Well, the big day is here, and I just can't tell you how excited I am to launch our Fall 2011 pro-life effort!
We are exactly two months away from Day One of our sixth 40 Days for Life campaign here in Alexandria, VA. On that day, we will be joining hundreds of cities around the world in a focused, coordinated pro-life effort consisting of 40 days of prayer and fasting, 40 days of peaceful vigil at our local abortion facility, and 40 days of community outreach to change hearts and minds on the great tragedy of abortion. I humbly ask you please to help us spread the word about this upcoming event in our community!
Our fall campaign will begin on September 28 and run through November 6 of this year. We will offer extensive prayer and fasting resources and encouragement to all volunteers, as well as the opportunity to sign up for daily 40 Days for Life devotionals and updates. Our prayer vigil at the abortion facility will run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, and we encourage experienced prayer volunteers to enlist as a "shift leader" and commit to a two hour or more time slot at the vigil weekly. Our pre-campaign outreach will begin on Sunday afternoons in Old Town starting August 28 from 2-5pm, and we will offer sidewalk counseling and pro-life persuasion workshops in the weeks before kickoff. Our "Cast the Vision" meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, at 7:30pm, at St. Mary's Lyceum, 313 Duke Street. This meeting is a great opportunity for group leaders and interested individuals to learn more about the fall campaign and share ideas and input. All are welcome to attend.
Please help us spread the word -- forward this message, use our Fall 2011 Flyer and Bulletin Insert, or just talk about the upcoming campaign with family and friends -- so that many people will have the opportunity to participate in 40 Days for Life this fall! Please also help us spread the word about our "Cast the Vision" meeting by inviting anyone who is involved in pro-life ministry or may be willing to contribute to our efforts. Finally, for those who may feel led to share financial support, a list of local needs is available on our website.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to share this message about 40 Days for Life with you! Please let me know if you have questions or need more information about anything. I am really looking forward to leading our fall 2011 campaign, and to working with you though prayer, peaceful vigil, and outreach on behalf of our unborn brothers and sisters here in Alexandria.
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