Sept. 23, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- David Bereit, national director of 40 Days for Life, will meet with participants at all four Montana locations taking part in the 40 Days for Life campaign, which is being conducted from September 28 through November 6 in 301 locations around the globe.
40 Days for Life is a grassroots pro-life campaign that invites local people to pray and fast for an end to abortion; hold constant, peaceful vigils outside abortion facilities and Planned Parenthood offices; and participate in community outreach.
"I am thrilled that people of faith and conscience across Montana are enthusiastically responding to this call to join the largest pro-life outreach effort in history," said Bereit, "and I very much look forward to speaking -- and praying -- with people launching local 40 Days for Life campaigns across the state." Here is Bereit's schedule:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
Kalispell 40 Days for Life Kickoff Rally
- 1:30 PM- Gather to pray in public right-of-way outside All Families Healthcare abortion facility; 1060 North Meridian Rd.
- 2:00 PM- The event will move indoors to Trinity Lutheran Church; 400 W. California St.
Missoula 40 Days for Life Kickoff Rally
- 5:30 PM- Event at First Lutheran Church; 2808 South Ave West
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:
Helena 40 Days for Life Kickoff Rally
- 5:30 PM- Event starts at the band shell at Memorial Park, then participants will process to Planned Parenthood at 1500 Cannon for vigil; Bereit will also be joined by 40 Days for Life campaign director Shawn Carney at this event
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:
Billings 40 Days for Life Vigil Visit
- 12:00 Noon: Gather in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood; 100 West Wicks Lane
Bereit will be at each location for at least one hour and will be available for interviews. For advance inquiries, please contact him directly at:
david@40daysforlife.com or
202-280-8993.
