Archive for June, 2023
Divine Appointments at Columbus State GAP
We believe that God always makes special appointments for specific people to see the photos and respond accordingly, so we pray that no obstacles would prevent these appointments from being kept. Here are just a few examples from our most recent visit to Columbus State University in Georgia:
No such thing as unplanned. “Rachel” was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager and is a Christian. CBR staffer Jane Bullington challenged her belief that abortion could be okay in some circumstances. “Because God is God, and He knows, and He is in every situation, there are no unplanned pregnancies in His mind. He will help.” Rachel walked away pondering these truths.
Calling all overcomers. “Cathy” grew up amidst poverty and abuse, which she is overcoming. She was glad to learn that there are resources for women in need and she took our resource cards to copy and distribute, so that students would know about pregnancy resource centers and adoption agencies near campus.
They say she should be dead. “Eva” told us that she had been conceived in rape, so it hurts her when people say a child conceived in rape should be aborted. How could it not?
Are we the extremists?
Kennesaw State University students are always ready for a discussion. We had huge talkative crowds on both days of GAP.
The choice to kill. One student was adamant, “The mother should get to choose whether to kill her child.” He admitted abortion kills a “child.” Volunteer Brad asked if she should be able to choose whether to kill her toddler. He responded, shocking everyone, “The mother should get to choose whether to kill her one-year old!”
Brad escalated, “What if the child is 20 years old and this tall?” as he raised his hand to the student’s height. He walked away, muttering to himself.
Emboldening and Equipping. GAP often attracts pro-life students who want to be a witness. Stephen stood with us for hours talking with his classmates. Armed with undeniable truth, he was formidable. By the end of the day, he was a pro!
A history major encouraged us, “I speak up in philosophy class against abortion and the class gets quiet…But I’m not as bold as you guys are.”
A freshman said, “These pictures make me more informed.”
Many others thanked us. Some helped us. These pro-life students feel so isolated and overwhelmed by the non-stop woke evil around them. Seeing GAP on campus is a welcome change of pace.
Who are the extremists? The Cobb County Courier called us “extremists” who make “false use of images.” CBR-SE Director Fletcher Armstrong responded, “You called us ‘extremist.’ Maybe you’re right, but you will have to explain why it’s OK to decapitate and dismember a little human being, but ‘extreme’ to show a picture of it.” To read Fletcher’s Letter to the Editor in full, click here.
Do you know a prolife teenager?
At CBR, we’re not only saving lives of preborn children from abortion. We’re also saving born children from the lies of the pro-abortion culture. And, that’s the theme of our 6th Annual Pro Life Leadership Youth Camp: Countercultural.
As in past years, we will be offering two separate weeks of camp, in two different cities!
Click here for Knoxville, TN camp details.
Click here for Columbus, GA camp details.
Both camps are $100 per person, but additional campers from the same family will be discounted to $50 each. Please pass this information to your church leadership, youth ministries, and like-minded Christian parents and friends. Seats are limited!
We offer this life-saving training far below cost, thanks to our generous venue hosts and partners.
Help keep camp affordable for all with a special gift here!
(designation: SE-YLC Youth Leadership Camp)