sanctity of human life

Abortion Pill Danger

Walgreens, CVS, and Rite-Aid plan to dispense abortion pills to patients in states where abortion remains legal. The FDA eliminated restrictions that prevented retail pharmacies from offering Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, the primary drug used in abortion.The FDA will now permit retail pharmacies to apply for certification to dispense abortion pills to those with a prescription. Prescriptions can be received without an in-person appointment to verify gestational age of 10 weeks or less and to check if a woman has a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. Walgreens, CVS, and Rite-Aid plan to sell the two pill regime that now accounts for 54% of abortions. Women are already experiencing abortions at home without medical supervision and having to face additional trauma of disposing of the bodies of their children themselves. Chemical abortion puts women at physical risk for dangerous hemorrhaging, septic shock, and infection from remaining fetal tissue. Infection can lead to infertility. If a woman is also infected with Chlamydia at the time of abortion, she is at increased risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Symptoms and side effects of PID can include future infertility, abscesses, and chronic pain. Tragically, some women who have refused abortion are being given abortion pills secretly without their knowledge by their partners who do not want a child.

Action Steps to Protect

• Ask your pharmacist if their store will be getting into the abortion business by providing abortion pills.

• Encourage your pharmacist not to participate in facilitating the death of preborn babies.

• Call or write to the local store manager.

• Send email to CEOs of Walgreens, CVS, or Rite-Aid by signing the petition at Live Action website or call Walgreens at 1-800-925-4733, call CVS at 1-800-7467287, call Rite Aid at 1-800-748-3243.

40 Days for Life Prayer at Planned Parenthood

Saturday, April 8, 1:00-2:00 pm. Join Sanctity of Human Life Task force at 40 Days for Life’s year-round peaceful prayer vigil. Meet on Waterleaf pregnancy resource center’s property across from Planned Parenthood Aurora’s driveway. We were glad to speak with a couple pulling out of the clinic who initiated contact as they saw our sign and wanted Waterleaf info last month!

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Coins for Caring Network Baby Bottle Drive

Sunday, April 23-Sunday, May 14. Pick up bottles at church. Donate and return bottles on Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day. Funds are critical for operating costs of Caring Network pregnancy centers. Include giving QR code. https://www.caringnetwork.com/ baby-bottle-drive-give

Caring Network’s Baby Bank

Diapers (all sizes- opened packages accepted), wipes, baby lotion, shampoo, and wash, diaper cream, and formula

• April 2 outside the sanctuary

• April 9 Kids’ Harbor

• April 16 outside the sanctuary

Caring Network provides free pregnancy services such as pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, consultations, resources and referrals, gospel witness, as well as support and counseling for post-abortive women and men in our community.

Wheaton’s Caring Network Baby Supply Bank distributes baby essentials every two weeks to needy clients who have chosen to parent despite difficult finances.

Scan the QR Code to order on Amazon. Select “Church of the Resurrection’s Gift Registry Address” for where to ship.