Thirty Six Years of Innocent Blood Spilt - In God We Trust

Last Thursday was the Anniversary of the Roe v Wade Court decision, along with the sister decision Doe v Bolton, that though lesser known, also had a devastating effect on the sanctity of human life, that life found in the mother's womb. On January 22, 1973 the Supreme Court ruled that in the penumbrances of the Constitution (not in the words, but somehow in the intent hidden behind the words, intent that was not found anywhere in the official documents surrounding the discussions) there was a right to privacy that included the right of a woman to kill her unborn child. Doe v Bolton went on to suggest that the "health" exceptions under which a woman could procure an abortion were to include any number of conditions, significant or minor, including mental distress, age of the mother, readiness to bear a child, etc. While Roe v Wade spoke of a trimester system to be used in determining viability and the interest of the state in the welfare of the child, Doe v. Bolton, by opening the door to this exception, essentially eliminated such constraints.

The previous weekend our area was busy with rallies in both Carson City (thanks to the tireless efforts of Don Nelson, who has been long working with the Pastor's of the region, encouraging them to step forward) and Reno (thanks to the continued efforts of Nevada Right to Life and Pastor Joe Taylor of South Reno Baptist which graciously hosted the event again this year).

I was still trying to get caught back up at work (it is time for various end of year activities), so I couldn't get to the sidewalk until late in the evening on the 22nd. While I was there, I saw a penny on the sidewalk, a curious reminder of the many who have come to say "In God We Trust". Such a simple gesture, such a simple cost, the giving of one's time, standing as a solitary witness, while open or closed, as we come to Pray to End Abortion.

Won't you join us at the sidewalk? Won't you take a moment to pray for the innocent lives lost?

And if you happen to see a penny, know that it may well have fallen from the pocket of someone who knows that "In God We Trust" and who has also come to Pray to End Abortion. And if, by some chance, a penny were to fall from your pocket, and you fail to pick it up, know that it may help tell others that you too were there, praying for the innocent blood spilt at this sad corner of our community.

Oh, and whatever you do, be lawful while you bring the Love of Christ to the sidewalk. Do NOT Touch the Fence, as it is on private property and I assure you, the abortionist here would like nothing better than to have a reason to persecute you for any offense, great or small. We come to do God's will and we come to do it with Love, the Love of Christ to the best of our humble ability. Therefore, strive to keep Dr. Damon Stutes and his staff in your prayers. Pray that all involved in abortion come to realize the evil of what they are doing and that they realize they are welcome to walk away.

If you have the opportunity, invite an abortion site worker to leave behind the abortion industry, if necessary, with our help. It is through the Love of Christ that this battle will be won. We need to provide to all a path away from the darkness, a path that is free of the fear of reprisal. Can you offer such a grace to all whom you meet, to all with whom you speak on the subject of abortion?

God Bless,

Carol Marie

Share Your Experiences

Do your part to bring the light of Christ to the Sidewalk, making Jesus present to the women, their escorts, the vendors who support this facility, neighbors and passers-by as well as those who work at the abortion site. Share with us your experiences from the sidewalk. We'd like to know the following from your time at the sidewalk.

1. When did you spend time at the sidewalk? (date/time)
2. What were your primary impressions of your time there?
3. What was your preferred form of prayer while you were there?
4. How many women did you see enter and / or leave and when?
5. Did you manage to speak to the women? If so, what technique did you use to initiate contact, and how were you received (were they willing to take literature or discuss the resources available to them)?
6. Did you have anyone change her mind and leave the facility? If so, did you get her contact information (if necessary she can give you a fake name with her phone number) so you can follow-up in offering her ongoing assistance?
7. Did you see any emergency response vehicles enter / leave the property? If so, how long were they there, did they have lights / sirens on when leaving? When?
8. Did you see any vendors enter / leave the property? Who, when, how long were they there?
9. Did you see the abortion site doctor or staff enter / leave the property? If so, when? Did you have any exchange? If so, please describe.
10. Did you talk with anyone else while at the sidewalk (neighbors, passers-by, law-enforcement, etc.)? If so, please describe what happened.
11. Did you notice any changes to the property (new signs, smells, sounds, sprinklers, etc.)?

Please remember, our objective is to be there and bring the Love of Christ with us to the Sidewalk. This means we do NOT argue with anyone while there. If you are given the opportunity to gently share the Truth, do so, but angry exchanges will not convert the hearts of those we are there to serve.

If you find that you are having difficulty maintaining your sense of peace, consider if you have remained focused on prayer. Pray for the souls of all who enter and exit the property, as well as your fellow prayer partners and those who pass-by.