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Jan 18, 2010: Second Annual March 4 Life Rocky Mountain

Posted by admin on 13 January 2010, 3:50 pm

WHEN:    Monday, Jan. 18 (Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a Federal Holiday)
WHERE:  Acacia Park, downtown Colorado Springs (intersection of Nevada and Bijou)

Come to march for the civil right to LIFE, and honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The schedule of events for the March 4 Life Rocky Mountain includes:

10:30am Live music starts at Acacia Park.
About
11:15am		 The pre-march Rally starts at Acacia Park.  There will be skits by Youth 4 True; testimony; and speakers such as:

  • Rebecca Kiessling – an international pro-life speaker who was conceived in rape
  • Barbara Allen - Pikes Peak Coordinator of Silent No More- outreach to post-aborted mothers and fathers
  • Kristi Burton Brown - the young woman who spearheaded the Colorado Personhood Amendment movement in the 2008 election.
About
12:45pm		 The March 4 Life begins, led by Youth 4 Truth and members of the Project Rachel (post-abortion healing) program.This is a silent procession to the Planned Parenthood clinic (1330 West Colorado Ave.), about 1.6 miles from Acacia Park.The March concludes with prayer and commemoration at Planned Parenthood.  Marchers will pray in groups of about 10, for 22 seconds (in the United States, a baby is killed by abortion every 22 seconds).

Please bring a pro-life sign to carry (no graphic pictures, please!).

***  Please bring a baby item to donate to the Old Colorado City Pregnancy Center.  ***
Diapers, wipes, and formula are most needed.

The weather is expected to be mild (partly cloudy with highs between 46-50), but that can change!  So dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring bottled water for drinking while on the March.

For more info, please contact Rev. Bill Carmody (ph. 651-7587).

Organized by Youth 4 Truth Colorado Springs.

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Ecumenical Pro-Life Youth Rally

Posted by admin on 13 January 2010, 2:40 pm

WHEN:    Jan. 17 (Sunday) @ 7:30 pm
WHERE:  Mountain Springs Community Church, 7345 East Woodman Road

Join us for music, prayer & fellowship, skits, and speakers such as:

  • Rebecca Kiessling – an international pro-life speaker
  • Kristi Burton Brown – initiator of the Colorado Personhood Amendment of 2080
  • Nancy Gonzalez – sharing her story, in outreach to post-abortive mothers and fathers
  • Pastor Chris Fetters – Student Life Pastor of Mountain Springs Church

This rally is conducted by and for our local youth — but you don’t have to be a teen to attend.  Everyone is welcome!

Anyone born in 1973 or later will receive a free “I survived Roe v. Wade” T-shirt (be sure to wear it on  Jan. 18 at the March 4 Life Rocky Mountain!).

Organized by Youth 4 Truth Colorado Springs.  Sponsored by March 4 Life Rocky Mountain and the Colorado Springs Diocesan Respect Life Ministry.

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