Sidewalk counselors in Milwaukee, Madison and abortion facilities across the state are making a difference every day. Just this past week in Milwaukee, sidewalk counselors were able to reach out to many women in need, including 4 women who are keeping their babies.Photo
Unfortunately, we have found out that Affiliated Medical Services has resumed dispensing RU-486 (mifepristone), which is prescribed by abortionists for a drug-induced medical abortion. The average woman loses four times the amount of blood in a drug-induced medical abortion as compared to a standard surgical abortion. Several deaths have been attributed to mifepristone and therefore its prescription and use – from a medical standpoint alone – ought to be banned.
As part of our continuing efforts to reach out to abortion-bound women, Pro-Life Wisconsin will host a free Sidewalk Counselor Training Workshop on Wednesday, August 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at Lux Mundi Studio, 1405 16th Street, Racine, Wis. and is open to all.
Whether you're interested in actively sidewalk counseling or just learning what it's all about, these workshops are an effective way to learn how to talk with abortion-vulnerable men and women.
Serving on the panel will be:
• Steve Karlen (moderator)--Steve is the Director of Development at Pro-Life Wisconsin. He spearheaded the successful statewide effort to end late-term abortion plans on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in 2009-2010.
• Dan Miller--Dan is the director of 40 Days for Life-Milwaukee. His extraordinary efforts as a full-time volunteer counselor have helped save more than 200 lives over the last two years.
• Laura Karlen--Laura Karlen is the Past President of Vigil for Life of Madison, where she helped lead Madison's 40 Days for Life campaign since 2008.
• Lisa Sommers--Lisa is the director and founder of Rachels Vineyard-Stevens Point, an apostolate dedicated to helping post-abortive men and women find peace and healing.
Participants will receive Pro-Life Wisconsin's Sidewalk Counselor's Handbook. Please call Steve Karlen at 262-796-1111 ext. 14 with questions or for additional information.
Also a note to any students out there looking for an internship opportunity.
Pro-Life Wisconsin is looking to bring on an intern for the 2012-2013 academic year. Duties may include assisting with activities like sidewalk counseling, assisting with 40 Days for Life, and organizing on-campus pro-life efforts. Any pro-life student pursuing an undergraduate degree is encouraged to apply. The internship includes a $500/semester stipend. Applicants can send a resume and cover letter to steve@prolifewisconsin.org and can call 262-796-1111 ext. 14 with questions.
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