Dear
Friend,
I'm writing to let you know about a terrible piece of legislation called "The Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA).
I'm writing to let you know about a terrible piece of legislation called "The Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA).
FOCA would establish the
right to abortion as a fundamental right (like the right to free
speech) and wipe away every restriction on abortion
nationwide.
It will eradicate state and federal abortion laws that the majority of Americans support and prevent states from enacting similar protective measures in the future.
Please read the expert analysis by Americans United for Life (AUL) and sign the Fight FOCA petition at:
www.FightFOCA.com
This was sent to me by a
Rachel's Vineyard retreat counselor; I thought I'd pass it along. Also, I
am helping with a Rachel's Vineyard retreat this coming weekend Nov 14-16.
Please pray for the participants, it takes a lot of courage to attend one
of retreats and with it comes hope, healing and forgiveness. For the team
it is a labor of love. There is no pay, but the rewards are many. Please
pray that God will use us as His instruments of Mercy, forgiveness,
understanding and love also; that we make this the best experience
possible. It is the participants that do all the hard work.
If you've never heard of
Rachel's Vineyard here is the website 1. www.rachelsvineyard.org
If you know anybody (man or
woman) who may be suffering please pass this info to them. It is for
anybody who has been involved in any way shape or fashion in an abortion
and is looking for healing, hope and forgiveness. I am seeing a new trend
in that mothers are now joining their daughters to this retreat as perhaps
they guided them in this direction. This is a place of non judgment; the
team members (except for a few of the therapist) have been through a
Rachel's Vineyard retreat themselves. There is a Priest or Pastor at the
retreats for spiritual guidance. While this ministry is usually but not
always a ministry that a Diocese funds, it isn't a "Catholic" retreat. The
ministry is scripture based. The best part is nobody is ever turned away
because they can't pay the fee; there are many good people who send
donations so that others can attend. Ok, got my plug in. God
Bless....Sherrie
Sherrie Beals is a St John Vianney Parishioner that volunteers @
Rachel's Vineyard.