing life instead of death for their baby after God convicted them, through our presence.

1 woman who we did not know about told us that she had seen "us" out here at one of the last campaigns and had chosen to not abort her baby and showed us a picture of her 5 month old.

Many men and women have been directed to post-abortive recovery

Over 400 people have now gotten involved and stood, at least one hour, in front of Planned Parenthood in prayer with 40 Days

We have stood 497 hours in prayer this campaign outside Planned Parenthood

2/3 of those standing vigil said this was the first time they had ever acted on their pro-life beliefs

We were featured in two prominent media outlets

Over 200 people gathered together for the 40 Day rallies

13 people are now seeking to become sidewalk counselors

PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS MOVING after being entrenched in 1407 for the last 30 years!

There are so many "little" blessings that, being on the campaign planning committee, we have seen personally regarding finances, vigil hours being filled, and planning details.

Everything that happens is a "God-thing" and is constantly giving testimony of this being the work of God.

Thank you for responding to the call to come out and stand for the unborn! All of this "us" reported in the blessings is actually you! You stood there in prayer. You were that prayerful presence, and while many children were unfortunately and very tragically aborted these last 40 Days, not one of them went unloved. We were always there when that clinic was operating. May God reward you for all you do to seek to protect the innocent. May God have mercy on our city and bring an end to abortion.

Fall 2009 Victory Rally!

2009-11-03T01:02:00.000-06:00

O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvelous things: His Right Hand, and His Holy Arm, hath gotten Him the victory.

Psalm 98:1

100+ people came together to celebrate the conclusion of another 40 Days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in Memphis! People came from as far as Savannah, TN and Tupelo, MS to attend the Fall 2009 40 Days for Life Victory Rally! The entire event was incredibly encouraging and just a wonderful conclusion to a tough, yet rewarding, 40 Days!

It truly was a victorious event. Testimonies were shared by some who had participated in the campaign and worship was led by Chris Farris and his band. A dozen pro-life ministries and organizations from around the Mid-South had representatives available to help people continue to take an active role in bringing an end to abortion and supporting women and men facing a crisis pregnancy. And - in God’s always amazing providence -there was more then enough food for everyone and it was all so wonderful!

Those lives that we know have been saved, in answer to our prayers, were acknowledged through a birthday cake! 12 candles – for the 12 children – were lit as everyone sang happy-birthday. One extra candle was on the cake. When asked why the answer was, “It stands for all those children who were saved that we do not know about.” One of the youngest present blew out the candles!

Once again, after the first part of the Victory Celebration had come to a close, we made the drive to Planned Parenthood, which is just a short distance away. Planned Parenthood is moving and this was the last prayerful-trek as “40 Days for Life” around 1407 Union Avenue, as the owner of the building has refused to renew the lease with them! Fr. Martin Orjianioke, a visiting priest from Nigeria, offered up a beautiful concluding prayer filled with praises to God for his goodness and providence and pleas of mercy for our city, nation, and world – where the killing of an unborn child, by the will of its own mother, is not only legal and allowed but supported and fought for as a “right.” Fr. Martin prayed that God and his angels go before us and Planned Parenthood to their future abortion mill at 1750 Madison Ave.

For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world!

The Last Hour

2009-11-02T01:12:00.000-06:00

The last hour of the fall 2009 campaign was so amazing and prayerful! St. Ann's Youth Group came out to pray with us! It was such a marvelous ending to the 40 Days of prayer and fasting and the constant vigil for the past 40 days outside Planned Parenthood.

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.

I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death
by the Resurrection of Your Son.

I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.
Today I commit myself
Never to be silent,
Never to be passive,
Never to be forgetful of the unborn.

I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justice
Not just for some, but for all.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen!

www.priestsforlife.com

Last Day of 40 Days for Life! Dozens of people!

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Pray for Him and Her

2009-10-31T16:58:00.002-05:00

“I am completely incompetent with technology, so maybe someone can post this... 1407 Union was hopping this morning with business. As a couple of friends and I were standing there when a young couple came out. The young man started waving at us and talking to his girlfriend. She kept walking towards the back of the block. I asked him if he needed help and he nodded 'yes'. I asked if she was pregnant and if he was the father. He said 'yes,' but she wanted to have an abortion. Anyway, we gave him some material and told him that we would pray for him and her, so they left. As they drove by you could see that he was not happy and arguing with her to keep their child. Please pray for them. If we had not been there to witness, he would have been alone in this fight for his child's life. Now he knows he is not, and that all of heaven and earth are praying that his baby makes it, and they become a whole family in God's sight. God bless you all.” - Erin

ONE DAY LEFT! DAY 39!

2009-10-31T16:28:00.001-05:00

“I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.” Psalm 145:1

How wonderful is our God!?! We cannot wait to see you at the Victory Rally Monday night to share with you and to hear form you the many blessings of our GREAT God!

This has been a tough, but fantastic 39 days! Come out and pray with us tomorrow at Planned Parenthood!

www.vigilcalendar.com/memphis

VICTORY RALLY!

2009-10-29T15:58:00.000-05:00

MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST RALLY YET!

Make sure to join us for the Fall 2009 40 Days for Life Victory Rally! We are hoping to see EVERYONE! This is going to be an amazing event, and we wouldn’t want anyone to miss it! WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!

40 Days for Life happened (and continues to until Sunday) because YOU responded to God’s call to pray, fast, and stand vigil for LIFE! All of the blessings are the fruit of your prayer which God has answered! This is your chance to declare victory!

COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!

WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009

WHERE: MCLEAN BAPTIST CHURCH
815 N. McLean Blvd.

TIME: 6:30 PM

POTLUCK, FELLOWSHIP, TESTIMONIES, SPEAKERS, MUSIC, AND MARCH AROUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Youth pray to end abortion.

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St. Francis Youth Group

Incarnation Youth Group

CHOOSE LIFE!

2009-10-26T16:06:00.000-05:00

PARTICIPATE IN THE LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE MEMPHIS FALL 2009 CAMPAIGN ENDS SUNDAY NOVEMEBER 1, 2009

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Mercy offers Life, not death.

2009-10-25T05:11:00.001-05:00

FOUNDER OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD, MARGARET SANGER:

"The most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it."
Margaret Sanger, Women and the New Race
(Eugenics Publ. Co., 1920, 1923)

CHOOSE LIFE. TRULY, THE MOST MERCIFUL THING A LARGE FAMILY CAN DO TO ONE OF IT’S INFANT MEMBERS IS TO GIVE IT LIFE.

“My heart was broken for them…”

2009-10-24T01:29:00.001-05:00

“Unfortunately, my experience at the vigil last Friday reminded me how much work we have to do. A young couple came out of the facility and walked to their car parked across the street in The Cupboard lot. The guy helped the girl to walk and they both looked very sad. They sat in their car a long time before they drove off. We didn't speak, but I feel certain that they had had an abortion. My heart was broken for them and I prayed that they would find peace.” - John

“Classy…”

2009-10-23T01:38:00.000-05:00

“Today we were at the vigil site, and this young guy approached us. He thanked us for what we were doing. He said, ‘I saw ya’ll out here last year and again now. I noticed that you don’t use graphic photos or stuff like that. Thank you for keeping it classy. I appreciate what you are doing.’” - Ingram

Far from the crazy, shouting, harassing extremists with “graphic signs” they try to make us out to be…

Encouragement

2009-10-22T17:10:00.001-05:00

“I am a sidewalk counselor and had just finished sidewalk counseling for the day before I came over to 1407 Union. I was so discouraged from the morning, however when I turned the corner to get on Union I could see from across the street about 15 people standing with signs saying, ‘Pray to End Abortion.’ They were a local youth group. We stood together for about thirty minutes before some young men came up to us. There were four or five of them. They were so encouraging! They said they were seminarians from Indianapolis. They had come down for an ordination and when they had seen us they said they did a u-turn and just had to come out! They stood for about fifteen minutes as we spoke with them. Then they offered to buy us all hot chocolate or coffee. It was so encouraging. We later learned that a couple at the abortion clinic on McNeil and Popular chose life for their baby during that hour. The freezing cold seemed to have been nothing when I heard that the mother had chosen life. Praise God!” - Dev

Mid-Point Rally! Yay!

2009-10-19T21:33:00.000-05:00

The 2009 40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally was on held on October 12, 2009 at McLean Baptist Church. Over forty people attended the rally, united in a mutual respect for life despite various different cultural and denominational backgrounds.

The rally featured a keynote address by Priests for Life’s Fr. William Scott Daniels, O.P. He shared with all present the importance of always being mindful that we are created in God’s image as unique individuals that cannot be repeated. He brought up the reality that each and every innocent baby murdered through abortion is a human being, an individual soul and person with inherent dignity that is lost to this world once the heinous act of abortion is committed. Fr. Daniels urged all to make a stand for life, saying: “What we do or don’t do towards another human being reflects on how we perceive our own humanity. We can say all day long, ‘I love you God,’ but if it is not manifest in our love for neighbor it is a lie.”

Those who attended were led in hymns by John Simmons, Music Minister of McLean Baptist Church, who also shared his own short testimony on his past experiences taking part in pro-life work, citing the importance and power of prayer in this effort to change hearts and minds and save lives.

The most significant moment of the evening was when those at the rally drove the short distance to Planned Parenthood, circling the building during a candlelit prayer vigil. As the crowd walked down the sidewalk of Union Avenue in prayer holding signs which read, “Pray to End Abortion” and quoting Jeremiah 1:5, supportive honks encouraged. Richard Roland, a coordinator for 40 Days for Life Memphis, led the closing prayer for the event.

Christopher Cook, Campaign Director of 40 Days for Life Memphis, shared the exciting news of the blessings God has given the Fall 2009 campaign. For the past twenty days Christians across the city have been petitioning God to bring an end to abortion not only in their homes, parishes, and local community organizations but also in the daily 14 hour vigil outside Planned Parenthood at 1407 Union Avenue. Since the start of the campaign two mothers have reported saving their children after being convicted on seeing the prayer volunteers outside the clinic, and numerous women and men have been shown a path to find healing for their post-abortive pain. 40 Days for Life will continue for twenty more consecutive days, and prayer volunteers are needed for the daily vigil. To learn more and sign up to be a part of this life-saving effort visit www.40daysforlife.com/memphis, e-mail 40daysforlifememphis@gmail.com, or call 901-267-8592.

Our pro-choice friend. Many prayers.

2009-10-18T21:36:00.000-05:00

We received news today that a woman, Katie, approached those standing vigil to “protest” the vigil and the thought that the unborn child is actually human and deserving of life and respect.

“Katie. She was our pro-choice protester. We all shared the love of Christ with her. She said she was abused by a pro-lifer and wished she had been aborted. She was very kind but very hurt and angry. She said she would come back....”

We are sorry that she was abused by anyone claiming to be pro-life. Those representing life, representing Christ, should reflect what they represent. Katie remains in our prayers.

God is the Creator of the unborn, and they deserve, by that very fact, to be protected and given life.

“Did not he who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us both within our mothers?” Job 31:15

Third baby of the Fall 2009 Campaign reported saved!

2009-10-17T00:17:00.000-05:00

“Latisha walked up to some of the prayer volunteers today, and she said that she had watched them for the last five minutes and that God had revealed to her that the abortion she was planning to get was not His will. The prayer volunteers called and told me this and that they had given her Life-Choices information and offered to take her there. She accepted the material and thanked them, saying she had to catch the bus and return home. We thanked God for her and her life-giving choice! I returned to the vigil about thirty minutes later and this woman was talking to those standing vigil then. I asked her what her name was, and it was Latisha again! She said she had left the information somewhere on the bus, she didn’t know where, but that she needed more. She had come back. She was very serious about getting help at Life-Choices and keeping her baby! Please pray for her.” - Mary

This is the 12th child reported saved since 40 Days for Life began in the Fall of 2008. Praise God!

Planned Parenthood’s Poor “Pledge a Picketer” Efforts

2009-10-16T00:00:00.003-05:00

Planned Parenthood in Memphis, since 40 Days for Life Memphis began holding 40 Day prayer vigils outside their 1407 location has “retaliated” by hosting something they call “Pledge-a-Picketer.”

One apparently “pledges” to donate money to this organization depending on how many people “picket” their building. Despite that there is no way for them to possibly know how many people are in front of their building at the end of the 40 Days (as, most of the time, we who are planning the vigil calendar do not even know as people are constantly showing up all day long without signing up to stand vigil) they continue to go on with this little money raising scheme campaign after campaign.

The first campaign in 2008 they spread the word of their “means of turning lemons into lemonade” through their website and through the media by inviting the news out. The news was actually quite fair and interviewed us as well. We responded to the news of their effort by saying, “God is more powerful then money.” He will have victory… with Him we will have victory and in the end, no matter how much money they collect to support their endeavor of killing children (which they would collect anyway from the same people who normally donate to them), their killing will come to an end. All evil and injustice will one day.

The second campaign they stuck to their website.

This campaign they have now posted two rather bland, microscopic signs on their windows that we were only able to really get a good image of, even though standing right below them in front of the building, through zooming in with the camera.

There is a huge tree blocking the signs coming up Union one way, and if anyone could see those signs from the third story (much less be able to write down the e-mail address) coming in the other direction I would be greatly surprised.

Despite the poverty of the effort, it made us at 40 Days Memphis very happy to see them. It is nice to know our prayers and presence are having an effect on their business.

This (and all the rather poor efforts by pro-abortion individuals to counter the 40 Days of prayer and fasting across the nation) just goes to show…

Efforts made based on ideology are always poor when compared to those made based on faith and with God.

"Thank-you for all that you do!!! Did you see the pledge-a-pickett
sign in the window? I went to the other end to pray and saw the
sign, boy did I pray harder as I was looking at those windows
knowing what was in there..." - Worthy

Second Child of the Fall 2009 Campaign Reported Saved!

2009-10-15T05:27:00.000-05:00

“It has brought tears to my eyes every time I have thought about it in the last day since it happened! A woman drove by when we were out at 1407 and said she had prayed and was keeping her baby!” – Sue

Rain or Shine!

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Mid-Point Rally TONIGHT!

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FALL 2009 MID-POINT RALLY IS TONIGHT! DON’T MISS IT!

WHERE: MCLEAN BAPTIST CHURCH,

CORNER OF 815 N. MCLEAN BLVD. AND JACKSON AVE.

DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

GUEST SPEAKER: FR. SCOTT DANIELS, O.P.

OF PRIESTS FOR LIFE

MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE WEATHER FOR COOL TEMPERATURES OR RAIN. WE WILL BE DRIVING OVER TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE RALLY FOR A PRAYERFUL, CANDLELIT VIGIL.

We must humble ourselves and seek His face…

2009-10-08T02:54:00.000-05:00

“Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.” Hosea 13:16

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

Like Samaria, our infants are dashed to pieces and our women with children are ripped up. We must humble ourselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways for Him to forgive us and heal our land. Humble yourself and seek his face by coming to pray before God on the corner of 1407 Union for an end to this atrocity.

The War Against the Child

2009-10-07T02:43:00.002-05:00

"I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child, a direct killing of the innocent child, murder by the mother herself…And if we can accept that a mother can kill her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another?" – Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Pray for an end to abortion and ultimately a respect of all human life from conception to natural death in front of Planned Parenthood at 1407 Union Avenue.

Praying for the Workers and Employees of Planned Parenthood

2009-10-06T02:34:00.000-05:00

In our prayers we do not forget the workers and employees of Planned Parenthood.

“Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person.” - Deuteronomy 27:25

Travelling All the Way From Missouri!

2009-10-05T14:31:00.001-05:00

These ladies travel weekly all the way from Missouri to stand vigil. Kathy, one of the ladies, said that she would drive to Springfield, MO and pray there weekly until the clinic finally shut down there. Now she is going to come to Memphis and pray here until the clinic shuts down!

Most of us don’t have such a drive to make to just pray for an hour in front of Planned Parenthood for the workers, mothers, and children involved in their abortion practices… however, we don’t. Consider coming and praying with us before God on the corner of 1407 for an end to abortion.

The reality and intensity of our presence there constantly in prayer sends a message to the community about the reality and intensity of abortion.

Come join us, and pray that mothers will choose life!

So Thankful for a Son He Previously Wanted to Abort

2009-10-04T09:57:00.000-05:00

"I was standing with two others at Planned Parenthood when an older gentleman approached us. He began to tell us that twenty or so years ago his wife came to him and told him she was pregnant. He had told her to get an abortion, and she had said no. He said now, so many years later, he looks back in thanksgiving for her 'no.' He began to tell us of his son... how responsible and smart he is. He is studying to be an EMT, and comes over and spends time with him. He said the only thing he does not like about him is that his hair is too long and he listens to that 'awful rap.' He said this laughing. He kept telling us of his son. The joy that he found in him and the love he had for him poured out from his expression and words. He repeated to us again how thankful he was for his son and that his wife chose life... how truly ignorant he had been." - Marie

Child #10 reported saved!

2009-10-03T13:50:00.000-05:00

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1

“One girl came at about 11:30 am and said that she was having a baby boy and changed her mind about having an abortion when she saw the signs…please pray for her.” – Julie, prayer volunteer

An Answer to a Prayer: 9th Child Reported Saved from Abortion by God working through 40 Days for Life Memphis

2009-10-02T12:14:00.000-05:00

Weeks will go by where our prayer volunteers will show up and pray for an end to abortion among other related petitions and we will see no fruit from those prayers. We must just have faith and trust that our faithfulness is pleasing to God and that he is hearing us and doing something with those prayers. Yesterday, we received an email from prayer volunteers (our two sisters mentioned in a previous post) accompanied by a picture of a woman named Shannon. It read:

“Hello to all. This lady is named Shannon. She came up to my sister and I yesterday at Planned Parenthood. She was so excited as she was talking with us. She let us know her little girl is alive because of 40 Days. These are Shannon’s words…

‘I had scheduled an abortion, but at night I would have bad dreams and toss and turn. I was very upset at the thought of having an abortion at Planned Parenthood. I finally said I just cannot do this!!! I read all about 40 Days in the paper, and I have saved that paper as a sign from God. I am so grateful I did not have an abortion. Do you want to see my little girl?’

Shannon had a peace and joy about her…

I looked on her phone and saw a picture of a beautiful baby. My sister and I were humbled and deeply touched by this. Thank you, Jesus!”

Here is the picture that accompanied the e-mail of Shannon:

We are so humbled and thankful here at 40 Days for Life Memphis for this mother who chose life and for this precious child. It brings to mind this verse:

“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him.” 1 Samuel 1:27

Thank you Jesus for giving us the blessing of knowing of this mother and child. It is such a grace to be able to see an answer to a prayer!

Jesus Heals – Woman suffering post-abortion.

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“A lady approached me as I was standing with Georgia tonight. Georgia was in the chair, and the lady walked up to ask if we had any literature. I went to the box, crouched down, and asked if she wanted crisis pregnancy info or info on 40 Days. She asked for both. I gave it to her and was explaining all that Life Choices offers. She asked if they took donations, and I said they did. She thanked me and started walking across the street toward Krystal's Restaurant. She stopped, turned around and walked back to me. Then she leaned a hand on the fire hydrant, and she looked like she had to steady herself. She closed her eyes, drew a deep breathe and said, this is for a testimony:

‘Jesus saved me, but I had three abortions. The doctor told me all three times that it was just cells and not a baby yet. I am not from here and this happened a long tome ago, but I know the truth now.’

Tears were streaming down her face. I don't know why I did not cry because I am crying typing this...I looked at her and said Jesus not only saves but He heals and He forgives. I told her about the Bible study that Life Choices has, and I asked if I could hug her. She hugged me as I told her God does forgive and that I will pray for her...” – Susanna

Thus says the Lord:

In Ramah is heard the sound
of moaning,
of bitter weeping!

Rachel mourns her children,
she refuses to be consoled,
because her children are no more.

Jeremiah 31:15

Sisters @ 40 Days for Life Memphis

2009-09-30T22:10:00.000-05:00

Two sisters, Kathy and Debbie, came together Tuesday to pray for an end to abortion. Kathy said “mom and dad would be proud.”

Men, Praying for an End to Abortion

2009-09-29T22:58:00.000-05:00

As you do not know
the path of the wind,
or how the body is
formed in a mother's
womb,
so you cannot understand the work of God,
the maker of all things.

Ecc 11:5

Praying Over and With Her

2009-09-28T16:49:00.000-05:00

A beautiful experience by our prayer warriors:

“Melanie, Cindy, and I were out there. A 20 year old Sarah asked us for help. She is at least 6 weeks pregnant, and her boyfriend John wants her to get an abortion. She was not seeking abortion yesterday but was in the building for some job skill training. She has a 1 year old by the same man. She said John is getting ready to go to Afghanistan. When I heard he was in the military, I told her to tell him that he needs to ‘man up’ and accept his responsibilities. She was very receptive to what all of the three of us were saying. She wants to do the right thing and we of course told her that Jesus certainly wants her to do what is right and that we are all there to help her with this new innocent little baby. She took all our literature and then she allowed us to pray over her. Melanie led a beautiful spirit filled prayer. Within that hour we had 3 other interesting encounters and shared our knowledge with them as well. It was wonderful.” – Libby

Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group

2009-09-27T23:13:00.000-05:00

CHOOSE LIFE

"A person's a person, no matter how small."
~ Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears a Who

Be apart of the Fall 2009 Kick-Off Rally!

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COME JOIN US FOR THE 40 DAYS FOR LIFE MEMPHIS FALL 2009 KICK-OFF RALLY!

DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
LOCATION: McLean Baptist Church

Located at the corner of 815 North Mclean Blvd and Jackson Ave.

TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Come celebrate with us on the eve of the campaign! Listen to notable speakers who will inspire, join us for a candle-lit walk to Planned Parenthood, and pray with us as we kick-off the 40 Days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion!

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Join in the 40 Days for Life Memphis Fall 2009 Campaign!
September 23 - November 1

www.40daysforlife.com/memphis

Glenn Beck raises awareness of the crimes happening at Planned Parenthood Memphis

2009-04-30T02:32:00.004-05:00

Reports: Women Hurt by Planned Parenthood Memphis

2009-04-29T14:46:00.001-05:00

Since the edited video was released, Tennessee Right to Life has been receiving many accounts from women on their experiences with Planned Parenthood Memphis and other Planned Parenthood affiliates in Nashville and Knoxville. It is saddening.

One woman writes:

"This does not surprise me at all. Planned Parenthood in Memphis was despicable 20 years ago when I had my experience at the same clinic... They did not care about me, my physical or mental health... The facts speak for themselves: all they care about is the money associated with the act of abortion. They do not care about women, period!" - Former patient at Memphis Planned Parenthood facility

Another writes:

"I went to them once... I was totally taken in and went expecting to find counseling and education in choosing birth control, perhaps a financial break and emotional support. They were the coldest group of women, peremptory, even nasty! They charged me as much as any doctor's office for their "services". The only time I have ever had trouble giving blood was in their clinic where the "nurse" had to try again and again. By the time I got home that day my arm was black and blue, literally from my shoulder to my wrist! I realize that was nothing compared to some of the ill treatment many other women have received from them, but it made a big impression on me..."

Tennessee Right to Life is as devastated by these facts and stories as we are and is doing all possible to ensure that Planned Parenthood in Tennessee no longer receives the funds that keep them being able to place our daughters and sisters into dangerous and hurtful situations.

If you or a loved one received poor service or have a personal experience with Planned Parenthood Memphis or another affiliate that you wish to share, please contact Ann Marie at 615.298.5433 or email her at defundpp@tnrtl.org. All information will be kept confidential unless written permission is granted allowing Tennessee Right to Life to share.

May God grant mercy to all staff at Planned Parenthood Memphis.

Full Footage of Planned Parenthood Memphis Investigation Released

2009-04-29T13:35:00.010-05:00

Last week undercover investigators released video footage that documents criminal violations at the Memphis Planned Parenthood facility. A counselor was caught coaching a 14-year-old-girl to lie to a judge in order to obtain a waiver for an abortion without her parents' knowledge. In addition, the counselor sought to suppress evidence of statutory rape by urging the girl to lie about the age of her 31-year-old boyfriend. Tennessee law requires health professionals to report suspected cases of sexual abuse of minors to law enforcement immediately.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal, reported after the edited footage was released a week ago inaccurately saying that the video was "blurry" and stating that the video, "never shows Memphis or anything that proves the video was shot here."

For all those who have spent hours praying outside the clinic and actually being in the area it is evident from the video that it was in fact filmed on location at Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood Memphis released a statement saying that they have asked Live Action for an unedited version of the secretly recorded tape so that the staff can gather all the facts. David R. Schmidt, media director for the organization who did the video, stated to the Commercial Appeal: "Planned Parenthood has not requested any footage from us or had any correspondence with us. Planned Parenthood's claim that they, 'asked the California organization for an unedited version of the secretly recorded tape' is false."

Yesterday, Live Action released full footage, which we have embedded below.

Planned Parenthood Memphis Caught Covering Up

2009-04-21T04:57:00.006-05:00

Planned Parenthood Memphis has been caught covering up statutory rape by Project Mona Lisa, put on by Live Action. In the sting operation, caught on camera, they broke Tennessee Law concerning the report of suspected cases of sexual abuse of minors and suggested that the young girl lie to the court in order to get a judicial bypass to receive an abortion without her parents' knowledge.

Lila Rose, in reality a 20-year-old UCLA student, posed in the summer of 2008 as a 14-year-old who had been impregnated by her 31 year old boyfriend. Videos of the sting were released yesterday. With hidden cameras she took her story into Planned Parenthood Memphis to see if, like she expected, they would cover up statutory rape (as numerous other Planned Parenthood branches across the nation have been doing) and break Tennessee Law.

Tennessee Code 37-1-605 requires health professionals to report suspected cases of sexual abuse of minors to law enforcement immediately.

The Planned Parenthood counselor tells Rose on camera, "Look, if we keep this conversation I'm gonna have to talk to my manager and yeah, [your boyfriend]'s gonna get in trouble," but promises, "I'm not gonna tell anybody, ok?" She adds, "And please don't say that I told you this." When Rose tells the counselor she thinks her boyfriend will get in trouble if her parents find out, the counselor advises Rose to lie about the man's age when speaking to a judge in order to obtain a bypass of Tennessee's parental consent law for abortion: "Don't mention it. Just say you have a boyfriend 17 years old...whatever."

Instead of reporting child abuse/rape, as required by law, Planned Parenthood is willing to conceal adult-child sex in order to profit off of victims of child sexual abuse. Then, for an ideology of "choice" which they "coincidentally" profit majorly off of, they encourage children to lie to the courts in order to get by Tennessee parental consent laws that "coincidentally" and rather ironically in 1995 they, the Planned Parenthood affiliate of Memphis, challenged...fortunately unsuccessfully.

This is the same facility where we hold our 40 Day vigil located at 1407 Union Avenue, Suite 300. This has come as very unfortunate news to us who feel so intimately connected with the girls we are praying for and the babies in their womb outside Planned Parenthood Memphis. We, from this point on, include in our prayers all of those girls who have been victims of sexual abuse with the lack of help from Planned Parenthood Memphis. This can't "coincidentally" be the first time they have "promised to not tell anyone." This also cannot be the first time they have aided young girls in lying to get past parental consent laws. We continue to pray for the staff of Planned Parenthood, that they may have a conversion of heart.

40 Days for Life Memphis hopes that public authorities initiate a full investigation into this to stop child abuse cover-up and protection of sexual predators.

To top this off, $1,100,000, of tax-payer money goes to this organization every year. Click here to contact legislators and tell them no tax dollars for Planned Parenthood.

Another Child Saved from Abortion at Planned Parenthood

2009-04-05T03:59:00.003-05:00

A third child was reported saved on Friday, the last “abortion day” of the campaign. Steven, one of our prayer volunteers, who reported it to us, told us:

“She was about 40 years old. She drove by. And she said a prayer and the Lord just convicted her she shouldn’t have the abortion when she saw us. She asked us to pray for her.” – Steven

Thanks be to God!

I would also like to commend these three ladies to the left. They drove all the way from Mississippi, despite their grown children telling them that what they were doing was crazy and they could, inaccurately, be arrested to stand and pray for life in front of where life is taken and denied. God bless them!

Thank you everyone for responding to God's will. Thank you for a fantastic 40 Days for Life Spring 2009!

Video Post Inspired by Previous Testimony

2009-04-02T03:11:00.002-05:00

Christ has used and taught me so much!

2009-04-02T03:08:00.001-05:00

I went down to Planned Parenthood to pray for some time on Tuesday. While I was there I was reading the Psalms and passing out Human Life Alliance Magazines when people would pass me. Everyone was very open to taking them. I would wish them a blessed day, and they would do the same back to me. We had three men come up to us at different times. Each one was intrigued by what we were doing, which was simply praying there. One was a guy who passes us when driving his ambulance each day. Another was a doctor at a Christian clinic. Another was a business man going into 1407 who is involved in a ministry that teaches kids the importance of living a pure life. It was very encouraging. They all wanted to get involved. They wanted to be a witness for life as well!

Then it started to rain a little. I went to go put up my chair and magazines and there was a man and woman standing by them smoking. They started a conversation with me. She said, “You know, I don’t understand why you’re out here.” I replied, “To pay to end abortion.”

“Why are you against abortion?”

“It is the killing of a child.”

“No it isn’t.”

I smiled a little and pulled out one of my magazines. I showed her the development of the child and told her how after only 18 days the heart starts to beat. I showed her all the pictures. I began to explain to her the pain and regret most women who are post-abortive experience and how I am also praying for an end to abortion because of the hurt it causes women.

She was very willing to listen. She then started to tell me how her friend has six children and can’t afford to support them. She told me her friend was irresponsible in having children and that she should get an abortion.

I began to try to explain how it isn’t fair or right for a child to die because of the actions of the parent. A child’s human worth does not decrease because of the actions of the parent. It suddenly does not become “not a child.” It is still wrong to kill the child. I pointed out how our new President, Obama, wasn’t born into an ideal situation. Neither was Jesus Christ, our Savior. The young guy standing with us suddenly started to see what I was saying and began to agree.

After the guy had left she opened up to me about some tragic experiences she had went through in the past. I believe Christ taught us both something as we talked.

Being at the vigil site has given me so many opportunities to evangelize and aid people from all walks of life that pass and talk to us whether that be through my actions or through my words. And Christ has taught me so much from these people. I am so happy to be a part of this organization. – Lisa

Spring Break Spent Witnessing for Christ and Life

2009-04-01T15:37:00.003-05:00

“My mother is the one that sent in the blog about the Fleece blanket being a poor substitute. Let me tell you my side.

When I came home from college for Spring Break, my mother presented me with a new Bible. I had been talking to her about needing a new Bible for some time and she went out and purchased one for me. I was so grateful! She helped me place my Bible tabs in so it would be easier for me to find the books. Later that night, I opened my Bible like I do every night to read a passage. It has become a new habit of mine to let the Bible fall open to a passage. I then read whatever passage the Bible opens to and write a little reflection on it. This night, the Bible was opened to Jeremiah 1:5. I think we all know that verse. I read it and wrote my little reflection. Two days later, we were at Church and my mom asked if I would like to sign up for 40 Days for Life. I immediately said yes because I knew God wanted me there. This is why I wasn't on a trip with friends for Spring Break - He wanted me spreading His Word.

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The day that we were to stand out on Union was a cold, dreary day. I was worried about hecklers and people shouting nasty things because I knew I would not be able to hold my tongue. Yet, we went armed with blankets, Bibles, and rosaries. The entire time I was there, I felt God's presence with me. Yes, I was cold on the outside, but my heart and soul were warm because I was doing God's work. Yes, I received mean looks but mostly the looks I got were curious and wondering. I mean, not many college aged students would give up part of their Spring Break to go stand on a corner and pray. It was a wonderful experience. Later that night, I told a friend what I had done and he responded with, 'Wow. You volunteered on Spring Break? You stood on a street corner to protest abortion?' My response, 'Yes? Why? If I could make one person stop and wonder and question, then maybe, just maybe, I could help God change one person's heart. That is my hope.' And I believe that is all of our hope. In closing, I want to say thank you. This experience greatly impacted my life and I am so blessed to have been able to be a part of 40 Days for Life.” - Rachel

A Fleece Blanket is a Poor Substitute

2009-03-31T07:28:00.002-05:00

“Just wanted to let you know of our experience on March 20. My daughter - home on Spring Break - took our shift at the corner and witnessed a couple of wonderful/sad events. One was an apparently poor and maybe homeless family group walking up Union Ave - all with joy on their faces since they were going on an outing to Pizza Hut. One of the children asked what we were doing and her mom answered - she hadn't really looked at our signs until then. She said - Oh you're the people who are telling people about abortion. Her answer to her child was lovely - they are praying for the babies.

We also saw many adult women stop at the corner to pick up young women - sad day since we can only assume what had happened in that building. Several of the young women got into the waiting cars and wrapped up in fleece blankets and tipped their seats back so they couldn't see out the windows. Made us wonder if Planned Parenthood sent their drivers off to the cars with a "free" blanket to wrap up in - a poor substitute for the baby blanket the young women could be holding.

… She [my daughter] did not want to be at PP on a day that they performed abortions but in the end was touched that we were there on one of those days. I find it most important to have volunteers there on those days - how many women have refused to go in for the procedure knowing that someone is outside praying for them?

Thanks for all you do and God bless” - Ann

Declare Victory!

2009-03-30T02:58:00.001-05:00

Attend 40 Days for Life Memphis Victory Rally!

Location: McLean Baptist Church
Date: Monday, April 6, 2009
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

McLean Baptist’s Address: 815 North Mclean Blvd

Beginning with a potluck dinner (from 5p-6p), please help us to celebrate the many blessings of God during the 40 Days for Life!

Share with us how God touched your life, and those you encountered while standing vigil and joining with others in prayer and fasting for the last 40 Days.

We will then drive to Planned Parenthood for a candle-lit walk around Planned Parenthood. Keep mind of the weather as it has been sporadic!

Ask “What Can I do?” – God is calling!

2009-03-30T02:30:00.001-05:00

There is one more week of the 40 Days. That means there is still one more week for you to come join us in prayer in front of Planned Parenthood for the unborn!

“The Levite asked: ‘If I stop to help this man what will happen to me?’

But then the Good Samaritan came by. And he reversed the question: ‘If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?’” – MLK

The unborn child is the orphan, the supposedly unwanted, the poor, the defenseless… Don’t ask “What will happen to me if I go down to Union to be a witness for him.” Instead ask, “What will happen to him if I do not?”

God is calling.

Satan's 'Hissy Fit' in Memphis

2009-03-26T20:29:00.000-05:00

The National 40 Days for Life Campaign recently blogged about the apparent hissy fit that Satan is throwing, which has been displayed across the nation at 40 Days for Life campaigns. Their blog post has inspired our own.

Melissa, said: "You know when abortions are happening here at Planned Parenthood because it is on those days that you receive the most negative and hateful feedback from those walking and driving past. He really hates us being here."

It is so true.

Marie said, "There were about six of us out there on Friday. I was talking to some of the other people and my back was turned to the street. All of the sudden everyone gasped. Someone had tried to throw a drink at me! Luckily, they were a very bad aim and missed me by a foot or so. It was so rude, but it just goes to show how the 'ol' boy' loathes us being there. I am ready to go back!"

Tom was standing in prayer at 4 AM when two young women drove past him and silly-stringed him. The silly string was there on the sidewalk for about three weeks. It just would not come off!

I think the most ridiculous and disgusting thing that happened to anyone standing vigil was someone screaming in support of Planned Parenthood as they drove by threw a pen at one of our prayer volunteers who was in a wheelchair!

Planned Parenthood has started a rather un-original campaign called "pledge-a-picketer" to, as they write, "make lemons out of lemonade" or something or other. As usual, everything is about money with them. As our Campaign Director said, "They fail to realize that God is far more powerful then money." This is beside the point though... the point is that as they advertise for their effort to "make lemonade" they call us an "anti-choice extremist campaign." It is honestly laughable as everything we do is peaceful, lawful, and prayerful. We simply stand there in prayer with signs saying, "Pray to End Abortion" and quoting Jeremiah 1:5. We are even praying for them!

They go on to say though, "These 'sidewalk counselors,' as they call themselves, carry grisly signs, intimidate patients as they enter and leave, and harass and annoy passersby."

One prayer volunteer, Missy, said: "Despite that we do not do any of that, ironically everything they say that we're doing out there has been done to us by their supporters."

Kerry said, "There is this one woman who drives down Pine Street most mornings. She has made a little sign on some construction paper which she holds up to her window, giving us either a rude face or gesture. All we do is smile and wave... ya know, lately she has stopped... I guess she just isn't as committed. Maybe she has had a coversion of heart."

Walter said, "It is interesting how some people can get so riled up by a simple sign asking them to pray to end abortion that they would stop their cars just to get out and flip us off and squench their face together before getting back in the car. It just goes to show that their conscience is really being bothered... I mean, 'pray to end abortion' ... how does that make someone so angry? I take comfort in these persecutions and I pray for them. I really think that one woman was hurting. She had probably had an abortion."

Like Walter, we take comfort because Jesus told us to expect opposition and that he would acknowledge our faithfulness, "Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil gainst you (falsely) because of me," He says in Matthew, "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven."

While it is obvious that Satan despises our prayerful presence in front of Planned Parenthood it is even more obvious that God blesses and is pleased with it. Daily the amount of positive feedback we receive is triple anything negative we receive... even on abortion days. Anyone who has stood at Planned Parenthood in prayer can attest to the minor and major blessings God continues to shower on us as lives are saved, women are saved from a life of regret, woman and men are led to post-abortive counseling, people are comforted by our presence...

As the National Campaign Director wrote, "Knowing that Christ is blessing you is tremendously reassuring! The idea of Satan having a 'hissy fit' because of your prayerful witness is just a nice added bonus."

Second Child Reported Saved

2009-03-25T22:09:00.003-05:00

As people prayed at the 40 Days for Life vigil, a young woman was pacing outside the building that houses the abortion facility. “She walked back and forth a few times and was crying. Finally she got back into her car and left,” said one volunteer.

The young woman decided not to keep her appointment. “Her boyfriend did not appear to be happy,” the volunteer added. “We need to pray for them.”

THANKS BE TO GOD!

Vanished

2009-03-23T20:01:00.003-05:00

Here is a look at what the young person quoted below was referring to when she said that 1/3 of her generation is missing:

The Face of 40 Days for Life Memphis is Young!

2009-03-23T19:21:00.002-05:00

The face of 40 Days for Life Memphis is so young! It really gives us so much hope and joy to see young Memphians as they passionately become involved in the campaign.

Since the start of the local 40 Days for Life effort young people have been showing out in great numbers to join us in prayer on the corner of Union Avenue and Pine in front of Planned Parenthood. They desire to stand up for life. I was standing next to one young person on Union and asked her why she was there. She told me:

"One third of my generation is missing. I do not know any of my friends or relatives that have not been affected by abortion. Two of my siblings are missing and my mother hurts. One of them was murdered right here at this Planned Parenthood. When there is an injustice you do something about it. Unfortunately right now, all we can legally do to stop the injustice going on inside is stand out here and pray and be a witness and reminder to the preciousness of life. That is why I am here. I hope my prayers and witness will be a means in which God saves a precious life and brings conversion of heart to a mother my age."

And joining us in prayer is not where their presence ends. Half of our leadership committee is under the age of twenty-six, and our Campaign Director is only but eighteen years and still in high school! Half, and some weeks all, of those that show up to participate in our door-to-door advocacy campaign on Saturdays are young people. They voluntarily lead us in prayer and song at our rallies and even practically lead them. They have become the face of 40 Days for Life Memphis and it has brought us so much hope!

Last week Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group joined us in prayer and lined the corner and front of the building that leases to Planned Parenthood with young prayer warriors! They are pictured here. May God reward them for all they do to seek to protect life from conception until natural death!

He Regrets Lost Fatherhood

2009-03-22T04:49:00.001-05:00

"Yesterday we were out there at around 4:00 pm and a man, Brian, walks up to us. He asks if we can give him a ride to a restaurant downtown where he had left his bag, as he had been cleaning windows that morning in an effort to get the money that had failed to be wired to him to finish his travel to Louisiana. We were a little leery. One of the men we were standing with told him, 'I tell you what… you hold this sign here and I will go get your bag.' Surprisingly Brian was alright with that. Then he looked over at me after about ten minutes with a look I won’t forget. He said, 'You know… I had two girlfriends that had abortions. I never would have guessed I would ever be doing this. If you would have told me even yesterday that I would be in Memphis on a street corner holding a sign that says 'Pray to End Abortion' I would have laughed at you.' He went on to tell me the pain and guilt he felt at agreeing to the murder of his children and how much he had wanted the child with his last girlfriend. We told him about Silent No More and the healing he could seek to overcome those feelings… I don’t know if he will actually seek that, but at the end of the day I was still standing there with him. As we packed up the supplies he said, 'Everything happens for a reason. God wanted me here today. Thank you.'"

Rain or Shine

2009-03-21T13:22:00.005-05:00

"You are the salt of the earth...You are the light of the world." Matthew 15:13-14

St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group came to pray at Planned Parenthood today and be a witness for life.

Testimony

2009-03-20T13:34:00.002-05:00

Our street friend Sydney who stops by to hold a sign and pray with us every once in a while.

“Meeting so many people from different corners of God’s church is a blessing for me! Knowing that I am being used as an instrument for Christ is another blessing. We don’t see how it affects everyone, but when they do come up to me and tell me that they have been touched by my standing there in prayer… what a blessing...it is so humbling.”- Prayer Volunteer (sent to us via phone)

Positive Experiences

2009-03-19T22:20:00.007-05:00

Some comments we have received through e-mail and phone with in the last couple weeks:

"When I was out there earlier in the week a woman came up to me. She thought no one really cared about abortion. She thought we were doing a great thing and said that a peaceful, prayerful vigil was the 'right thing'"

"A lady came by today. She came over and said, 'I just wanted to read your sign. I really believe that."

"I went to stand vigil today. It is amazing the amount of honks and waves you receive while out there! It gives me so much hope!"

"Went to Planned Parenthood this last week. A pastor came by and said that he really appreciated us being there."

"It was raining cats and dogs yesterday! Two girls rolled the window down and said 'Thank you' to us."

"I love the fellowship when standing vigil."

"A woman stopped in her car and while she was waiting to turn right off Pine Street onto Union she looked over at us standing and holding our signs and mouthed, ‘Thank you.’ Then a little while later another woman pulled up and said, ‘Ya’ll are doing a great job!’ She stuck her thumb up. It is so positive!"

“A young guy came by that has been involved in the past with Bound for Life. He was really excited to see us out there. He asked for a picture and said he appreciated our presence in front of Planned Parenthood.”

Children are a witness for life!

2009-03-18T19:03:00.000-05:00

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." Psalm 127: 3-5

This week home schooled children from Mississippi drove up to stand in prayer for an end to abortion. They were a joy to have along side us and were such beautiful witnesses of how precious life and the child is! God bless them and their families for joining together with us during the 40 Days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion.

Mid-Point Rally full of Passion!

2009-03-17T18:29:00.002-05:00

The 40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally was a wonderful success! While our crowd was some what smaller then usual, those who attended made up for numbers by their love and passion for the unborn - which rivaled a crowd of 300 easily! Twenty-eight people attended the simple, yet powerful two hour event on Sunday, March 15th at Catholic Charities Gymnasium on Jefferson.

It was a blessing to be together to celebrate life and hear the inspiring stories of how the campaign has touched the lives of those involved and how our prayerful presence has touched the lives of many Memphians.

The afternoon event began with an opening prayer from Kent Pruett, President of Tennessee Citizens Concerned for Life. Testimonies were shared and we joined together in songs of praise before we set out on our walk to Planned Parenthood. We received honks and waves as we made our way toward the abortion facility where 50 children are weekly murdered. As we came upon 1407 Union, Planned Parenthood, we united with our prayer volunteers who were there praying while the rest of us were attending the rally! It was a great moment. We circled the building as the Children of Israel had circled Jericho, praying in faith that the abortion industry too would crumble to the ground. Young people present led us in song and prayer. It was touching.

It truly was a fantastic event! May God use the next half of the campaign for His greater glory as we pray for an end to abortion!

To see more pictures of our Mid-Point Rally in Memphis visit here.

"40 Days for Life" by Four Life

2009-03-16T13:46:00.001-05:00

While standing vigil at Planned Parenthood in Memphis a group of young people were inspired to write a song about their experience and 40 Days for Life. They sent it to us and we hope you enjoy it! Look out Jonas Brothers! They call themselves: Four Life. ... Get it? ...

Lyrics

First Verse:
“The 40 Days For Life” is a pro-life campaign
We stand out on the sidewalk in the sun and in the rain
We pray to end abortion at the corner of Union and Pine
To show the folks in Memphis that we’re loving and we’re kind

Chorus:
End abortion
Save the babies
End abortion
Save the babies

Second Verse:
The people that pass by us are sometimes nice and sometimes mean
Some people will wave and some will do a naughty thing
The people that stand with us can be young and can be old
And if we end abortion we won’t have to stand in the cold

Chorus:
End abortion
Save the babies
End abortion
Save the babies

Third Verse:
We stand out on the corner for 40 days straight
Holding signs to tell the world that our God is great
“Pray to end abortion” is what our signs say
And if that’s what you’d like to do then come stand out here today!

Chorus:
End abortion
Save the babies
End abortion
Save the babies

TODAY!

New 40 Days Memphis Youtube Channel!

2009-03-15T14:13:00.001-05:00

We have a new means of getting updates and news to you! Youtube! We have started our own youtube channel. www.youtube.com/40daysforlifememphis

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Respect for ALL Life

2009-03-14T22:44:00.001-05:00

Being Pro-Life is more than just wanting to save the lives of babies and the souls of women seeking abortion. Being Pro-Life means you care about humanity, all humanity, through all stages of life.

There is a popular song by Brandon Heath whose chorus goes like this:

Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity.

Give me your arms for the broken hearted
Ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see.

This afternoon I watched a powerful pro-life scenario...it was about 1:30 and there were about 5 of us out at Planned Parenthood. It was cold and so I was counting my last remaining minutes when I noticed a man lumbering down the road toward our little band. It was apparent that he was homeless the closer he got.

He stopped, spoke briefly and then read our signs, nodding all the while. He shared a bit about himself and introduced himself as Michael. He told us that he loved Jesus but that (in his own words) he was a drunk. After a short conversation he went down the road.

Just a bit later he came back passed us and Kathy W. asked him if we could pray with and for him; he readily agreed. She asked the LORD to work in his life anew and to deliver him from alcohol. After the "amens" Kathy ministered to him - beseeching him to go back to his church, to get sober. As she wept, Michael (whose name means "one who is like God") reached up with his dirty, calloused hands and wiped away her tears.

And as he wiped them he told her how beautiful she was, and she is. But Michale wasn't just seeing Kathy, he was coming face to face with Christ - in her! At that very sacred moment I knew God was at the corner of Union and Pine, again...still. Christ is there because we are gathered there in His name and for His glory.

We have chosen to stand for life. He sends those we need to minister to whether they are confused young women, desperate enough to take the life of their unborn or a homeless man whose presence reminds us that all life is sacred.

- Judy

"He or she is a human being in God's eyes..."

2009-03-06T00:38:00.002-06:00

"I know it's common today to think of abortion as a simple answer to an inconvenient problem - but it is actually a far more serious issue. Your child isn't simply a mass of tissue; he or she is a human being in God's eyes." - Pastor Billy Graham

Praying for an end to abortion with new friends!

2009-03-03T12:06:00.003-06:00

A prayer volunteer shared her testimony at one of our events. She said that one of her favorite times when standing vigil is when the people arrive for the next hour or when she arrives for the next hour. She said it is a great time because you are able to meet "new people" and pray with them.

"Happy is that people..."

2009-03-03T11:49:00.000-06:00

"Happy is that people, whose God is the Lord." Psalms 144:15

Standing Vigil is a Witness!

2009-02-28T16:05:00.001-06:00

Standing vigil at Planned Parenthood, 1407 Union Avenue, is a witness.

Two of our prayer volunteers were used by God to make an impression. They wrote us:

"We were standing vigil in the afternoon, only hours before the snow started to fall. It began to rain and sleet. We were holding our signs and giant umbrellas that kept going inside out. We continued though, trying to pray and keep in mind what actually happens in the building behind us. At one point a car pulled over and commented to us, 'Thank you for what you are doing. We were watching you from across the street at 'The Cupboard' [a restaurant]. We were just talking about the two of you standing here in this kind of weather. Wow. Thank you for what you are doing.'"

Someone else found our email and wrote us saying,

"I was visiting Memphis this past weekend and drove past your location on Union Street just as the sleet was starting. God bless you for being there in the horrible weather! A fellow Lifer from Mississippi."

When we stand there, no matter what the weather is like, we make an impression about the reality of what is behind us. It sends a message to our community and to Planned Parenthood. We, as Memphians, are not about to give up on seeking to protect life. We also do not want Planned Parenthood in our community. Especially when the weather is like it was and we still do not budge... it is a great testament to what is our strength: God.

1st Child Saved! Grandmother and Mother spared from pain of abortion!

2009-02-26T17:51:00.003-06:00

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you." - God (Jeremiah 1:5)

The above is what one of our signs say at the vigil site. And, thanks be to God that a mother and her expectant daughter read and believed in the sanctity of life!

Our first "save" happened today, the second day of standing vigil! What a blessed experience to be able to witness a mother turn away from Planned Parenthood and choose life for her unborn child and a life free from the pain and regret of abortion for herself!

Here is what happened, as reported by the two prayer volunteers standing vigil at that time:

They were standing vigil at around 11:00 am when a mother walked up to them. She had seen the signs our volunteers were holding, asking for people to pray to end abortion. Her daughter was standing in front of the main doors of the 1407 building as she came down to talk with us. She said, "I really don't want my daughter to have an abortion. She does not want to have an abortion either. Is there any other option?" Our volunteers supplied her with some information and a card to the local crisis pregnancy center. She thanked them and went back to her daughter. She got her daughter and they left!

Thanks be to God! At the moment it is reported that two other children have been spared from abortion in these first two days nationally (one child in Australia, one child in New Jersey)! What a blessing! Please keep this grandmother, mother, and baby in your prayers! May God bless them!

Kick-Off Rally A Success!

2009-02-25T22:18:00.002-06:00

The Kick-Off Rally for 40 Days for Life Memphis was a great success! Everyone met up at Sacred Heart Church, where Reverend William Spink, Jr. from River Oaks Reformed Presbyterian Church gave a talk on the reason behind the time period of "40 Days." Upon conclusion we gathered outside the church to start our walk to Planned Parenthood. Once we got there two children led us in song and prayer. It was an amazing evening, and a great, prayerful start to our 40 Days!

Those that attended sacrificed time, energy, and warmth to be there. We had people come from as far south as Tupelo, Mississippi and from as far north as Savannah, Tennessee. They drove two hours to be with us! Despite it being chilly, people of all ages made the walk (1-90 years old).

A man who joined us from Tupelo, MS wrote saying:

"I went to the kick-off last night. Chills went down my spine when I saw the building on Union Ave., but I'll never forget the dumpster in the alley, to me, it represents life being thrown out as if it were trash. An eleven year-old girl with a wonderful voice sang a song on the sidewalk corner of Planned Parenthood, that was the focal highpoint for me. You should have seen her eyes, it was as if she was staring Satan in the eye saying, 'I will not be moved.' This brings to mind a shepherd boy named David and a stand against a giant. We all should have faith and strength like this child."

Mother & Daughter

2008-11-04T10:00:00.000-06:00

These are the pics of the last day. Yes, we were there till midnight!!! Many people came the last day to end the 40 Day campaign of prayer.

The Last Day a Family Day

2008-11-03T18:37:00.000-06:00

This family spent their Sunday afternoon standing and praying for an end to abortion.

The last Saturday

2008-11-03T10:12:00.000-06:00

They came. They left the comfort of the house and many things needed to be done.... but today the most important issue was to come......

Street People

2008-11-01T22:06:00.002-05:00

One day a street person stopped and said, "you know people are just 'selfish'. They are here, and you are here, but they do not want the baby. That is 'selfish'." This is Sidney. Many of us came to know this street person...

Happy for Jesus

2008-11-01T12:19:00.000-05:00

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, let it shine.....They smile, they wave, they touch lives and save lives...
Do you hear the call?

If my People....

2008-11-01T08:02:00.000-05:00

They came they prayed. Many lives were changed that day on the street and in the cars.....would you like to make a difference?

Children are a gift of God

2008-10-31T18:15:00.000-05:00

Train up a child and when he is old he will not depart....Notice the sign the little girl is holding. She was adopted from China. Some drove from Senatobia. Where will you drive from to pray?

Will you take a stand?

2008-10-31T15:12:00.000-05:00

Many lives have been touched and will be for many days to come.

Faithful People

2008-10-31T12:07:00.002-05:00

The people have heard the call, they came they prayed and they told others. Will you?...

Card from Australia

2008-10-28T17:00:00.001-05:00

This youth leader was given a card by some sisters in Australia this summer encouraging him to pray to end abortion. The young lady heard the call and started the 40 days in Memphis. Please help make a difference stand with us to pray, time is running out!!

Church outside the Church

2008-10-27T16:46:00.002-05:00

This pastor and church members came from church to come and pray. They were very happy to be a part of the largest pro-life event in history.

David Bereit visits Memphis

2008-10-26T09:00:00.000-05:00

We were so privileged this week to have David Bereit, national Campaign Director for 40 Days for Life, visit us in Memphis. He shared his heart and passion for speaking for the unborn and inspired us with stories of how God is moving through other 40 Days for Life campaigns across the country. After speaking, he stayed and prayed with us at the vigil site. It was such a boost to those that attended.

Standing in the Gap

2008-10-25T15:28:00.002-05:00

These people will stand for something.
These people will take time to come to the abortion to clinic to make a difference.
These people will touch a life.
These people will make a difference in the world today....will you come and stand for the children?

Silent No More

2008-10-24T10:57:00.003-05:00

They have heard the call. The young lady read about
40 days on line and came out to take a silent stand
it was very powerful. One lady is a Sunday School
teacher and very concerned for the babies. Will
you come and be a part of the largest pro-life event
in history?

These people have heard the call. Have you?

2008-10-22T21:30:00.007-05:00

Emmaus Mens Prayer Group

2008-10-21T16:27:00.000-05:00

We are so grateful to the Emmaus Mens Prayer Group that came out and spent some time praying as a group with us. We so appreciate their sacrifice and their eagerness to be a part of saving lives.

Pictures of our vigil

2008-10-20T22:19:00.005-05:00

We wanted to simply share some images of our wonderful prayer volunteers.

We are saving lives. Planned Parenthood loses business

2008-10-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

We received this in an e-mail from a Prayer Volunteer. He wrote:

“Two of my daughters and a girl from my church family were stationed at the back around 11:30 am, when an older gentleman in white introduced himself as from Planned Parenthood, ‘My name is... (my daughter can't remember his name) and I am with Planned Parenthood.’ My daughter said, ‘Well I'm Lauren and I'm from the Catholic Church.’ He became upset and said they were harassing his ‘customers’ and blocking access (they assuredly were not) and if he received one more complaint, he would call the police. Then he got in his car and drove off.

Just a few minutes earlier, K.W. and I had been speaking to a young couple who had brought their beautiful children (a baby and a toddler) and were headed up to Planned Parenthood for birth control.

At the same time my daughters were being threatened by the PP worker, building security came down and asked K.W. if we purposely sent up the family who were creating a scene in their office. Evidently, the lovely family must have caused quite a stir! Planned Parenthood did not want to help these parents. They were too busy ending parenthood for their other 'customers'.

I am very encouraged by the events that took place today. The PP worker referred to these mothers as customers. He was upset because he was losing business. Evidently, our prayerful presence is affecting Planned Parenthood's ‘customers’, and in turn, PP's bottom line. God is melting mothers' hearts. We are saving lives. PP is losing business.”

Woman conceived through rape thanks prayer volunteers for standing vigil

2008-10-17T21:25:00.002-05:00

I was on the phone with one of our prayer volunteers and she was telling me this story:

“Two of the prayer volunteers were out at Planned Parenthood standing vigil when an older African-American woman comes up to them crying. She told them that she was a product of rape. Her mother was pregnant with her before Roe v. Wade, and everyone was telling her mother to get an abortion. Her mother told them, ‘This baby is flesh of my flesh. This baby is flesh of my flesh. This is my baby.’ Her mother did not have an abortion. The woman continued to thank the prayer volunteers for being present and praying. She said she was praying as well, and that she just wanted everyone to understand that the unborn child is not just a blob of tissue… it is a baby.”

This is such an encouraging story of a mother who chose life. God bless that mother and this child, now adult, who told us her story. Thank God for using us to touch her, and may all those who argue that abortion is ok in cases of rape for whatever reason realize that the baby is truly a baby. It is a human being, and it is, like that good mother said, “flesh of her flesh.”

Fifth Child reported saved!

2008-10-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

One of our prayer volunteers wrote:

“On Wednesdays at Planned Parenthood, abortions happen. Planned Parenthood instructs the women to avoid the front entrance, come in through the back garage, and take the elevator up to the third floor, which Planned Parenthood is on. Because it was Wednesday we felt called to go back to the garage and stand on each side of the entrance on the public sidewalk. We loaded up the box of materials, took some Life Choice Cards and some magazines explaining abortion and headed back there. We were both praying, and a woman walks up to us. She said, ‘You know… you guys are making a difference. I work on the __th floor, and I saw you guys out here. I was scheduled to have an abortion Friday. I am seven weeks pregnant. I didn’t have the abortion. You are making a difference.’ We were so happy to hear this. Another child reported saved!

It was early in the morning, and so people were still coming into work. The man who had been on News Channel 3 so excitedly claiming the ‘picket-ers’ were causing ‘streaming amounts of money to come in’ pulled into the garage. We knew his face from the news. As he pulled in he gave us a terrible look, shook his head, and sighed. He is losing business, and he obviously despises us being there. You’d think with ‘streaming amounts of money pouring in due to our presence’ he would be ecstatic to see us there. It obviously was not so. It is so wonderful that children are being saved and Planned Parenthood is losing business. Abortion hurts women. Abortion kills children. May God bring an end to abortion and Planned Parenthood’s presence in Memphis.”

Thank you Lord for this precious life, and may you bless this mother and always provide for her and the child's needs. In your goodness, we know you will.

Norma McCorvey, Jane Roe, of Roe v. Wade speaks at Mid-Point Rally!

2008-10-16T21:17:00.002-05:00

We, 40 Days for Life Memphis, held our first Mid-Point Rally! To rejoice in the four children saved and the days past we invited Miss Norma McCorvey, Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade to come and speak. The Rally was held at River Oaks Reformed Presbyterian Church, and Pastor William Spink Jr. led us in prayer. We had over 100+ people attend the event. Norma spoke of her life before her conversion, the infamous Supreme Court case which legalized abortion in the U.S., her conversion, and now her ardent campaign against abortion. Randall Crow, 40 Days for Life Church Coordinator, welcomed everyone and introduced all the ministers present. There was a representation of many different diverse faith backgrounds present, and the unifying of all for the common cause of Life was amazing to see. The St. Benedict Teens for Life were present, as were respresentatives from Life Chain and Tennessee Citizens Concerned for Life. Devanie Cooper, Campaign Director, and David Drees, Communications Coordinator, for 40 Days for Life both spoke on how 40 Days got started in Memphis and how 40 Days hoped to get everyone involved in this crucial life-saving effort. James Riddick led everyone in prayerful song. It was an amazing and blessed event!

1407 Union Tenants disagree with what is Happening in Their Building

2008-10-16T11:20:00.001-05:00

We received an email from one of our early Morning Prayer Volunteers who comes out every morning to pray for two hours. He wrote:

“We had at least two volunteers at the back of the building all morning. Let me tell you many, many building tenants driving into the garage gave us the thumbs-up and a smile. While Father D. and I were standing there, one woman stopped in the driveway, leaned across her front seat, rolled down the passenger-side window and gave a heartfelt ‘THANK YOU!’ to us. It brought tears to my eyes.”

We have received a lot of support from other tenants and employees working at 1407 Union Avenue on the various other floors. The Campaign Director, Devanie Cooper, wrote:

“We were standing vigil when a middle-age man who worked at 1407 Union walked up to us and said: ‘Thank you for being here. I have been wondering why you guys have not been here lining the streets on Wednesdays and Fridays, when they are performing abortions.’”

It seems like a large number of employees really disagree and are saddened by the murder of the children in the floor above or below them. May all those who work in the building be protected from all evil. May God hear our prayers and heal our land.

Fourth Child Saved

2008-10-15T21:18:00.000-05:00

We just received an email from a Memphis Side Walk counselor who has been standing vigil in the 40 Days for Life constant vigil at Planned Parenthood that read as follows:

“I have some exciting news. D.F., who works at fed-ex had a lady come up to her who said, ‘You know I was thinking about getting an abortion, and I saw the people on the street in front of Planned Parenthood. They looked so nice and kind. I could not go in to get the abortion.’ She met with D.F., who is also another side-walk counselor, who showed her what an abortion was. She did not get an abortion.”

At the same time, the side-walk counselor wrote,

“Abortions are down at the other clinics also that D.F. is counseling at. The other day at Bellevue she said only two cars were in the parking lot. When I drove by there on Wednesday, it was the same way.”

How amazing! The power of God! The power of prayer and fasting! This just goes to show that lives are being affected and possible children are being saved we do not know about. How wonderful! We will know in Heaven how many children were saved because we sacrificed those hours during our week to go down there and be a presence for them and pray for them. May the Lord use those who have responded to His call to stand vigil in many more life-saving ways. We thank you Lord for your mercy. Thank you Lord for this precious life reported saved.

Our presence making a difference

2008-10-03T09:25:00.003-05:00

One of our prayer volunteers reported this story:

Last Friday a woman approached me and asked "do you think that God will hold me accountable?" I asked her "for what?" She told me that she had scheduled her daughter for an abortion for the following Tuesday. I responded, "before the Throne of God?" she looked startled at that... we spoke for awhile about how the child was all there, intelligence, personality, she just hadn't seen the child yet, that her daughter would only carry the baby nine months but they would regret an abortion for the rest of their lives. In the end I gave her some info to help her and her daughter. She looked greatly relieved and smiled, I really think she was not going to have her daughter go through with the abortion. I am hoping that it was a successful turn away. I promised that we would pray for "Pam".

We may never know the full results of our prayers, but sometimes we see a glimpse. Keep praying!

Sunrise Vigil

2008-10-01T22:25:00.004-05:00

One morning earlier this week, some of our vigil participants were standing, praying and encouraging passers-by to pray to end abortion as the sun was coming up. May God hear our prayers and bring an end to abortion at the Memphis Regional Planned Parenthood.

Lily saved one year ago

2008-10-01T22:09:00.009-05:00

This woman came by today and talked to our prayer vigil participants. The baby's name is Lily. She was saved from Planned Parenthood about a year ago. The mom came to have an abortion, and people were in front of the clinic and talked with her. Her words today were:

I was inside, I was on the table, the man had the needle and I said, "Stop, I cannot do this."

Who knows what we may discover one year, two years or 10 years from now. Our decision to stand and pray may have results that we may be hidden now, but later will be revealed.

Today, this woman came for birth control, and Planned Parenthood would not let her in with the Baby.

Some early successes

2008-09-27T20:50:00.003-05:00

We've already seen some early successes in our 40 Days for Life campaign here in Memphis. One of our vigil participants relayed the following story:

Yesterday a woman approached me and said, "I do not agree with what you are doing. Planned Parenthood only gives out birth control they do not do abortions." I told her, "oh yes, they do. They are the largest provider in US. They do 1 in 4 abortions." She was shocked. Then I told her about the stepdad who took the daughter he had been molesting that was a minor to clinic in Calif. for a late term abortion, and they never reported the abuse. The child was molested for 4 more months until the mother found out...Her view was changed.

This is what our campaign is about. Seeing hearts changed and lives saved.

40 Days For Life Memphis

Let us do something about the evil we see!

Spring 2010 Victory Rally!!!

First child reported saved of 2010 Spring Campaign!

2430 Poplar, Family Services Building

For abortion to come to an end you have to do something!

"How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause." - Sophie Scholl, beheaded at 21 for handing out anti-Nazi flyers at the University of Munich during the Third Reich

Day 1

Do not become silent about the things that matter!

We want to see you at the Kick-Off Rally!

Spring 2010 40 Days for Life Campaign

THANK YOU! THE BLESSINGS OF 40 DAYS FOR LIFE MEMPHIS FALL 2009 CAMPAIGN!

Fall 2009 Victory Rally!

The Last Hour

Last Day of 40 Days for Life! Dozens of people!

Pray for Him and Her

ONE DAY LEFT! DAY 39!

VICTORY RALLY!

Youth pray to end abortion.

CHOOSE LIFE!

Mercy offers Life, not death.

“My heart was broken for them…”

“Classy…”

Encouragement

Mid-Point Rally! Yay!

Our pro-choice friend. Many prayers.

Third baby of the Fall 2009 Campaign reported saved!

Planned Parenthood’s Poor “Pledge a Picketer” Efforts

Second Child of the Fall 2009 Campaign Reported Saved!

Rain or Shine!

Mid-Point Rally TONIGHT!

We must humble ourselves and seek His face…

The War Against the Child

Praying for the Workers and Employees of Planned Parenthood

Travelling All the Way From Missouri!

So Thankful for a Son He Previously Wanted to Abort

Child #10 reported saved!

An Answer to a Prayer: 9th Child Reported Saved from Abortion by God working through 40 Days for Life Memphis

Jesus Heals – Woman suffering post-abortion.

Sisters @ 40 Days for Life Memphis

Men, Praying for an End to Abortion

Praying Over and With Her

Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group

Be apart of the Fall 2009 Kick-Off Rally!

Glenn Beck raises awareness of the crimes happening at Planned Parenthood Memphis

Reports: Women Hurt by Planned Parenthood Memphis

Full Footage of Planned Parenthood Memphis Investigation Released

Planned Parenthood Memphis Caught Covering Up

Another Child Saved from Abortion at Planned Parenthood

Video Post Inspired by Previous Testimony

Christ has used and taught me so much!

Spring Break Spent Witnessing for Christ and Life

A Fleece Blanket is a Poor Substitute

Declare Victory!

Ask “What Can I do?” – God is calling!

Satan's 'Hissy Fit' in Memphis

Second Child Reported Saved

Vanished

The Face of 40 Days for Life Memphis is Young!

He Regrets Lost Fatherhood

Rain or Shine

Testimony

Positive Experiences

Children are a witness for life!

Mid-Point Rally full of Passion!

"40 Days for Life" by Four Life

New 40 Days Memphis Youtube Channel!

Respect for ALL Life

"He or she is a human being in God's eyes..."

Praying for an end to abortion with new friends!

"Happy is that people..."

Standing Vigil is a Witness!

1st Child Saved! Grandmother and Mother spared from pain of abortion!

Kick-Off Rally A Success!

Mother & Daughter

The Last Day a Family Day

The last Saturday

Street People

Happy for Jesus

If my People....

"How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone
willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause." - Sophie
Scholl, beheaded at 21 for handing out anti-Nazi flyers at the University of
Munich during the Third Reich