Last week was full of moments only God could orchestrate. Twenty-six babies were saved, hearts were softened, and the Church stood boldly across the nation. A total of 1,711 prayer walkers gathered at Love Life locations, and 52 churches from across denominations prayed in unity at abortion centers in their cities. These are just a few of the many highlights from a week where the Church was mobilized to create a culture of LOVE and LIFE.
In Chicago, five babies were saved, including three on Saturday alone. Another mother connected with the team through TikTok and later attended church with them on Sunday. It was a powerful reminder that God moves through both in-person outreach and digital connections to bring about LOVE and LIFE.
In Orange County, California, during the prayer walk, two families chose life in a powerful scene described by Regional Director Shon Thornburg:
“We were singing and worshipping when the first family pulled up and said they decided to keep their baby. They were scared but encouraged when our Sidewalk volunteer handed them a small gift. When we heard they chose life, the whole group cheered. The family drove away smiling and encouraged. The second mother chose life while we were praying and interceding as our Sidewalk volunteer spoke with her.”
In Detroit, where the mission field is especially difficult, one baby was saved. Every save is significant, but in places like Detroit, it is also a sign of spiritual breakthrough.
In Charlotte, North Carolina, three babies were saved through ongoing sidewalk outreach. Even more powerfully, two individuals gave their lives to Jesus after hearing the Gospel. These were not just physical rescues but eternal ones. This is why we go, because life and the Gospel go hand in hand.
In El Centro, California, just 15 minutes from the Mexican border, we held our very first prayer walk in the city. More than 40 people from six different churches came together in unity to stand for life. It was a powerful moment for the community and a clear sign that God is moving in new places.
In Alabama, one mother chose life through a digital connection formed on a local mom’s blog. She had connected with a Love Life leader through the platform, and when she found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy, that relationship became a bridge to hope. She chose life. It was a reminder that ministry happens in every space, not just on the sidewalk.
One of the most dramatic stories came out of Ventura County, California, where five abortion workers quit their jobs at Planned Parenthood. It started when a worker, known as “E,” watched the film Unplanned, which had been given to her by a friend from one of our partnering churches. Deeply convicted, she left the abortion industry and shared her experience with her coworkers. Four of them made the same decision.
This is what happens when the Church shows up. Lives are saved. Hearts are changed. Workers leave the darkness. Jesus is proclaimed.
This is what happens when the Church shows up. Lives are saved. Hearts are changed. Workers leave the darkness. Jesus is proclaimed.
We give all glory to God for what He did last week. Let us keep praying, showing up, and standing together. When the Church shows up, God shows off.
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