Sanctity of Human Life Events in Michigan

ALPENA

Christians in the Alpena area are uniting for a memorial service for the Sanctity of Human Life at St. John the Baptist Church, on January 22, 2008, at 7 p.m. (Sponsored by the Alpena Right to Life).The address is 2550 S. First St., Alpena, Michigan. Pastries and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Pam at 989-595-5677.

ARENAC COUNTY
A non-denominational Memorial Service for the victims of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion will be held Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, located at 206 N. Court St. in AuGres. Reverend Gary Neering will preside. State Representative Tim Moore will be in attendance. Prolife literature and items will be available. Everyone is invited. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Arenac County Right to Life at 989-846-9366.

BAY COUNTY

Members and supporters of Bay County Right to Life will gather at  the Lighthouse Free Methodist Church, 1201 Garfield (corner of Lafayette and Garfield) in Bay City on Tuesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. for a 45 minute memorial program remembering those lives lost to abortion since 1973. The program will include our candle snuffing
ceremony, a look ahead for the prolife movement as well as a message from Pastor Kim Martin who will share scripture and his experiences in Wichita, Kansas, with the infamous abortionist who performs partial birth abortions. The public is welcome. For more information please call 989-895-8481. Visit our web site at http://www.baycountyrtl.com

CASS COUNTY

Cass County Right to Life will be having a Sanctity of Human Life Service on Wednesday, January 16. The 7 p.m. service will be held at the Diamond Cove Missionary Church in Cassopolis. For more information, contact Doug at 269-445-8748.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY
Chippewa County Right to Life will hold a memorial prayer service on Sunday, January 20. The multi-denominational service will be held at the Rudyard Bible Church located at 11124 Main St., Rudyard, MI. The service will begin at 2 p.m., and everyone in Chippewa County is invited to attend.  Join us for prayer, scripture, and song as we pray for a life-nurturing heart for all in our society. A social will be held afterwards. Winners of our local Essay/Art contest for students in grades 4-8 will be announced and honored as well.

CLINTON COUNTY

Clinton County Right to Life is having a candlelight service on the steps of the Clinton County Courthouse in St. Johns, MI. This service is being held on Saturday January 19,2008, at 6:15 p.m. This will be a short service with a song a few words and prayer.

DELTA COUNTY

Delta County Right to Life will be hosting a community-wide prayer service at St. Anne Church in Escanaba on Wednesday, January 23, at 7 p.m. in rememberance of the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. During the month of January, a billboard will be on the corner of Ludington and North Thirtieth Streets promoting the prolife message. Also, a signature ad will be placed in the Escanaba Daily Press on Tuesday, January 22. For more information, please contact either Carol at 786-4795 or Ralph at 786-2755.

DICKINSON COUNTY

Dickinson County Right to Life members are inviting the public to participate in the Walk For Life on January 20 at 1:15 p.m. The walk will begin at the Kingsley North parking lot and proceed to the Court House for a word of prayer, continuing down Stephenson to Hardee's on the North Side. Additional parking is available at the St. Vincent DePaul store and the River Valley Bank on W "B" Street.  We would like to call attention to those who lost their lives in the last 35 years. They could not fight back. They were not part of a military group. They were developing persons in the wombs of women across the United States. Some of these women did not want an abortion, but were coerced by boy friends, parents, and grandparents into having an abortion. Please join us in a solemn walk as a commitment to end the senseless death of millions who cannot defend themselves. Join our Walk For Life January 20 along Stephenson Avenue. A bus will be available for the return trip.

GENESEE COUNTY

Members and supporters will conduct a prayer service at the Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle located at 1031 Darling St. in Flint at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22. The public is welcome to attend.

GRAND RAPIDS

On January 20, 2008, Grand Rapids Right to Life will be holding a prayer walk and memorial service.  The prayer walk will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Omega House (located at 326 E. Fulton) and participants will walk past an abortion clinic to St. Andrew's Cathedral for the memorial service.  Individuals interested in participating in the prayer walk should park and meet at St. Andrew's Cathedral (located at 267 Sheldon SE) and a shuttle will transport participants to the Omega House.  Jim Sprague, executive director of the Pregnancy Resource Center, will be speaking at the memorial service.  If you have any questions, please contact Barb or Kelley at (616) 532-2300. 

GRAND TRAVERSE

Right to Life Signature Ad – Names for Right to Life’s annual “signature” ad in the Record-Eagle are now being collected.  The cost is $2 per line for individuals and families, $1 for students.  Express your support for the unborn and help spread a prolife message on the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. You may also contact Grand Traverse Area Right to Life at 231-946-9469 or e-mail info@gtalife.org  to be included. Names must be submitted by Monday, January 14.

Join Grand Traverse Area Right to Life for a March for Life on Sunday, January 20. The prayer march through downtown Traverse City will help all remember the 48 million unborn children lost to abortion. Meet at 2 p.m. in front of the Governmental Center on Boardman Ave. Refreshments will be served immediately afterwards at St. Francis High School cafeteria.  For more information, contact 231-946-9469 or e-mail info@gtalife.org.

HALE
Hale Right to Life will be having a Memorial Walk on January 20, 2008, at 11:15 a.m. starting at the St. Pius X Church in Hale.

HOLLAND

Right to Life of Holland Area is sponsoring a March for Life on Monday, January 21. The march will begin at Centennial Park, which is located at the corner of 10th and Central in Holland, and will end at the Civic Center. For more information, call the Right to Life of Holland Area office at 616-396-1037. For a flier, click here.

Right to Life of Holland Area is sponsoring a Prolife Rally on Thursday, January 24, at the Third Christian Reformed Church, 10 West Central Avenue in Zeeland. The event, Cures Without Cloning or Killing, will begin at 7:30 p.m. and features Edward Rivet. Ed serves as legislative director for Right to Life of Michigan and is the primary communicator between Michigan's prolife citizens and their representatives. Special music will be brought by Don Edema. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Right to Life of Holland Area office at 616-396-1037. For a flier, click here.

HURON COUNTY
Huron County Right to Life will hold an event to memorialize the unborn killed by abortion on January 20, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. on the steps of the Huron County Courthouse in Bad Axe. Refreshments and fellowship to follow at the K of C Hall. The guest speaker will be Dr. Shirley Jacubek. For more information call Jeanne Gusa at 989-658-8701

IONIA COUNTY

Ionia Area Right to Life  is planning a service for Sunday, January 20. The program is at Resurrection Life Church, 426 W. Main St, Ionia. The program will being at 6 p.m. The speaker is Julie Pluger who is a cancer survivor - twice. For more information, contact Ruth Ann Wolthuis via e-mail at knitting@iserv.net or by calling 989-855-3633.

Portland Right to Life and the Portland Ministerial Association are hosting a memorial prayer service Sunday, January 27, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion. It will be held at 3 p.m. at Mt. Hope Assembly of God Church, 845 Ionia Rd., Portland. Guest speaker is Becky Overbeck, who experienced an abortion when she was very young, and has pledged to do all she can to prevent other young women from making the same devastating mistake. Contact Pam at 517-647-7439 or email pbbrown@toast.net for more info.

IOSCO COUNTY

Iosco County Right to Life will be hosting a Candlelight Walk/Parade for Life on January 22. We will start from the East Tawas Community Center on Newman St. at 6 p.m. We will then proceed to the Knights of Columbus Hall and the Memorial of the Unborn, where there will be a prayer service and refreshments. Please bring your own candle or flashlight. If you are unable to walk, a car parade will follow the walkers.

JACKSON

Please join Jackson Right to Life on Saturday, January 19, in our annual observance of legalized abortion in our country. It has now been 35 years and over 50 MILLION unborn children destroyed. Our Memorial Motorcade assembles in the parking lot behind Jackson Catholic Middle School, 915 Cooper St. at 10 a.m. The procession of cars led by a hearse leaves the lot at 10:30 a.m. and proceeds through town ending at St. John’s cemetery at the Tomb of the Unborn where a short wreath laying ceremony takes place. Pastor Mark Vanvalin of Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church will share a few prayers and reflections for us. More details at www.jacksonforlife.org or by calling 517-784-1300 or 262-4746.

MACOMB COUNTY

Right to Life of Central Macomb will be having a memorial ceremony before the 10 a.m. mass on Sunday, January 20, at St. Thecla Catholic Church in Clinton Township.

"Rosaries for Babies," a prolife vigil will be held at the Divine Mercy Center located at the St. Barnabas Church grounds in Eastpointe on Saturday, January 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes a prolife homily, 3 mysteries of the Rosary with Bible references followed by benediction and the Divine Praises. Rosaries for Babies is sponsored by Right to Life of Southeast Macomb and the Knights of Columbus # 2733. For more information, please call 586-774-3939.

On Sunday, January 20, 2008, Warren/Centerline Right to Life has planned an Interfaith Memorial Service to prayerfully commemorating the 35th year of legalized abortion in America. The program will begin at 3 p.m. at the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East ~ St. Mary's Church,  4320 E. 14 Mile Road in Warren, Michigan. Host pastors include the Rev. Benjamin Benjamin and Rev. Lawrence Namato. Music will be provided by the Assumption Grotto Church Choir, directed by Rev. Eduard Perrone, and St. Mary's Church Choir, directed by Deacon Korkees Somoo. For additional information, call 586-754-5251or 586-756-1945.

MANISTEE COUNTY

Please join Manistee County Right to Life for a Life Chain on Sunday, January 20. Prolife people will gather at the corner of First and Cyprus in Manistee. The Life Chain will take place from 2 - 3 p.m.

MASON COUNTY
Mason County Right to Life will hold its annual Silent March for Life on Sunday, January 20. Participants will meet at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 301 N. James St., Ludington. The March will proceed to the county courthouse for a time of prayer and then return to the church for a brief program and refreshments.

MIDLAND COUNTY
Midland Right to Life will be hosting a candle light vigil on January 22, 2008, on the front steps of the courthouse in downtown Midland at 5:15 pm. Refreshments will follow in the basement of First United Methodist across Main street.

MONROE COUNTY

Monroe County Right to Life invites you to a Memorial Service on Sunday, January 20, in Monroe, MI. Prayer gathering outside St. Mary's Catholic Church in Monroe begin at 4 p.m. After the prayer, there will be a silent candlelit walk to the Knights of Columbus hall, for a brief presentation, followed by light refreshments.

MUSKEGON COUNTY

A "March and Rally for Life" will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2008. The March to St. Mary's Church will begin at Hackley Park in downtown Muskegon at 1 p.m. Warm refreshments will be served at St. Mary's by CAST. The Rally will follow at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Church and will include a memorial to the unborn lost to abortion and a speaker from Muskegon Pregnancy Services. Please call the Muskegon office for more information at 231-733-6300.

LANSING

Right to Life of Michigan affiliate groups, Greater Lansing, Mason Area, Eaton County, Central Michigan and Clinton County, will sponsor a Rally at the State Capitol. The rally will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Prolife people will meet on the front steps of the State Capitol. Saralee Howard, director of Shared Pregnancy in Lansing, is slated to speak. Peaceful signs are welcome. For more information, call Laura at 517-487-3376.

LENAWEE COUNTY

Lenawee Right to Life invite you to the annual Roe v. Wade Rally which will be Monday, January 21, 2008. The service will be held at the Maple Ave. Bible Church, 735 W. Maple Ave. in Adrian. The service starts at noon followed by the march to the old courthouse. Many schools are off so make plans to bring your children. Rides back to the church will be available. The keynote speaker this year is our own Lenawee County Vice President Sam Pooley.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Right to Life Livingston County, Inc. invites you to remember the victims of abortion on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. In commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, please join Right to Life Livingston County, Inc. for a Memorial Service hosted by St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 440 E. Washington Street, in Howell. The service will be Sunday, January 20, from 7 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Lakes Area RTL is hosting a short memorial prayer service at Church of the Holy Spirit in Highland on Sunday, January 20 at 12:30 p.m. Holy Spirit is located at 3700 Harvey Lake Road. Meet at the Tomb of the Unborn on the west side of the church (facing Harvey Lake Road). For more information, please call Carol at 248-887-9867 or Ann at 248-684-2967.

Lakes Area RTL is hosting a coffee and dessert social on January 22 at the home of Carol Laramie. On this 35th Anniversary, we will remember the tragic decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion across the nation. Join us at 7:30 p.m. Carol's address is 1685 E. Wardlow Road between Harvey Lake Road and Duck Road in Highland. Please RSVP by January 20 by calling Carol at 248-887-9867.

On January 20, 2008, from 1-2 p.m., North Oakland Right to Life is hosting a Life Chain in remembrance of the millions of unborn lives lost since Roe v. Wade was decided 35 years ago.  The Life Chain will take place on the corners of Dixie Hwy. and White Lake Roads.  Immediately following we will be having a "tailgate" gathering with hot chocolate and snacks.  North Oakland Right to Life will supply the signs. 

PORTLAND

The Portland Area Ministerial Association is hosting a Sanctity of Life service Sunday, January 27, at Mount Hope Assembly of God Church, 845 Ionia St., Portland, MI. The service begins at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Pam Brown via phone at 517-647-7439 or through email pbbrown@toast.net.

SAGINAW

Saginaw County Right to Life will hold a Memorial Service on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church located at 5376 State Street in Saginaw.

SANILAC COUNTY

Right to Life of Sanilac County will be holding a Memorial Service to pray for the victims of abortion. The special guest speaker will be Pastor Daniel Bowman from United Methodist Church in Marlette. All are welcome to attend this one-half hour service which will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at the Gazebo on the Courthouse Lawn in Sandusky. The service will begin at 1:30 p.m. There will be a time of fellowship following the service at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall. Please join us for hot chocolate, coffee and homemade treats. For more information contact Amy Roggenbuck at 810-376-8454.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY

Shiawassee county Right to life will sponsor an ecumenical Prayer Service on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Knights of Columbus Hall,1259 E. M-21, Owosso, Michigan. The outdoor service is right across the street from Planned Parenthood's satelite office. We will also walk around the building to conclude our service where crosses are planted facing M-21 to represent the number of babies lost from Shiwassee County in the last recorded year. Questions concerning the service and our county affiliate may call President Dennis Hrcka at 989-725-8037.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE

On Sunday, January 13, a Community Sanctity of Human Life Service is planned. The service will be at the Trinity Missionary Church, 304 North Street, in Yale. Contact: Rev. Neil Davis, Trinity Missionary Church, jndthink@yahoo.com, (810) 387-2070.

On Sunday, January 20, there will be a March for Life in Yale. Meet at Dunn Social Hall by Sacred Heart, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Contact: Rev. Neil Davis, Trinity Missionary Church, jndthink@yahoo.com, (810) 387-2070.

On Sunday, January 20, an Ecumenical Prayer Service in Port Huron is planned. St. Mary Parish Port Huron, 1505 Ballentine St. (just behind Colonial Woods Missionary). The service will be 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Contact: St. Clair County Right to Life, sccrtl@gmail.com, (810) 987-5433.

TRENTON AREA
On Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 2 p.m. there will be a March for Life. Please meet at the First Presbyterian Church of Trenton, 2799 West Road(East of 1-75 between Allen and Fort Street). At 2:30 p.m. there will be a Memorial Service program in church with guest testimononies of life situations and information on moral stem cell research, followed by refreshments. For more information, please phone 734-676-1510 or 734-282-6100.

TUSCOLA COUNTY
Tuscola Right to Life will sponsor a Sanctity of Life Vigil on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Restoration Outreach Center, located at 202 West Burnside St. in Caro. Join others in remembering the 48 million unborn children that have been denied access to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness - here in the United States - dues to the legalization of abortion on demand. Light refreshments to follow. For more information, please call 989- 872-3259.

WAYNE COUNTY

Please join Riverview Right to Life at the First Presbyterian Church in Trenton. This church will host, for its 10th year, the annual Sanctity of Human Life Rally; Sunday January 20, at 2 p.m. The program will begin with a Life March on West Rd, near the church followed by a program inside the sanctuary with guest speakers, drama, and music. This year the focus will be on abortion and also adoption, euthanasia and stem cell research.

WESFORD/MISSAUKEE COUNTIES

Wexford/Missaukee Right to Life will hold a silent march on Sunday, January 20, at 2p.m.  We will gather at the Wesleyan Church (formerly called Crossroads Community Church), 115 Cobb Street in Cadillac. We will begin our march there and proceed to Mt. Carmel Cemetery where 65 crosses will be erected. Each cross will represent the life of one of the 65 unborn babies aborted in Wexford & Missaukee counties in 2006. A brief eulogy will be given by Pastor Gary Coleman, Pastor of McBain Baptist Church, before returning to the church where refreshment will be served. Please Join Us.

WYANDOTTE AREA
On Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., there will be a March for Life from St. Stanislaus Kostka (2nd and Antoine) and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (10th and Superior) to Mt. Carmel Cemetery at Northline and 9th. St. At 2 p.m., there will be a Prayer Service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery Memorial Monument for the Unborn (indoors). For further information, please phone 734-284-8738 or 734-282-6100.

The Right to Life of Michigan Resource Center, 1638 Eureka (corner of 17th) in Wyandotte, is having an Open House on Sunday, January 20, 2008, from 3 to 4:40 p.m. Light refreshments to be served. For further information, please phone 734-282-6100.

If you would like to join Right to Life of Michigan affiliates in a Signature Ad to express support of legal protection for unborn children and to stop embryonic stem cell experimentation and support adult stem cell research with an educational newspaper advertisement to appear in the January 20 newspapers, please click here.