WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- "With the January 22 anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court ruling, the United States began its 40th year of legal abortion," said Shawn Carney, campaign director of 40 Days for Life. "This is a critical year in terms of the sanctity of human life -- a year in which people from across America and beyond are preparing to take a public stand on behalf of innocent lives at risk."
Carney said that in this 40th year, pro-life advocates in 251 locations reaching from coast to coast in the United States as well as Canada, England, Australia and Spain will be hosting local 40 Days for Life campaigns simultaneously. The coordinated international campaign begins February 22 and runs through April 1. Carney pointed out that the number 40 shows up frequently in the Bible. "Noah in the flood, Moses on the mountain, Christ in the desert -- those were all 40-day challenges. But the number also shows up in terms of years, as in the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the wilderness," he said. "They were kept away from the promised land because they disobeyed God. Forty years represented a generation in biblical terms, and only a new generation was allowed to enter the new land. Forty years has spiritual significance in the struggle against abortion here in America, as we pray and work for our land to be free of abortion." With 251 locations, this will be the largest springtime 40 Days for Life campaign in history. 40 Days for Life consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, 40 days of constant, peaceful vigil outside abortion centers and Planned Parenthood offices and 40 days of pro-life community outreach. The list of participating communities is posted online at:www.40daysforlife.com/location. "The public vigil is the most visible part of the campaign and it has a tremendous impact," said Carney. "Many people simply do not realize that there is a facility in their own towns where abortions take place. They are shocked to find out what is going on -- often in their own neighborhoods. When abortion is out of sight and out of mind, it can be easy to ignore. Once you know what's going on locally, abortion -- as well as the damage it causes -- becomes real. It becomes clear that abortion that brings death and despair. It cannot be ignored any longer." 40 Days for Life continues to grow. Nine coordinated, international 40 Days for Life campaigns have been completed, beginning in the fall of 2007. More than 500,000 people in some 422 cities have taken part. Twenty-one abortion centers have closed following 40 Days for Life prayer vigils and at least 61 abortion industry employees have quit their jobs. "The most significant impact," Carney said, "is that there are 5,045 babies that we know of -- and their mothers -- who were spared from the tragedy of abortion."Dear Deacon, It's official, and the news release was just sent:
The next 40 Days for Life will be the largest spring
campaign EVER! Just two weeks from today -- starting on Wednesday,
February 22 -- a staggering 251 cities from coast to
coast in the United States plus Canada, England,
Australia and Spain will simultaneously launch local
40 Days for Life campaigns. The full list of locations for the upcoming 40 Days
for Life campaign is now posted online at: http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm The coordinated international campaign will be
conducted from February 22 through April 1,
coinciding with the Christian season of Lent -- and
it couldn't be happening at a more important time. From the start of the 40th year of legal abortion
in America ... to Planned Parenthood's vicious attack
on the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation ... to
the HHS mandate forcing religious employers' health
plans to include coverage of abortion-causing drugs
... to the closure of more abortion facilities and
the conversions of more abortion workers ... we are
on the verge of a BREAKTHROUGH in our unified efforts
to end abortion. And YOU can help save lives by getting involved in
the next 40 Days for Life campaign! Here's what to do: 1) Go to the list of 40 Days for Life locations:
http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm 2) Using the map, or the list of locations, click
on the site that is closest to where you live. 3) You will be redirected to the web page for
that local 40 Days for Life campaign. 4) On that local web page, SIGN UP with your name
and e-mail address to get involved and help
save lives! That's it! You will then receive information on the plans for
your nearby 40 Days for Life campaign and how you
can help make an impact locally. Here's a quick list of the blessings that God has
provided through seven previous coordinated
40 Days for Life campaigns: * HALF A MILLION volunteers have participated in
40 Days for Life campaigns * 15,000+ church congregations have participated
in 40 Days for Life campaigns * Reports document 5,045 lives that have been spared
from abortion -- and those are just the ones we
know about * 61 abortion workers have quit their jobs and
walked away from the abortion industry * 21 abortion facilities have completely shut down
following local 40 Days for Life campaigns outside
their doors * Women and men have been spared from the effects of
abortion, including a lifetime of regrets * More than 1,500 news stories have been featured in
radio shows, newspapers, magazines and TV programs * Many people with past abortion experiences have
begun post-abortion healing and recovery * People of faith and conscience are experiencing a
renewed sense of HOPE! I'm excited to see what God will do this spring ... ... and I'm thrilled to have YOU as part of it! For Life, Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life
PS: If you've already signed up with a local
40 Days for Life campaign before, you will not be
added to the list a second time -- our system
automatically screens to prevent duplicates: http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm PPS: Some of the local web pages are still in the
process of being set up, so if the page for your
nearby campaign is not yet complete, go ahead and
sign up with your name and e-mail address so you
can get the latest updates: http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm
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