Day 2 -

It was day one... and i wanted to be there. i had checked the vigil calendar and there were few holes, thanks to our faithful friends at St. Peter's church.

This year it has been our goal to have organizations and churches take chunks of time together - or even whole days of the vigil - and many have stepped up to this challenge. What a beautiful thing to see churches, couples, friends and families praying together.

Is this something your church would consider doing?
 

can you see the teeny babes in the rosary this grandmother uses as she prays for an end to abortion?

Kicking off our sixth campaign

Hello everyone,
And welcome aboard to the new folks! Our e-mail list has grown larger than
ever, and is now includes almost 250. Thank you, and welcome to every
one of you.

The 40 Days for Life is beginning today, Sept 26, and we already
can see that this will be our most successful one to date.
The vigil calendar is filling up nicely, particularly on the days that
are blocked out for different groups or organizations.
Please use the Vigil Calendar (at www.40DaysforLife.com/calgary) so we
can have the optimal coverage.

Please participate as much as you can to this effort. The effect on
our community will be immeasurable!

We had a great Kick-off meeting last Saturday, and
55 people attended and were treated to a wonderful program including
opening/closing prayer by Pat Worsley from First Alliance Church,
prayers by Jojo Ruba from Faith Beyond Belief Ministry, Ken
Vandermeullen from Thornhill Baptist, and Shafer Parker from Hawkwood
Baptist Church. We had Paige playing keyboard and singing, and then
she also led us in song.  It was very uplifting.

Thank you everyone who came. Don't miss our mid-point rally on
October 20th, same time, same location. (West Hillhurst Community Centre).

With 250 folks on our e-mail list, and only 480 hours of vigil (40
days x 12 hours a day), do you realize that if everyone participates
just two hours, every hour will be covered?  And if everyone prays
four hours during the entire vigil, then every hour will have at least
two people.

How great is that?

I included our 40 Days for Life flyer, a site map I created, and then
the actual 2002 Court Injunction, in case anyone is interested.

Thank you and God Bless.

For the little ones,

Dave Odland - campaign director
Calgary 40 Days for Life

(Attachments available upon request).

"Like" our facebook page to receive regular updates - or contact us to get your name and email on regular outgoing list! We can't wait to see what God will do during this campaign!

Another version of our statement of peace

I didn't realize that there were two different statements of peace - take a look at both of them. We'd love your feedback.

I testify to the following:

1. I will only pursue peaceful solutions to the violence of abortion when volunteering with the Calgary 40 Days for Life campaign.

2. I will show compassion and reflect Christ’s love to all abortion facility employees, volunteers, customers, and the general public.

3. I understand that acting in a violent or harmful manner immediately and completely disassociates me from the Calgary 40 Days for Life campaign

4. I am in no way associated with the Kensington abortion facility /Planned Parenthood or its affiliates by way of employment, informant, volunteer, client, or otherwise While standing on the designated sidewalk across and east of the Kensington abortion facility:

5. I will abide by the "Bubble" zone ruling and stay in designated areas specified by the Court Injunction, with a maximum of 4 persons (any age) on the sidewalk.

6. I will not have any graphic material on signs/placards that I carry.

7. I will only talk to the public if approached first while conducting the Calgary 40DFL vigil.

8. I will not look at any employee, clientele, or at the abortion facility itself in a threatening manner.

9. I will not obstruct the sidewalk traffic or go into the street while participating in the Calgary 40DFL prayer vigil.

10. I will closely attend to any children I bring to the prayer vigil

11. I will cooperate with local city authorities and immediately modify any behavior as directed.

Statement of Peace

I pledge to conduct myself in a peaceful manner, responding with humility and love.

I pledge to conduct myself in a prayerful, positive manner with a compassionate attitude.

I pledge that I am familiar with the vigil location and key guidelines imposed by the Court Injunction. I will conduct myself in a lawful and considerate manner at all times while participating int he 40 Days for Life Campaign.

- Only 4 persons (any ages) on the sidewalk across 5th Ave from clinic by the park.
- No further West than the edge of the park.
- If more than 4 persons, overflow can be in park, between the playground and the
soccer field, but no signs or placards in this area.
- Do stand or walk on the other side [North] of the fence from the sidewalk in the park.
- Do not talk to anyone unless approached first. Do not talk to school-aged children at all.

I pledge to orient any personal guest to the vigil site, and gently remind other participants who may not know the vigil location and the 4 person limit on 5th Avenue.

I pledge to keep my commitment to the hours I have signed up for, or find someone who can, or call 403-467-6961.

Thank you, and God Bless.

May 22, 2012

Has anyone else seen this?  Any ideas?  Lifesite news has posted it as well... Check it out HERE.
Reports on something big that will change the abortion debate forever have surfaced. May 22, 2012. Join the growing movement and Repost!!!