Neither snow, nor sleet, nor rain, nor wind, can keep us from our appointed 40 Days for Life prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood.

From Mary Lou R.:

“We had two pro-choice women come with pro-choice signs and stand in front of the dentists offices next door to PP.  We must be getting to people.  The funny part was that just as they showed up so did a family of four plus a lady from the Lutheran church in Poulsbo to enhance our troops!!!  Of course, I ended up staying another hour because the Pro-choicers showed up just as I was to leave.  So, I felt that was God saying, “Don’t leave yet.”  Michael went over and took their picture.  I figured I needed to pray for another hour when I saw them show. ”

The “choice” theme, reminds me a another picture that’s going around, seen here.

From Glenn S.:

“The rainbow picture was taken during the first hour or so of the official vigil, shortly after sunrise on Ash Wednesday.  Although, as you can see, it was quite faint, it was a full rainbow.  Much as God’s grace is given to us freely, it is what we do with it that either causes it to fade or to grow in intensity.  The rest of the day was dull and cloudy, but I would not be at all surprised to see an intense double rainbow appear on the final day of the campaign.”

This morning brought an interesting development. When Michael arrived to the Vigil Site, there were three parked cars in place where people normally stand to pray. This was clearly orchestrated to inhibit our presence in front of Planned Parenthood, and if anything, to get on our nerves.

Don’t let them get what they want! We are there to pray and to hold vigil, not to play games. Despite their best efforts this obstruction by no means inhibits our mission! There is plenty of room for people to stand and pray and hold vigil for the babies in danger of abortion, and the banners have been arranged so that our presence is still visible to passersby.

Please join us for the Kick-off Rally this coming Tuesday evening!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 — 6:30PM
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
4215 Pine Road NE, East Bremerton
In the Social Hall

The program will include:

Introductions –- by Michael Ferman, Campaign Coordinator

— GUEST SPEAKERS —

Ernie Schram — Long-time anti-abortion activist, will share the DVD video “Window to the Womb.”
Aaron Stockton — Campaign Coordinator of two 40 Days for Life in Seattle, WA.

Video message from Father Frank Pavone (Priest for Life) about this Spring’s 40 Days for Life Campaign.

We will conclude with a march to and candlelight vigil service at the vigil location, Planned Parenthood, 623 Riddell Road.

We hope you will join us as we mark the beginning of the end to abortion in our community!

Our Vigil Calendar is up and running!  Time slots are wide open and waiting for you to fill them!  Go through a simple registration, and you’re ready to start signing-up.  Please examine the calendar and find times which you can stand in pray for an end to abortion.

Click the big blue button above to sign-up, or the following link:

Vigil Calendar

Learn about Sidewalk Counseling, Vigil Activities, Safety Issues, Nuts and Bolts, and more!

Saturday, February 21st, 1:00-3:30 PM, at the Fire Station conference room on Silverdale Way in Silverdale (next to the US Post Office).

Here is the agenda (subject to change):

1:00-1:05 - Opening Prayer
1:05-1:10 - Introductions
1:10-1:20 - Mike:  What to expect (weather, stamina, honking, etc.) - Q&A (brief)
1:20-1:30 - Meg, Linda, Jack:  A display, description, and explanation of Prayer Aids that will be available at the vigil site (books, hymnals, etc) - Q&A (brief)
1:30-1:45 - Courtney, Jennifer:  Ideas and tools for each of us to get involved in community outreach - Q&A (brief)
1:45-2:00 - Glenn & Lori:  What to expect - arrival/departure actions, interactions, experiences, set-up and take-down - Q&A (brief)
2:00-2:10 - Glenn & Lori:  For those who will be driving it (outside) getting to know the Old Green Van and its peculiarities
- - - BREAK & REFRESHMENTS - - -
2:20-2:30 - Andrew:  Online Calendar - how it works, what to do if it doesn’t, and how to accomplish a manual sign-up - Q&A (brief)
2:30-2:40 - Glenn:  Signs of the times - A display of the banners and signs you may see at the vigil site - Q&A (brief)
2:40-3:00 - Marty:  Sidewalk Counseling - Q&A
3:00-3:15 - Marty (and a panel?):  Role Play Conversations - pro-life answers to pro-choice questions
3:15-3:25 - General Q&A, Comments
3:25-3:30 - Closing Prayer

Yesterday was the 31st annual March for Life at Washington’s state capitol in Olympia.  An estimated 7,000 people gathered on the steps of the capitol building.  Absolutely unprecedented!  The Mass for Life at St. Michael’s had nearly 1,500 in attendence.  

What a great day, that despite of the incoming pro-abortion president, we could see so many people turning out for the unborn. It certainly brought about thoughts of real hope and change!

Here are some pictures of the event: 

We are thrilled to announce that Kitsap County will once again participate in the 40 Days for Life campaign!  This will be our third consecutive year living out the Lenten season through constant prayer, fasting and community outreach for an end to abortion in Kitsap County and America at large.  We have since witnessed locally and across the nation, lives saved and hearts changed as people came to terms with the horror of abortion.  Moreover, thousands have joined an ever growing movement in recognizing that women deserve better.



We have many exciting things underway for this year’s 40DFL and a wonderful team of leaders!  So prepare your hearts, pray, and mark your calandars for this year’s 40 Days for Life in Kitsap County from February 25 - April 5th. 



Please contact us with any questions or if you’d like to get involved and please stay tuned for updates!