A unique approach to ending abortion
This fall, from September 26 to November 1, Fairfield will be one of many cities joining together for the 40 Days for Life campaign. 40 Days for Life is an intensive effort designed to raise awareness, save lives, bring healing, and lead our nation to repentance for the sin of abortion through three components: Learn more about the national 40 Days for Life campaign. 1. Pray and fast Christ told us that some demons can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. The two go hand in hand. Prayer keeps us rooted in the fact that it is our desire to carry out God's will. Fasting is a sacrifice that helps us reach beyond our own limitations with God's help. Fasting is not a Christian diet; it is a form of physical prayer. You can fast from food, TV, alcohol ... anything that separates you from God. 2. Sign up for prayer requests and updates To learn more about 40 Days for Life and get prayer requests and breaking news about this effort, sign up today using the form on the top right of this page. 3. Spread the word The success of 40 Days for Life depends on the most powerful form of advertising in the world -- word of mouth. Tell all of your friends, family members, co-workers, and fellow believers about 40 Days for Life. Encourage them to visit this web site where they can learn more and get involved. 4. Find your role Please contact us to explore opportunities to assist in the following areas: Prayerfully discern how God is calling you to help. 5. Participate in the peaceful vigil You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local vigil at five Fairfield churches. Fairfield: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1601 S Main, Sep 26 - Sep 28, noon to 1 pm St Mary's Catholic Church, 3100 W Madison, Oct 1 - Oct 5, noon to 1 pm First National Bank, 100 E Burlington, Oct 8 - Oct 12, noon to 1 pm Foursquare Gospel Church, 1700 S Main, Oct 15 - Oct 19, noon to 1 pm Friends Church, 1209 S 6th, Oct 22 0 Oct 26, noon to 1 pm Word of Life Lutheran, 2090 Libertyville Rd, Oct 29 - Nov 2, noon to 1 pm We also are partnering with Johnson County Right to Life in Iowa city. They are holding their prayer vigil all of the forty days at Emma Goldman Clinic, one of Iowa's busiest abortion centers. Iowa City: Emma Goldman, 227 N Dubuque, daily, Sep 26 - Nov 4, 8 am to 8 pm Sign up to participate in our local 40 Days for Life vigil by clicking the "Vigil Schedule" link at the top of this page. The vigil is peaceful; participants sign a "Statement of Peace" with a pledge that they will conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner. All people are welcome! or email to: jeffco4rtl@hotmail.com Learn more about how you can help; visit the national 40 Days for Life web site.
Each day between now and the end of the campaign, please commit to pray and fast for the nationwide effort, and for the efforts here in our city.
Contact us
To learn more, sign up for specific vigil hours, or let us know how you feel called to serve God in this effort, please contact the local 40 Days for Life leadership team at:
Karen Crossland at 641-472-9452 or 641-919-9037 or Jill Watson at 641-919-6841
GET INVOLVED in 40 Days for Life
40 days of prayer and fasting
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