ENDEAVOUR FORUM NEWSLETTER No. 132, OCTOBER 2008
IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR DIARY
Endeavour Forum Inc. Public Meeting:
Defending Life Opposing the Abortion Law Reform Bill 2008
7.30 pm on Monday, 6th October 2008, at St. Michael’s Hall, 2 Victory Blvde, Ashburton, Vic. 3147.
Speakers:
The Hon. Bernie Finn, MLC (Lib, Vic)
Mrs Carolyn Burnside, Pro-life barrister
Chairman: Mr. David Perrin, National President, Australian Family Association.
Opening Prayer: Gayle Baulch Pregnancy Counselling - Options Plus Care
Vote of thanks: Mrs. Jenny Stokes, Research Officer, Salt Shakers
All welcome, $5 donation appreciated. RSVP: Mrs. Margaret Butts, 9589 5039 or Mrs. Babette Francis, 9822 5218
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come to you in Jesus' Name to pray against the killing of unborn babies. You had a purpose in life for them. They were precious in Your sight. You called them by their name: Isaiah 43:l, 45.4. Your heart is grieved by their death. Amen
John McCain Selects Pro-Life Champion
Sarah Palin for Vice President
Pro-lifers in the USA are delighted that Republican nominee for President, John McCain has selected pro-life champion Sarah Palin as his pick for Vice President. Sarah Palin, 44, is the governor of Alaska. She is strongly pro-life on both abortion and bioethics issues.She is the youngest and first female governor in the state of Alaska. The positive reaction to Mrs. Palin as McCain's running mate from pro-life groups is overwhelming.
"Senator McCain made an outstanding pick from the choices that were on the table. Sarah Palin clearly addresses the issues so many conservatives are concerned about," says Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council.
Not only is Governor Palin strongly pro-life but she put those pro-life views into practice.As many as 80 percent of unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome become victims of abortion, but Sarah Palin didn't let her child become a statistic. She gave birth to her fifth child who had been diagnosed with Down syndrome. She said her baby, named Trig " is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed.” The Palins have four other children. Governor Palin has developed programs to help pregnant and parenting students with financial and other resources.
Member Organisation, World Council for Life and Family
NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the UN