Fall 2008 40 Days for Life Update

This was taken from a e-mail I received yesterday from 40 Days for Life National Campaign Director David Bereit. In it he has some very exciting news that I just have to share:

So many amazing things are happening right nowthat I don't know where to start! . . . . .

I am in complete awe of the unprecedented level of pro-life activity that is stirring all across America and Canada as more than 170 cities actively gear up for this fall's 40 Days for Life campaign -- at a crucial time when abortion is back at the top of the news headlines and in theforefront of the heated political debate.

We've also learned of many other organizations now joining in 40 Days for Life's call for nationwide prayer, fasting, and action:

* The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION has joined the call, asking all believers to unite together in the September 24 - November 2 season of prayer and fasting

* STOP PLANNED PARENTHOOD, encouraged by the fact that more than 75 of the 40 Days for Life campaigns will focus on Planned Parenthood centers, is rallying its network of activists around the country to join the effort

* STUDENTS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA is asking its 400+ college pro-life groups to take part in 40 Days for Life campaigns, and has activated ten field agents who are traveling from campus to campus rallying excited pro-life students

* AMERICAN LIFE LEAGUE is actively encouraging its affiliate groups around the country to take part in 40 Days for Life efforts

* Numerous post-abortion awareness and recovery ministries, including SILENT NO MORE AWARENESS, RACHEL'S VINEYARD, OPERATION OUTCRY, and ABORTION RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL are partnering with 40 Days for Life to bring healing to many of those who have been wounded by abortion

* PRIESTS FOR LIFE is sending out its entire ministry team to travel across country all fall, mobilizing networks of people and building momentum through visits to dozens of the local 40 Days for Life campaigns

* BOUND4LIFE is mobilizing its 165 chapters across America to join the 40 day initiative and is assembling a prayer team that will hold a non-stop vigil 24 hours a day for each of the 40 days outside the U.S. Supreme Court

* To coincide with the kickoff of 40 Days for Life, the EWTN GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK will be airing a world-premiere show in millions of homes on Sunday, September 21, at 9 PM Eastern (6 PM Pacific) calling for 40 Days for Life involvement. See: http://www.beinghumanshow.com

* More than 20 CATHOLIC BISHOPS, ARCHBISHOPS, and CARDINALS have now endorsed 40 Days for Life and encouraged the faithful in their dioceses to participate

* We're hearing from KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS councils from coast-to-coast that are challenging their knights to "speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves" through active participation in 40 Days for Life

* THE CALL is mobilizing its network of prayer warriors across the globe for massive, unified prayer and fasting from September 24 until November 2, ending with a huge stadium event in San Diego, California.

There are many more, but you get the idea......This fall is not only going to be the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization IN HISTORY, it could also be one of the largest unified 40-day seasons of prayer and fasting in North America during our lifetime!

WOW! (emphasis mine)

Who would have ever believed that this would go from one simple idea to a worldwide movement -- in just ONE YEAR...

...But, by the grace of God, it has.

And YOU can help shape history by participating!

If you haven't already, take a moment right now to find the 40 Days for Life location nearest to youand sign up for local e-mail updates so you can take part in this historic initiative:

http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm

Let's pray and work together to ensure that 2008is forever remembered as the year that marked the beginning of the end of abortion.

Yours for LIFE,

David Bereit

National Campaign Director

40 Days for Life

P.S.- Over the coming days, we are going to let you know about several key pro-life initiatives that are happening across the country and how you can pray and make a difference in these decisive battles. This is an exciting time!

I have to add a final comment. He is right, this is an exciting time. The forces of the culture of death have declared an all out, no holds barred attack on the "Culture of Life". & we who are working for that "Culture of Life" are not going to lay down & take it without a fight. & we are starting right where we needs must start, with prayer. This is, at heart, a spiritual battle. It is 1 that on our own we cannot win. But, as Scripture reminds us: "(A)ll things are possible with God." (Mark 10:27) When we are on our knees in prayer then we are definitely with God & on His side, where we need to be if we are to win this battle.