Gerard's Thoughts and Commentary

Today we embark on E40DFL Thirteenth campaign to end abortion in Everett and beyond. Let us invoke the power of the Holy Spirit to lead, inspire us with open and humble hearts. We pray that all who enter the doors at Planned Parenthood will receive God's grace to see the truth: unborn babies are people too; mothers & fathers protect their children, not to injure or destroy them. May God bless YOU. www.40daysforlife.com/Everett www.40daysforlife.com

Being adopted, it is almost easy to be pro-life; it comes natural to me.   So, in the fall of 2007, I became involved in 40 Days for Life, a pro-life ministry based upon four components: prayer, fasting, peaceful vigil, and outreach to protect and pray for the unborn and their parents.   Nationally 40 Days for Life began in Bryan/College Station, Texas. Thus far: • 575,000 local prayer participants • 16,000 churches • 501 cities • 19 countries • 7,536 lives saved (Everett: 17 lives saved) • 83 workers quit • 40 clinics closed. Our most visible feature is the prayer vigil located at the Everett Planned Parenthood; you are invited to witness with us.   This vigil is not a protest, but a peaceful and prayerful opportunity to seek the Lord’s will in this most important effort. As Jesus dwells in us, we must also see Him in others, including those we meet and greet while on the sidewalk praying, fasting, holding peaceful vigil and outreaching in the love o...