Many thanks to the 34 women and men who turned out for the MQP Respect Life Apostolate's Coalition for Life Day at Planned Parenthood yesterday. I think most would agree that our goal -- to help bring triumph out of tragedy -- was fulfilled. Every time slot was filled and at times we had 9 or 10 parishioners there helping in the way that was most comfortable to them (praying, holding signs, handing information to women in need, etc.).
This was a learning experience for all of us, and I really enjoyed spending time with you and helping to make a difference. Brian Westbrook, the Executive Director of Coalition for Life STL told me that there are more than 5,500 abortions at 4251 Forest Park Avenue every year. Yes - 5,500 women go through a single door with their unborn child and come back out without that child - that life forever gone. However, those numbers are in decline. A few years ago there were 8 abortion facilities in Missouri. Now there is only one remaining.
Because of your efforts and many others, more parents are learning that there are FREE resources that can help them make life-giving choices. I will be sharing more about these in future correspondence.
For now, please rejoice that at least one woman who was going into the 'reproductive health' clinic yesterday had her heart turned by one of the volunteers. Instead of entering the abortion mill, she sought information that we had and it was enough to get her to choose life. She let one of us escort her to the ThriVe RV parked nearby for a FREE ultrasound and counseling.
Whether you were able to make it or not, please click the link for a quick survey on how the MQP RLA can be more effective as we grow. It will only take a few minutes. Respondent number 33 will get a special prize and it will be a HUGE help! http://www.
Whether you were able to make it or not, please click the link for a quick survey on how the MQP RLA can be more effective as we grow. It will only take a few minutes. Respondent number 33 will get a special prize and it will be a HUGE help! http://www.
Have a safe and happy New Year,
Mitch Murch, II
Twitter - www.twitter/MQPLife.com
Blog - www.MQPLife.blogspot.com
Pregnancy help line - 800-395-HELP
Bonus material -- thanks to your encouragement, involvement and passion -- I no longer feel alone as the 'Shirtless Dancing Guy' - see attached YouTube video - (thanks, Steve).
Are you the "1st Nut" or the "1st Follower"?
YouTube - Videos from this email
The services of Projects Rachel and Joseph are available to anyone who has been wounded by an abortion experience and is seeking healing.
If you will not be heading to D.C. for the March for Life, you can join in prayer with the St. Louis community to honor the lives lost since 1973's tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. The Mass will include a Rose Procession and a collection for Lifeline Coalition service agencies and will be followed by a prayerful procession to Planned Parenthood.