March for Life at the State Capital
On January 22, 1973, in its Roe vs. Wade decision, the United States Supreme Court legalized the practice of abortion, and since that date, our nation’s most vulnerable citizens have been at risk. On Friday January 22, 2010, the 37th anniversary of that decision, there will be a “March For Life” held at the Minnesota State Capitol. Several members of our congregation are organizing a bus trip so that concerned Christians may attend the march and make their voices heard.
The structure of our nation’s government takes the abortion question out of the hands of the voting public. Many then are dissuaded from making their voices heard on this critical issue. This trip to the “March For Life” is intended to give Christians an opportunity to stand up, out of love for God and love for neighbor, and allow their voices to be heard. Only by proclaiming God’s clear word of Law and Gospel can those who are caught up in the sin of abortion be called to repentance and the reception of the grace of God through Jesus Christ our Lord. We believe that this event is an opportunity for members of our congregation, our community, and surrounding communities to be reminded of the value that human life has – since human lives are created by God, and it was for all humans that our Lord Jesus lived and died. It is our prayer that participation in the march will create and strengthen a desire to defend our weakest brothers and sisters.
Pastor Christopher Lieske
Details of the march are printed on the bulletin inserts. We hope you will print these off, pass them out to your congregation, and encourage them to join us in making their voices heard.
We will be eating lunch in the Cities but will not be stopping on the way home so it may be a good idea to bring snacks and/or something to drink.
In case of cancellation please listen to KDMA 1460 AM
If we can be of any further assistance to you or if you have any questions, please contact KeEtta Enevoldsen by email at kcenevoldsen@mvtvwireless.com or by phone at (320) 226-6304.
Thank you and I hope to see you on the 22nd.
KeEtta
You knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalms 139:13-14
…when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 1:41-44
…fan into flame the gift of God which is in you…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord…but share in the suffering. 2 Tim 1:6-8
Let us stand up and defend God’s Word and will for His children.
Join us on a bus ride to the State Capital to proclaim that word at the March for Life Friday, January 22
Bus departs promptly from the Wal-Marts at:
* 7 a.m. from Montevideo
* 7:50 from Willmar
* 8:20 from Litchfield
We will return to Monte at approximately 6 p.m.
Reservations must be made before January 15th at
St. Paul Lutheran Church @ 320-269-7145
Bus departs Marshall - NE corner of Market Street Mall parking lot at 6:30 a.m.
attending the 10:30 a.m. prayer service and march to the Capital for 12:00 p.m. rally and speeches.
Departing at 1:30 to return home – bring a sack lunch.
Seating limited to 46 – please call Shirley Timmerman (320)855-2311 by Thursday evening January 14th.
Bus departs from Happy Chef on Hwy 169 in North Mankato at 8 a.m. It will pick up in St Peter & LeSueur.
We will attend the ecumenical prayer service at 10:30 and the march and then tour the capital and speak with legislators 1-2pm.
It is recommended that you bring a bagged lunch and a suggested donation for the bus ride, & snacks of $13.00 per person. For information and reservations, call Tom Hoehn at (507)388-7741 or (507)381-2544.
Additional Pro-Life information:
* President Obama’s stand on abortion www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHnJy0CK4UI
* “Roe” of Roe vs. Wade (she is now ProLife) www.leaderu.com/norma/
* The Silent Scream A ultrasound video of an 11th week abortion.
* ProLife.com A website dedicated to Pro-Life issues and news
* MCCL Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: www.mccl.org
* Lutherans for Life http://lutheransforlife.org/
Printable version for handouts:
MarchForLifeInsert (1)
MCCL Flyer