Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic Loses License to Do Abortions

State   |   Shawn Carney   |   Mar 6, 2014   |   10:31AM   |   Columbia, MO

A cold start across much of the United States — weather delays forced me to miss Monday’s kickoff event in Orlando. I finally got to Florida – in time for other campaign events. More on that in a bit.

First, I can’t wait to share with you the news of a tremendous setback for Planned Parenthood!

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COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
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Kathy had wanted to deliver the huge news at Columbia’s kickoff rally on Sunday – but the ice and snow were just too much, so she had to settle for email.

plannedparenthood3bFor volunteers who’ve prayed outside the local abortion center for years, her message was both a big victory and an answered prayer: “Columbia Planned Parenthood cannot do abortions in their facility!”

Kathy had learned that Planned Parenthood no longer had a license for abortions in Columbia and had been removed from the state listing of abortion facilities. Planned Parenthood quietly changed its web site to show that it now offers only abortion referrals.

“The big giant has admitted its downgrade,” Kathy said. “Please join us in thanking God for His mighty blessing, a blessing which came after nine 40 Days for Life prayer vigils. Wow!”

The only licensed abortion center in all of Missouri now is Planned Parenthood in St. Louis – where, of course, there’s a 40 Days for Life vigil now under way.

The vigil will continue in Columbia as well. Babies are still being saved there – thanks to God’s mercy … and the prayers of the volunteers on the sidewalk.

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LAKELAND, FLORIDA
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After my flight was delayed and then re-routed to Tampa, I jumped in a rental car to try to catch the last half of the kickoff event in Lakeland. As I got there late, I was so excited to still see 80 volunteers at 8:30 pm, holding candles and keeping vigil on the dark sidewalk in front of the abortion facility.

The community has really come together with the leadership of Maryanne and her husband, Rick. Leaders of other ministries … including the Diocese of Orlando, Couples for Christ, and the local pregnancy center that’s not far from the abortion facility … were all there to kick off the campaign.

LifeNews.com Note: Shawn Carney is the campaign director for the 40 Days for Life pro-life prayer campaign against abortion.