In the fall of 2007, when the first national 40 DFL campaign was held, 89 cities participated; 59 cities participated during this cold spring of 2008.
Most conducted the campaign for 24 hours, 7 days per week, for 40 days.
About 510 babies were documented saved in these first two national campaigns; hundreds of people were directed for post-abortion healing; 20,000+ people prayed on the sidewalks near abortion businesses; and 150,000+ people were praying and fasting around the entire nation, in union!!
There were also 4 other nations participating in the Spring, which made the second national campaign an “international” 40 Days for LIFE!
From the beginning
The first 40 Days for Life campaign was conducted in Bryan/College Station, Texas in the fall of 2004. A local pro-life group prayed for an answer about how to reduce abortion in their area, and the answer God gave them was 40 Days for Life. The campaign was put together in a matter of weeks, yet it activated 1,000 people and led directly to a 28 percent decline in abortions in that community.
An idea catches on
News of the victory that God led in Texas spread to other communities, and in 2005 and 2006 a half dozen other cities conducted their own 40 Days for Life campaigns. Each program was geared to the specific region, but each reported positive results. For some, it was learning that clinics closed altogether or cut their operating hours. Other cities found an outpouring of women seeking post-abortion healing.
40 Days for Life goes coast to coast
The first national 40 Days for Life campaign was conducted in the fall of 2007, with more than 80 cities in more than 30 states participating in a simultaneous outreach from September 26 through November 4. People who had never been involved in pro-life activities came forward to answer the call. Lives were saved, hearts were changed and people are seeing that prayer indeed can make a difference in the quest to end abortion.
More cities inspired to take part
A second national 40 Days for Life campaign was conducted in more than 50 cities in more than 30 states from February 6 through March 16. This campaign coincided with the Christian season of Lent, and brought renewed attention to the damage caused by abortion in our individual towns and communities.
Looking to the future
We prayerful hearts, we will be going forward with our next national, coordinated 40 Days for Life campaign from February 25 - April 5, 2009.
Please sign up for 40 Days for Life updates (see the form at top right) to see how you can take part in the ambitious plans God has put before us. Also, please continue to join us in praying and fasting for an end to abortion, for conversion of those involved in the abortion industry and for healing for the many who are hurting after abortion.
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Most conducted the campaign for 24 hours, 7 days per week, for 40 days.
About 510 babies were documented saved in these first two national campaigns; hundreds of people were directed for post-abortion healing; 20,000+ people prayed on the sidewalks near abortion businesses; and 150,000+ people were praying and fasting around the entire nation, in union!!
There were also 4 other nations participating in the Spring, which made the second national campaign an “international” 40 Days for LIFE!
From the beginning
The first 40 Days for Life campaign was conducted in Bryan/College Station, Texas in the fall of 2004. A local pro-life group prayed for an answer about how to reduce abortion in their area, and the answer God gave them was 40 Days for Life. The campaign was put together in a matter of weeks, yet it activated 1,000 people and led directly to a 28 percent decline in abortions in that community.
An idea catches on
News of the victory that God led in Texas spread to other communities, and in 2005 and 2006 a half dozen other cities conducted their own 40 Days for Life campaigns. Each program was geared to the specific region, but each reported positive results. For some, it was learning that clinics closed altogether or cut their operating hours. Other cities found an outpouring of women seeking post-abortion healing.
40 Days for Life goes coast to coast
The first national 40 Days for Life campaign was conducted in the fall of 2007, with more than 80 cities in more than 30 states participating in a simultaneous outreach from September 26 through November 4. People who had never been involved in pro-life activities came forward to answer the call. Lives were saved, hearts were changed and people are seeing that prayer indeed can make a difference in the quest to end abortion.
More cities inspired to take part
A second national 40 Days for Life campaign was conducted in more than 50 cities in more than 30 states from February 6 through March 16. This campaign coincided with the Christian season of Lent, and brought renewed attention to the damage caused by abortion in our individual towns and communities.
Looking to the future
We prayerful hearts, we will be going forward with our next national, coordinated 40 Days for Life campaign from February 25 - April 5, 2009.
Please sign up for 40 Days for Life updates (see the form at top right) to see how you can take part in the ambitious plans God has put before us. Also, please continue to join us in praying and fasting for an end to abortion, for conversion of those involved in the abortion industry and for healing for the many who are hurting after abortion.
For more information about this topic click here.
NEXT: See what pro-life leaders are saying ...
