Thank you for partnering with us through prayer!
Today’s Prayer Requests:
Thank you for standing with us in prayer for the women we serve. This week, we’ve encountered many heavy hearts and urgent needs, and we ask you to lift up the following in prayer:
- Praise for Ministry Impact: We’re grateful for our translators who help us overcome language barriers, allowing us to minister effectively to women in need. Lives have been saved through these efforts, and we give God the glory!
- Women Considering Abortion: Many women we saw this week are set on abortion due to challenging circumstances. Please pray they encounter God’s love and choose life for their unborn children. Specifically, lift up one woman who has visited multiple times but remains undecided about her pregnancy. Pray for clarity, peace, and courage for her to choose life.
- A Woman in Crisis: One woman is in dangerous situation. Pray for God’s protection, provision, and a path to safety and healing for her.
- SB 1950 (Assisted Suicide Bill): Senate Bill 1950, amended to include the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, passed the Illinois House on May 29, 2025, and is now before the Senate for a final vote. Pray for wisdom and conviction for the senators as they consider this bill, that God’s truth will prevail to protect the sanctity of life.
- Our Team: Our patient team carries the emotional weight of these difficult appointments. Please pray for their strength, endurance, and renewed compassion as they serve these women with love and truth.
Thank you for your faithful prayers. May we see God’s hand move powerfully!
May 28th Prayer Requests:
Patient 1: Is facing health challenges, she is considering an abortion but plans to return for another appointment. Please pray that the Lord softens her heart and guides her decisions, both now and when she returns.
Patient 2: She has chosen to continue her pregnancy but is struggling to make healthy choices for herself and her baby. Pray for her to find the strength and self-control to prioritize their well-being.
Patient 3: Please pray for a woman considering abortion who lacks the support she needs to continue her pregnancy. Pray God would show her He is her strength!
Our hearts are heavy as we walk alongside these women, listening to their pain and offering support. Please pray for our staff as they share truth with compassion and wisdom. May their words bring hope and life to these women and their families.
May 22nd Prayer Requests:
| PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION EMAILED TODAY FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Dear Life Defender: Please take a moment to read the following email we have received from the Illinois Right to Life regarding some dangerous legislation: Greetings!, Yesterday, Molly Rumley, Illinois Right to Life’s Assistant Legislative Chairman, delivered testimony before the Executive Committee of the Illinois Senate on House Bill 3709 (HB 3709) — a dangerous piece of legislation. HB 3709 would: -Require public universities to provide access to abortionists authorized to prescribe chemical abortion drugs; -Mandate that campus pharmacies dispense these drugs; -And compel universities to promote these abortion drugs on their official websites. This bill places the health and safety of young women at risk and turns institutions of higher learning into abortion facilities. HB 3709 is now on the Senate Floor. If passed, it will return to the House for a final vote. ACT NOW! Contact your Illinois Senate and House Representatives TODAY and urge them to VOTE NO on HB 3709! To find your Representatives contact information, input your address into this website. Every voice matters. Let your lawmakers know that Illinois students deserve support, not dangerous abortion drugs on campus. Utilize the talking points below. Why Chemical Abortion Drugs Don’t Belong on College Campuses: 1. Chemical abortion drugs are the deadliest form of abortion.These pills account for the majority of abortions in the U.S., ending the lives of more than 630,000 preborn children just last year. 2. Women’s lives are at risk, too. Since 2000, over 30 women have died from complications related to chemical abortion drugs. 3. Real-world data tells a troubling story. A recent study from the Ethics & Public Policy Center analyzed over 865,000 insurance claims between 2017 and 2023 and found that nearly 11% of women experienced serious complications—including hemorrhaging, sepsis, and infection—within 45 days of taking mifepristone. 4. That’s a far cry from the safety claims. Clinical trials report a 0.5% complication rate, but real-world outcomes are far worse—raising serious questions about the safety of these drugs. 5. Even federal leaders are raising alarms. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for a complete review of mifepristone’s safety and impact on women. In light of this federal investigation, Illinois should pause any consideration of passing this bill. 6. College students deserve better. There is no reason why students should be put in the position of committing their own abortions in dorm rooms — facing not only the trauma of ending a life, but the serious medical risks that come with it. Spread the Word: After you tell your Representatives to VOTE NO ON HB3709, share this information with friends, family, and fellow Illinois residents. Again, you can find your Representatives contact information, here. The more voices we have, the stronger our message will be. Your voice is critical! HB 3709 threatens the health and safety of young women by turning college campuses into abortion facilities. Contact your Illinois Senate and House Representatives TODAY and urge them to VOTE NO on HB 3709. Share this message with friends and family to amplify our stand for life and student safety. Act now—every voice counts! In Christ, for LIFE, Emily Giasson Executive Director |
| Emily Giasson Executive Director emily@lifelinecoaltion.org 815-318-2006 |
May 21st Prayer Request:
Please pray for the hearts of each woman!
Patient 1: Called us looking for an abortion but was connected with a volunteer who helped her slow down and make an appointment to talk with a nurse! Pray she would have ears to hear what the nurse says and a heart ready to be softened to the truth!
Patient 2: Wants more information before choosing to have an abortion. Pray that the Lord would give her eyes to see the truth and that she would be receptive to what the nurses have to say!
Patient 3: Didn’t think she would be pregnant but has found herself in a complicated situation. Pray that the Lord would provide her with hope for a future with this little life!
We have many return appointments scheduled for the rest of this week. Pray that each women would show up to their appointments and make life decisions!
May 19th Prayer Request:
Thank you for your continued prayers for the unborn, for their mothers, and for our dedicated staff who walk daily alongside the most vulnerable in our community.
This morning, we sat with a young woman who came to us resolute in her decision to have an abortion. Our culture often tells women that motherhood will rob them of their future, their dreams, and their joy. But we know the truth is far more hopeful. Please join us in praying that her heart will open to a different narrative—one filled with courage, support, and the beauty of life.
Later, we met another young woman who described herself as pro-life. She bravely shared that, even knowing she could lose her housing if pregnant, she would still choose life. Thankfully, we were able to confirm that she is not pregnant. We’re grateful not just for her honesty, but for the chance to begin walking alongside her.
Two more women are scheduled to meet with us today—both facing the weight of an abortion decision. We believe God brought them through our doors for a reason. Please pray that during their time with us, they would feel seen, supported, and deeply loved—and that their hearts would be stirred toward life.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer. Together, we are sowing seeds of hope, one life at a time.
May 15th Prayer Request
Patient 1: Contacted us after she was shocked to find out she was pregnant. She doesn’t know what her next steps are. Pray the Lord would give her peace as she talks to the nurse today.
Patient 2: Has a lot of stress about being pregnant and does not know how she is going to do it. Pray the nurses would shine the peace of Christ to this patient and help her process what she is going through.
Patient 3: Is scared of how the people around her will react when she tells them she is pregnant. She feels she will have no support. Pray each person she tells will step up and help her through this tough time.
We are speaking with many more patients today and tomorrow who need prayer, and many who are considering abortion. Please pray that each of their hearts would be ready to hear what the Lord has for them!
May 12th Prayer Request
We met with a woman today who reached out to us, experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. At the start of her appointment, she told her nurse that she was considering an abortion. After her ultrasound and receiving abortion education, she is choosing LIFE!! Praise the Lord for the transformational work he did in her heart!
Please pray for a woman who returned for her second appointment today and shared that she had already gone through with an abortion. Pray for God to be at work in her life, using this to draw her to him. Please also pray for our team grieving this loss.
We had the opportunity to minister to a woman fearful of experiencing a miscarriage. She is choosing LIFE, but is anxious about the future. Please pray that God wraps her in his peace and for a healthy baby and pregnancy.
What a joy to witness God at work in hearts and minds! Thank you for faithfully praying for the most vulnerable in our community.
May 10th Prayer Request
Thank you for your faithful prayers this week. We had several women who didn’t show up for their appointments throughout the week. Please pray that they will reschedule their appointments. Next week, we already have 14 appointments scheduled. Please pray that each of these women will make their appointment and receive the love, compassion, and care our team is ready to provide.
We have had several women reaching out who need translation services. We praise God for those who are able to provide these services and help overcome the language barrier. It is truly a praise! Some weeks, we have more requests than we can accommodate. Please pray that those needing translation services will be patient as they wait to be put on the schedule.
This week, we saw several women considering abortion, and we have several more scheduled for next week. Pray that they will see that the life they carry is truly a miracle—a gift from God! Pray they will see that motherhood is a gift to be celebrated.
We pray that everyone spends a moment on Mother’s Day tomorrow recognizing the gift of LIFE that their mother gave them. For those who cannot be with their mothers, we pray for comfort in cherished memories and the peace of God’s presence. For those grieving any type of loss as a mother, we pray God comforts you. May all hearts recognize the beautiful gift of motherhood—a reflection of God’s love and creation—inspiring us to honor and uplift every life. Happy Mother’s Day, moms! We love you!
May 7th Prayer Request
Praise the Lord, we have a full schedule! The Lord has put us right where he wants us, and we could not be more thankful as we are reaching the most vulnerable in our community!
As we praise the Lord for filling the schedule, we also ask that you pray each of these women would show up for their appointments with eyes and ears ready to receive the truth! Please pray for the staff of Lifeline Coalition as they share the truth with these women and face challenges thrown at them by the enemy. Thank you for rejoicing with us and praying for us! We could not do what we do without all of you!
May 5th Prayer Request
We are praising God for the incredible turnout at our Annual Walk for Life! Stay tuned to your email and social media for the grand total—coming soon! Spoiler alert: it’s amazing news! We’ll also update you here shortly.
A special thank you to everyone who joined our Lifeline Prayer Warrior gathering. It was a blessing to meet in person and pray together—an unforgettable moment we’ll always cherish. And for those of you that are new to our prayer line – WELCOME! We are so grateful you are coming alongside us in prayer!
Please pray for the 12 women scheduled to visit us this week, many of whom are considering abortion. Pray that God softens their hearts and reveals the truth that they carry a miracle within them.
We’ve had several no-shows this week. Please pray that these patients reschedule their appointments soon.
Thank you for your faithful prayers for these women and the ministry of Lifeline Coalition. We deeply appreciate your support!
May 1 Prayer Request
God is continuing to bring those in need through our doors and we rejoice at the opportunity to be his hands and feet to the hurting.
Patient 1: does not want an abortion, but is planning to move forward with one due to physical health concerns. Pray that the Lord would give her body and mind the strength she needs to have her baby.
Patient 2: choose LIFE! When she left the clinic, she was planning to have an abortion, but thanks to the Lord’s work and all of your faithful prayers, we received a text telling us she chose life! Pray that the Lord will continue to give her confidence in her decision!
Patient 3: says she wants to choose life but does not have any support from those around her. Pray the Lord would work in the hearts of those speaking into her life so that they would encourage her to do what’s right!
April 28th Prayer Request
What a gift it is to meet with women at perhaps the most vulnerable moment of their lives and walk with them as they face an unplanned pregnancy.
Today, we met with a woman who does not feel capable of having a child in this season of her life. She was emotional as she talked about her fears surrounding this pregnancy. Please pray for God to show her that he is a ready and ever-present strength.
Please be praying for a woman we met with who is keeping her pregnancy a secret. Her family would not support her getting an abortion, and she admitted to being fearful of getting one. Pray for her as she considers what to do.
We spoke with a woman who feels an abortion is her only choice despite feeling it is not the right thing to do. Join us in asking God to open her eyes to the truth – that she would listen to her conscience and choose LIFE!
April 25th Prayer Request
Please be sure to join us for our first-ever gathering of our Lifeline Prayer Warriors! We have an exclusive gift for you and would love to come together and pray for LIFE. Please RSVP and get all the details here: https://lifelinecoalition.org/lifeline-prayer-event/
Please lift up the following women in your prayers!
Patient 1 returned and remains undecided in her pregnancy. She refused an additional appointment. Pray God provides her with the support she needs to choose LIFE.
Patient 2 remains joyful about continuing her pregnancy. Pray she would connect with the provided resources to overcome the obstacles she faces.
Patient 3 is determined to abort. She doesn’t believe she can have another child and won’t do it without the support she desperately needs. She has agreed to return. Pray for a miraculous change of heart.
Patient 4 is also undecided, but has agreed to return. She was grateful for all the information she received and the care from our patient team. Pray God helps her to see she is strong and capable!
We continue to praise God for the upcoming closing of the Auburn Street abortion clinic. We are praying that women will seek care from life-affirming ministries instead! We praise God that prayers have been answered for this clinic to close.