It's Raining Pro-Lifers
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Walk for Life West Coast: Timmerie Millington Reports
Thirty Survivors from
Southern California braved torrential rain on Thursday, January 21st as
they began their journey to San Francisco to commemorate the thousands
of lives lost since the Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade.
Standing strong to face the issue of abortion and to be voices for
voiceless, Survivors led and participated in several pro-life events in
Northern California.
Oakland
The Survivors started their weekend with
a Show the Truth Picket on Friday morning at Webster Street abortion
clinic in Oakland -- the abortion clinic where Reverend Walter Hoy was
arrested for violating Oakland's 8-foot bubble ordinance. This 8-foot
bubble ordinance prohibits sidewalk counselors and prayer warriors from
going within eight feet of anyone walking into the abortion clinic.
Instead, you must ask for permission to approach. You may not even
hand literature to a woman seeking an abortion without asking
permission to approach, or else you are violating the city's
ordinance. Despite rumors to the contrary, this is only the law in the
city of Oakland and it is not statewide.
By prosecuting Walter
Hoye, the clinic had effectively intimidated all prayer warriors and
picketers to the other side of the street. The Survivors challenged
some of the procedure restrictions against picketers. Clinic workers
had said that you could not hold signs or talk to women outside the
clinic, but they were wrong. In fact you could hold signs and speak
with anyone entering the clinic. The Survivors demonstrated that you
could be on the public sidewalk in front of the Webster Street clinic
legally. Over 15 police officers were present at the Survivors picket,
and the Survivors were able to work with law enforcement to help
clarity the rights of sidewalk counselors and prayer warriors.
Testing
areas where understandable fear has taken over is one of roles the
Survivors play. Survivors helped a dear pro-life grandmother, who had
been scared by clinic workers into staying across the street, to
realize she could legally be on the public sidewalk in front of the
clinic. That day The Survivors were able to be a witness to many women
walking into the abortion clinic.
Survivors pray outside the Oakland clinic
"Peacefully, nonviolently, but
boldly we exercise and protect our first amendment rights," said Jeff
White, Founder of Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust.
Following
the Survivors' picket, the Survivors participated in the 3rd Annual
Standing Up 4Life Walk in Oakland, where there was a fantastic lineup
of speakers; one of the key speakers was Dr. Jim Garlow, Senior Pastor
of Skyline Wesleyan.
Survivors lead the way at the Standing Up 4 Life Walk
Dr. Garlow emphasized the necessity for the black community to be involved in the
battle against abortion. It was fantastic to see the black community
rallying to the pro-life cause.
Following
the walk in Oakland, the Survivors were invited to speak at a youth
rally where they shared about the ministry of Survivors. They
encouraged youth to become active in the pro-life movement in their own
hometowns.
San Francisco
Representing the youth in the Walk for Life
On Saturday, the Survivors joined over forty
thousand other people at the Walk for Life in San Francisco. It was a
great opportunity for the Survivors to walk in solidarity with fellow
Americans and to share about their involvement in the pro-life
movement. Some of the young Survivors were interviewed on Catholic
radio stations. At the end of the Walk for Life path, the Survivors
had a booth promoting the Survivors ministry and encouraging youth to join their peers at the Campus Life Tours and Pro-Life Training Camp.
The Survivors also conducted a Million to One Memorial Die-In, a visual
witness commemorating the millions of human casualties of abortion.
The Survivors' fetal development signs were set up surrounding the
Memorial Die-In. This was a great example to other pro-lifers of just
one of the creative events the Survivors organize. Students passed out
literature at the Memorial Die-In and shared information about abortion
and the work the Survivors do.
Timmerie explains the significance of the Million to One Memorial Die-In and encourages youth to join the Survivors
The Survivors' presence in
Northern California strongly encouraged other youth to be bold
witnesses for the pre-born. The young Survivors expressed their
opinions and showed their strengths in ways that touched and inspired
many.
36 years of legalized abortion in the United States, and we have
just witnessed thousands coming together from across the country to
bring a loud and clear message: We will continue to be voices for the
voiceless. One day we will see an end to abortion because of people
like the Survivors who are unafraid to stand for what they believe in
and practice their first amendment right.
For more photos from the Survivors' events in and around San Francisco, check out our photo gallery!
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What Are They Scared Of?
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The pro-abortion group NOW is up in arms over a pro-life Super Bowl ad.
CBS has agreed to run a 30 second commercial during the Super Bowl
about Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow's mother choosing life instead of
following a doctor's recommendation to have an abortion, and pro-aborts
everywhere are angry that this powerful story will be told to a
national audience.
 Pam Tebow was on a missions trip to the Philippines while pregnant
with her fifth child, Tim, and contracted a disease. Doctors urged her
to have an abortion in fear of the potential risk of the baby
contracting it too. She lovingly decided to decline the offer and later
gave birth to Tim. Already breaking ground at the age of 22 he is a
Heisman Trophy winning American football quarterback for the Florida
Gators. He was also the first college football player to play both
rush and pass for 20 touchdowns in a season and was the first sophomore
to win the Heisman Trophy.
Tim has spoken before about his mother's decision to choose life.
However, Focus on the Family offered to foot the $2.5 million bill to
take it national. And what better way to reach millions of Americans
then by airing a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl on CBS?
But wait - "pro-choice" organizations, such as NOW and the Feminist
Majority Foundation are upset. They claim that CBS has "in the past
rejected ads that advocate specific views on controversial issues of
public importance".
My questions are these: Why are these "pro-choice" organizations
coming out in complete opposition to this commercial, which no one has
seen yet, when Pam Tebow is simply educating Americans about her
"choice"? Isn't that what their movement is fighting for? Choice?
Just yesterday Center for Reproductive Rights accused Pam Tebow of
lying about her situation because abortion wasn't legal in the
Phillipines. These pro-choice organizations pride themselves on being
feminists and caring for women but as soon as one woman speaks out
about the pressures of her pregnancy they're quick to throw punches and
do anything to shut her up.
Tim Tebow is also a survivor of the abortion holocaust and his willingness to speak out against abortion serves as inspiration for the pro-life youth majority in America. The Survivors applaud Tim's courage and hope that he will continue to take a stand against this holocaust plaguing our generation.
We ask to you keep praying for Tim and Pam Tebow and that their
First Amendment right to Free Speech is not violated. Focus on the
Family raised the money to be able to share this powerful story with
millions of Americans, in hopes that many lives will be impacted and
saved.
In the past few days, pro-abortion groups have generated over
120,000 letters to CBS, NFL, and Super Bowl advertising executives,
asking that they scrap the ad, which has yet to be unveiled. In
response, a petition was launched by Life Site News whereby
pro-lifers can express support to CBS for its decision to air the ad,
and exhort the network not to cave to pressure to drop the ad. The
names of those who sign the petition will be forwarded on to CBS
executives ( please sign the petition here).
"As a woman who has had an abortion, I applaud Mrs. Tebow for courageously choosing life for her son Tim," said Cheryl Conrad of Survivors. "Look at all of his accomplishments; every abortion denies the amazing potential that is inside every child. Please join the Survivors as we pray for Tim Tebow's ad to air on Super Bowl Sunday."
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It's Time for a Challenge
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Are You Ready For
ProLife Boot Camp?!
Young
activists who fight against the horror of abortion are often referred
to as "soldiers" or "warriors" in the pro-life cause. And those titles
couldn't be closer to the truth.
But where do ProLife soldiers go to be equipped for action?
Survivors
of the Abortion Holocaust is now accepting applications for the 2010
ProLife Training Camp, the 13th annual pro-life "boot camp" in Southern
California.
This exciting
and challenging camp features 12 intense days that will prepare you to
stand against the worst evil of our day: abortion. Over the years,
hundreds of high school and college age individuals have completed this
training program, becoming effective voices for the preborn.
From
preparing a press release to sharing the truth of abortion on a street
corner, the Survivors are trained as warriors of the highest caliber.
Through the signature combination of classroom teaching and hands-on
experience, the Survivors ProLife Training Camps are producing pro-life
leaders for the next generation.
From beginners to seasoned activists, this an event not to miss!
to join us at Survivors ProLife Training Camp!
When: June 21-July 2, 2010
Where:
Los Angeles, California. The Survivors rent out the St. Joseph's
Retreat Center in Rosemead for lodging, meals, and training sessions
(note - we only rent the center itself, and our camp is separate from
the programs St. Joseph's offers). Activities take place throughout Los
Angeles and Orange County.
Who: High school and college-age youth
Cost: Camp fee is $425,
but there are many ways to come to camp at
little or no cost to you. Check out our discounts and fundraising ideas!
Camp fee includes food, lodging, training materials, and transportation
once you have arrived at camp. Returning camp veterans may join us for
a portion of camp. Cost for camp veterans is $40 per night with a
minimum of 3 nights stay.
How: Complete the online application
and send your $50 non-refundable deposit. You will receive confirmation
(parents of minor children will be included in all correspondence) once
your application has been received.
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Missionary Opportunity
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If You Could Save a Life, Would You?
You've
read about pro-life missionaries, thinking how awesome it would be to
save a child's life from impending doom. You thought, "I'm glad someone
is taking a stand...", followed by a list of reasons why it's not the
right time for you.
The Survivors Campus Life Tour needs YOU for this coming semester.
We
need a courageous team of college-age men and women, to bring the truth
about abortion and the healing power of God's grace to their peers.
What does it entail?
The
Campus Life Tour has visited over 1,500 campuses across the United
States since 2001, challenging the culture of death at high schools and
colleges across America.
Using graphic photos, relevant
literature and powerful debate, members of the Campus Life Tour team
speak to their peers about abortion. Every conversation, every piece of
paper distributed, every photograph shown can save countless human
lives.
Check out the Campus Life Tour video!
New for the Spring Semester:
Unique Training and Ministry in Mexico!
As
pro-lifers, we are very concerned about children both before they are
born, and after. The Campus Life Tour Team will travel to Mexico to
minister to children in an orphanage who are among the poorest of the
poor in Ensenada. Team members will minister in Mexico at the
beginning of the semester, during the seventh week, and at the end of
the semester.
Your heart will be forever impacted as you hold
these little Mexican orphans in your arms. You will be blessed as we
bless them by bringing food, clothes and toys to brighten their lives,
but the best gift you will share is your love.
Travel, housing and meals will be provided during the semester including the Mexico mission trip. Do you have what it takes?
18
to 30 year old committed Christians who have a heart for the pre-born,
an attitude of service and a willingness to learn the skills needed to
articulate and debate the pro-life position. Must be a team player and
willing to travel.
Campus Life Team members are required to raise their own financial support.
- Entire Semester - 12 weeks: $1,200
- Half Semester - 6 weeks: $600
After we receive your application, we will send you tools to help you with fundraising.
When do I start?
As
soon as you can! The new semester begins February 5, 2010. Team
members may commit to the entire Campus Life Tour Spring Semester, (12
weeks), or the first half, (6 weeks), or the last half, (6 weeks).
Here's how you can get involved:
- Join us at a campus for the day
- Recruit others to join us at the campus for the day
- Invite us to speak to your youth group, campus or church
- Provide a meal for our team
Use your God-given talents and passion.
Utilize your strengths and abilities.
Be an advocate for the pre-born.
Grow as a person and in your spiritual life while saving the next generation.  | |
ProLife Boot Camp
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The Experience That Will Change Your Life
Join other Survivors at the 13th annual ProLife
Training Camp - 12 days of intense training and activism that will
prepare you to stand against the worst evil of our day: abortion.
June 21-July 2, 2010
ProLife Training Camp 2010
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Buy Us a Cup of Coffee?
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price. As a responsible Christian business, they tithe 10% of all
their profits to Christian ministries, and even allow their customers
to choose which organization benefits from their sale.
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Survivors
P.O. Box 52708
Riverside, CA 92517
(951) 750-1114
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Mission Statement |
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Compelled by the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and our respect for life, the Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust speak out on behalf of over 50,000,000 children lost to abortion in America since 1973. Dedicated to defending the right to life of future generations, we are engaged in a battle to end America's genocide. We recognize the urgency of this war, as over 3,000 children die each day in the United States because of abortion.
The Survivors encourage and empower the youth of today as they dare to rise up against the slaughter of innocent children through abortion. We are committed to educating and equipping young activists who have a heart for the pre-born and are willing to be used by God to "Defend those unjustly sentenced to death." (Proverbs 24:11)
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