And So They Marched

Before we get into the details of the last few weeks I want to invite you to read the entire e-mail all the way through. At the end you will have an opportunity to become actively involved with ENDING abortion in St. Louis.

So let’s jump in…

Midwest March for Life

In collaboration with several other great organizations we were pleased to participate in the 2nd annual Midwest March for Life. With well over 400 in attendance from all across the state our voices were heard loud and clear. We want abortion to End NOW. The march was followed by a rally with speakers including Dr. Alan Keyes, Bridget VanMeans, and Coach Dave Daubenmire. All did a great job to inspire us all to take immediate action to save the lives of those at risk for abortion and end abortion in our state.

Following the rally were information tables and the first ever Life NOW event bringing over 100 of the top pro-life leaders in the state together to put together a plan of action to finally defeat abortion.

Law of Life Summit

Less than 24 hours after the Midwest March for Life I was on a plane to Washington DC for the Law of Life Summit hosted by the national LIFE Runners and Ave Maria School of Law. We were able to meet and talk with Kristan Hawkins, Sam Lee, Reggie Littlejohn, Nellie Gray, Anne Carmichael and many others. This was a great start to a powerful weekend.

Students for Life Conference

The next day we were off to the Students for Life conference with Kristan Hawkins, David Bereit and many others and we learned a great deal and were inspired by the over 2,000 students in attendance. This full day conference was packed full of information and opportunities to get involved locally. While we were there we were able to set-up a table for the national LIFE Runners. As thousands walked passed our table we were able to talk to them about running, prayer and the importance of standing on the sidewalk in front of the local abortion facility.

Life Really Matters

A few months back we were asked by Greg Robeson of Life Really Matters to present to the over 1,600 high school students from St. Louis at the March. I was able to share the stage with Julie Leber, a local volunteer sidewalk counselor, to present tangible action items of how they could end abortion. Our focus was on the conversation with an abortion minded woman, especially on the sidewalk. As the pro-life movement we must never forget the women and men who are going through the abortion. If we can’t reach them we will never be able to save the children scheduled to die. This was followed by an address from Jason Jones producer of the movie Bella and Mass by Archbishop Robert Carlson.

The March for Life

There’s not much to say here, except WOW. I was honored to travel with some really great people and be among the 400 – 500 thousand in attendance.

40 Days for Life Training

The day after the march I was blessed to attend the 40 Days for Life training in Washington DC. The entire national staff was on hand to educate and equip those who will end abortion at the local level. This was a powerful and action packed event. This entire training was taped and will be available in the Fall. I can’t wait to share it with you.

Time to take action

The common theme over the last few weeks is taking action, so here is your chance.

We’ve posted the next THREE WEEKS of prayer vigils on our website and I challenge you to take two hours every week. Yes it will be hard, but it’s worth it to save a life and to save a woman from a lifetime of regret. If you truly can’t do two hours per week take one hour, but make today the beginning of the END of abortion. All it takes is for you to act. Will you join me?