[StBernard] Red Envelope

[Westley Annis]

Dear Friends and Intercessors:

This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to
wander.  I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President
Obama took as he began his presidency.  Namely, that he signed executive
orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem
cell research, and federal funding for contraception.   I have been involved
in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see
a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood.
This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or
the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer
be legal.

As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea.  Out in
the garage I have a box of red envelopes.  Like the powerful image of the
red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama
that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue.  It will be
quiet, but clear.

Here is what I would like you to do:

Get a red envelope. 

You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.  On the front,
address it to 

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington , D.C.

On the back, write the following message:

This envelope represents one child who died in abortion.
It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world.
Responsibility begins with conception.

Put it in the mail, and send it.  Then forward this email to every one of
your friends who you think would send one too.  I wish we could send 50
million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance
to live.  Maybe it will change the heart of the president