He (God) needs for us to share our testimony to show how good He is!
~Linda Jackson, President from 2016-2021, Berrien County Right to Life
~Linda Jackson, President from 2016-2021, Berrien County Right to Life
Sanctity of Human Life 2024
Walk for Life, Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman, MI at 10 am.
Walk for Life, Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman, MI at 10 am.
Michigan March for Life
Thank You Marchers!
Recap: Over 5,000 people marched at the Capitol! Thank you to those who joined BCRTL on that blustery, wet day! It was worth it!
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | State Capitol, Lansing, MI
Pre-rally with lots of speakers at 11 am.
The March is at noon.
Ride the Berrien County Right to Life bus. Two pick up points: New Buffalo and Stevensville Park and Ride. Cost $25 per person. Bring your own lunch, snacks, water, and tip for the bus driver.
Sponsors:
Purchase bus tickets HERE
Bus Ride Itinerary HERE
Thank You Marchers!
Recap: Over 5,000 people marched at the Capitol! Thank you to those who joined BCRTL on that blustery, wet day! It was worth it!
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | State Capitol, Lansing, MI
Pre-rally with lots of speakers at 11 am.
The March is at noon.
Ride the Berrien County Right to Life bus. Two pick up points: New Buffalo and Stevensville Park and Ride. Cost $25 per person. Bring your own lunch, snacks, water, and tip for the bus driver.
Sponsors:
- St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church
- Altar & Rosary Society
- Knights of Columbus
Purchase bus tickets HERE
Bus Ride Itinerary HERE
Fall Family Fun Festival
Thank you to those who attended and those who donated to the auction and bake sale. Thank you Zick's for the hot dogs! And most of all, thank you to our faithful volunteers!
There are left over auction items. These are available at 50% of value. If you would like to bid on an item (it's for a good cause!), please email info.bcrtl@gmail.com. Items can be paid for and picked up at our next monthly meeting.
See the list HERE
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11 am
Baroda Twp. Park (Hess Lake)
Free Lunch * Music * Silent Auction * Bake Sale * Kids Walk or Bike for Life and Kids Games
Accepting Bake Sale and Auction Item donations!
To donate to the auction or bake sale, click HERE
To learn how the auction works, click HERE
To gather pledges for the Kids Walk or Bike for life, click HERE
To download a postcard flyer to invite friends, family, neighbors, church members, click HERE.
There are left over auction items. These are available at 50% of value. If you would like to bid on an item (it's for a good cause!), please email info.bcrtl@gmail.com. Items can be paid for and picked up at our next monthly meeting.
See the list HERE
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11 am
Baroda Twp. Park (Hess Lake)
Free Lunch * Music * Silent Auction * Bake Sale * Kids Walk or Bike for Life and Kids Games
Accepting Bake Sale and Auction Item donations!
To donate to the auction or bake sale, click HERE
To learn how the auction works, click HERE
To gather pledges for the Kids Walk or Bike for life, click HERE
To download a postcard flyer to invite friends, family, neighbors, church members, click HERE.
Thank you, volunteers!
See you at the Fair--Berrien County Youth Fair, August 14-19th.
BCRTL will at Booth No. 73.
See you at the Fair--Berrien County Youth Fair, August 14-19th.
BCRTL will at Booth No. 73.
Focus on Life Annual Benefit Dinner Event
Thank you donors for your generosity!
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | Doors open at 5:45, Program and dinner starts at 6 pm.
First Church of God, St. Joseph Campus
Guest Speaker David Williams
It has been said that "with David, you get not only a speaker, but a life changed. He represents the very audience we're trying to reach." At the age of 19, David encouraged his first girlfriend to have an abortion thinking that this was best for their futures. David knows the pain that men experience who have suffered the loss of fatherhood due to a past abortion. Yet he also knows the forgiveness, grace, healing, and transforming power of Jesus Christ available to men suffering from abortion.
David serves as a volunteer staff with SaveOne, an international ministry that helps men, women, and families recover after abortion. He is on the leadership team of the Men's Ministry Network with Pregnancy Centers in Florida under the umbrella of the Florida Baptist Children's Home and a member of MAN (Men and Abortion Network). He is a monthly guest contributor on two Moody Radio affiliates (Cleveland, OH and Chattanooga, TN) and is a frequent guest on other radio stations and podcasts. He has contributed chapters in two books 'Tears of A Fisherman: Recovery of Men Wounded by Abortion' and Ein Neubeginn (New Beginning) - Real Stories of Healing After Abortion (in German and English). David's story was recognized and highlighted by Focus on the Family at SEELife Live '21. David received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. David and his wife, Terea, and their six children live in Orlando. David also has an adult son who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Purchase tickets HERE
Thank you donors for your generosity!
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | Doors open at 5:45, Program and dinner starts at 6 pm.
First Church of God, St. Joseph Campus
Guest Speaker David Williams
It has been said that "with David, you get not only a speaker, but a life changed. He represents the very audience we're trying to reach." At the age of 19, David encouraged his first girlfriend to have an abortion thinking that this was best for their futures. David knows the pain that men experience who have suffered the loss of fatherhood due to a past abortion. Yet he also knows the forgiveness, grace, healing, and transforming power of Jesus Christ available to men suffering from abortion.
David serves as a volunteer staff with SaveOne, an international ministry that helps men, women, and families recover after abortion. He is on the leadership team of the Men's Ministry Network with Pregnancy Centers in Florida under the umbrella of the Florida Baptist Children's Home and a member of MAN (Men and Abortion Network). He is a monthly guest contributor on two Moody Radio affiliates (Cleveland, OH and Chattanooga, TN) and is a frequent guest on other radio stations and podcasts. He has contributed chapters in two books 'Tears of A Fisherman: Recovery of Men Wounded by Abortion' and Ein Neubeginn (New Beginning) - Real Stories of Healing After Abortion (in German and English). David's story was recognized and highlighted by Focus on the Family at SEELife Live '21. David received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. David and his wife, Terea, and their six children live in Orlando. David also has an adult son who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Purchase tickets HERE
Congratulations Winners of the 2023 Oratory Contest
Jenna, a homeschooled senior, won 1st place at the annual Oratory Contest, and Joshua, a junior homeschooler, won 2nd place. Congratulations students!
Jenna will compete at the State Competition in May in Charlotte, MI.
Oratory Contest - March 11, 2023 at 11 am at The Shore Church
This contest is open to students, grades 9-12. Students must research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on a life issue (download contest rules HERE).
Judges will determine the winner and prizes will be awarded. If the winner is a junior or senior, he or she will advance to the State Competition in Charlotte, MI on May 20, 2023.
Deadline to submit speeches is March 4, 2023. Get the Contestant Application form HERE. Application must include speech. Email to info.bcrtl@gmail.com.
HERE is a flyer to advertise the contest to students and youth groups.
Judges needed. Would like you like to volunteer? Email info.bcrtl@gmail.com.
Jenna, a homeschooled senior, won 1st place at the annual Oratory Contest, and Joshua, a junior homeschooler, won 2nd place. Congratulations students!
Jenna will compete at the State Competition in May in Charlotte, MI.
Oratory Contest - March 11, 2023 at 11 am at The Shore Church
This contest is open to students, grades 9-12. Students must research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on a life issue (download contest rules HERE).
Judges will determine the winner and prizes will be awarded. If the winner is a junior or senior, he or she will advance to the State Competition in Charlotte, MI on May 20, 2023.
Deadline to submit speeches is March 4, 2023. Get the Contestant Application form HERE. Application must include speech. Email to info.bcrtl@gmail.com.
HERE is a flyer to advertise the contest to students and youth groups.
Judges needed. Would like you like to volunteer? Email info.bcrtl@gmail.com.
Sanctity of Human Life
- Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - January 22, 2023. Visit RLM's website for resources.
- LIFEMARK, a true story about adoption, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 6 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman
- WALK for LIFE, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman
Celebrate Life Potluck and Volunteer Thank You
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6 pm at The Shore Church, 623 Church Street, St. Joseph, MI.
Our regular meeting will follow at 7 pm.
Bring a dish to pass. RSVP text 269-431-0743.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6 pm at The Shore Church, 623 Church Street, St. Joseph, MI.
Our regular meeting will follow at 7 pm.
Bring a dish to pass. RSVP text 269-431-0743.
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Proposal Education Night
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Fall Family Fun Festival
A Family Friendly Fundraiser to Help Protect Life in Michigan
THANK YOU Donors and Bidders! We appreciate you generosity!
Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 11-2 pm
Baroda Twp. Park, 620 W. Lemon Creek Road, Baroda, MI
Lunch * Live Music by JD Hall * Shop for Farm-Fresh Apples and More!
Silent Auction - Accepting Donations for gift cards, certificates for services, home & garden, sports, baby & kids items, books, DVD's, etc. For auction information, click HERE.
Download the Auction Donation form HERE
Kids can help by gathering pledges and participating in the Walk/Bike
for Life. Download Pledge form HERE
Invite your Church, Family, and Friends - Download Flyer HERE
A Family Friendly Fundraiser to Help Protect Life in Michigan
THANK YOU Donors and Bidders! We appreciate you generosity!
Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 11-2 pm
Baroda Twp. Park, 620 W. Lemon Creek Road, Baroda, MI
Lunch * Live Music by JD Hall * Shop for Farm-Fresh Apples and More!
Silent Auction - Accepting Donations for gift cards, certificates for services, home & garden, sports, baby & kids items, books, DVD's, etc. For auction information, click HERE.
Download the Auction Donation form HERE
Kids can help by gathering pledges and participating in the Walk/Bike
for Life. Download Pledge form HERE
Invite your Church, Family, and Friends - Download Flyer HERE
Visit our booth at the Berrien County Youth Fair August 15-20th.
Barn 37, Booth 73. See you at the Fair!
Thanks to those who donated at the Fair! We appreciate you helping us get the word out about the upcoming Nov. 8th ballot proposal.
We gave away 1,000 12-week fetal models. That means we had 1,000 conversations with children and teens about life being precious! Your donations help us do that!
Barn 37, Booth 73. See you at the Fair!
Thanks to those who donated at the Fair! We appreciate you helping us get the word out about the upcoming Nov. 8th ballot proposal.
We gave away 1,000 12-week fetal models. That means we had 1,000 conversations with children and teens about life being precious! Your donations help us do that!
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THANK YOU Donors!
We are grateful to everyone who attended our Focus On Life Event in May, 2022 and we are especially grateful to everyone who donated! THANK YOU! 
2022 Annual Focus On Life Benefit Event
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 First Church of God, 2627 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, MI Doors open 6 pm, program starts at 6:30 pm Cupcakes and coffee reception following. THIS IS A NON-DINNER EVENT. Proceeds from this event benefit Right to Life of Michigan's Educational Fund. To help sponsor this event, click HERE. Tickets on sale now! Purchase HERE. |
BCRTL Welcomes
Rebecca Kiessling! Rebecca has been an international pro-life and adoption speaker since 1995. Politically influential, she changed the heart of Gov. Rick Perry during his presidential campaign, as well as Newt Gingrich, and many legislators across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She’s helped pregnant rape victims all around the world to choose life for their children. Rebecca is also the poster child for Feminists for Life’s ad, “Did I Deserve the Death Penalty,” author of the Heritage House ’76 pamphlet “Conceived in Rape: A Story of Hope,” and the writer of, and subject of, numerous articles and blogs on LifeNews, LifeSiteNews, and Live Action. Rebecca is the Founder and President of Save The 1 and co-founder of Embryo Defense. Rebecca is an attorney and mother of 5 (two oldest are adopted), lost 2 additional babies to miscarriage, and lost her 33 day-old adopted daughter Cassie, who was born with special needs. |
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UPDATE - High School Oratory Contest
Great News! Quinten, our 1st place winner at the Berrien County Right to Life High School Oratory Contest, placed 3rd out of 22 contestants at the Michigan Right to Life contest held in Charlotte, MI. Congratulations Quinten! High School Oratory Contest
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 11 am The Shore Church, 623 Church Street, St. Joseph, MI. Deadline to enter: April 1, 2022. Application and speech must be submitted together. Email application to info.bcrtl@gmail.com or mail to PO Box 673, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Get the contest details below: Flyer Application Form Contest Rules |
 Winners of the 2022 High School Oratory Contest, L to R: Quinten from Buchanan High School (1st place) and Joshua, a homeschool student (2nd place). Quinten will represent BCRTL at the state-level RLM contest in May.
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Sanctity of Life - January 2022 Events
Friday, January 21, 2022 - Complimentary Movie Night at 7 pm
Former Planned Parenthood Director Abby Johnson tells her story in this movie--Unplanned.
Location: Grace Christian Center, 683 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph
Saturday, January 22, 2022 - March for Life at 11 am
Hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Bridgman, join us for worship, a walk to City Hall to pray, and then lunch.
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Bridgman, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman
Sunday, January 23, 2022 - Sanctity of Life Sunday
Will you and your church recognize this important day? Resources available HERE.
Friday, January 21, 2022 - Complimentary Movie Night at 7 pm
Former Planned Parenthood Director Abby Johnson tells her story in this movie--Unplanned.
Location: Grace Christian Center, 683 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph
Saturday, January 22, 2022 - March for Life at 11 am
Hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Bridgman, join us for worship, a walk to City Hall to pray, and then lunch.
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Bridgman, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman
Sunday, January 23, 2022 - Sanctity of Life Sunday
Will you and your church recognize this important day? Resources available HERE.
Community Prayer Service
As we approach the end of the year, we're getting closer to a monumental moment in history. The prolife movement was offered a glimmer of hope on May 17th when the Supreme Court took up the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This case should ultimately make the Supreme Court have to either overturn Roe or uphold Roe and reject the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban. For the past 29 years, we have waited for another opportunity to shake the Abortion Industry and the moment is finally here! So we're going to pray! Join us for a Community Prayer Service on Tuesday, November 30th at 7 pm. We are meeting at Grace Christian Center, 683 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph, MI. Share this with your church, invite a friend, and join us! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
As we approach the end of the year, we're getting closer to a monumental moment in history. The prolife movement was offered a glimmer of hope on May 17th when the Supreme Court took up the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This case should ultimately make the Supreme Court have to either overturn Roe or uphold Roe and reject the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban. For the past 29 years, we have waited for another opportunity to shake the Abortion Industry and the moment is finally here! So we're going to pray! Join us for a Community Prayer Service on Tuesday, November 30th at 7 pm. We are meeting at Grace Christian Center, 683 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph, MI. Share this with your church, invite a friend, and join us! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Pastor Appreciation Lunch
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:30 am
The Shore Church, 623 Church Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Guest Speaker Pastor Edward A. Meyer of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman.
Encourage your pastor to attend! RSVP by October 21, 2021.
Thank you to Pastor Ed Meyer of Immanuel Lutheran Church for speaking and to the pastors who attended.
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:30 am
The Shore Church, 623 Church Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Guest Speaker Pastor Edward A. Meyer of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman.
Encourage your pastor to attend! RSVP by October 21, 2021.
Thank you to Pastor Ed Meyer of Immanuel Lutheran Church for speaking and to the pastors who attended.
Berrien County Youth Fair Volunteers (BCYF) Needed
BCYF is happening in 2021--the week of August 16-21st. Berrien County Right to Life will once again have a fair booth located in one of the commercial buildings. We need volunteers to take 4 hour shifts. If you would like to volunteer, please email info.bcrtl@gmail.com to check on what shifts are available. Fair passes provided!
Thanks for your time and willingness to advocate and educate on behalf of life!
UPDATE: 32 people volunteered at the Berrien County Youth Fair Booth on behalf of Berrien County Right To Life. We couldn't have done it without you!
Thank you!
BCYF is happening in 2021--the week of August 16-21st. Berrien County Right to Life will once again have a fair booth located in one of the commercial buildings. We need volunteers to take 4 hour shifts. If you would like to volunteer, please email info.bcrtl@gmail.com to check on what shifts are available. Fair passes provided!
Thanks for your time and willingness to advocate and educate on behalf of life!
UPDATE: 32 people volunteered at the Berrien County Youth Fair Booth on behalf of Berrien County Right To Life. We couldn't have done it without you!
Thank you!
FOCUS ON LIFE
Annual Benefit Event - 2021
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman, MI
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Doors open 6 pm. Program starts 6:30 pm.
Door prizes and appetizers following the program.
Guest Speaker: Gianna Jessen
If you missed the event, you can watch the livestream HERE.
Annual Benefit Event - 2021
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman, MI
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Doors open 6 pm. Program starts 6:30 pm.
Door prizes and appetizers following the program.
Guest Speaker: Gianna Jessen
If you missed the event, you can watch the livestream HERE.
Our Guest Speaker on May 11, 2021: Gianna Jessen
Gianna Jessen was intended to die before she was born, just another one of the nearly 1 million abortions each year in the United States. Gianna was bathed in a burning saline solution, but she overcame to enter the world. Two months premature and weighing just 2.5 lbs., she spent her first couple of months in a hospital. The failed abortion had also provided her the "gift" of cerebral palsy, as she calls it: "It allows me to really depend on Jesus for everything." Gianna was labeled a hopeless case and doctors predicted she would never even lift her head. She showed them! She began walking at age three and has grown into a woman who has run marathons. Her goal is to live the impossible since nothing is impossible for God.
Gianna Jessen was intended to die before she was born, just another one of the nearly 1 million abortions each year in the United States. Gianna was bathed in a burning saline solution, but she overcame to enter the world. Two months premature and weighing just 2.5 lbs., she spent her first couple of months in a hospital. The failed abortion had also provided her the "gift" of cerebral palsy, as she calls it: "It allows me to really depend on Jesus for everything." Gianna was labeled a hopeless case and doctors predicted she would never even lift her head. She showed them! She began walking at age three and has grown into a woman who has run marathons. Her goal is to live the impossible since nothing is impossible for God.