January 20, 2010 - "On February 17, Greater Cincinnati area pro-life advocates will once again join together with people of faith and conscience from many other communities for the area's fifth 40 Days for Life campaign," said Mary Clark, chairperson for the Greater Cincinnati effort.
Greater Cincinnati will again participate in the 40 Days for Life prayer campaign during Lent, February 17 to March 28, along with other cities across the nation.
All are welcome to take part and spend some time in prayer in front of Planned Parenthood's abortion headquarters, 2314 Auburn Avenue in Cincinnati (across from Christ Hospital). Easy parking is available at Holy Name Church a few blocks down from Planned Parenthood at 2448 Auburn Ave.
"We know 40 Days for Life has made a difference in the Greater Cincinnati area," said Mary.
- We know of two babies saved from the tragedy of abortion; others we may not know of
- Pro-lifers have been reenergized and want to become more active in the movement
- Many who have never been involved in pro-life efforts before have participated in this
- Christians of various denominations are joining together in this effort
40 Days for Life is an intensive pro-life initiative that focuses on 40 days of prayer and fasting, 40 days of peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and 40 days of grassroots educational outreach. The 40-day time frame is drawn from examples throughout biblical history where God brought about world-changing transformation in 40-day periods.
"40 Days for Life has generated proven lifesaving results since its beginning in 2004 in Bryan/College Station, Texas," reports David Bereit, national director of 40 Days for Life.
"During five previous coordinated campaigns, more than 280 communities have participated in this effort. More than 200,000 people - representing some 5,000 churches - have committed to pray and fast. And we know of at least 2,151 unborn children whose lives were spared from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns."
To schedule dates and times to participate, or for more information about the Greater Cincinnati campaign, see www.40daysforlife.com/Cincinnati, or contact Mary Clark, Greater Cincinnati chair, 513/791-4039, cincinnatidays40@live.com.
