September 29, 2009

Greetings!

With one confirmed life saved already, the 2009 40 Days for Life New Orleans Campaign has had a great start!

Late on Friday, we received word that one mother chose life after very strongly considering abortion.  Thanks to the prayers of our vigilers, the words of sidewalk counselors, and the work of nearby pregnancy centers, that baby will have a chance to have its own birthday!

So far, every hour at the vigil has been filled with both first time and experienced vigilers.  The groups that have adopted days have ranged from Tulane Students for Life, New Life Fellowship, and St. Clement of Rome (just to name a few!).

Moreover, even with pouring rain before and after the Kick-Off Rally last Tuesday, 150-200 people still came out to commence the campaign.  Passionate speakers, profound stories, great music, and a sense of excitement filled the air!

Your 40 Days for Life New Orleans Campaign is in full swing, and if you have not participated yet, now is the time!  Here are a few things you can do:

• Sign up to spend an hour in vigil outside Louisiana's largest abortion facility.
  
  
• Commit to praying daily for an end to abortion.
  
  
• Order prayer cards for a Church or school.
  
  
• Forward this email or tell someone else about 40 Days for Life.
  
  
  

Keep up the great work, and see you at the vigil!

For a Pro-Life New Orleans,

Benjamin Clapper
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life New Orleans

P.S. Did you take photos of the Kick-Off Rally or of your time at the vigil, or do you have any stories?  We cannot be there all the time, so please send us your photos and stories to info@prolifelouisiana.org!  Thank you!

PRAY Campaign to End Abortion:

• Commit to praying and fasting daily as an individual, family, and group to end abortion.
• Go online to view our 40 Days for Life prayer and Prayer Card.

Be Part of the Daily 7 AM - 7PM VIGIL:

• Join the peaceful and prayer vigil at Louisiana's largest abortion facility by signing up for an hour online.  You can also check out the vigil calendar on our site.
• If you are a Church or group, we encourage you to "adopt a day" at the vigil.  Over 12 days have already been adopted.  Contact Vigil Coordinator Yvette Fouchi at 40daysforlifenola@gmail.com or 504-874-9225 to get your date now!

UNITE at the 40 Days for Life Events:

• Campaign Kick-Off Rally: Tuesday, Sept 22 at 6:30 PM
• Closing Celebration: Sunday, Nov 1 at 6 PM
  

PDF and Promotional Resources:

• Visit our PDF Resource page to download flyers, vigil sign-up sheets, the Statement of Peace, and much more!
• Come by our office in Metairie to pick up flyers, posters, and more to help promote 40 Days for Life at your Church or group! [3008 20th Street  504-835-6520]

Vigil Location and Directions:

• 3044 Ridgelake Drive in Metairie at the corner of 20th St. (On Google Maps)
• Running parallel to Causeway, Ridgelake is one block to the west to Causeway.
• 20th Street is four blocks north of Veterans (lake side of Veterans)