• Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness."—Genesis 1:27
• For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.—Psalm 139:13-14
• Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, "Behold, we did not know this," does he who weights the heart not perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it?—Proverbs 24:12

Human life is precious to the Lord. Every human being bears the spiritual image and likeness of the Creator of the universe. This distinction sets man above every creature. As Christians, we are called to defend the sanctity of human life.

Each pro-life individual should ask themselves (and the Lord) what their role should be in advocating for the voiceless. At a minimum, each of us should be in prayer for the hearts of our fellow Americans. In addition to prayer, there are many pro-active ways to make a difference including:

Join the SOLM Team
Bethlehem’s Sanctity of Life Ministry (SOLM) is eager to welcome your involvement. Would you join us in helping our church engage in pro-life efforts? SOLM members meet bimonthly for prayer and planning. To get involved, please contact Paul Dreblow (952-412-7386).

Receive the SOLM Email Updates
Email updates are sent with timely details about upcoming events, stories from interactions at the abortion clinics (including babies saved), and prayer requests. To sign up, contact Paul Dreblow.

Monthly Prayer Meeting
Join others who share a burden for the pre-born and vulnerable in our society, praying for such timely matters as critical legislation, partner ministry needs and initiatives and other sanctity of life concerns. Prayer is held the first Sunday of the month between Sunday morning services from approximately 10:40–10:55am in the prayer room (off the Commons).

Sidewalk Counselor or Prayer Supporter (outside abortion clinic)
In the past, Bethlehem focused its sidewalk counseling efforts on Whole Woman’s abortion clinic because of its close proximity. Since Whole Woman’s moved to Bloomington in March 2020, we now recommend people choose to minister outside an abortion clinic location near their home or work. A list of abortion clinic locations can be found by going to the website of Pro-Life Action Ministries. Pro-Life Action Ministries also offers excellent training to help people develop skills and feel comfortable in knowing how to have an effective witness in this unique ministry.

For information on coordinating with other Bethlehem attendees ministering at abortion clinics, please contact Paul Dreblow (952-412-7386).

Receive New Life Family Service Prayer Texts
Sign up to receive texts from New Life Family Services (NLFS) as needs present themselves. You can play a role in helping women (and men) by praying for their hearts in “real time.” Simply text “Pray” to 612-482-4400.

Sign up to receive weekly prayer emails with prayer requests and praises from all New Life offices and programs. 

Volunteer With Partner Pro-Life Ministries
Our partner ministries welcome volunteers to serve in various ways. To learn what you can do to help, contact these representatives:

Pro-Life Action Ministries (plam.org)
Contact: Thomas Wilkin (651-797-6366) 

New Life Family Services (nlfs.org)
Contact: Traci Berrey (612-746-5677) 

First Sunday Prayer Meeting 
We gather for prayer on the first Sunday of the month in the Prayer Room off the Commons 10:40–10:55am. Join others who share this burden before the Throne and call out to God together! “Where two or more are gathered …”

SOLM Bimonthly Meeting
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see upcoming meetings. 

Sanctity of Life Monthly Outing
The Sanctity of Life Ministry is hosting a monthly outing where we will go to a local planned Parenthood with the goal of rescuing unborn children and offering practical resources to mothers and fathers who are seeking abortion. The heartbeat of this mission is that Christ is proclaimed, souls are won, and babies are saved.

See Ongoing Meetings

• These Things Ought Not To Be by Pastor Tom Steller 
• 10 Ways to Advocate for the Preborn
• Keep Loving One Another Earnestly by Pastor Kenny Stokes
• Ten Reasons Why It Is Wrong to Take the Life of Unborn Children  (John Piper, April 7, 1987)
• Roe v. Wade has Ended—Our Pro-Life Work has Not (Ask Pastor John)
• Recommended Reading

  • Answering the Call by John Ensor

  • Innocent Blood: Challenging the Powers of Death with the Gospel of Life by John Ensor