E C ,E C ♦M 30, 2019

IN SUPPORT OF
HUMAN LIFE
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my
mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full PLATINUM SPONSOR: WAYNE HOOKS, STATE FARM INSURANCE
well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in
the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of GOLD SPONSORS: SILVER SPONSORS: BRONZE SPONSORS:
the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days
Neal Hughes ordained for me were written in your book before one of them
Director of Missions came to be. Psalm 139:13-16
In recent weeks, the Alabama State Legislature, along with Governor Kay Ivey,
signed into law House Bill 314, “Human Life Protection Act.” The new state law
is the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed in the United States since
Roe v. Wade’s landmark decision in 1973. The legislation bans all abortions in the Hole Sponsors:
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to the mother. It criminalizes the procedure, reclassifying abortion as a Class A Capital Pawn Shop
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felony, punishable by up to 99 years in prison for doctors. Attempted abortions will Capitol City Body Works
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As a fellow ambassador for human life, I want to applaud the many believers and Red Bazzell & Son Auto
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churches who labored to see the bill pass. I also thank Joe Godfrey and ALCAP ReMax Tri-Star
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for leading Alabama Baptists to rise to the hour in their lobbying for unborn Renfroe’s Market
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children. Though the bill is being met with scrutiny, scorn, and challenge Servpro of Montgomery
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(including a potential legal battle in the upper courts), I do believe that standing by South Alabama Bus Sales
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the scripture above culture or tradition is the only choice for those who look to the Trotman Brothers Construction
truth of God’s Word. Thank you, Church, for standing by the unborn and the born. Church Sponsors:
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out in June 2019), let me encourage you to do so. Recently, MBA Intern Eastern Hills Baptist
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Christiana Sinyigaya shared her story regarding abortion. I have asked permission First Baptist
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to share it with you. Heritage Baptist
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“Seven years ago, I nearly aborted my daughter, Grace Esther. I had been married
for less than a year and was enduring abuse from my husband. Before I could seek
a divorce, I discovered that I was eight weeks pregnant. Close friends persuaded
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me to have an abortion.
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I went to an abortion clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Christians were Name
outside protesting. When I went inside, all the windows were covered, and it was
dark. While an ultrasound was being done and despite asking, I was not allowed to Church at June 2-5 Sun: 10:15-12pm K4-6th grade The Incredible
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see the monitor. I questioned if there was a heartbeat; the lady told me there was no 5:30-8:30pm
baby, just cells. The staff ushered me into a room with other girls sitting in a
circle, waiting for their turn to have an abortion. Some were adult women, some Thorington June 2-5 6:00-8:30pm K5-5th grade In the Wild
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young ladies, and some young girls. Though we were together, we were not
allowed to talk. Catoma June 2-5 6:00-8:00pm K3-6th grade Roar!

As I sat in the dark room waiting my turn, I heard the Christian protesters outside Capitol June 3-7 9:00-12:00 K4-6th In the Wild
singing familiar hymns. I started singing along with them. It was at this time the
Holy Spirit spoke, asking, ‘What are you doing here?” and ‘Why are you singing Eastern Hills June 3-7 8:30-12:00 K4-6th In the Wild
songs of faith, while at the same time wanting to abort your baby?’
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I had a change of heart and let the clinic know I no longer wanted to have an
abortion. The doctor attempted to pressure me to stay, stating that if I changed my Morningview June 3-7 9:00-12:00 Entering 1st-6th Roar!
mind, he would not perform an abortion on me if I returned. Nothing he said could Southlawn June 3-7 6:30-8:30pm K4-Adults In the Wild
change my decision. I was going to keep the baby.
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When I left the clinic, I announced to the outside protestors that I did not have an Forest
abortion. At this time, everyone started praising God. Someone invited me to a
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mobile van parked nearby with an ultrasound unit. The first thing they did was
allow me to see the monitor of my baby and hear her heartbeat. The ministry also Eastmont June 10-14 9:00-12:15 5 yrs (by 9/1/18)- The Incredible
provided everything I needed financially until my daughter was a year old. My completed 6th Race
daughter, Grace Esther, is the most precious gift from God, to others and me.” Friendship June 10-14 6:15-8:30pm K3-6th grade In the Wild
As we press on, let us continue to lead from the truth of scripture, the place of
humility, the posture of prayer, and a united voice for both the unborn and the First Baptist June 17-21 9:00-12:00 4 yrs (by 8/31/18) In the Wild
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