SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Pro-Life Servant Leadership
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Would you like to be part of a leadership team? Are you looking for something bigger than yourselves, something that can fully utilize your talents in service to others?
Do you want to be part of a group that welcomes all and works together to make a positive difference?
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On This Day, January 24th, 2025
(Reprinted with author's permission)
On this day, January 24th, 2025, an annual event returns to Washington DC. For over a half-century this event has packed the district. It isn't covered all that much by the so-called mainstream media, which is one of many reasons why the event is so important and such an example of a big roadblock to problem-solving in our nation.
That such an event as the March for Life is even needed is a stain on the moral fabric of our nation. That such an event is nearly ignored or misrepresented by that so-called mainstream media is an indictment on selling it's objectivity out to an elitist agenda. That this event is still happening is an example of flawed communication on both sides of what should be a simple issue.
I've met a group of scientists who go by the title, "Atheists for Life." They have detailed charts and exhaustive research regarding the scientific accuracy of the human factor of unborn children. That tired old falsehood of not really human has faded away as even general science has debunked it.
The pragmatic research from "Atheists for Life" drives them to stand against innocent humans being killed by fellow humans. There is another group that identifies themselves as "liberal, gay, feminists for life." They are just as clear in their determination that it is very straightforward. Humans killing innocent humans is wrong...
The fact is that no one in the true pro-life movement believes the life of the mother should not be protected in emergency situations.
We can protect the life of the mothers in emergencies, we can provide pre and post natal care, we can provide paid family leave. And we can offer a better solution than just killing thousands of innocent humans every year.
As Mother Teresa said, "What is taking place in America is a war against the child. And if we accept that the mother can kill her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another."
This annual March for Life is our yearly reminder that if we are willing to kill innocent unborn humans, we are willing to sink to any level.
Answering Some Tough Questions
Click on this link to go to our page that answers some of the tough questions. Avoiding difficult subjects doesn't make their impact go away. It does however lead to missed opportunities to share some truth that could change minds.
Meijer "Double Match Days" To Benefit Zion Food Pantry
Saturday, March 1 and March 22
On "Double Match Days," Meijer will double your "Simply Give" card purchases; a gift of $10 becomes $30 and $100 becomes $300 for Zion Food Pantry on those two days.
The program runs from now through March 29th with cards available at the end of checkout lanes during this period. Use those cards for purchases on either March 1st or March 22nd to double match the value in support of our organizational partners at Zion Food Pantry in Ionia Michigan.
Visit meijercommunity.com for more details.
"Baseline Truth"
Just below is part of an article titled "Common Sense Is Not Common." We've reprinted this section with permission from the authors. The theme of their story was that when "baseline truth" is used, most arguments can be solved. The key is accepting those truths that are fundamental and not subject to the whims of opportunism and profit.
"Lets talk about the hottest of hot buttons. No one-repeat, no one in the true pro-life movement thinks the life of the mother should not be considered in medical situations. The elitists know this is true, but they aren't bound by honesty. They are enticed by cash, however. Cash is king.
Miscarriage is not an abortion. Yes, the very clinical term calls it a spontaneous abortion, but common sense tells us this is not the debate. No one in the true pro life movement would ever deny medical care for a miscarriage. It's already established that no one in the true pro life movement is opposed to saving the life of the mother.
Ectopic pregnancy is not in the realm of abortion. No one in the true pro life movement would be opposed to protecting the life of the mother in this situation as in any other medical situation. That's just common sense. But common sense is not common.
We listened to endless commercials suggesting "those extremists" would let a women bleed out because of a miscarriage. They know it's a lie, but this new era doesn't deal in honest discussion. They use this tactic to divert attention from the truth. They need to remove the human factor.
The people in the pro life movement, not the politicians who don't want a solution because they like the cash flow from the endless debate, but the common sense people of America don't hate women. Half the humans killed by abortion are women. They just believe innocent humans should be protected from violence. They believe women should be supported during pregnancy and afterward. They believe in paid leave, they believe in pre and post natal care for all. They believe killing the human because it isn't convenient is wrong. Just as nearly anyone would if the child was a year old. That's just common sense."
Funds Dispersal
Based on the success of our recent bake "sale," we'll be donating $400 each, to the following organizations:
1.) Shared Pregnancy of Lansing
2.) Zion Food Pantry
3.) I M Kids
4.) PSIC
Thanks to all who helped make this event such a home run!
How We Work
Our Direction Is Based On Our Mission Statement
Our mission statement is the cornerstone that created our values and our vision. Everything builds off our mission.
"We love, serve, and celebrate all life. We share truth and are witnesses to God's love for all people from conception to natural death."
The Values That Guide Our Team
These are the values in order of importance that guide our team in everything we do and in how we plan for the next steps.
1.) Listen first with the intent to hear and understand.
2.) Welcome all to join our team.
3.) Encourage every member to grow in servant leadership.
4.) Serve and defend in support of all life, including the unborn and already born.
Some might ask "Why isn't the last one the most important?" And that would be a good question. The answer is, if we always stay true to that first value, we will accomplish all the rest.
One Teamwork Idea To Ponder
"Everyone has the potential to become an encourager. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to have it all together. All you have to do is care about people and initiate."
John Maxwell
Will It Slip Away?
Just below is a quote from a person who left the abortion industry. The message is similar to that of Abby Johnson whose change of direction was highlighted in the movie, "Unplanned."
"Abortion is a skillfully marketed product that is advertised and sold for profit. In our clinics, there was no such thing as 'choice.' Our counselors were trained to sell abortions. We even hired professional telemarketers to train our people to sell abortion over the phone. Lies, manipulation, and pressure were all parts of our technique.
Our number one priority was to get that woman to the clinic, get her money, and process her as quickly as possible to make room for the next customer. Along the way, we would be as nice to her as we possibly could so that later she would serve as a referral to her friends. We even went so far as to sell abortions to women who weren't even pregnant."-Former abortion clinic owner/operator
Immediate reactions to reading these paragraphs could range from shock to sadness. But more important would be the reactions and responses on the day after reading these words. Did we do anything about it? Or did the shock and sadness just slip away?
In our state of Michigan there is a strong push to eliminate parental rights. The sitting governor called the removal of parental consent for abortion "a part of the original package and I was advocating for the whole package to get to my desk..." The push to eliminate parental rights has not lost steam. It didn't slip away. There is too much money from abortions to let it slip away.
Will we match that energy and stand up for parental rights? Or will it slip away?
By The Numbers
Did You Know?
Our team provides a free home-cooked meal to any family bringing home a new child. We also offer that same free meal to any people going through the pain of miscarriage. We know that pain as our family has faced it more than once.
Please let us know of any family in either situation. We look forward to supporting them in every way we are able. Use the contact form at the end of this page or text Emily Simon, our project coordinator at 517 285-6239.
We have been able to bring meals to people in both scenarios over the past few months.
"Most Needed Items"
Here are our lists of most needed items in two different formats.
Upcoming Events
Sun, Feb 23Pewamo Community Center
Sun, Apr 13PW High School Auditorium
Based in the Pewamo and Westphalia area of Michigan
Providing servant leadership from Lansing to Grand Rapids MI
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