Fight for Life

Fight for Life

Weekly Update – May 5th, 2022

The major news story of this week has been the leaked document from the Supreme Court about the upcoming overturning of Roe v. Wade.  In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Norma Leah Wilson (Jane Roe) essentially allowing abortion on demand.  On the same date, the Supreme Court ruled in Doe v. Bolton defining health as “anything that a woman defines it to be, even if it is nothing more than her discomfort about her pregnancy.”  That means that since January 22, 1973, the ruling has stood that a woman can obtain an abortion for virtually any reason. 

Earlier this week there was a drafted document that stated that Roe v. Wade would be overturned.  Essentially that means that the federal allowance of abortion would be sent back to the states to determine their own policies.  Therefore, we rejoice in a shred of light coming to our nation, but we must understand that this is only one step in the battle for life.  At the same time, we also realize that though policy may change, the deeper issue deals with the spiritual state of our nation and the outrage that comes from this idol of death slowly being torn down.  Let us never rejoice in thinking that we have “won” when policy changes.  Instead let us only rejoice when we see others repent of their sin and turn to Christ.

Regardless, as we continue in the fight for life, even still in what is very much a culture of death, let us be faithful to tell the truth.  Scripture is clear in calling all Christians to “expose the deeds done in darkness” as Ephesians 5:11 says.  We are called as the sons of light (1 Thess. 5:5) to walk or to live as children of the light (Eph. 5:8).  Therefore as light bearers, we shine and proclaim the truth in the midst of a world that denies the truth, promotes evil and hides in the darkness.  And as we proclaim these truths we do so, not only at rallies, but we seek to carry the sword of truth with us as we proclaim the gospel and as we seek to make all truth known to those around us.

In shining the light of truth in the midst of darkness here are 8 truths about abortion that should be clear to us as we continue to fight the battle for life in our day and age. 

  1. We should expose the truth that there are just shy of 1 million abortions in America every year— over 60 million since the Supreme Court overturned the public conscience of 50 states almost 50 years ago.
  2. We should expose the truth that 19% of all babies conceived in America are killed by abortion.
  3. We should expose the truth that less than .5% of all abortions are performed because of the rape of the mother.  Only 7% are performed for health issues.  The rest are performed because of inconvenience to the mother. 
  4. We should expose the truth that “There is inescapable schizophrenia in aborting a perfectly normal 22 week fetus while at the same hospital, performing intra-uterine surgery on its cousin” (Steve Calvin).
  5. We should expose the truth that viability outside the womb is not a criterion of personhood and right to life, because we ourselves don’t want to give up our personhood and our right to life if we must be sustained on a respirator or dialysis machine the way a baby has to be sustained by a placenta.
  6. We should expose the truth that the size and reasoning power of a tiny person is irrelevant to human personhood because if it were, we might allow tiny and unthinking newborns to be killed.
  7. We should expose the truth that when two legitimate rights conflict—the right not to be pregnant and the right not to be killed—justice demands that we give place to the greater right, the right that does the least harm—the one that does not willfully kill.
  8. We should expose the truth to their being options for unwanted children.  Here in Missouri, Missouri Baptist Children’s Homes have locations all throughout the state and are more than willing to take and house many orphaned children. 

As people who stand for truth, we not only proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ for salvation, but we proclaim the truth that all people bear the image of their creator regardless of age and that destruction of that image is not only unjust but it is a direct assault upon a holy God.  I pray that as children of light, we will continue in this fight to expose the truth in all circumstances for the good of humanity and for the glory of God

Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson

Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson

Fighter Verse for the Week

"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
- Luke 12:32-34

Announcements:

Home Groups: On Sunday evening, May 15th, there will be 2 brand new home groups starting. Each will meet in a different home on Sunday nights from 5:30-7:30pm throughout the summer. One group will meet at the Nelson’s house to go through the study titled, “Gospel in Life” by Tim Keller. The other group will meet at the Bonin’s house to go through the study titled, “Word Study” by Bible Project. Sign up in the hallway to get connected.

Harry’s Hay Days: On Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00am-4:00pm, First Baptist Church will be participating in the citywide festival called, “Harry’s Hay Days.” We will be hosting carnival games, face painters, balloon artists, Chick-fil-A, Life 88.5 and more, right here in our parking lot. We need volunteers to help with this event, so sign up in the hallway this Sunday.

Bible Study

Join us in the Sanctuary at 9:15am on Sunday mornings for a study in the book of 1 John. A women’s Bible Study meets at the same time at then end of the hall near the nursery.

First Wednesday Prayer

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm in the sanctuary for an hour of prayer. More information can be found HERE.

Giving

To Give Online, Go HERE

You can also mail your offering to: 1416 Main Street, Grandview, MO. 64030

Prayer

An updated Prayer Guide can be accessed HERE

Prepare for Sunday

Guide for Worship can be found HERE

Worship Service

Worship Service begins at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. Nursery care for children ages 0-3 years is available during the worship hour. 

Livestream

Continue to join us at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. 

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Sunday School

Children and Youth Sunday School take place at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. 

Pre-K and Kindergarten meet in the nursery suite.

Grades 1st – 5th meet upstairs in U-5.

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