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Gríma Wormtongue Sways Shapiro Government

PA Pro-Life Federation Blog

If you have watched The Lord of The Rings, you must be familiar with Gríma Wormtongue, the snake tongued advisor, who whispers poison into the ears of the king, weakening his resolve to rule justly. The effect of Planned Parenthood’s whisperings into our Governor’s ears is certainly evident in his latest announcement to defund Real Alternatives – an organization that provides real alternatives to abortion by offering maternity and baby care, counselling, adoption referrals and pregnancy resources.

Help Pregnant Women Now!

In a shocking move, Governor Josh Shapiro announced he plans to cancel the contract of Real Alternatives, which administers the program which funds pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies throughout the Commonwealth.

Please call the leaders of the General Assembly with this message: “I stand with pregnant women. Please help to save Real Alternatives’ contract.”

Here are the numbers we need to call:

PA Senator Kim Ward - Senator Pro Tempore:

(717) 787-6063

PA Senator Joe Pittman– Senate Majority Leader:

(717) 787-8724

PA Senator Scott Martin– Senator Appropriation Chairman:

(717) 787-6535

PA Representative Brian Cutler– House Minority Leader:

(717) 783-6424

PA Representative Seth Grove– House Minority Appropriations Chair:

(717) 783-2655

A pro-life pregnancy center saved me from a life of human trafficking

Not long ago, I stood before the Vermont Senate and testified about my experience as a human trafficking survivor who became the first black female pregnancy center director in the state. I had been asked to testify against a bill targeting pro-life pregnancy help centers, falsely claiming that we "mislead" the public about our services.

But my story puts the lie to this narrative and proves the beautiful truth of our work — that pregnancy centers love, serve and commit ourselves to the men, women and children of our communities who need our help. We know firsthand how our assistance can transform someone’s life.

From age 2 to 29, I was trafficked in 33 states...

Real Alternatives Action Bulletin

Please share our Bulletin Inserts with your community and churches to urge action against Shapiro Government's decision to take away critical state funding from pregnancy resource centers. You can download a copy on our website www.paprolife.org.

REFLECTIONS

The Instinct to Mother

Six months ago I left a job I loved, coworkers I admired, and a mission I wholeheartedly believed in. In some ways it was a difficult decision.But then again, it was also quite simple.

My four-year stint as the Education Director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation was an exhilarating experience that stretched, challenged, and fulfilled my desire to be an agent of change in our misdirected pro-abortion culture. I loved writing and speaking about pro-life topics.

KNOW THIS

Pioneers of a universal right to suicide

At the end of this month a Toronto man will appear in court charged with abetting suicide. This is not, as you might think, a case of mercy killing - a grieving husband who wants to stop the suffering of his cancer-riddled wife or a devoted son who has exhausted himself in nursing his aged mother.

Such crimes are still murders, for no one has a right to take the life of an innocent human being. But a mistaken belief that a loved one will be spared suffering extenuates the murderer’s guilt.

Positively Pro-Life! Podcast

Senator Judy Ward and Kevin Bagatta, CEO of Real Alternatives spoke with us yesterday about the scope of the Pregnancy and Parenting Services Program and it's success serving thousands of women over the years on Positively Pro-Life Podcast. Listen to our latest episode here.

Subscribe on iTunes/Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podbean App, or your favorite streaming platform.

CHAPTER EVENTS

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation invites you to join us for the PA March For Life on October 16, 2023 at the State Capitol, Harrisburg to make your voices heard for the unborn and vulnerable. March begins at 12:00pm.

Keep an eye out for our Federation staff and volunteers who will be handing out free signs for our chapters and affiliates! You can also request copies ahead for your groups.

Oct 28

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark you calendars for The Pro-Life Banquet of the Year in Pennsylvania! 2023 Celebrate Banquet is set to be held at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey on 28th October.

Watch out for our highly anticipated speaker announcement in the next newsletter!

Newly-installed Bishop Timothy Senior of the Diocese of Harrisburg will give the invocation. Mark Houck will receive the Pro-Life Leadership Award.

Oct 28

Prayer Breakfast

Cambria-Somerset Chapter CCHL's will host their Annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, October 28th at the Grove in New Germany. For more details, visit www.prolifecambriasomerset.org/

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