Christian Life Concerns

Christian Life Concerns Committee

 Local Pro-Life Resources and Organizations

1.     Thrive St. Louis:     www.thrivestlouis.org    FREE pregnancy testing, FREE ultrasound, FREE STD testing, adoption referral, infant supplies, parenting classes, emergency shelter referral, post-abortion Bible study…”Forgiven and Set Free”. Pregnancy and healthy reproductive education. Some paid staff but most are Christian volunteers.

St. Charles Co. (St. Peters) 636-278-1212

24 hour helpline 877-773-4626, 314-773-4626

2.     Birthright:   www.birthright.org     FREE pregnancy testing, medical referral, adoption referral, financial assistance, free infant supplies, pregnancy support.

Wentzville: 636-327-8170

St. Charles: 636-724-1200

3.     Sparrow’s Nest (Teen Maternity Home) www.TheSparrowsNestStl.org                                          

Admin. Office: 3955 Highway K, O’Fallon, MO 63368,

636-336-2634    Provides shelter, food, and clothing for teenagers for the duration of their pregnancy and up to a year after baby is born, case management for educational and emotional and physical needs, counseling, After Care Program, Resources online at www.pregnantteen-mo.org.

4.     Coalition For Life:  www.CoalitionForLifeSTL.com 314-827-4039 This grassroots community outreach coordinates and organizes the “40 Days for Life” peaceful prayer and fasting vigil in front of the Planned Parenthood STL in the spring and fall. They also employ “interns” to stand on the sidewalk outside the gates of PP to hand out information and to encourage clients to get a free pregnancy test at the Thrive mobile unit parked across the street instead of paying $135 to get a preg. Test and ultrasound at PP.

5.     Missouri Right to Life: mission: “To uphold and promote the sanctity of all innocent human life at every stage through natural death by providing education and by supporting legislation and programs that endorse that ideal; and by organizing citizens for effective results”

Core Issues: Abortion, Human cloning and human embryonic stem cell research, infanticide, euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Legislation: MRL has drafted and helped to pass legislation that bans partial-birth and webcam abortions, prevents public funding of abortion services, human cloning and embryonic stem cell research; ensures that women are provided information about their baby’s development, the opportunity to view an ultrasound, and a minimum 72-hour reflection period after receiving such information; also: provides tax credits for donations to charities serving pregnant women in crisis and funding for alternatives to abortion services; ensures that every person is given life-preserving healthcare and has the right to the highest attainable standard of healthcare without discrimination.

Political Action: Known for two of the state’s most active and successful political action committees, the MRL PAC informs Missourians about their legislators’ voting records and candidates’ positions on pro-life issues.

Education: MRL offers life-affirming videos, books, speakers, and resources to Missourians. Exhibits at County Fairs in the summer.

Grassroots Success: Through local MRL chapters, members increase community awareness, support the work of Pregnancy care centers and take part in attending Pro-Life Lobby Days at Jefferson City to encourage our governmental representatives to vote for life.

Membership: $25.00/year    www.missourilife.org 621 E. McCarty, Suite D, P.O. Box 651, Jefferson City, MO 65102    Phone: 1-573-635-5110.  Free MRL newsletter subscription and pro-life voter guide.  

Warren Co. Chapter meets: the first Sat. of the month, 9:30 AM, Warren Co. Scenic Library on south Hwy.47. You are invited and encouraged to attend and be part of something very worthwhile, your life!