THE STREETS, SARATOGA SPRINGS , NY - AUGUST 16-19, 2004

THE STREETS, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - AUGUST 16-19, 2004

We had an awesome time in Saratoga Springs and vicinity with Fr Francis and our prolife brothers and sisters. The Solemn Assembly Sunday night was led by Flip Benham and Rusty Thomas with a call to repentance to prepare our hearts for the upcoming week of ministry. After early morning Bible study and breakfast an Ecclesiastical Court was held in front of the Federal Court in Albany. That afternoon we went to Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood and NYS Capitol Park. We were able to give out some literature at PP and talk to some clients going in. Some left. We believe lives may have been saved.

Tuesday we held a bold street witness in front of Saratoga Hospital, followed by turning the city "upside-down" for Jesus. We had signs displayed on Broadway near the historic park and gave out lots of literature. We had the opportunity to dialogue with many passers by. We know what the topic of conversation was that day in Saratoga. Carmen and I did a "Sidewalk Counseling" Seminar that afternoon. Monday and Tuesday evening were "Paul and Silas" nights where many testimonies of present and past went forth.

Wednesday we showed the truth with our signs at the Western Gateway Bridge interstate thoroughfare. We had "church on the streets" again in front of Schenectady Planned Parenthood. I got to speak to a young lady going in who said she was there meeting a friend for birth control. I told her the truth about birth control being an abortifacient and about saving sex for marriage.

I brought her to the Life Center on the corner for more literature on the subject. Rusty Thomas just happened to come shortly after and after ministering to her through God's Word, we prayed with her to receive Jesus as her Lord and Savior! This young woman was sincere and sensitive to the Spirit. I know she will never be the same.

After Wednesday lunch we paid a visit to an abortionist's neighborhood. Some of the neighbors were very surprised to say the least! We had a serious time of prayer on the sidewalks near his two homes. Pastor Ed and Rusty delivered powerful messages Wednesday night. We know the people of Saratoga will never be the same. Lives were changed with the bold witness of the saints on the streets. We had our closing service at the Saratoga Battlefield. Fr Francis is already planning for Oh Saratoga! 3 for next year!

In His Service,
Marilyn Carroll <///><