As told by John Barros:

My friend Jay came down to OWC to video something that never happened so he decided to film me and the Reformation Bible College students Jessica, Jacob, Bradley, and Jesse. I hate pictures and videos of myself for obvious reasons but thought this would show what we come across daily.

The first thing you must know is that all of these people have been lovingly spoken to before the preaching. The manager yells out as the preaching begins, threatening to call the police. Then a guy comes out claiming to be a Christian, angry because the ladies inside are upset. Practically everyone down here believes they are a Christian. The owner, the abortionist Randall Whitney, and all the workers. They proudly have Christian emblems on their cars.

The people come here believing that Jesus “understands” their situation and is taking their baby back until the time is right or some such nonsense. It is insanity. Jay’s camera ran out of tape. This young man actually began to tremble and said he would try to get her out. Later he came out crying on the porch talking to her. Later he came out to get her a blanket with his head hanging, not saying a word. It is absolutely miserable down here watching these things happen. This is what you do to people when churches preach a false gospel: people end up believing in a false Jesus, an idol they have created. I am so thankful for my pastors and elders who preach the truth..

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It was a slow day for abortions today but it was filled with ministry. A young lady named Nicole came needing help–but she is not pregnant, so she didn’t come for an abortion. She was told that the only real answer to her and her family’s problems is found in Jesus. We gave her a Bible and Jessica shared the gospel and prayed with her. She will be followed up with tomorrow.

 

Savannah also came down and called out to the ladies. It got a little dramatic when a “Christian” came out to tell me Jesus isn’t like what I am preaching and everyone inside was upset. I told him I wish he would have been at Saint Andrew’s yesterday when my pastor Burk Parsons warned us to make sure we were following the right Jesus and not one we had invented in our own mind. We talked at length and he later came out in tears speaking to the lady he brought. They ended up going through with it.

Then a Hindu couple was there. I got to speak to the man and he went to his car to think. He ended up getting her out, then went in and got his money back. He came and let me say a short prayer which seemed like a miracle since he was Hindu. He went out back to leave but a clinic worker who must have been watching on the cameras pulled her in the back door. She went through with it.

Sometimes I wish I could see the spiritual realm but it’s probably best I can’t. Every person who came to help today said “Whoa, what is going on here?” You could feel a darkness that was stronger than ever before. None of us are charismatic and are actually Reformed but it was inexplicably dark. I believe the Lord Jesus showed us very clearly our need to lean on Him and He showed me I need to seek holiness..

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The workers here are laughing, mocking us, and showing new employees around the place. The lady who runs Dr. Pendergraft’s abortion mills pulled up and asked how I liked the improvements. I told her I didn’t understand the significance of the elephant gods they put on the porch. She said they are there to bring good luck, peace, harmony, and chase away evil. I said “He’s already inside,” and she said that wasn’t very nice. This place just seems to get crazier by the day.

The RBC kids are strengthening our position through praise and prayer to our King. Psalm 44:5-7

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I don’t know what’s going on down here but the whole gang was at work today. They were bringing out bags of trash, planting shrubs and trees, and adding mulch around. I was picking up folks for church.

 

I spoke to one of the clinic workers and asked her to go with us. She said she may if I would keep it secret who she is and what she does. I have been wondering if they are cleaning up for an inspection or sale or consolidating clinics. They have been moving more beds and other equipment into the building.

Please continue to pray; I have a feeling something is coming to a head..

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Today was so beautiful and ugly at the same time. God brought so many people in the morning. There were regulars, old friends, and new friends. I wish I could tag everyone and tell all the stories but it would take days.

 

Four ladies chose life today. One was a Haitian couple who could only speak French. Mary got here in time and preached into the building in French. They came out and chose life. They went to First Life and found out she wasn’t pregnant. OWC told her she was and they were going to give her an abortion. I wonder how often this happens.

 

There was a dad who brought his two daughters. Samantha was 17 and pregnant. Her younger sister Shannon was immediately convicted and the battle for her sister and niece began about 8:00. We prayed with Shannon and called out to her dad and sister. The girls kept coming in and out wrestling with their position. Their inept dad would not do or say anything. To make a long story short, Samantha decided to go through with it but once on the table she jumped up and bolted out. She chose life. Her dad came out finally and they drove away. We were ecstatic and praising God. However a half hour later they were back because something was wrong. It turns out she had received a shot that was causing her to dilate. They wanted the baby so had me call the hospital. The ER nurse at Winnie Palmer told me this could not be reversed. She sat in the truck alone for well over another hour sobbing but then went in at 3:00 and was out at 4:00. I understand depravity but when you see a dad do nothing to help his daughter it is insane. I can’t begin to tell you how exhausting this type of battle is.

I am so thankful he sent Leslie Hanks down from Denver today. She was such a blessing to me and the kids who were left. She has been doing this a long time.  Then Dr. Pendergraft came and walked into the back door by walking backward while a worker hid him behind trash bags. I can’t wait to worship this Lord’s Day..

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The last couple of days have been slow but very busy. Dark but wonderful; such is life on the sidewalk. I got to see an amazing work of God today. After preaching I really had a burden to pray for a young couple inside. I sat on the wall with Tracey and Dianne and began praying. While we were in the middle of prayer the door opened and out they came. Tracey ran to them and she was told with a beaming smile that they had chosen life and didn’t need any help as she had her own doctor.

There was another couple who spoke only French, but God “just happened” to have Mary, a sidewalk counselor from West Virginia who speaks French, show up. She spoke to the couple. They said they were going to try the CPC but would probably be back tomorrow.

Another young lady came for an abortion but her friend stayed in the car. Tracey spoke to her and she began texting her friend inside. Her friend came out three times and finally left but don’t know if she may come back.

A lady saw us all on the sidewalk and stopped for literature and prayer for her daughter who was considering abortion.

There was a very sad family here. A husband actually said that all life is the same in front of his five year old son; that his son was equal in value to a cow. He had no qualms talking about killing his son’s brother or sister right in front of him. Then while I was preaching he kept yelling out the window “Pharisee! Pharisee! Pharisee!” His wife came so close to leaving but she went through with it.

Tracey was able to have a lengthy conversation with Taria, the director of Pendergraft’s abortion mills. Please pray the seeds planted would grow.

 

It was old and new friend week. Daniel Howell’s amazing wife Brittany stopped by with her boys to help. Sweet Savannah Brenyo was here. The Stouffer family had driven all night from Tennessee on their way to a wedding this weekend, but they wanted to come by to help and encourage.

 

The Lord really blessed by sending Matthew Tringali and Diane all the way from Utica, New York to come serve here for a couple of days. Matthew is a very bold servant of our King. Diane is a giant heart with feet. They serve in front of a Planned Parenthood in Utica where they cannot get near the people, an extremely difficult ministry. I don’t know how but I fell in love with this brother. I would say I fell in love with Diane too, but people would talk. Please pray for these two and for the people who left today.

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As told by John Barros:

Thank you all for praying. God did amazing work in the hearts of some people today. Wendy came this morning but thankfully came over and talked. She allowed me to pray for her. She went in anyway, but halfway through the preaching she came out sobbing saying she was choosing life. I gave her a postcard with local crisis pregnancy centers on it and she left.

Later I met Heather and Chris. They were very confused and needed help. I took them to First Life and when we got inside saw Wendy who had gone and gotten her husband. It turns out he did not want her to have an abortion. The staff got them plugged in and they are so thankful. Heather went through the counseling and when it was time for the ultrasound they invited me in. I have only been to a few of these so it is very exciting for me. Turns out their baby is a girl, 23 weeks.

Tomorrow I am taking them to a pastor at First Baptist. They responded well to the gospel and want to repent. They see their need for Jesus.

 

I got to see Laurey Nelson’s beautiful young man thinking he was Saint Patrick. 🙂

Rick and Alisi Metschke came down before going home to Nebraska. R.C. Sproul, Jr. told them to “come hang with Shrek”. They want to do this type of ministry in Nebraska. They had been at the Ligonier Ministries national conference this weekend. It was a wonderful day. All the people in this post are requesting that you pray for them. God is so good..

As told by John Barros:

I pick people up from the clinic on Sunday mornings and take them to church. This morning was kind of tough because I noticed a car out front from Virginia. I drove around back and saw Dr. James Pendergraft was there with his assistant.

 

I really don’t know if they were doing a private late-term abortion or not, but it was hard to clear my mind for worship. They were still there when I returned four hours later.

All I can say is thank God for Sunday evening services and the Lord’s table. Please continue to pray for the end of this evil place..

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Thank you for praying. God showed Himself graceful and merciful this morning. He turned the hearts of two young ladies and two guys became men. Hishimiko’s father brought her. Trisha’s boyfriend brought her. God called out to them and all of them left to get the help they need.

 

God blessed us by bringing Jennifer Toor and her father back down. They have such a love for God and their neighbors. My pastor Burk Parsons came down to encourage us. This week Rusty came back and a new friend Cody. Jesus turned the hearts of several ladies this week and we are thankful.

It is sad though in a way for me; Darby Sproul came down to serve for the last time before she gets married next Saturday and begins to minister in Arkansas. We are going to miss her deeply.

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As told by John Barros:

My pastor Burk Parsons preached on our ultimate purpose yesterday. He told us how our reason for existence, right at this point in history, is to glorify God. Today we got to see God glorified.

In the morning we got to see Him turn two away and a third choose life.

Then this afternoon God sent John and Jasmine over from the other abortion clinic. They first told us that they were here for birth control. Cody began to talk to them about this and included the gospel. As time went on they felt convicted and God showed them their need to repent. Jasmine said they had really come for an abortion. Cody shared very clearly where they stood and what they needed to do. They were given Gospel materials, contact information, and a bible. We had a time of prayer and off they went. They are going to go to Choices. Please pray for them; they are in a rough spot and have two other children. They left believing God would supply all their needs.

My Facebook friends Cody and Kimberly are becoming very dear friends. They are such an awesome family. God also blessed by sending Jason Karroll down to encourage; and Matthew, Kelly, Evin, and Logan Clinger came by. It was truly a blessed day. God’s Word went forth, did its work, and He was glorified. Thanks for praying..