Apr 28, 2009
A wonderful blessing has been bestowed on the Old Colorado City Pregnancy Center!
A tabernacle was installed containing the Blessed Sacrament and will be permanently housed upstairs in the prayer chapel at the Old Colorado Pregnancy Center. The Tabernacle is a special one that can be opened for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It is locked, but adorers will be able to view the Blessed Sacrament by opening a main door and viewing through a glass window. All are welcome to visit Our Lord during the hours the Pregnancy Center is open. This is ideal for those who are hesitant to pray in front of the abortion clinic, but would like to pray to end abortion. (The Adoration Chapel overlooks Planned Parenthood). It is also ideal for those who pray in front of Planned Parenthood, for they know that Our Lord is just across the street in the Blessed Sacrament. This is a very unique and wonderful blessing that I don't believe has been done anywhere in the country (having an Adoration Chapel inside a Pregnancy Center). This is also an ecumenical effort since there is also a Protestant prayer chapel upstairs next to the Catholic Chapel.
Apr 24, 2009
The Plan
The Lord has the best plan, so prayerfully understand His ways and you will save time, money and avoid mistakes. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, " Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11). Your primary counselor is Christ, so go to him often for insight. Do not be dismayed if your plan is delayed. God's timing reaps radical results that last.
--Wisdom Hunters Resources
--Wisdom Hunters Resources
Feb 4, 2009
This says it all!
Proverbs 31:8
Let your mouth be open for those who have no voice, in the cause of those who are ready for death.
Let your mouth be open for those who have no voice, in the cause of those who are ready for death.
Jan 12, 2009
Novena request to stop the FOCA from passing
For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is set to be signed if congress passes it on January 21-22 of 2009. If made a law then all limitations on abortion will be lifted which will result in the following:
1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals will be required to perform abortions upon request. If this happens Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals, more then 30% of all hospitals in the United States.
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations.
3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no longer be required.
5) The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually.
Perhaps most importantly the government will now have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (rape, down syndrome babies, etc) and could even regulate how many children women are allowed to have.
Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Christians, as anyone who is against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.
The Plan :
To say a novena ( 9 days of prayer ) along with fasting starting on January 11th. For Catholics, the prayer of choice will be the rosary with intentions to stop the FOCA. For non Catholics you are encouraged to pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions, also for nine consecutive days. The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast.
Start the novena on January 11th and pray for nine consecutive days. (please also fast for at least two days during the novena)
Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of defenseless children then the time is now to do something about it!
1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals will be required to perform abortions upon request. If this happens Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals, more then 30% of all hospitals in the United States.
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations.
3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no longer be required.
5) The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually.
Perhaps most importantly the government will now have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (rape, down syndrome babies, etc) and could even regulate how many children women are allowed to have.
Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Christians, as anyone who is against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.
The Plan :
To say a novena ( 9 days of prayer ) along with fasting starting on January 11th. For Catholics, the prayer of choice will be the rosary with intentions to stop the FOCA. For non Catholics you are encouraged to pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions, also for nine consecutive days. The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast.
Start the novena on January 11th and pray for nine consecutive days. (please also fast for at least two days during the novena)
Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of defenseless children then the time is now to do something about it!
Jan 9, 2009
Sanctity of Life prayer service
We ask for your prayers for a great attendance and the changing of many hearts at our prayer service which will be followed by the prayer walk, on the anniversary of Roe V. Wade. Please join us on January 22, 2009 at 7PM at First Assembly of God church in Sioux Falls.
Dec 9, 2008
Moving forward for LIFE
Please pray for the VoteYesForLife staff as we continue on in the effort to save babies!
Nov 13, 2008
Nov 3, 2008
SD Voters
Please intercede on behalf of those going to the polls tomorrow. Pray for clarity, fear of the Lord, and concentration to fall on the voters. Also, please pray for a peace and cleansing to come over the polling places. "Righteousness exalts the nation!"
Oct 30, 2008
White Crosses
Reprinted with Permission from Dan Elliot:
My boy and I were riding our bikes early this morning and came across a local church that is standing up in Brandon, displaying old whitewashed wooden crosses in memory of the 748 South Dakotan children who were aborted in 2006. Just across a very narrow stretch of road on the other side of the display is a cemetery, filled not with wooden crosses, but crosses made of stone. Most are inscribed with the date that someone came into this world, then a dash that somehow represents an entire lifetime, and finally a date that they passed on. Most are decorated and adorned with flowers, frequented stops along life's busy highway for those left behind who choose to remember and celebrate a life once lived.
There's no real difference between the wooden crosses here or the stone crosses there, except that on one side of the road, those crosses are recognized to represent people, human beings who once lived. And on the other side of the road...they aren't. One side was granted the right to life, the other wasn't. Nothing separates them or makes them any less human.
In fact these crosses on this side of the road are an offense to some people. There's no flowers, no mourner to lovingly care for their upkeep. They are so abhorred that in recent years these little crosses have been yanked out of the ground in the night and thrown in the river. Do you wonder why it is that they strike such a tender chord, why some are so unable to stand for what those crosses stand for, why they are more inclined to tear them down and throw them away rather than see them for what they represent?
So what if we could give each whitewashed cross a face? What if we could see the child behind the symbol? Would we be so quick to dismiss them then, to throw them away if we could look into their eyes? If we could hear just one of them speak, just one audible giggle, would we stand up for them?
In 2003, the year my daughter was born, there were 819 abortions in South Dakota. Today, she is 5 years old. She smiles, she cries, she laughs, she loves, she mothers over her new puppy, and she is an amazing speller. She eats up attention and she's an expert at Eskimo kisses. Today she's very excited because she gets to paint her toy horse in rainbow colors. So today we see these crosses, and hundreds of choices that were made to end the life of a child, and one child who was given another choice, a right to life, just like you. In the image below, what do you see? Do you see one child or two? Of course you see that beautiful little American girl with rights, but do you see the little boy or girl that she's holding onto, that child that wasn't given the choice?
My boy and I were riding our bikes early this morning and came across a local church that is standing up in Brandon, displaying old whitewashed wooden crosses in memory of the 748 South Dakotan children who were aborted in 2006. Just across a very narrow stretch of road on the other side of the display is a cemetery, filled not with wooden crosses, but crosses made of stone. Most are inscribed with the date that someone came into this world, then a dash that somehow represents an entire lifetime, and finally a date that they passed on. Most are decorated and adorned with flowers, frequented stops along life's busy highway for those left behind who choose to remember and celebrate a life once lived.
There's no real difference between the wooden crosses here or the stone crosses there, except that on one side of the road, those crosses are recognized to represent people, human beings who once lived. And on the other side of the road...they aren't. One side was granted the right to life, the other wasn't. Nothing separates them or makes them any less human.
In fact these crosses on this side of the road are an offense to some people. There's no flowers, no mourner to lovingly care for their upkeep. They are so abhorred that in recent years these little crosses have been yanked out of the ground in the night and thrown in the river. Do you wonder why it is that they strike such a tender chord, why some are so unable to stand for what those crosses stand for, why they are more inclined to tear them down and throw them away rather than see them for what they represent?
So what if we could give each whitewashed cross a face? What if we could see the child behind the symbol? Would we be so quick to dismiss them then, to throw them away if we could look into their eyes? If we could hear just one of them speak, just one audible giggle, would we stand up for them?
In 2003, the year my daughter was born, there were 819 abortions in South Dakota. Today, she is 5 years old. She smiles, she cries, she laughs, she loves, she mothers over her new puppy, and she is an amazing speller. She eats up attention and she's an expert at Eskimo kisses. Today she's very excited because she gets to paint her toy horse in rainbow colors. So today we see these crosses, and hundreds of choices that were made to end the life of a child, and one child who was given another choice, a right to life, just like you. In the image below, what do you see? Do you see one child or two? Of course you see that beautiful little American girl with rights, but do you see the little boy or girl that she's holding onto, that child that wasn't given the choice?
Oct 28, 2008
Worthy of His Reward
Revelation 5:11-13
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands,
saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing." And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, "To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever."
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive the reward of His suffering! We are His reward! The people of South Dakota are His reward! The unborn children are His reward! All of humanity is His reward! Pray that the Lord's jealousy is ignited and, for His name's sake, He takes what is rightfully His! Please pray that a revelation of the price Christ paid strikes the hearts of South Dakotans and influences the election. "To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever!" Glorify the Lord!
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands,
saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing." And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, "To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever."
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive the reward of His suffering! We are His reward! The people of South Dakota are His reward! The unborn children are His reward! All of humanity is His reward! Pray that the Lord's jealousy is ignited and, for His name's sake, He takes what is rightfully His! Please pray that a revelation of the price Christ paid strikes the hearts of South Dakotans and influences the election. "To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever!" Glorify the Lord!
Strength
Judges 6:12
"The LORD is with you, mighty warrior."
Please pray that the staff and volunteers for VoteYesForLife.com would feel the presence of the LORD and strengthen themselves in the knowledge that He is with them. Please pray that they would walk with the countenance of Christ...in love, compassion, and peace.
"The LORD is with you, mighty warrior."
Please pray that the staff and volunteers for VoteYesForLife.com would feel the presence of the LORD and strengthen themselves in the knowledge that He is with them. Please pray that they would walk with the countenance of Christ...in love, compassion, and peace.
Oct 27, 2008
The Truth
2 Cor 13:8
For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.
Make sure that you know the TRUTH regarding IM 11 and pray that ALL of South Dakota sees through lies and recognizes truth.
For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.
Make sure that you know the TRUTH regarding IM 11 and pray that ALL of South Dakota sees through lies and recognizes truth.
Oct 23, 2008
Call to Fast!
Joel 1:14; 2:18, 25, 27
Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. [...] Then the LORD will be jealous for His land and take pity on his people. [...] "I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. [...] Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and that there is no other; never again will my people be shamed."
Please humble yourself before the Lord. Scripture calls us to fast, so fast whatever you can: meat, sweets, all foods, tv, facebook, sleep, talking, etc. Spend time at the feet of the Father crying out to Him. Call forth the jealousy of the Lord for HIS land HIS people. Claim the promise of scripture that God will repay the years the locusts have eaten and that He will prove His sovereignty through bringing restoration to the land! The Lord is longing to redeem South Dakota, but will His people humble themselves and simply ask Him to do it?
Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. [...] Then the LORD will be jealous for His land and take pity on his people. [...] "I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. [...] Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and that there is no other; never again will my people be shamed."
Please humble yourself before the Lord. Scripture calls us to fast, so fast whatever you can: meat, sweets, all foods, tv, facebook, sleep, talking, etc. Spend time at the feet of the Father crying out to Him. Call forth the jealousy of the Lord for HIS land HIS people. Claim the promise of scripture that God will repay the years the locusts have eaten and that He will prove His sovereignty through bringing restoration to the land! The Lord is longing to redeem South Dakota, but will His people humble themselves and simply ask Him to do it?
Oct 21, 2008
Defeated Enemies
Deuteronomy 28:7
The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
Please pray that the enemy rising against the unborn would be defeated, confused, and scattered. Pray that dissension arises in the camp of the enemy and that LIFE prevails!
The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
Please pray that the enemy rising against the unborn would be defeated, confused, and scattered. Pray that dissension arises in the camp of the enemy and that LIFE prevails!
Oct 16, 2008
Message from A Volunteer
I am writing this message to you because recently I've had a new realization of how significant the battle in our state is. The fate of thousands of South Dakotans, and poetentially millions of Americans, depends on our actions here with Initiated Measure 11.
The second greatest commandment is to love our neighbors. When Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" He told a parable found in Luke 10. The answer He gives is this: anyone in your reach. These unborn babies are being taken toward the slaughter--on our streets, in our cities, and in our nation. They will continue to be left to die if we don't act now.
Some of you might walk past this need. Maybe you're a leader (like the pries) and are afraid that getting involved with this controversial issue will stain your reputation. maybe you are too busy with more "spiritual" things (like the Levite) to help your unborn neighbors, and just pray that someone else will help them.
There are those of you, however, who will postpone your plans, give your precious time and hard-earned money, and say "if it isn't enough, I'll come back and give more." This is real compassion.
In 2006, we had the opportunity to end abortion in South Dakota. In a general sense, the church did not rise to the occasion. Many of us got involved, but only in prayer, and left the physical work to the "campaign people." Let us come out and rescue "the least of these" in their time of need. And as we go, let truth prevail. Let God arise and His enemies be scattered--right here and right now. And we will see what God can do with a willing, faithful people.
Thanks for your two minutes : )
Becky Brunz
To give to this cause go to www.voteyesforlife.com. If you live in South Dakota there are many ways to help. First send this message to others who might help. You can go door-to-door with initiative info, you can hold signs during the rush hour, you can paint your car windows and deck out your car with bumper stickers and big magnets. You can put an add in your local paper, talk about it on your local radio stations. Raise money through your youth group or church. The possibilites are endless, let God give you creative ideas and may He bless the work of your hands.
The second greatest commandment is to love our neighbors. When Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" He told a parable found in Luke 10. The answer He gives is this: anyone in your reach. These unborn babies are being taken toward the slaughter--on our streets, in our cities, and in our nation. They will continue to be left to die if we don't act now.
Some of you might walk past this need. Maybe you're a leader (like the pries) and are afraid that getting involved with this controversial issue will stain your reputation. maybe you are too busy with more "spiritual" things (like the Levite) to help your unborn neighbors, and just pray that someone else will help them.
There are those of you, however, who will postpone your plans, give your precious time and hard-earned money, and say "if it isn't enough, I'll come back and give more." This is real compassion.
In 2006, we had the opportunity to end abortion in South Dakota. In a general sense, the church did not rise to the occasion. Many of us got involved, but only in prayer, and left the physical work to the "campaign people." Let us come out and rescue "the least of these" in their time of need. And as we go, let truth prevail. Let God arise and His enemies be scattered--right here and right now. And we will see what God can do with a willing, faithful people.
Thanks for your two minutes : )
Becky Brunz
To give to this cause go to www.voteyesforlife.com. If you live in South Dakota there are many ways to help. First send this message to others who might help. You can go door-to-door with initiative info, you can hold signs during the rush hour, you can paint your car windows and deck out your car with bumper stickers and big magnets. You can put an add in your local paper, talk about it on your local radio stations. Raise money through your youth group or church. The possibilites are endless, let God give you creative ideas and may He bless the work of your hands.
Oct 13, 2008
Take No Rest
Isaiah 62:1-2,6-7
For [South Dakota's] sake I will not keep silent, for [the unborn's] sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow... I have posted watchmen on your walls, O [South Dakota]; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes [South Dakota] and makes her the praise of the earth.
For [South Dakota's] sake I will not keep silent, for [the unborn's] sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow... I have posted watchmen on your walls, O [South Dakota]; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes [South Dakota] and makes her the praise of the earth.
Oct 7, 2008
Effective Prayers
James 5:16-18 "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops."
Thank you for your prayers. They are shaking the heavens! Please keep praying for the campaign, the people of South Dakota, and the unborn!
Thank you for your prayers. They are shaking the heavens! Please keep praying for the campaign, the people of South Dakota, and the unborn!
Oct 2, 2008
Urgent Request
We are asking for everyone’s prayers for Dr. Allen and Leslee Unruh’s son, Cash, who was in a head on collision in Louisiana today.
Cash and the driver of his vehicle, Blake, were hit head on by a 43 year old man who crossed the median of the road. Blake and Cash were rushed to the hospital but unfortunately, the driver of the vehicle that hit them was killed.
Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:
Blake and his family – Blake is still in serious condition
Cash – while he sustained many cuts, bruises, broken nose, etc., he is doing very well
Dr. Allen and Leslee – safe travels to and from Louisiana
The family of the 43 year old driver who was killed in the accident
Cash and the driver of his vehicle, Blake, were hit head on by a 43 year old man who crossed the median of the road. Blake and Cash were rushed to the hospital but unfortunately, the driver of the vehicle that hit them was killed.
Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:
Blake and his family – Blake is still in serious condition
Cash – while he sustained many cuts, bruises, broken nose, etc., he is doing very well
Dr. Allen and Leslee – safe travels to and from Louisiana
The family of the 43 year old driver who was killed in the accident
Sep 25, 2008
Hope
Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Sep 23, 2008
The Power of Worship
2 Chronicles 20:21-23
After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: "Give thanks to the LORD, for His love endures forever." As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. The men of Ammon and Moab rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another.
God used Israel's worship to 'ambush' their enemies. The result was that these enemies destroyed one another! Worship and expect the confusion to break off of South Dakota this fall and for God's enemies to be ambushed.
After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: "Give thanks to the LORD, for His love endures forever." As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. The men of Ammon and Moab rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another.
God used Israel's worship to 'ambush' their enemies. The result was that these enemies destroyed one another! Worship and expect the confusion to break off of South Dakota this fall and for God's enemies to be ambushed.
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