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Monthly Protest Draws Dozens—3 Babies Saved

Posted by Matt Yonke on Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Pro-lifers protest outside of Planned Parenthood Aurora

I was thrilled when I woke up Saturday morning to temperatures in the 30's. I've been involved in protests outside of the "Abortion Fortress" of Aurora Illinois for over two and a half years now and February has brought some of the most brutal weather we've encountered—often with temperatures dipping below zero—so 30's were a welcome change.

Out at the clinic a little before 9 a.m., there already were four stalwart pro-lifers engaged in clinic witness ministry, sidewalk counseling and praying, when I arrived. It's always a great encouragement to see those dedicated folks outside the abortuary, even in February's snow and winds. [Continue reading . . . »]

Posted in Community Impact, News, Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Events, The Front Lines | 8 Comments »

Martin Luther King, Jr. - An Extremist

Posted by Roger on Monday, January 18th, 2010

Today, being Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I read his long letter titled "Letter from Birmingham Jail". In it, I noticed that the man we honor today was called an "extremist" in his day by his contemporaries.

Isn't that funny? How may people have called those who peacefully pray and counsel outside the Aurora Planned Parenthood "extremists"?

Perhaps we are in good company. Perhaps it will take a few years for people to see the value of our peaceful, non-violent actions?

Here are a few excerpts from the letter: [Continue reading . . . »]

Posted in Community Impact, Faith and Prayer, News | 15 Comments »

Off-duty Chicago cop pulls gun on pro-lifer

Posted by Matt Yonke on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Police cars outside Planned Parenthood AuroraThis morning, Wednesday, December 16, pro-lifer Rachelle Crile of Naperville went to Planned Parenthood around 8 a.m. to sidewalk counsel. After about 45 minutes in temperatures below 20 degrees, Rachelle went to her car in the Blockbuster parking lot to warm up before returning to the front lines.

As Rachelle sat in her car, a couple in a white SUV pulled into the Blockbuster lot a couple rows behind her. Rachelle had a feeling the people might be coming to Planned Parenthood. Since Wednesday mornings are a prime abortion time, Rachelle knew a life could be on the line, so she said a prayer, grabbed her literature and approached the car. [Continue reading . . . »]

Posted in Community Impact, Faith and Prayer, News, Planned Parenthood, The Front Lines | 47 Comments »

Texas Planned Parenthood Leader Resigns

Posted by Roger on Monday, November 2nd, 2009

I stumbled upon this video of a PP leader resigning after seeing an ultrasound. Pretty cool. Perhaps other "pro-choice" workers can take note here.

The photo here is from the Coalition for Life site which recently opened a women's resource center close to the PP facility.

Article: Planned Parenthood Director Leaves, Has Change of Heart

"Planned Parenthood has been a part of Abby Johnson's life for the past eight years; that is until last month, when Abby resigned. Johnson said she realized she wanted to leave, after watching an ultrasound of an abortion procedure…"

Video: Planned Parenthood Leader Resigns After Watching Ultrasound of Abortion Procedure [Continue reading . . . »]

Posted in Community Impact, Faith and Prayer, News, Planned Parenthood | 7 Comments »

Aurora City Council grants Planned Parenthood's parking request

Posted by Eric Scheidler on Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Eric watches the proceedings TuesdayRoger Earl beat me to it with the exciting news that three babies were saved from abortion the day after the Aurora City Council met our (very low) expectations by granting Planned Parenthood's request to expand their parking lot. This is an especially significant number, since precisely three aldermen voted against PP's petition.

On the City Council agenda for Tuesday evening, October 27, was a petition by Planned Parenthood to expand their parking lot. The petition had been approved by the Planning and Development Committee, but then appealed by 4th Ward Alderman Rick Lawrence to the full Council. [Continue reading . . . »]

Posted in Community Impact, Legal and Political, Miscellaneous, News, Planned Parenthood, The Front Lines | 3 Comments »

Planned Parenthood loses a Customer

Posted by Roger on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

It is great to see some old and some new faces spending time praying to stop abortion at the Planned Parenthood facility since the 40 Days for Life began just a couple days ago. Prayer works and enables God to work more effectively in our hearts.

Just the other night, after the start of our 40 Days, I spoke with a young woman, I'll call her "Lisa", who was going to PP for some medical issues, to which she stated the solution was birth control pills. I shared with her some of the documented facts regarding the potential side-effects of various birth control methods. I also shared with her all about Planned Parenthood, its founding and the fact that it is the U.S.' largest provider of abortion "services". [Continue reading . . . »]

Posted in Community Impact, Faith and Prayer, News, Outreach, Pro-Life Events, The Front Lines, The Media | 43 Comments »

Is YOUR church involved in the fight against Planned Parenthood?

Posted by Matt Yonke on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

A churchAfter the break is a list of the Churches that are currently and actively involved in the fight against Planned Parenthood Aurora by covering a day of prayer outside the facility on a monthly basis.

If you don't see your Church on this list and would like to get involved, contact the Pro-Life Action League's Aurora office at 630-896-1200 or e-mail to matt@prolifeaction.org to find out what you can do. Click "continue reading" for the list. [Continue reading . . . »]

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Waterleaf Women's Center

Posted by Roger on Monday, August 31st, 2009

Sunday, the Waterleaf Women's Center had their dedication ceremony with Director of the Joliet Catholic Diocesan Life Office, Fr. Thomas Milota. While I missed the ceremony, I was able to visit. When I and my family entered the center, I felt a very warm relaxing atmosphere. My wife commented that it felt like she was entering a spa. [Continue reading . . . »]

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Exciting new strategy for "40 Days" in Aurora this fall

Posted by Eric Scheidler on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Candlelight vigil, Aurora Planned Parenthood, 2008This fall, Fox Valley Families Against Planned Parenthood will once again join the national 40 Days for Life campaign. Our vigil will take place September 23 through November 1 outside Planned Parenthood Aurora.

For this year's vigil, Fox Valley pro-lifers will once again lead the way for pro-lifers nationwide with a new strategy for 2009, with three key components. [Continue reading . . . »]

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Peaceful protest continues at Planned Parenthood Aurora

Posted by Matt Yonke on Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Protesters line New York Street outside Planned Parenthood Aurora on June 20, 2009

After a break from the regular third Saturday monthly protests outside Planned Parenthood Aurora to protest President Obama at Notre Dame, it was good to be back on track on June 20.

Dozens of pro-lifers lined New York Street with picket signs proclaiming "Moms for Life," "Dads for Life," "Planned Parenthood Lies to You" and "Stop Abortion Now" while several others kept a prayer and counseling presence at the entrance of the clinic to offer help to abortion-bound moms.

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