By By Janet Little Cooper
Sav- a -Life of Escambia County (Ala.) held a life chain, Sunday, Oct. 2 at the corners of Hwy. 21 and 31 for one hour. The life chain is a silent reminder of one's right to life. The first Sunday of October is recognized with a life chain across the nation each year. This year's chain marked the 19th year of national awareness. Atmore has participated in the life chain since 2001. Atmore's silent chain was done in conjunction with other chains across the country. Mobile was the only other location across South Alabama to participate in the one-hour chain.
Twelve people lined the corner of Main and Hwy. 31 holding signs that promoted pro life.
"It was just a reminder to keep it in people's mind that there is still a battle for life going on." Ruth Weber, Sav – a – Life Director said.
Sav-A-Life Outreach Centers, Inc. is a life-affirming ministry offering positive alternatives to young women facing unplanned pregnancies. For almost 25 years, the centers have reached out to women and their families with a message of hope and compassion. Currently, over 65 centers operate in the southeast U.S. region and minister to over 42,000 young women annually. Because of the work of Sav-A-Life, each year:
2,500 babies are saved, 45,000 women are ministered to, and 2,000 women receive Christ.
The Escambia County Sav – A – Life ministers to more than 500 women and their families from Escambia and surrounding counties. The organization offers the following services free of charge: pregnancy testing, "Earn While You Learn" parenting program, adoption referral, maternity clothing and baby items, post abortion trauma recovery, U-R Unique Abstinence program, and sexual abuse recovery.
Sav -A – Life will sponsor a Walk for Life on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 at Lions Club Community Center in Atmore. You can either participate by walking or donating as a sponsor. Contact the Sav – A – Life Atmore office at 368-4949 for more information.