orl-2003-2nd-half

Orlando Reports 1st Quarter
January - March 2004

March 22, 2004

FACT SHEET:

Over 10,000 Children are Brutalized and Murdered in the City Beautiful:
INFANTICIDE ATROCITIES CONTINUE UNABATED

According to the Florida Department of Health Statistics for 2003, child killing through all nine months of pregnancy is INCREASING in greater Orlando!

FACT: There were 954 MORE abortions committed in Greater Orlando in 2003 than in 2002.

Here's the breakdown:

Orange County: 8882 child killings in 2003, that's 585 MORE abortions than in 2002 Seminole County: 1688 child killings in 2003, that's 359 MORE abortions than in 2002

Late Term Abortion: Infanticide ON THE RISE in Orlando!

FACT: Abortions are committed through all nine months of pregnancy at Orlando Women's Center (OWC) abortion clinic.

FACT: The method of abortion from 16-40 weeks of pregnancy at OWC is induction of labor. This means that the mother's labor is induced and after 12-24 hours of labor, she delivers her infant (or infants if she is carrying twins).

FACTS: Reports indicate that as many as 33% of the infants SURVIVE the abortion but are denied medical care and left to die. Since 99% of induced labor abortions at OWC are delivered in the toilet, the infants who are born alive are left to drown. The infants who are delivered on the exam table are left to die or placed into the bio-hazard bag to suffocate.

FACT: 42 out of 59 *reported third trimester abortions in the state of Florida, were committed right here at Orlando Women's Center.

FACT: More Third Trimester infant killings are committed at Orlando Women's Center than ANY OTHER ABORTION CLINIC IN THE ENTIRE STATE!

* all abortions, but especially late term abortions are notoriously under-reported

WHAT'S the ANSWER to the HOLOCAUST?

Abortion and the Church in Orlando

An Interview with Patte Smith of Sanctuary Ministries
http://www.sanctuaryministries.homestead.com

Question: How do you think the Church should respond to the 10,000 abortions in Orlando?

Patte: I believe that Jesus has made our mandate for living in this fallen world very clear. First, we are to love God. Second, we are to love our neighbor. We are to be MISSIONARIES to our neighbors. We can't love our neighbor, we can't bring the gospel to our neighbor, if she is DEAD. In Proverbs 24:11 Christians are called to: "Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter."

Question: As Christ's followers, how are we to "hold back" the slaughter of infants in our city?

Patte: It's obvious: We must literally GO to where we know babies are perishing and do what the Bible says. We must do what we can to stop the domestic violence of abortion. Infants are NOT medical waste. There is a timeless saying that goes:
"To take no notice of a violent attack is to strengthen the heart of the enemy."

If we FAIL to respond when the most innocent among us are being ravaged, we should be ashamed. As Christians we must be willing to sacrifice our time and comfort to come against the pervasive wickedness that has gripped our city. We must place OURSELVES as a wall of impenetrable truth and life right in front of the clinic itself. Our opportunity is great since we know EXACTLY WHERE and WHEN our neighbors are bringing their offspring to be slaughtered. We know the times and we know the places where abortions are being committed. We have seven days a week of opportunity in the mission fields of Orlando's four abortion clinics.

Question: Are you talking about sidewalk counseling?

Patte: Yes, sidewalk counseling is the single most effective means of rescuing infants who are scheduled for destruction. It is also the most effective means of reaching the lost women, men and abortion workers and bringing them into direct contact with the TRUTH and the gospel of Life in Jesus Christ.

Question: Do you provide training for Christians to become sidewalk counselors at Orlando abortion clinics?

Patte: Absolutely. Here at Sanctuary Ministries we provide on-the-job training by way of weekly apprenticeship at the abortion clinic itself.

Question: Is there any other way to obey God's command to protect those who are orphaned by their mothers and fathers who are plotting to abort them?

Patte: Yes, another important method of standing in the gap for the children is to PROTEST. Currently we have NO Christian protest at any of Orlando's four thriving abortuaries. Lincoln said: "To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men." It is an absolute shame and a sign of spiritual impoverishment and cowardice that Christians are not protesting en masse at every abortuary in our church-ridden community.

Question: What do you mean by PROTEST? Do you mean picket with signs?

Patte: Exactly. The Bible says: "You cannot tolerate wrong." (Habakkuk 1:13) The need for a visual demonstration of our outrage over child killing is blatantly obvious. For the Church to be relevant she simply must be willing to do battle for the hearts and minds, the very lives of our culture. There should be a massive outpouring of ongoing protest at every abortion clinic, especially during abortion times when there is no sidewalk counseling witness.

Question: What should the signs say?

Patte: There should always be a prophetic AND a mercy objective when Christians bring their witness to abortion clinics. A prophetic witness sign would say things like: "Shed not innocent blood in this place." Jeremiah 7:6 or "The Eyes of God are UPON You!” They should include graphic photos of infants murdered by abortion such as the photo of "Little Mary", a 20 week infant murdered at Orlando Women's Center. (See above) Christians can also obtain the excellent graphic images that the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform produces. (See http://www.cbrinfo.org)

Question: What about the mercy part?

Patte: Mercy messages such as: "We will help you have your baby!" or "Choose the forever family of ADOPTION!" And, of course, you have to MEAN what you say and be willing to walk alongside a woman who is moved to continue her pregnancy.

Question: You haven't mentioned the ministry of prayer ...

Patte: EVERYTHING that we do as believers in this world should be bathed in prayer. Prayer is not simply our way of getting what we want, it is our way of communicating with our Father. We live and move and have our being in Him! We can do nothing without the Lord! What seems IMPOSSIBLE with us is NOT impossible with God! For HIM nothing is impossible! Ideally, every time Christians gather at the clinic there should be intercessory and imprecatory prayers: prayers for the babies and the parents and the clinic workers and prayers AGAINST the wicked and their plot to destroy the fruit of the womb.

Question: How can people contact you for more information about becoming an inner city missionary at the local abortion clinics and beyond?

Patte: They can e mail me right away at ProChristi@juno.com

Question: Do you have anything else to say?

Patte: An old Roman Proverb states: "There are two kinds of injustice: the first is found in those who DO an injury, the second in those who fail to protect another from injury WHEN THEY CAN." The Lord CAN make a holy warrior for justice out of any Christian who is willing to trust Jesus!

Come with Me and  I will make you fishers of men . . .
Matthew 4:19

March 16, 2004

“He has made me believe in miracles again.”

Sheila rolled her window down to greet me as she pulled into the abortion clinic driveway. Her face was wet with tears. (Even her glasses were steamed up from crying!) Unlike most of the women I meet going in for late abortions, Sheila's heart was not hard. Although she and her mom were professing Christians, they believed killing this baby at 5 months of pregnancy was necessary. Sheila was scheduled to start grad school in London in a few weeks time.

I was there that fateful day in August to bring hope to the women who were planning the death of their infants. Hope is something WE ALL NEED to keep from despairing when things are hard. I am very grateful that Sheila and her mom believed me when I promised that, with God's help, everything could be worked out.

The three of us went to Panera and talked for over an hour. We prayed together before parting and I began my search for help HERE and a caring group of friends in London. I networked with dozens of Christians in the UK and sensed that the Lord was going before Sheila to prepare her way to have her precious baby in peace!

I received this e mail from Sheila a few days later:
*******
Hello Mrs Smith,
I have to say after meeting and chatting with you I have had a comfort that I hadn't had since I had come to learn about my pregnancy. As soon as my mum and I returned home we began to discuss any further options we might see for the future. We both came to an agreement that anything is possible and I just need to believe and trust in God for him to make a way for me and this baby.

Yesterday, I went to see the physician you recommended. The moment I meant him I could see how wonderful and kind this man was. I was able to have a sonogram done but unfortunately I'm still unsure of the sex! I was I was so excited to see the baby's face.

Again, thank you for your kindness and good heart. Thank you, for giving me hope again!

Love,
Sheila
********

Let me tell you that Sheila faced ENORMOUS obstacles in London. From medical care to housing, there was one complication after another. Sheila struggled with fear, anxiety, depression and loneliness as problems mounted and solutions came slowly. Sanctuary Ministries helped Sheila to find holy friendships to help her spiritually, emotionally and practically as she journeyed through her pregnancy. We also sent Sheila money to help her through the agonizing months of financial ruin that she faced as a result of carrying her son to term.

I am very happy to report that little "Jay" was safely born on New Year's Eve!

Here is a thrilling e mail from Sheila that I received from London on March 4th:
********************

Hello Patte,
Thank you so much for everything. It all was such an experience. Since you and my mum have spoken I've named my son Jay Christian. He's nine weeks old an weighs 12 lbs 3 1/2 ounces and he's nearly 26 inches long. He's a wonderful baby. We truly enjoy each other. I love him with more than all my heart he has been such a blessing in my life it's unreal. He has made me believe in miracles again. Though it's only been nine weeks I've held and cared for him it feels like he's been here or was suppose to be here all my life. Knowing him now, I feel guilty at times that I could have even thought of aborting him. He's truly a special boy and I'm the lucky one he chose me to be his mother. Thank you and everyone again.

Bye & See you soon,

Sheila and Jay Christian
**********************

Sheila's mom sent me a lovely letter saying:
Hi Patte,
I know that you are anxious to see Jay Christian, so I'm sending you these pictures. Remember you were at the right place at the right time and you were persistent. Thank God for you.
Love, Annie
**********************

On the back of the photos of Jay Sheila's mom wrote:
"To Patte, The one who saved my life."

Because we KNOW exactly when the late term abortions (4-9 months of pregnancy) are committed, we can be AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME for each and every little boy and girl who is threatened by labor and delivery abortion. Orlando Women's Center does more late term abortions than ANY OTHER ABORTION CLINIC IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. It is vital that we remain consistent and persistent for little ones like Jay Christian.

I am very sorry to tell you that the latest statistics for abortion reveal that there were almost 1000 MORE abortions in Greater Orlando last year than in the year before! We simply must have more Christians who are willing to stand in the gap for the more than 10,000 infants. They are scheduled to be murdered in our city in 2004.

PLEASE ... reach out with the incredible joy and gratitude that you have in your heart for the Passion of the Christ! Allow the Holy Spirit to use YOU to:
Persuade souls to repent and believe (Acts 7:5)
Enlighten the mind of sinners (Ephesians 1:17,18)
Reveal and teach the gospel (John 14:26)

PLEASE ... make yourself available to fulfill the command to love your neighbor before they are systematically tortured and murdered on our local streets. Become a Good Samaritan.

I've attached little Jay Christian's photo so that you can see the FACE OF A CRISIS PREGNANCY. Come with us to provide the ministry of presence at Orlando's most
notorious abortion clinic. Become a Sanctuary Missionary TODAY!

From the Field of Souls,
Patte Smith
Sanctuary Ministries
http://www.sanctuaryministries.homestead.com

Come with Me and I will make you fishers of men . . . Matthew 4:19 <//><

March 11, 2004

Orlando Women's Center abortuary
March 11, 2004, Thursday (Late Term Abortion) Update

Sidewalk Counselors: Patte, Shirley Jo, Lindsay & Gordon
Prayer Warrior: Mary Lou
8:15am - 11:20am

The Word of God wasn't given to make bad men good.
The Word of God was given to make dead men live.
~ Jim Fitzgerald

All praise and glory to the One & Only Lord of the Universe! Jesus helped us face the day with courage and faith at Orlando's most notorious abortion clinic.

There were 10 people waiting at the door of the clinic before 9am this morning. Several of them had the familiar blanket and pillow that are the telltale signs of impending late term abortions. Many more cars pulled up, with a total of at least 5 aborting women. (Because it is also "family planning" morning at OWC, we regularly encounter about a dozen women coming for birth control and pap smears as well.)

"As usual, "Don" the Steri-Cycle truck driver, came to pick up the bodies of the dead children. He has a very casual attitude about lifting the boxes of dead babies and throwing them into the truck. (They are later incinerated as medical waste.") Today I told him what the clinic workers had told me: "Did you know that the infants are sometimes placed into the biohazard bags while they are still alive?" Don said: "What do you want me to do about it?" I responded by telling Don that he could refuse to pick up bodies from this place. He said: "Don't you have anything better to do? Are you going to pay my rent?"

*+* Louisa *+* arrived with her husband and a family friend. Her 5 year old daughter was in the car as well. At 5 months of pregnancy Louisa's doctor told her that the little boy she was carrying had Down's Syndrome. She spoke in broken English but Shirley Jo did all that she could to communicate hope to Louisa and her husband. Sharing the story of her friend's daughter, who was also born with Down's Syndrome, Shirley shared what joy and life "Andrea" had brought to everyone who knew her. After a time I spoke with Louisa too. I tried my few Spanish phrases and pleaded with Louisa and her husband to consider their baby boy as a precious gift from heaven. I pointed to all of the women streaming into the clinic with pillows and blanket, saying: "Look, Louisa, all of those women are killing their healthy babies. Es un sitio de muerte. (This is a place of death.)" When she saw so many women casually strolling into the abortion clinic, she began to cry. "Why would they kill their healthy babies? Why?" When they went inside, Shirley Jo, Gordon, Mary Lou and I prayed for Louisa as we continued to reach out to all the others.

*+* Louisa *+* arrived with her husband and a family friend. Her 5 year old daughter was in the car as well. At 5 months of pregnancy Louisa's doctor told her that the little boy she was carrying had Down's Syndrome. She spoke in broken English but Shirley Jo did all that she could to communicate hope to Louisa and her husband. Sharing the story of her friend's daughter, who was also born with Down's Syndrome, Shirley shared what joy and life "Andrea" had brought to everyone who knew her. After a time I spoke with Louisa too. I tried my few Spanish phrases and pleaded with Louisa and her husband to consider their baby boy as a precious gift from heaven. I pointed to all of the women streaming into the clinic with pillows and blanket, saying: "Look, Louisa, all of those women are killing their healthy babies. Es un sitio de muerte. (This is a place of death.)" When she saw so many women casually strolling into the abortion clinic, she began to cry. "Why would they kill their healthy babies? Why?" When they went inside, Shirley Jo, Gordon, Mary Lou and I prayed for Louisa as we continued to reach out to all the others.

Because Laurie was so spiritually misguided, she actually thought very little of her sexual sin. She explained: "I enjoy sex with my boyfriend and I don't choose to give that up." I spent a good while longer with Laurie, helping her to question the authenticity of her religious experience. I reminded her that the bible is very clear about her besetting sin. "Fornicators and adulterers will not inherit the kingdom of heaven." I challenged the wisdom and holiness of her pastor as well, handing her Hebrews 10:26-27 "If we sin deliberately after receiving knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for our sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment." "Willful disobedience is a sign that you do not have the Holy Spirit of God residing in your heart, Laurie. If God dwells within you He will be faithful to give you all of the power necessary to resist sin." Let me leave you with this thought: "Examine yourself to see if you be in the faith." Laurie thanked me and promised to think about what we talked about. I handed her my card and said: "If you ever have a little time, please write the story of your conception and birth. I would love to be able to tell your story. I'm sure that your parents have been so grateful to have you as their daughter. You really are a miracle!"

*+* To our joy Louisa came out of the clinic! When I said: "We are SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN!" Louisa explained: "I am going to think about it." Although she and her husband wouldn't give me their telephone number, they did take my number and the number of Marilsa Medina, an adoption counselor with A Chosen Child adoption agency. (I had assured the couple that there were adoptive families who were willing to adopt children with Down's Syndrome.) They also have our ministry packet which includes Gina's cell phone. We were all very happy to see Louisa and her pre-born infant son, her husband and their cute little girl drive away from Orlando Women's Center.

*+* Jack & Dani *+* arrived on the recommendation of their doctor. Shirley Jo met them in the back parking lot and spent over half an hour counseling the Haitian couple. Because Dani only spoke Creole, Jack explained that he believed that his wife was 3 months pregnant. "Our little twins are only 6 1/2 months old. Dani had a C-Section and our doctor told us that it was too soon for her to be pregnant. He told us that we could abort." When Jack explained that they go to church and know that abortion is wrong, Shirley Jo said: "Now is the time to really trust God. He will walk with you through the challenges of this pregnancy.We'll do everything we can to be sure that you receive good medical care. Please don't let anyone harm this child." JACK AND DANI DECIDED TO TRUST GOD!

When Shirley explained what Jack had said about Dani's condition, I assumed that their doctor was concerned about uterine rupture. In fact, in the last few months three other women had told me that they'd come to the clinic to abort for the same reason. I offered one of Arnold Palmer's high risk clinic cards to Shirley to give to Jaack and Dani. Perinatalogist Dr O'Leary would know what to do. At any rate, once Dani got into the high risk clinic, they'd be able to assess her and help to relieve their fears about carrying their baby to term.

We packed up the Jeep and left the clinic around 11:20, hugging our good-byes and mourning over the remaining 4 (maybe more) babies who were under a death watch for the next 12-36 hours.

Shirley proceeded over to the high risk clinic to get some business cards to have on hand for the future. She was surprised to see DNA and Jack there! Shirley Jo had no idea that the couple would drive right to the high risk clinic and ASK FOR DR O'LEARY! Thankfully Dr O'Leary had dropped what he was doing (you should see the waiting room at the high risk clinic!) and took the couple in right away. He spoke to Shirley and said that ultrasound revealed that Dani was not 3 months pregnant, but 4 1/2 months pregnant! He explained that in spite of what Dani's doctor had said, she was NOT high risk. He recommended that Dani & Jack make their next appointment with a regular obstetrician. (Of course, we will try and steer the couple FAR away from the scoundrel who suggested that they slaughter their infant.) Even though it had been a challenge for this extremely busy doctor to fit this frightened couple into his schedule, Dr O'Leary admitted that: "Seeing this couple may be the most important thing I've done today."

Won't you consider becoming part of our Sanctuary missionary team? We need friends for Dani and Jack and all of the other women and men the Lord has so graciously allowed us to meet at 1103 Lucerne Terrace. Being a Christian is more than feathering our own nests. Don't wait until Jesus returns to start living in light of eternity. (Do you remember the scene at the train station in Schindler's List when Schindler bemoaned keeping his car and his watch instead of trading them for PEOPLE?) Eternity begins now.

From the Heart,
Patte Smith
Sanctuary Ministries

Come with Me and I will make you fishers of men . . .
Matthew 4:19

March 4, 2004

"Wise people store up knowledge,
But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction."
Proverbs 10:14

Sanctuary Updates
Thursday, 4 March, 2004
8:15 - 11am
Sidewalk counselors: Patte & Gordon
Prayer Warriors: Mary Lou & Ursula

Saturday, 6 March, 2004
6:15-9:30am
Sidewalk counselors: Allura, Patte, Gina, Jesse, Janelle, Gary & Marlene,
Mark & Clare
3 Faithful Prayer Warriors from 7-8am

*+* Rebecca *+* is only 12 years old. Her mother made the late abortion appointment for her. She felt lost and confused as her mom explained that they were making the trip from Brevard to Orlando to "get rid of it". Rebecca wondered; "What exactly is growing inside me? I feel kicking. Is that my baby? What are they going to do to me? What are they going to do with my baby?" Rebecca could tell that her mom didn't want her asking questions. "Just get in the car."

We were very concerned. At 12 years of age, no one should be having any sexual contact with Rebecca. Did Rebecca's mom's boyfriend rape her? Was she forcing her daughter to abort to cover up the pregnancy? I called Orlando Police Department to request that someone come to the clinic, take Rebecca aside and question her about how she became pregnant. The sex crimes unit said that because the mother was with the Rebecca, nothing could be done.

We know exactly what happened to poor Rebecca. She was induced into labor. She didn't really know what was going on. Rebecca was frightened & trembling. As the labor got more intense, Rebecca cried. After she pushed her baby out, Rebecca may have seen her tiny infant's arms and legs moving. Rebecca will never be the same.

*+* Charlene *+* At 22 years of age, Charlene had already formed a very disturbing opinion about pregnancy. Charlene shouted: "Babies are parasites! That's all they are! They are living off the host of the mother. If the host no longer wants to feed the parasite, the host should be able to get rid of the parasite."

Seeing red ...

We counted 9 women having induced labor abortions on Thursday. There were 25 people waiting for the doors of the abortion clinic to open at 7am this morning. If you take yourself to the local abortion clinic, child killing will never be an abstract to you again. The death of babies in Orlando will be a concrete reality. You will never be the same. The blood of the children will stain your eyes and your heart crimson.

Do you realize ....

EVERY MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST SPRINGS FROM THE GIFT OF LIFE!
Without life, no one would bear God's image to begin with. Without life there would be no prison ministry, no homeless ministry, no Sunday School, no praise and worship, no evangelism. Without the gift of life, there would be no preaching, no teaching, no mercy ministries. Without the gift of life THERE WOULD BE NO GOSPEL!
NO OTHER MINISTRY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN GUARDING THE RIGHT OF A PERSON TO FIRST: SURVIVE!

No matter how much whining & praying we do, no matter how many bible studies, conferences , church services, retreats and blockbuster Jesus movies we go to, until we stop tolerating the evil of abortion and pour out to the abortion clinics to defend human life, we will NOT be loving our neighbor as we are called to. Proverbs 24:11 commands that WE"Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter." We can't expect God to "bless" Orlando while 27 infants a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, are slaughtered at four killing centers.

Our brother's keeper ...

The blood of Orlando's 10,000 babies are crying from the ground to God's ears. Can you hear God calling out to you? "Where is your brother? Where is your sister?" Shall you answer the same as Cain did: "Am I my brother's keeper?"

Maranatha, Lord Jesus!

From the Field of Souls,
Patte Smith
Sanctuary Ministries

February 28, 2004

Sanctuary Ministries Update - Saturday, 28 February, 2004
6:30am - 11:30am
Sidewalk counselors: Paul, Holly, Jesse, Spring, Patte, Mark & Clare
First timer: Bob
Prayer Warriors: June ( St Paul 's) & Pam (Church of the New Covenant)

Bryan attended Missionary Baptist churches throughout his childhood. Although his grandmother was an "angel" of love and faith, Bryan was not impressed with the church. He saw so much sin in his long line of pastors (wife-beating, alcoholism & adultery) At 25-year old Bryan decided to take his own spiritual journey. He's been studying The Bible on his own now for many years. Considering himself a serious Christian, Bryan asked his pretty co-worker Karen (from Guyanna) if she'd be interested in studying The Bible with him. Along with giving her some "spiritual lessons" Bryan decided to seduce her, over and over again. When Kim's pregnancy test came up positive, it shook Bryan up.

As I spoke with the crowd of 14 people waiting at the door of the clinic on Saturday morning, Bryan 's face looked like a deer caught in a headlight. He was mesmerized by my words. Bryan didn't speak, but I could tell that he was listening.

Later in the morning, Bryan approached me, saying: "This is f----d up." Bryan knew that abortion was killing. He even knew that "children are a blessing". But he explained, "Karen has no spiritual thoughts at all. When we do bible studies together, she isn't really getting it. She only cares for the here and now." When I asked why she didn't want the baby, Bryan said: "It's not the money. Karen makes $70,000 a year. It's her family. She's afraid of what they'll think. They wouldn't be too happy about her having a baby with a black man."

As you might imagine, I wasn't easy on Bryan . I was disgusted that he'd dishonored Karen and used her, over and over again, for his own pleasure. He agreed. It was sickening behavior. I told Bryan : "Your job is to go in there and tell Karen that what you did to her was wrong. Ask for her forgiveness. Explain to her that you were supposed to treat her with respect and honor, but instead, you USED her. Tell Karen that you want her to have this baby. Promise her that you'll stand by her while she has your son or daughter. Offer to raise the child yourself if she isn't interested. Promise her that you'll be a man of your … and keep your promise."

After praying with him I sent Bryan to try and get Karen out of the abortion clinic. He went back in and took Karen by the hand. He led her out behind the abortion clinic. All nine of us gathered to pray for Bryan, Karen and all of the other dozen or so mothers who had carried their babies into the hellhole that is Orlando Women's Center. Each of us felt the Holy Spirit surrounding us as we prayed.

Karen went back in and killed their baby.

Bryan son or daughter is butchered … and this isn't his first dead baby. His last girlfriend confessed to him that she'd killed a baby they'd made together too. Twenty-five years old and TWO DEAD children to his name. That's quite a legacy for a "Christian" man.

Bryan admitted that although he didn't miss "church" he was missing something. He said: "I miss what you and I had today. I miss someone being real with me, talking about holy things. I know that I NEED that." Sanctuary sidewalk counselor Jesse is going to give Bryan a call and introduce him to some brothers who really want to do more than just "talk the talk".

Daisy came for an abortion too. Abortionist Randall Whitney did an ultrasound on her and said that she was 16 weeks pregnant. The usual protocol for 16 week abortions is to have the patient come back on Thursday so they can induce their labor and let them deliver their babies. However, Whitney decided he wanted one more infant's blood under his belt on Saturday morning. He fiddled with the numbers and told Daisy, "I'll have you PAY for a 16 week abortion, but I'll put 13 weeks down so we can do it today." Abortionist Randy punctured Daisy's uterus as he tore her 6 inch baby apart. She was rushed to the hospital.

As far as we know this is the THIRD time since December 11th that patients have been taken by ambulance from the abortion clinics of James Scott Pendergraft. Dr Harry Perper injured two of those patients. He has filed for bankruptcy.

Daisy is on Medicaid, so I suppose that our tax dollars will cover Abortionist Randall Whitney's slip of the scalpel on Saturday. Does that seem right to you?

What are you waiting for? Eternity is on ...

From the Field of Blood in downtown Orlando,
Patte Smith
Sanctuary Ministries

Statistics for 2002

This little darling named Kristin is the delightful daughter of a woman we met at Orlando Women's Center a few years ago.

February 19, 2004

Sanctuary Ministries Update
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Late Abortion Day
8: 15-11:40am
Sidewalk Counselors: Shirley Jo & Patte
Prayer Warriors present: None

Beth became pregnant when she was 17 years old. She was amazed when she felt the first stirrings of movement in her rounded belly. At 6 months of pregnancy, Beth's baby's heart stopped beating. Doctors induced labor and Beth gave birth to a beautiful daughter. Little "Sharice" appeared perfect in every way. The nurses at the hospital wrapped the tiny child in a pretty blanket and handed her to the weeping young mother. Beth wept over the precious soul who would never draw a breath, never see the face of her mother, never suckle at her breast. Even though Beth hadn't done anything to harm her daughter, she was overwhelmed with a terrible grief.

Beth and her family buried little Sharice with tears.

That was two years ago.

I met Beth yesterday at Orlando Women's Center abortion clinic. Beth decided to murder the baby she is carrying at 4 1/2 months of pregnancy. This daughter will die on purpose.

Patte: "What is your number one reason for taking the life of your baby?"

Beth: "I'm going to school." (Tallahassee Community College)

Patte: "You can continue to go to school and deliver your baby during the summer break."

Beth: "I've already made my decision."

Patte: "Can you feel your baby moving?"

Beth: "Yes, I can feel her kicking."

Patte: "I realize that you don't want this baby but since you're already going to go through childbirth, Beth, why not explore adoption and find a loving family for your baby?"

Beth: "I'm not going through all that. I want to get it over with now."

Patte: "Your child may very well be born alive, Beth. You will see her moving and you will know that her heart is still beating."

Beth: "I don't care. I'm not changing my mind."

I spoke with Beth's boyfriend Rashad.

Patte: "Take this responsibility of fatherhood seriously. Don't abandon your son or daughter when they need you."

Rashad: "I've already abandoned our baby."

Patte: "What has your child done to you? She poses no threat. If you lift up your hand to slaughter your infant, you're shedding innocent blood."

Rashad: "God gives us all choices. There are three doors that He has put before us. One is to keep the baby. One is to give the baby up. The third door is to kill our baby."

Patte: "No, Rashad. God has only offered you TWO doors. Your flesh has given you the choice to murder. God didn't offer you THIS (I showed him the photo of Little Mary, an infant aborted at Orlando Women's Center at the same age as his baby)."

Rashad: "Our baby's soul will go right back to God."

Patte: "How do you know that?"

Rashad: "That's what the Bbible says."

Patte: "Did you know that the Bible says that we are wicked from our mother's womb? Did you know that the bible says that God hated Esau from the womb? Can you really have confidence that your child will go to be with God?"

Rashad: "I'm willing to kill my child."

After over two hours of counseling with Beth and Rashad, they finally got out of their car to go inside the abortion clinic so that Beth's labor could be induced. Rashad admitted: "What you have said has made sense. Don't feel bad that you didn't change our minds. You haven't wasted your time. Maybe later, your words and the truth that's in them will ring back to us."

I gave Rashad my home and cell phone number and instructed him to call 911 if Beth changed her mind while she was in labor or if their baby was born alive. I also asked him to write his story and send it to me. I left Rashad (and Beth) with these words:

"Your baby is a living soul, given to you by God for this time and this place. She deserves to be treated with respect. When she is delivered, hold her, look into her face. Tell her that you are sorry for what you have done. Go out and get a camera with film in it and take her photograph. And Rashad, give her a name."

Rashad looked very serious and nodded in agreement.

I started up my Jeep and Rashad was standing at the door of the clinic. (Beth had already gone in.) I called out to him: "I'm praying that the Lord stops you, Rashad. I'm praying that He protects that little infant He gave to you."

Rashad looked up at me and said: "You will receive the whole story of what happens here by e mail."

We'll see about that.

Shirley Jo and I counted four women coming for late abortions. A white couple from Lake County, a black couple from Orlando, a Muslim couple from UCF and Beth and Rashad from Tallahassee. As I type this update, 24 hours later, some of those babies are being delivered. They will be like fish out of water, struggling to breath. Put your hands over your nose and your mouth. That's what it feels like to suffocate.

Now imagine your loved ones standing by watching your wide eyed death throws.

Now imagine Christians looking the other way.

Abortions are committed every single day of the week in our city. 27 infants a day are slaughtered for convenience. Every week I wonder the same thing:

"You cannot tolerate wrong." Habukkuk 1:3
Where is the Christian outrage and protest? The righteous should be ANGRY and DECISIVE in tearing down the places of child sacrifice!

"Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter." Proverbs 24:11

Where are the Christians willing to bring the rescuing love of goodness for their helpless little neighbors? Jesus' teaching of the Good Samaritan and His own supreme example of sacrifice and love by His passion lead us to be pro-active in our love.

Where are the Christians who are willing to endure persecution to love the unlovely (those who are murdering their infants for convenience or murdering the children of others for money)? "For if you love those who love you, what reward have you?" Matthew 6:9

Every week I BEG you to come and spend just two hours engaging the lost at OWC. Most of you say that you just can't find the time. (Some of you promise to come and then never show up.) Only a handful of the 114 people on my e mail list ever volunteer to minister (by prayer, sidewalk counseling or follow-up) to prevent abortion. Yet I venture to guess that literally ALL of you will spend that same TWO HOURS watching Mel Gibson's sensational new movie next week. Let me ask you this: How can you find the time for ONE and not the other?

Am I wrong?

Why wait? 27 infants a day are lying in their own blood.

From the Field of Souls,
Patte Smith
Sanctuary Ministries
http://www.sanctuaryministries.homestead.com

February 12, 2004

"It's Alive!"

Sanctuary Ministries Update
Late Abortion Day
Thursday, 12 February, 2003
Sidewalk Counselors: Patte, Maria and Shirley Jo
Prayer Warriors: None

Tricia screamed when she saw her baby boy wiggling. She had just delivered him into the toilet at Orlando Women's Center. "It's ALIVE!"

"Be Quiet!", the clinic worker demanded. "You don't want to upset that little girl in the next room who is still in labor do you?"

Tricia closed her mouth and they both waited for her son to stop moving.

That was a year ago. Today Tricia was back for another late abortion. She confessed that she didn't really feel bad about the last abortion, but promised; "I will think about everything you've said. I really will."

Although Maria, Shirley Jo and I approached each and every one of the 10 or so women who were headed into Orlando Women's Center to pay for late abortions this morning, we failed to convince any of them NOT to murder their infants. Each of the women will labor and deliver their children by 9pm tomorrow night.

As the hours go by, the clinic workers will urge each of the laboring women to walk in circles around the back parking lot. If you go to 1103 Lucerne Terrace tonight, you will see them with your own eyes. Without you there will be no Christian outrage, no Christian presence, no Christian witness as the children are born, one by one, dead and alive.

If you want to do something to change that, please contact me right away.

From the Field of Souls,
Patte

Come with Me and I will make you fishers of men . . .
Matthew 4:19

January 3, 2004

Sanctuary Ministries Update
Saturday, January 3
Orlando Women's Center abortion clinic
6:15-10:30am
Sidewalk counselors: Gina & Patte with help from Eric & Marlene (Metro Life)
Our Faithful Prayer warriors: 7-8am : two 10-11am : nine

"Why Choose Wrath?"

When Richard heard my words he turned on his heels and headed straight for me. "What did you say?" I repeated to him, "When you kill your innocent baby, you are purposely invoking God's displeasure. Why choose wrath?"

Richard asked me what religion I was. I answered that I was a Christian. He then asked: "Well, don't you believe that God forgives us for our sins?" I responded with Hebrews 10:26-27: "If we sin deliberately after receiving knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for our sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment."

Richard was stunned as I handed him the scripture and let him read it for himself. He looked up at us and said: "I have not been walking with God for over a year now."

I challenged Richard: "Why not make things right with Him starting today?" With a look of incredulity Richard was struck with the fact that God had followed him to the abortion clinic!

Soon Richard was joined by his lovely 16 year old girlfriend Pat. As Pat held the model of the 11 week baby, she marveled at the intricacy of her baby. She held the model up to her belly. A smile spread across her face. Pat was imagining that her baby was there, inside her womb. "Amazing!"

When the couple agreed to let me make an appointment for them to have an ultrasound at 11:15am , Richard turned to Pat and said: "You realize that if we do this we AREN'T coming back to the clinic?" Pat's lovely face beamed; "Yes, I know!"

"The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments." Psalm 111:10

Although Richard and Pat had met at a Christian concert, and Richard's
mom is a minister, their hearts were far from God. The fear of the Lord is a good beginning for the New Year! Gina and I prayed with the couple asking the Holy Spirit to lead Richard and Pat to intimacy with Jesus and a sweet love and tenderness for their baby. We let Pat choose a special beaded bracelet to remind her of our conversation and our prayer. I also gave her a beautiful bible for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. She clutched the model in her hands as she drove away from the abortion clinic.

When a couple decides not to abort, they face many obstacles and pressures. Richard and Pat are just beginning their life as parents. Pat's mother really wants Pat to kill this baby, so things are NOT going to be easy at home for this bright Oviedo High School student. Would you be willing to befriend Richard and Pat? It would be great if the Lord would provide separate friends in Oviedo for both of them. Please contact me right away and I'll put you in touch with them today.
"So then faith comes by hearing and hearing comes by the Word of God." Romans 10:17


At Sanctuary Ministries we believe in the fear of God. We also believe that God's Word is powerful and can bring saving FAITH to the hearers. Nearly 20,000 women and men walk into Orlando 's four abortion clinics every year. Their children deserve our most noble efforts to protect their lives ... they desperately need Good Samaritans! The men and women who are bringing their infants for slaughter (including the abortion workers themselves) NEED the light of truth to convict them and a patient, persevering Christian witness to bring them along.

Our missionary witness to Orlando 's most notorious abortion clinic is saving lives! Join us, won't you? There are very few of us and at this time we only witness on TWO of the SEVEN killing days. (Yes, abortions are committed SEVEN days a week at Orlando Women's Center!)

Contact me TODAY to offer yourself in this holy battle to preserve the lives of the innocent in Central Florida . And plan to come to our Evening of Remembrance on Friday, January 23, 7pm at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oveido. Who knows, you may even get to MEET Richard and Pat!

From the Killing Fields,
Patte Smith
Sanctuary Ministries
http://www.sanctuaryministries.homestead.com

Come with Me and I will make you fishers of men . . . Matthew 4:19 <//><

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