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May 2008
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Welcome to Presbyterians Pro-Life "Partners For Life" and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ!

Our first Partners for Life Enews! 
This is very exciting for me as the Associate Director of PPL to be writing the FIRST Enews to our Partners for Life Churches. We rolled out our Partners For Life program such a short time ago and to date we have twelve partner churches and list is growing weekly. Some of you may not even have your initial letter and packet yet but be assured it will arrive shortly. God is good!
 
There are many things to share, but I will try not to overwhelm you with information.
PPL is preparing for General Assembly 

PPL is busy preparing for our mission at the 218th General Assembly in San Jose, CA in June. We have about 28 folks on the GA team but there is still room for you. If you or anyone from your congregation is attending GA and would like to be part of our team, we would be blessed if you could join us.

As a PPL team member, a Commissioner to GA, and an Overture Advocate from the Pittsburgh Presbytery, I have been swamped with hundreds of papers, reports, and overtures to read. I'm learning so much!  I read morning, noon and night.  Marie, with her great wisdom and years of GA experience under her belt has been my personal educational angel and her insight is marvelous. Marie is also an Overture Advocate from the Pittsburgh Presbytery and as soon as she steps off the plane in CA, it will be mission in action!

 
Resources for your church

First, I would like to call your attention to our booklet Abortion and the Medical Benefits Plan. This was included with your welcome letter and packet and if your church is not a Relief on Conscience church, it's a MUST READ. It is the only resource available that explains the history of abortion policy in the PC (USA), what the ROC program is, and how to obtain it.  The booklet is downloadable from the PPL website by clicking on the link below.

 http://www.ppl.org/MedBenPlan_2002.html

As a partner church, we recommend that you take this booklet to your session and ask them to prayerfully consider becoming a ROC church if your church has not yet applied for ROC.  Obtaining ROC and having your session make a pledge to cherish life is not only right in God's eyes but a witness to the PC (USA) denomination.
 

Second, I'd like to share a link to a wonderful pro-life ministry of one of our partner churches, FPC in Sparta, NJ. Their ministry is called Loving Arms Ministry.  It provides housing and loving care to women with unplanned pregnancies. You can learn more at their website.

 

Third, I want to share a pro-life speech written by a Lutheran pastor, Dr. Lawrence White that was sent to us recently.  This is a powerful paper. Much of Dr. White's sermon is relevant to today.  Click here to download the sermon in PDF format. We must always be willing to break the silence.  If you are looking for a pro-life Children's Sermon, check out the one by Di Lupton posted in our Sanctity of Human Life webpage 

Prayer Requests

Finally, will you pray with us?

        

Pray that the Lord will provide financially for the needs of PPL to continue and maintain our work at GA and in the PC (USA).

         Please ask your session and congregation to pray for Commissioners, Advocates, and Staff at the 218th General Assembly in San Jose, CA, June 21-28. Pray that all decisions glorify God and further the gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord. Pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance throughout the week and for protection from the Evil One. 

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Sincerely,

Laureen Bodnar
Associate Director

Presbyterians Pro-Life
Praise Him!
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
 
I praise you , for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:13-14