National Life Chain Sunday

Life Chain Information and Instruction Sheet

Thank you for your stand for righteousness. May God richly bless you! We are anticipating 100’s of Life Chain Defenders to participate in this year’s Life chain on Sunday, October 1st, 1:30-3:00p in Olean. 

Special Note: We invite everyone to come early at 1:15p and gather at the Gazebo before the Life Chain begins. 

Here is some information and instructions on what should take place that day: 

Prayer: Please pray as a group before the chain begins. Include II Chronicles 7:14 in the prayer. Remember that we also stand on Proverbs 31:8 – “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…” Let’s kneel for five minutes midway through the chain (about 2:30p) if you are physically able. If you need to sit, bring a chair. 

Time: Please be early and be ready to be on route at 1:30p sharp (or 1:15p at the Gazebo). If you cannot stay the full time, please leave the chain quietly so others may say in an attitude of prayer. The entire nation is going to be in prayer at different time zones. Please be prayerful after the chain comes to a close. 

Conduct: Let our conduct be Christ-like. Please do not retaliate against those who oppose us. Also, do not confront anyone if they should infiltrate our lines. Pray for them and pray that all would have self-control. Youth and adults alike – please do not eat during the chain (children are an exception). We carry a serious message and wish to be taken seriously. Please refrain from talking. We are here to pray! Thank you in advance for your cooperation! 

Announcements and Bulletins: Please copy and distribute The Life Chain half sheet insert in the Church bulletins on both Sunday, September 24^th and October 1^st . 

Signs: 

❖ Signs can be picked up at Lincoln Park before the chain. 

❖ Please do not alter the signs in any way. (sticks, etc.) 

❖ Do not save signs. Please return them immediately after the chain to Lincoln Park so they can be used again next year. 

❖ Signs can be picked up before the Life Chain upon request. Email cjcrino@yahoo.com or call 716-373-2413 to arrange pickup. 

❖ If you have signs left over, bring them to Lincoln Park before the chain starts so the extras can be distributed to those in need. Others may pick theirs up before the Life Chain begins at the Lincoln Park Gazebo. 

Spacing: Important: Instruct the people to be well spaced, 10 – 12 feet apart. If they wish to stand as a small group of 2-4 people, hold only one sign so they are readable and also make a greater impact for those who drive by the chain. 

Weather: Bring umbrellas if rainy and chairs for elderly or those who can’t stand for long lengths of time. 

Register: Email (or call in) your Church’s name and number of people attending. Email cjcrino@yahoo.com or call 716-373-2413. Deadline Week – September 24^th. 

Thank you for your stand for Life!