• 40 days of prayer and fasting
• 40 days of peaceful vigil
• 40 days of community outreach

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.

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.

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.



Yard Signs are another excellent way to get-the-word out.  If you live in the Rockford area and would like a sign in your yard or for your church.  Please email us your name, address and telephone number so that we may verify the request.  The signs are without charge.

Send your request to:  rockford40days@comcast.net

4. Find your role

Please contact us to explore opportunities to assist in the following areas:

• Prayer and fasting
• Peaceful vigil
• Community outreach

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:

Northern Illinois Women's Center 
1400 Broadway
Rockford, Illinois 61104



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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!  

Click "Vigil Schedule" tab at top of page to sign up.  If you should need assistance with scheduling vigil hours, contact Lisa at 815-222-7782.

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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:

Abby
815-968-5640 
rockford40days@comcast.net

Learn more about how you can help; visit the national 40 Days for Life web site.