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Be a Voice for Life on
January 22
Sav A Life Holds “Stand for Life Service and
Walk”
by Steve Foxworth Executive Director of Sav
A Life Ministries, Inc. |
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On Friday, January 22, 2010, you are invited to attend
the Stand for Life Service and Walk. The service begins at
noon followed at 12:30 by a walk from Macon’s City Hall to
Central City Park.
The purpose of the day is for everyone who believes in life
to take a stand together. This event occurs on the January
22, because on the same date in 1973, the Roe vs. Wade
decision was passed which legalized abortion. This is your
opportunity to declare along with hundreds of others the
truth about life. This walk is not designed as a protest but
rather as an affirmation of life. In years past it was
called the “silent” memory walk. Recently, the name has
changed to the “Stand for Life Service and Walk” because we
believe someone should stand up and speak out for life. We
can no longer be silent on the issues that matter. If we
don’t take a stand for life, who will?
At Sav A Life we like to say, “Since life is God’s idea, it
is a wise choice to defend it.”
Join us in being a voice for life.
We publicize the walk as a prolife event not an
anti-abortion event. The liberal media continues to use
“pro-choice” and “anti-abortion” to characterize the two
sides of the debate. If they were fair and balanced, it
would be characterized as “pro-choice and prolife.” The
counter comparison would be to use the terms “antiabortion,
and anti-life.” And by the way, we aren’t against choice, we
believe everyone is entitled to choices– based on truth. Our
mission at Sav A Life is to empower individuals with
life-affirming truth so they will make a wise decision. We
must realize that some decisions aren’t for us to make,
like, if a preborn baby should live or die.
The reality is every abortion kills a beating heart. You and
I are alive today because our mothers gave us the right to
live, the right every person created by God deserves to
have.
Join us on January 22 in giving one hour of your time to
stand up for life. For more information, go to
www.salmacon.com.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stand For Life
Service and Walk
How long will this event take? One hour from start to
finish. 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Inspirational service on the steps
of Macon’s City Hall 12:30 p.m. Walk from City Hall to
Central City Park in a peaceful and respectful way in
commemoration of the sanctity of human life. Feel free to
join us for the whole hour or just apart, depending on what
your schedule allows.
Where should I park? If you plan to participate in
the walk you should park at Central City Park. From 11 a.m.
until noon there will be transportation provided taking
people from Central City Park to City Hall.
Is this a fundraiser? No. This is a community event
with the purpose of like minded pro-life individuals
standing together in love and support.
Can I bring signs or banners? Yes! They should be
tasteful. Please no graphic pictures or slogans.
What if it rains? There will be no cancellation due
to weather.
Who is hosting this event? Sav A Life Ministries,
Inc. They are a non-profit 501c3 pregnancy help organization
with two locations in Middle Georgia, one in Macon and the
other in Warner Robins. For additional information you can
contact them at 478- 755-1343.
Is this a political event? No, this is not a
political rally nor is it a denominational meeting. It is a
pro-life gathering intended to unite anyone and everyone who
supports the right every baby has to experience life.
You may not know…
• Abortion is the #1 cause of death annually in the United
States... ...more than heart disease and cancer deaths
combined. ...more than stroke, lung disease, accidents,
pneumonia, suicide, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease
and HIV combined. ...88 times the number of homicides.
(Source: Centers for Disease Control)
• Abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures in
the United States. (According to the Alan Guttmacher
Institute which is an affiliate of Planned Parenthood, the
world’s largest abortion provider).
• Each year, an estimated 48 million abortions occur
worldwide • Since 1973 when abortion was legalized
nationwide, over 50 million legal abortions have taken
place.
• Georgia has one of the ten highest abortion rates in the
US.
• In 2004, there were 19 abortion providers in Georgia.
• Since 1973, there have been over 47,000,000 abortions in
the United States.
That’s 1,300,000 babies every year
That’s 108,333 babies every month
That’s 27,083 babies every week
That’s 3,735 babies every day
That’s 155 babies every hour
That’s 2.6 babies every minute
That’s 1 baby every 25 seconds!
(Source: Alan Guttmacher Institute)
Statistics from www.grtl.org
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