PRO-LIFERS TRAVELLED FROM ALL OVER SOUTH AFRICA TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR LIFE [NAL] CONFERENCE IN PRETORIA ON SATURDAY 4th MAY.
NAL is a platform for pro-life organizations, churches and individuals to be heard. Speakers at the conference emphasized the vital responsibility and role of pro-lifers to stand up for the sanctity of unborn life.
"We must take a stand against the killing of children until it (abortion) is abolished," the conference pamphlet distributed at the National Alliance Conference for Life (NAL) affirmed.
Healthcare profession
The role of the healthcare professional in the life of the unborn was seen as a pivotal one.
Doctors, nurses and midwives have a noble call to care for life from conception until natural death. The issue of conscientious objection to the abortion procedure was discussed: there are forms available for nurses and midwives to register objections.
Heavens children
The father of a child with Downs syndrome, Mr Thomas, spoke of his experience as a parent.
He declared that such children are called by some 'hemelkinders' - heaven's children.
The point understood by the conference attendees was that all children - including those who will need parental assistance during their intellectual development - are to be cherished.
Destruction of generations
Pro-lifers are called upon to bear up the matter of the destruction of generations of people.
Those who protect the right to the sanctity of life need to strengthen their resolve as watchmen for the unborn.
80 percent of African countries resist abortion
In an analysis of global abortion trends, Mrs Nadia Pereira referred to President Obianuju Ekeocha's statement that 80 percent of African countries have continued to resist and reject the legalisation of abortion.
President Ekeocha is the founder and president of prolife organization Culture of Life Africa.
56 million abortions
Mr Gregory Pereira furnished incidence and trends regarding abortion. Approximately 56 million abortions occurred annually globally between 2010 and 2014.
Apropos the numbers, attendees were horrified at the sheer number of abortions. Defenceless unborn children are killed by painful methods, and on a scale which is very large indeed.
Pro-life exhibition
Pro-life organizations presented their activities by participating at the conference centre exhibition.
Many organizations work with dedication in order to protect the lives of unborn children.
Information and assistance regarding education within pro-life ministry was available.
The indispensable role of counselling and supportive services for women in unexpected pregnancy crisis was underlined.
Vaal Crisis Pregnancy is an online counselling centre for pregnant or new mothers considering abortion or abandonment.
Vaal Crisis Pregnancy helpline telephone number is 061 804-0460.
Prayer at Marie Stopes clinic
Fr Finbarr Flanagan and members of the Saint Anthony of Padua OFS attended the conference. Fr Flanagan is known for his dedicated pro-life ministry: youth from his church regularly pray outside a Marie Stopes clinic and give out counselling pamphlets.
Mr Fred Olivier, a member of the Franciscan Third Order, summer up the spirit of the conference with the following words in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi; "Lord, what do you want me to do?"
This resonates with a clarion call to all - dear reader of these words, are you being called to the protection of unborn infants through pro-life ministry?
If so, see the contact number for Mr Gregory Pereira at the foot of the blog post.
"We must take a stand against the killing of children until it (abortion) is abolished," the conference pamphlet distributed at the National Alliance Conference for Life (NAL) affirmed.
Healthcare profession
The role of the healthcare professional in the life of the unborn was seen as a pivotal one.
Doctors, nurses and midwives have a noble call to care for life from conception until natural death. The issue of conscientious objection to the abortion procedure was discussed: there are forms available for nurses and midwives to register objections.
Heavens children
The father of a child with Downs syndrome, Mr Thomas, spoke of his experience as a parent.
He declared that such children are called by some 'hemelkinders' - heaven's children.
The point understood by the conference attendees was that all children - including those who will need parental assistance during their intellectual development - are to be cherished.
Destruction of generations
Pro-lifers are called upon to bear up the matter of the destruction of generations of people.
Those who protect the right to the sanctity of life need to strengthen their resolve as watchmen for the unborn.
80 percent of African countries resist abortion
In an analysis of global abortion trends, Mrs Nadia Pereira referred to President Obianuju Ekeocha's statement that 80 percent of African countries have continued to resist and reject the legalisation of abortion.
President Ekeocha is the founder and president of prolife organization Culture of Life Africa.
56 million abortions
Mr Gregory Pereira furnished incidence and trends regarding abortion. Approximately 56 million abortions occurred annually globally between 2010 and 2014.
Apropos the numbers, attendees were horrified at the sheer number of abortions. Defenceless unborn children are killed by painful methods, and on a scale which is very large indeed.
Pro-life exhibition
Pro-life organizations presented their activities by participating at the conference centre exhibition.
Many organizations work with dedication in order to protect the lives of unborn children.
Information and assistance regarding education within pro-life ministry was available.
The indispensable role of counselling and supportive services for women in unexpected pregnancy crisis was underlined.
Vaal Crisis Pregnancy is an online counselling centre for pregnant or new mothers considering abortion or abandonment.
Vaal Crisis Pregnancy helpline telephone number is 061 804-0460.
Prayer at Marie Stopes clinic
Fr Finbarr Flanagan and members of the Saint Anthony of Padua OFS attended the conference. Fr Flanagan is known for his dedicated pro-life ministry: youth from his church regularly pray outside a Marie Stopes clinic and give out counselling pamphlets.
Mr Fred Olivier, a member of the Franciscan Third Order, summer up the spirit of the conference with the following words in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi; "Lord, what do you want me to do?"
This resonates with a clarion call to all - dear reader of these words, are you being called to the protection of unborn infants through pro-life ministry?
If so, see the contact number for Mr Gregory Pereira at the foot of the blog post.
Want to leave the abortion industry?
Many abortion providers wish to leave the ministry, and are assisted to do so through the dedicated assistance of Ms Abby Johnson.
Her group 'And then there were none' assists those who wish to make the transition from abortion ministry to a new career. [1, 2 and 3]
Demonstration against abortion
A pro-life placard demonstration against South Africa's abortion law followed the conference in some Pretoria streets.
Many have responded to the election fever in South Africa with the resolve to vote for pro-life candidates.
Uncounted demonstrations have been held throughout the country in an escalation of protest against the abortion law.
Demonstration against abortion
A pro-life placard demonstration against South Africa's abortion law followed the conference in some Pretoria streets.
Many have responded to the election fever in South Africa with the resolve to vote for pro-life candidates.
Uncounted demonstrations have been held throughout the country in an escalation of protest against the abortion law.
For further information on ongoing protests and elsewhere in the country, contact Gregory Pereira at 083 798-7360.
[1] Workers leave the abortion industry due to 'And then there were none'
[2] Abortion workers leaving the industry in great numbers, Alleged News. Help is needed ...
[3] "And then there were none"
[4] South Africa: Pretoria Prolife rally protests abortion law
[5] South Africa: Nationwide demonstrations against the abortion law
Photo credits: Dieter Claasen, Craig Engelbrecht , Catherine Nicolette Whittle
With thanks to youtube and abortionworker.com
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