Good Morning Prayer Warriors!!!

Well, last week was an eventful week. Thank you all for remaining faithful!

BREAKING NEWS:
PP does not have a restraining order or an injunction - they DO have a 'power of attorney' that PP has been given by the property manager, on behalf of the owner. That is why the police have been out to the vigil site several times during the past few weeks to make sure that we are staying off the PPE strip center property. They have given out some 'criminal trespass warnings'. These are NOT tickets or citations, they are simply a formal warning that we have been made aware - by the police - that we are NOT allowed anywhere on the PPE property. Please remember to keep the McKinney Police in our prayers, and always abide by the law. As with many of us, this is new and unfamiliar territory to the McKinney Police. They are honorable, kind men who have been very respectful to our vigil participants. I have spoken to the Sergeant and here is what I have learned - most of it we already knew.
o None of us are allowed anywhere on the PPE strip center property - even when the PPE is closed. We have the attorney notified and working on this issue - I will keep you updated.
o A criminal trespass warning will be given to anyone who is on the PPE property or in the PPE parking lot
o We are not 'allowed' to patronize the businesses on the PPE strip center. The power of attorney has given PP authority to call the Police on behalf of the property manager & owner - even if we are welcome in the other businesses. It doesn't seem right - but we must abide or be given a criminal trespass warning.

CURRENT PRAYER PRESENCE NEEDED:
PP is open this Friday from 9 - 6 PM and again on Monday from 9 - 5
If you have time to go the public right of way and pray please let me know - we need to go in groups of 2 or more!!!!!!!!!!!

Last week many of us met at St Gabriel Catholic Church on Thursday and Friday, and we covered a lot of ground. Here is a meeting recap:

o We went over the new boundaries which I have outlined above:
o We may not shout or call out to PPE clients - checking into the legality of this - will update asap
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FUTURE PLANS: We are going to participate in the fall campaign with hundreds of other cities see www.40daysforlife.com for more information. Here is a brief recap
40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program:
Prayer and fasting
Constant vigil
Community outreach

40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion in America.
The 40-day campaign tracks Biblical history, where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities ... and the entire world. From Noah in the flood to Moses on the mountain to the disciples after Christ's resurrection, it is clear that God sees the transformative value of His people accepting and meeting a 40-day challenge.

As with most efforts there are needs that arise when we accept the call to participate in an organized event like this. An anonymous donor generously donated the registration fee - please lift this Good Samaritan up in your prayers. In addition to the donor, several other individuals had also offered to sponsor part or all of the fee, and they have all said they will reallocate those funds to other areas in need as they arise. Here are some of the areas where we will need help in the form of talent, time, and treasure. If you feel compelled to help in any way please contact me for more information and to discuss how you would like to be involved.

The campaign is also a group effort. There needs to be a main coordinator, but there is a whole level of duties and responsibilities that must be filled in addition to the director's position:
Prayer coordinator
Vigil coordinator
Outreach coordinator
Event coordinator
Church coordinator
Communications coordinator
A line from Scripture comes to mind: "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." Please pray for discernment and guidance. 40 Days for Life won't happen without somebody; that "somebody" could be you!

I participated in the 2nd 40 Days for Life campaign in Dallas, TX (The first one was in Bryan, TX) and I can attest to the AMAZING way the Holy Spirit works during these vigils! In Dallas some of the fruits of our vigil were: 17 children spared from death by abortion, united 89 churches across denominational lines, and mobilized over 1,200 people. AND NOW FINALLY - THE AARON'S ABORTION CENTER WHERE THE VIGIL WAS HELD IS CLOSING - WE PRAISE YOU LORD!!!!



Needs:
o WEBSITE: This was a terrific idea offered by Carol. The website we have now is a free site - however very hard to pass along the web address. Hosting costs approximately $20-30 per year through a host like godaddy.com. We have had volunteers to help design the website once we get an actual website address purchased

o Signs - there are many different and understandable opinions about our having signs at the vigil. Of course, ultimately, it will be up to each individual if they wish to hold a sign while they are at the vigil site praying. The general consensus of everyone at the meeting is that IF we are going to have signs - we need to have them professionally made and with only loving messages. For example “Praying for Life”. I do not have a price yet on signs, and I would love a volunteer who can explore this if they have time.

o Cell Phone: This is not something we discussed at the group, however it has become an issue for me. Our family has a pretty good sized minute plan already, and I have exceeded my plan allotment the past several months. If you have ever gone over your 'plan', you know that this can quickly double your expected budget. My thoughts are to purchase a Metro PCS phone - they have no contracts, and unlimited usage for $55 each month. This phone could be used as the contact phone for all vigil information, and it would allow my existing personal cell phone a break. We could also publish the phone number on our printed material. I think one of the biggest benefits would be having a daily, informative, vigil specific message update on the voicemail - rather than everyone reaching my company voicemail and getting confused. I am already getting calls that are being sent to me from the 40 DFL website from local Christians that want to be involved the in the 40 DFL.

o Outreach: we discussed the outreach portion of the 40 DFL campaign. My vision of outreach for our city's vigil is to reach out to local businesses and ask them to agree to publicly state their love for the unborn. They could do this by simply agreeing to allow us to give them a sticker to proudly display in their business. Bree has a friend who has generously offered to help us design a logo! The businesses who participate would also agree not to fund/donate money to PP. We need someone (or several people) to help us pull this aspect of the campaign together.

o T-Shirts: Everyone thought that T-shirts with the outreach logo on them are a TERRIFIC idea and a great way to be a public witness and raise awareness! Again, we could use a volunteer to seek out the best price and quality.

I hope I remembered everything - once midnight starts to creep up I get forgetful. Again , thank each of you for your prayers and for your faithful devotion to the unborn babies!!!

FYI - there are new pictures on the blog!!!!!



In Christ,
Melaine