Sidewalk Advocates for Life Invites You to Sponsor a Sidewalk Advocate!

Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director
Sidewalk Advocates for Life

Imagine my surprise when – yesterday morning – I received the following text from our Sidewalk Advocate, Laura...

I am holding Kayson and Katherine ...what miracles they are...

These are precious twins that were saved from abortion several months ago when Laura – responding to God's invitation to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves – helped their courageous mom choose life!

(Note: Mom gave Sidewalk Advocates for Life permission to share this picture.)

I cannot even begin to tell you the JOY that filled my heart, seeing this picture! 

I suddenly realized: This is what it's all about, right? Hearts changing! Lives saved! Abortion ending one life – or set of twins! – at a time. A momentous opportunity to experience God's victory.

Here's what's even more amazing: This picture shows just TWO of the almost 1,400 precious babies saved from abortion through God's amazing grace since Sidewalk Advocates for Life began just two years ago!

Your support has helped make moments like this possible. God continues to show us that if we say YES to Him – and we persevere – He will show us amazing victories!

That's why the quality of our training and support program at Sidewalk Advocates for Life is monumental. People like Laura who had a call placed on their heart to help mothers-in-crisis and their precious children and end abortion through the power of love ...well, we knew it was our call to equip them for the incredible mission God had put before them. It's our aim to ensure that those who join our program have the the best of the best, tried and true tips and strategies for the sidewalk ...because we know lives and souls are at stake.

Since developing our training package, we have been asking our Sidewalk Advocates: What else do you need to feel even more equipped for your mission on the sidewalk? That's when we put together our first-ever Save Lives on the Sidewalk National Training Conference in Dallas this September where we'll be addressing the top needs and questions of Sidewalk Advocates!

In short, all those in approved locations(see http://sidewalkadvocates.org/locations/) have the ability to join us for this event! (Note: Drop us a line at info@sidewalkadvocates.org if you're in an approved area or want to register your city and attend!)

In the meantime, here's where we need your help...

Many want to come to Dallas to get this essential, in-person training to aid their mission on the sidewalk, but they don't have the funds to cover their conference materials. They are already stretched incredibly thin as pro-life volunteers. I can't even begin to tell you how much it's on our heart to make sure that everyone who wants to attend this training has the means to do so with no obstacles in their way.

Will you be an answer to a Sidewalk Advocate's prayers and help sponsor someone for just $50? Or two or three Sidewalk Advocates for $100 or $150? Your gift of support will enable someone who spends time on the sidewalk get the life-saving training they need to take their outreach to the next level!

I know that many of you cannot get out to the sidewalk due to your particular vocation or station in life; in short, this is your opportunity to do just that! Your sponsorship of someone who has the ability to get to the sidewalk to offer women-in-crisis -- who otherwise wouldn't have someone to encourage them in the right direction -- literally helps save lives!

Once again, here's where you can go to make a gift  to sponsor a Sidewalk Advocate: sidewalkadvocates.org/donate

Thank you so much for your consideration and support! We know this mission doesn't happen without generous hearts like yours, so please know we appreciate it more than we can put into words!


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PICTURE: BABY SAVED in Michigan!

Chantel Poisel
Communications Coordinator
Sidewalk Advocates for Life

Recently, Susan O'Neill, our new Northern Program Coordinator, was visiting one of our locations in Michigan. Because her words are so powerful, I am going to allow Susan to share her experience with you...

"During our stellar morning at (the abortion facility) with the SAFL-Grand Rapids team, we witnessed a save! The advocate even got to go back and see the ultrasound that confirmed a 13-week pregnancy ...the mom chose life! Things couldn't get much better, right? Well, they did! We were told that a surprise visitor was coming to see one of the Sidewalk Advocates at the pregnancy resource center where we were holding the training that night." 

"Everyone knew the secret except for the advocate, Edna. A mother who Edna had helped choose life over the winter had just given birth to a baby girl ten days earlier. This mother was coming to surprise Edna and introduce her to the baby that she had helped -- with God's grace -- to save!" 

"Mom arrived with her bundle of joy, and the most beautiful reunion I have ever witnessed ensued. She told us how she had been a struggling single parent, already having two children and feeling completely unprepared to parent the third. She said she purposefully parked down the street to try and avoid Edna, whom she had seen out in front of the (abortion facility) many times previously." 

"It was the middle of winter and snow was everywhere. There was dedicated Edna; all Mom could see was Edna's eyes through the fuzzy hood of her jacket. Mom even said she was talking to her friend on the phone who was still sitting in the car so she could avoid a conversation with Edna as she walked by into the (abortion facility). Our advocate was still undeterred and called out, offering help. 

"Something stirred mom's heart and she couldn't ignore Edna. They ended up having lunch together that very day and the rest as they say, is history! Mom went to the PRC; she was blown away by the caring people and saw her baby on an ultrasound. She chose life and said that Edna saved them BOTH!" 

"Holding that baby was one of the most holy experiences I have ever known. I can't begin to tell you the feeling of the power of the Holy Spirit that filled the room."

                  

We wish we could put into words how precious these pictures are -- but they speak for themselves, don't they?

Our hearts are overflowing with JOY: THANK YOU, LORD, for letting us be a part of what you are doing to spread your love and end abortion!

THANK YOU to all of you who sacrifice, donate and pray in support of this mission -- God continues to answer us with abundant blessings! We appreciate you more than we can put into words!

(NOTE: Mom gave Sidewalk Advocates for Life permission to post these pictures.)  

"How My Training Saved a Life"...

...and How YOU Can Get Involved! 

from Chantel Poisel
Communications Coordinator
Sidewalk Advocates for Life

We often hear the question, "Does your training really make a difference?"

Today, I am going to let Mark, a Sidewalk Advocate in Nashville, TN, share how his training through Sidewalk Advocates for Life not only made a difference -- but helped save a life!

"Today, God allowed me the privilege of speaking to a young college student and her mother who came from out of town for an abortion. Neither seemed receptive at first, and in fact, only rolled down the window a little bit because her mother was smoking. Through the fence, I let her know that we had been praying for her, and I began respectfully offering information about all the free resources available to her during her pregnancy and after her baby's birth. I also mentioned the joy she could bring to a family who is desperate for a child should she choose adoption. I stressed that most post-abortive women suffer regret, guilt, and sadness, which I did not want her to experience. Nor did I want her to enter an unsafe facility than has never been inspected and is not licensed." 

"When I said we could help her get her money back, she asked me how. I was immediately able to get ...our Program Director on speakerphone to walk her through that process. At that point, she was willing to get out of the car to receive the handouts I had for her. She was also willing to give me her contact information, so I immediately texted her phone so she would have my number and so I could follow-up with her. I was elated when she and her mother left for home."

"I feel that my sidewalk advocacy training was invaluable in preparing me for today. I was able to apply the tools and suggestions in spite of the fact that I do not consider myself a good communicator since I am often shy. The truth is I never would have imagined that I had the ability to be a sidewalk counselor. God had to bless me with the courage to even attempt it. I encourage anyone who is reticent to try sidewalk counseling to allow God to empower you. He is able!"

"Much credit also goes to my prayer warrior, Bill. I could feel the power of his prayers changing the atmosphere and the outcome."

This is why we do what we do. Many times, our Sidewalk Advocates have no idea what impact they had that day on the sidewalk; and yet, many times (after perhaps some perseverance, as well), God shows them how their YES has made a heart-changing, life-saving impact!

In just 2 years of ministry, there have been over 1,220 lives saved from abortion -- that we know of! To God be the Glory!

YOU can bring this life-saving program to your community!

Would you like to learn how to help save lives, right in the community where you live? Here is what our sidewalk advocacy training program provides for you and your community:

• Comprehensive, 4-hour sidewalk advocacy training DVD 
• Opportunity for comprehensive, in-person training 
• BRAND NEW online, advanced sidewalk advocacy training 
• Professional training workbooks 
• Online forums with ready-made tools to support your program 
• Monthly Q&A calls with experts in the pro-life movement 
• Full-time staff support 
• Free legal support from a network of pro-life attorneys 
• Identification with a national organization that is peaceful, prayerful, law-abiding and effective! 

Fill out our 5-minute application here: sidewalkadvocates.org/apply, and we will then setup a brief phone interview with you to discuss all of the details and answer any questions you may have. (And if the application fee is a problem, simply drop us a line at info@sidewalkadvocates.org and we're happy to work with you!)

Once again, applications are open now through May 31st at sidewalkadvocates.org/apply. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@sidewalkadvocates.org. We'd love to be a blessing to you and your community!

Please let us know how we can best serve you!