With Planned Parenthood's flagship abortion facility in Manhattan closed, what does the 40 Days for Life team in New York City do now?
Laurie and her team have moved their vigil to Manhattan's ParkMed NYC abortion facility.
Former abortion doctor and current 40 Days for Life director of medical affairs and education Dr. Haywood Robinson recently joined the Manhattan campaign in below-zero windchills and snow flurries for a prayer walk and rally.
Dozens of participants joined the vigil--including a large group that traveled from Philadelphia to pray.
That's the sort of fortitude that can close ANOTHER facility in America's abortion capital.
"This is an outdoor sport!" Dr. Haywood told the group of about 80 hardy pro-lifers. "No matter the temperature, we still have to show up!"
While the 40 Days for Life team showed how God can close abortion facilities, Dr. Haywood bore witness to how God can change hearts.
"I spoke about my experience in the abortion cartel and testified to the goodness of God in my conversion story," Dr. Haywood said.
Brooklyn, New York
Dr. Haywood's visit to NYC then took him to Brooklyn, where he helped lead a discussion on abortion at a local church.
Abortion has devastated the black community, so Dr. Haywood was delighted that the vast majority of participants in the event represented the black community.
"The women were engaged," said Linda, who leads the Brooklyn campaign. "They are open and ready for more discussion and information on abortion and healing from abortion."
A deacon in attendance was also encouraged, urging Linda and her team to keep building and developing their 40 Days for Life campaign.
Bronx, New York
Nearly 100 pro-lifers--including four clergy and three doctors--attended Dr. Haywood's visit to the Bronx.
The crowd was young and engaged. At least half spoke Spanish, so campaign leader Sol translated Dr. Haywood's talk.
"The audience was very engaged as he elaborated on his deep love for Jesus," Sol noted. "His message of salvation and abundant life through Jesus set the tone."
Attendees were particularly galvanized by a question-and-answer session in which Dr. Haywood explained topics ranging from Abortion Pill Reversal to the Hippocratic oath to evangelization.
"What a moment of love and revelation for us to witness," Sol continued. "We all left ready to fight [for life] more."
They were overjoyed at seeing the star.
--Matthew 2:10
Jesus, you are the divine physician and the source of all life. Bless doctors, nurses, and health care professionals so that they might always protect the gift of life. Help them to see you in every patient. As you heal our souls, let them heal our bodies. Amen.
