Five (5) Women Choose Life

I am pleased to report that during our Wednesday prayer vigil this week FIVE (5) women chose life for their children.  This was an amazing day, and before I go on to tell the story I want to thank the many sidewalk counselors and prayer volunteers who worked together to make this possible.

The excitement started at 7:30 in the morning when Maria met Jessica.  Jessica is 15 years old and was brought by her stepfather for a $25.00 pregnancy test and counseling.  Maria informed them about the free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds and Jessica replied with “I didn’t know anyone did that.”  Before they pulled out to go to ThriVe Maria noticed that Jessica was touching and looking down at her belly as to recognize the humanity of her child.  At ThriVe she was offered everything Maria promised and more.  Jessica chose LIFE!!

In total eight (8) women left Planned Parenthood to seek help from are partner, ThriVe. Of those 8 we saw 5 who had a positive pregnancy test, but one of the women, Sarah, is still struggling with whether she is going to abort or not.  Please pray for Sarah.

Then I received a surprise message from a volunteer stating that another woman who was scheduled for an abortion chose LIFE. Jeanne had taken some medications without knowing she was pregnant and was concerned about fetal deformities.  After further discussion with the sidewalk counselors she chose not to abort.

ThirVe Partnership

We founded the Coalition for Life just three months ago with a commitment to End abortion in St. Louis by working in a unified way with many other organizations throughout the state.  As part of our close partnership with ThirVe we are conducting the first ever co-training on Feb. 17th & 18th right before the next 40 Days for Life campaign.  This training will include sidewalk counseling best practices along with client advocate training for those interested in working on the Mobile Medical Unit or other ThriVe locations.

RSVP to Diane at drumbo@thrivestlouis.org

OR on the Facebook HERE

Friday, February 17th – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AND

Saturday, February 18th – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Best Choice Office

11780 Borman DriveSt. Louis, MO 63146

This is going to be an exciting event with a great deal to learn. I hope to see you there.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

Brian Westbrook
Executive Director
Coalition for Life St. Louis
Brian@CoalitionForLifeSTL.com
www.CoalitionForLifeSTL.com

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“The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that outlasts it.”
~William James