Great News to Report and Our Sign Changes Hearts!

What better way to begin a week than hearing this - your prayers have been answered!  As you recall, urgent prayers were requested of you for a 14 year-old mother whose parents are divorced and who was contemplating abortion.  We have just received word that she has signed up with an adoption agency and a family will be paired with her.  Praise God that through your persistent asking, this child will be born and this vulnerable young mother spared a life of anguish and regret due to abortion! 
In addition, we had another turnaway last Friday.  When hearing that she could get a free ultrasound at the Women's Care Center, a young woman opted for services there, stating that she didn't believe in abortion. 


PLUS - There are so many ways in which the Holy Spirit is working that we are unaware!  We have been passing a sign from hour to hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the killing abortion days, that reads: "Praying for you and baby."  Last week a prayer warrior told of a man who was driving by, pulled over, and said that this is the first sign he has seen in the pro-life movement that he could respect and get behind.  She explained that we are not about judgment but rather a message of hope.  We are changing hearts and minds in "baby steps" like this.  One day the culture will be life-focused....but only with your prayer and witness.


"Knock and the door shall be opened...."  Let us thank God for these gifts and let us use these "yes" responses to motivate and sustain us as we witness in prayer on the sidewalk.


But as Luke says.....

"We are unprofitable servants; we have only done our duty." - Lk 17:10

This is what God asks of us.  Being pro-life should not just be a private, personal belief but spelled out in our words and actions.  Otherwise it is a light hidden under a bushel basket.  Come show your light and "do your duty" as Luke says above.  There are way too many hours this week to fill!

Can You Help Fill These Hours?

• Monday, 3/18/13:  1 person at 9:00am
• Tuesday, 3/19/13:  1 person at 10:00am, 2 at 9:00, noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00pm - 13 OPEN HOURS!  
• Wednesday, 3/20/13:  1 person at  8:00am, 10:00am, and 2:00pm; 2 people at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:00pm - 15 HOURS TO FILL!  
• Thursday, 3/21/13:  1 person at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00pm
• Friday, 3/22/13:  1 person at 1:00 and 2:00pm

There are 2 weeks left in the Lenten season so there is still time to sacrifice to Our Lord for all He has done for us.  We need you especially on Tuesday and Wednesday, the abortion days!  Please go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview to sign up.  You can also contact info@vigilforlife.org to sign up.

"Your light must shine so that it can be seen by others." - Mt 5:16

 Courtesy Announcements 

• Healing after Abortion Rachel's Vineyard Retreats - offer Hope and Healing for anyone who is struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion.  These retreats are for women, men, couples, grandparents, adult siblings of the aborted baby, relatives, and friends who have been affected by abortion.  This also includes clinic workers who have stopped working at an abortion clinic.  The next retreat will be April 12 - 14, near Madison.  For information call Mary 608-221-9593 or email:  HelpForYou@straphael.org or www.madisondiocese.org/rachel.  Confidentiality is assured. 
  
• MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT WOMEN'S CARE CENTER- MADISON
   A life affirming crisis pregnancy center that opened January 2012 and is endorsed by Bishop Robert Morlino. The center is expanding its services and hoping to hire additional staff.  There is a position available for an Ultrasound Technician or a Licensed Nurse interested in being trained to perform ultrasounds. It will be a 3-5 day per week position and some client mentoring is involved.  Training will be provided.  For more information, call 608 241-8100 or send a resume Women's Care Center 3711 Orin Rd Madison, WI 53704.
  
  God bless you!