Category Archives: Church Outreach

This Holy Week, Pray and Fast for Those Impacted by Abortion

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Amy

Christians are celebrating Holy Week, as we prepare our hearts and minds for Easter. During these days of prayer and reflection, please pray for those affected by abortion — both those at risk of undergoing abortions and those who have … Continue reading →

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Share These Coerced Abortion Awareness Week Resources

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Amy

Coerced Abortion Awareness Week is more than halfway over, but there is still plenty of time to educate people — not only in your churches, but in the larger community — on the devastating issue of coerced and unwanted abortions. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Prayer

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Amy

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.”  (Prov 3:5,6) Prayer is powerful. It enlightens and uplifts hearts, minds and souls. … Continue reading →

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One Woman’s Story of Coerced Abortion

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Amy

Sunday begins Coerced Abortion Awareness Week. We will be sharing the personal stories of those who have experienced a coerced or unwanted abortion: women, men and teens. Here is one story: Thirty years ago, I found myself pregnant, divorced and … Continue reading →

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How Abortion Impacts Surviving Children

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Amy

By Theresa Bonopartis Abortion impacts many people in our churches and communities, including those who have lost siblings to abortion. A  recent anonymous post, “I Owe My Life to My Mother’s Abortion,” on The Huffington Post Women website, reflected the … Continue reading →

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What If We Started Listening?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Amy

Beatrice Fedor of the 400 Words for Women blog writes: Do these people actually listen to women’s stories? Maybe they don’t have time to read and listen because in this age, everything has to go fast and conform to one’s … Continue reading →

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“I Can Tell You What a Coerced Abortion Feels Like …”

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Amy

By Theresa Bonopartis I can certainly tell you what a coerced abortion feels like. I remember it as clearly as if it happened yesterday. I was a pregnant teenager kicked out of the house, isolated and alone. Nowhere to go, … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars: More Events for Your Church

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Amy

Thanks to all who participated in the Elliot Institute’s Church Awareness Project during our third annual Coerced Abortion Awareness Week! Many people helped to “light one candle” by sharing The Jericho Plan and other resources to help your church leaders … Continue reading →

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“We Need to Show Others What We Know”

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Amy

This Sunday marks the end of the Elliot Institute’s Third Annual Coerced Abortion Awareness Week, and we are so pleased that so many people participated! Marlene from California shared an exciting development that happened in her church this year. She … Continue reading →

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One Teen’s Story of Coerced Abortion

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Amy

This week is Coerced Abortion Awareness Week. For the next few days, we will share the personal stories of those who have experienced a coerced or unwanted abortion: women, men and teens. Here is one story: I was 16 and … Continue reading →

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