Thursday, May 21, 2009

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has signed a life-saving bill, SF 2083. This bill prohibits state funds toward human cloning that would have destoyed the sanctity of life in Minnesota.

We at Americans United for Life Action encourage all Minnesotans to thank Governor Pawlenty for standing up for life and human dignity.

We have set up a quick and easy way for you to do this on our website. A sample letter is ready to go if you don't want to write anything yourself. Just click on the following link to thank Governor Pawlenty:

Thank the Governor now!

MWC Reads . . .

PCC List, a service of Baptists for Life to pregnancy care centers.
There is tons of great stuff here!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Exchanging good for evil

Did you ever wonder why . . .

. . . men don’t have a say about protecting a “pregnancy” from an abortion, but they can be forced by law to pay child support for the same “pregnancy” if it is brought to term?

. . . a woman doesn’t have to consult a man about the decision to abort a “pregnancy”, but in some states she must notify him if she wants to make an adoption plan for the same “pregnancy”?

. . . if a pregnant woman tries to kill herself but only succeeds in ending the “pregnancy”, she may be charged with homicide?

. . . be hit by a car while walking to an abortion clinic to terminate her “pregnancy” and the pregnant woman and the “pregnancy” are both fatalities, the driver may be charged with double vehicular homicide?

“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,
and prudent in their own sight!”

Isaiah 5:20-21 (NKJV)


HealthPartners’ Clinic Campaign

40 Days for Life Twin Cities focused on HealthPartners’ Regions Hospital. The truth of HealthPartners and abortion now needs to be shared in front its clinics in the Metro area.

Why? Most HealthPartners’ members do not get their health care at Regions Hospital. They are unaware that HealthPartners’ Regions Hospital has a dedicated abortion facility within Regions Hospital, which HealthPartners owns and operates, and their medical premiums are supporting an HMO that kills children up to 20 weeks!

Bringing this truth to neighborhood clinics will help to convince more HealthPartners’ members to write Mary Brainerd, HealthPartners’ CEO, and the board of directors to demand that HealthPartners get out of the abortion business completely. By proclaiming the truth we can recruit more prayer warriors to pray for the end of abortion at Regions Hospital. By proclaiming the truth we can encourage pro-life employees of HealthPartners to stand up for life in their workplace and let them know they are not alone!

This effort will be a prayerful and peaceful presentation of the truth at neighborhood HealthPartners’ clinics. You will not have to sidewalk counsel. You only have to stand on a public sidewalk or right of way and pray, hold a sign, and give out informational literature.

Please review the schedule below and decide at which clinic you will join us. Contact us if you plan to participate, and watch your email for updates about transportation, how to get signs/brochures, and where to stand. Thank you for your participation, working together with other caring believers, “Stopping Abortion One Life at a Time”.

In Him,
Brian Walker, Program Director
Pro-Life Action Ministries
651-771-1500 brian.walker@plam.org

Clinic Schedule Follows:

All times & dates listed below are for Tuesday, AM or PM only.

Woodbury Clinic
8450 Seasons P’wy
Woodbury, MN 55125
10:00 AM May 19

Woodbury Eye Clinic
8325 Seasons P’way
Woodbury, MN 55125
10:00 AM May 26

White Bear Lake
1430 Hwy 96 East
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
10:00 AM & 5:00 PM June 2

West Clinic
5100 Gamble Drive Ste 100
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
10:00 AM June 9

Saint Paul Clinic
205 South Wabasha St.
Saint Paul, MN 55107
10:00 AM June 16

North Suburban Family Physicians
2831 N. Snelling Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55113
10:00 AM June 23

Riverside Clinic
2220 Riverside Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
10:00 AM June 30

Midway Clinic
451 North Dunlap St.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
10:00 AM July 1

Maplewood Clinic
2165 White Bear Ave. N
Maplewood, MN 55109
10:00 AM July 7

Arden Woods Eye Clinic
4105 Lexington Ave N Ste 250
Arden Hills, MN 55112
10:00 AM July 14

Health Center for Women
2635 University Ave Ste 160
Saint Paul, MN 55114
10:00 AM July 21

Coon Rapids Clinic
11475 Robinson Drive NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
5:30 PM July 28

Como Clinic
2500 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
11:00 AM August 4

Center for International Health
451 N. Dunlap St
Saint Paul, MN 55104
10:00 AM August 11

Brooklyn Center Clinic
6845 Lee Ave N.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
10:00 AM August 18

Bloomington Clinic
8600 Nicollet Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55420
11:00 AM August 25

Regions Hospital
640 Jackson St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
6:15 PM September 1

Adult and Seniors Health Specialty Clinic
401 Phalen Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55130
10:00 AM and 4:30 PM September 8

Parkway Clinic
3366 Oakdale Ave N, Ste 200
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
11:00 AM September 15

Friday, May 8, 2009

Day Before Mother's Day – Time to Mourn, Time to Heal

Uptown Fellowship procession organizers say they are hoping for upward of 300 vehicles to join in a symbolic funeral procession through the Uptown community, Saturday, May 9, the day before Mother’s Day, to mourn the victims of abortion in Minnesota.

Anyone who is concerned about the lives lost to abortion is invited to participate.

"Billed as a 'Procession of Healing', the event is intended to focus on grieving the loss of life from abortion. It is a place to find mercy, through forgiveness, for the decision that has brought regret, and to begin a process of healing and restoration," said Brian Hammond, local pastor from Uptown Fellowship, one of several local churches and organizations expected to participate.

“Our aim is to separate ourselves from the politics that has brought so much controversy,” Hammond said. "This is not a political message, or to prove a point," added Hammond. "It is what it is. It is a funeral; a time to remember, grieve, and bring closure to a precious life."

Hammond added that “anyone impacted by abortion is invited to come grieve and seek closure during the procession scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, May 9. The procession is also intended to recognize the average of 15,000 abortions in Minnesota each year, as estimated by the Minnesota Department of Health."

"Steve Fatow, pastor of Trinity Chapel, Knoxville, Tennessee, had the original vision for the first Procession of Healing held last year in Knoxville," said Hammond. "This year the procession will take place once again in Knoxville and in five other locations, including Minneapolis."

"Fatow shared his vision last October in Minneapolis," said Anita Jenssen, Communications Director for Procession of Healing, Minneapolis. "His message grabbed my heart and I knew I had to get involved."

"Living through the sorrow of abortion is something I know first hand," said Jenssen, "and a choice I now regret. Though I knew I could accept God's forgiveness, the grieving and healing was painful and slow. Because of my shame, I walked through it alone," Jenssen said.

"This procession is an opportunity for everyone involved with abortion to know that God still loves you and your child," said Jenssen, "and to realize that help and hope are within reach."

"We want everyone to know, God loves you and wants to heal you from the choice you now regret. He will forgive you. He is always willing and desires to reach out and heal you," echoed Hammond.

Uptown Fellowship is working with local area churches and organizations to get the word out. Uptown has created a web site that offers counseling options and abortion alternatives.

State Chaplain Dan Hall, provider of chaplain support to legislators and staff at the Minnesota Capitol, told Hammond, "This procession is vitally important for the healing of so many who have been hurt through abortion. This needs to be an annual event." Hall, himself a father of eight, has offered to help raise awareness of the event.

The procession will be led by a hearse, donated by Premier Coach Sales and chauffeured by owner Paul Holmberg.

The procession itself will not include signs or banners of any sort, Hammond explained. Each vehicle will be simply marked with a black flag with a white cross.

Sue Keenan, Spokesperson for Procession of Healing, Minneapolis, noted that a local funeral chapel has offered to coordinate vehicles prior to the procession.

"Come be a part of the procession," said Hammond. "Join us in the parking lot of Lake Calhoun Executive Center at 3033 Excelsior Boulevard. You will receive a flag to mount on your car. At 10 am, cars will line up, followed by a brief memorial service at 10:30 am, with the procession beginning at 11 am."

"This is a time of heaviness and mourning," Keenan said, "but also a time to begin healing."

Former Client Needs Blood for Leukemia Treatment

A former client of ours, Rhonda Spears-White, has asked me to pass along an opportunity to participate in a blood drive on her behalf.
If you can, please consider going to give blood.

The event will be held at Elim Church:
685 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis.
Please use the main entrance. Signs will be posted.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
From 2-7 pm in the main dining room

The contact person is Ann Bremer. An appointment is desired, but walk-ins are allowed.
Ann's number is 952-939-0350, or email her at bremerann@hotmail.com.

I appreciate your help in this, and God bless you.

Baby Saved By Stranger

Step out in faith; the life you save is someone's grandchild!
Story used with permission.

A couple of years ago I received a frantic call from a man who had just found out that his 17-year-old daughter had gone to court to seek judicial bypass to get an abortion. A stranger had contacted him to let him and his family know what was going on. He was in a panic as to what to do and contacted us for help. We began to pray, and thankfully, he and his wife were able to intervene on behalf of their minor daughter and encourage her not to go forward with the abortion. The baby is now over 2 years of age and is a delight to the family. The daughter has been able to remove herself from the abusive relationship with the baby's dad and is in college and doing well. Praise the Lord that a stranger spoke up!

Judicial Bypass ignores parents' rights to protect their minor children -- In Minnesota for minors to get body piercing or tattoos, minors must have one of their parents or a legal guardian (with legal paperwork proving he or she is the legal guardian) present with them, or a notarized letter of permission from the parent(s), a photocopy of the parent's I.D., and a photo I.D. of their own to prove who they are. But all you need to get an abortion as a minor in Minnesota is a judge's order. The parents are never told about it!

Find out about Judicial Bypass in Minnesota:
Hodgson_v._Minnesota
The Impact of Parent Notification Laws