Life Advocacy
Posted on August 5, 2022
by Kim Laube, Director of Life Ministries
For many, even with a 50+ day head start from the leaked supreme court decision, it was nothing short of stunning to learn the US Supreme Court had over-turned Roe. vs. Wade on June 24, 2022. While this decision was a big leap in the right direction, there’s still so much work to do as the power shifts back to each state. What’s the current abortion situation in Iowa, and what can Iowa, pro-life Christians be doing to protect life? Read on for the 5 takeaways for Iowa, pro-life Christians.
Life Advocacy
Posted on August 5, 2022
by Emma Squire, Unplanned Pregnancy Counselor & Adoption Caseworker
In discussions around divisive topics, it’s easy for misinformation to be spread. It’s especially easy when that misinformation is anger and fear inducing. Considering the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, let’s cut through the noise and take a minute to break down exactly what state abortion restrictions are and what they are not.
Life Advocacy
Posted on August 4, 2022
by Rev. Dr. Jim Lamb, Life Advocate
As a life advocate, the need for your voice will be greater now. People, it seems, are being more vocal about their views. We may find increased tension; even in our congregations.
Life Advocacy
Posted on February 17, 2022
by Kim Laube
Life advocacy is an important part of the Lutheran Family Service ministry as God calls us to defend the value of life in all stages, ages, and conditions from fertilization to natural death. And, it is our goal to help you do the same in your congregation, community, and voting booth.
Life Advocacy
Posted on January 26, 2021
by Lutheran Family Service
Obria Medical Clinics offers women in Fort Dodge and surrounding communities low-cost pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, and ultrasound.
Life Advocacy
Posted on January 25, 2021
by Rev. Dr. Jim Lamb - Life Advocate
Every human being is God’s handiwork, someone created by God’s hands, someone redeemed by His hands, and someone He either has called or desires to call into an eternal, hand-held relationship. Other things do not matter!
Life Advocacy
Posted on January 19, 2021
Fellow Servants of Christ, Lutheran Family Service thanks you for your prayers, and we thank God that the Protect Life Amendment (HSB41) passed the Iowa House subcommittee hearing held today! Please continue to keep this in your prayers as it moves to the full committee. We will advise you when this happens. Lutheran Family Service Director […]
Life Advocacy
Posted on July 30, 2020
TelAbortion was recently unleashed in Iowa. It allows young women to kill their unborn child by obtaining the drug RU-486 through the mail.
Life Advocacy
Posted on June 16, 2020
The 2020 Iowa legislative session was quite different given its interruption and significant focus on COVID-19 issues and impacts. Lutheran Family Service began the year preparing to build support toward passage of the Protect Life Constitutional Amendment.
Life Advocacy
Posted on June 12, 2020
The Protect Life Amendment, drafted, polled, and expertly scrutinized following a rouge Iowa judge’s decision to declare a right to abortion was “found” within our Iowa Constitution, is in eminent danger of dying in the Iowa House of Representatives. Your actions now will make the difference.
