40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life final day. Photo by Simi Hosu, left.

For some years, the Open Bible Church in Gherla has participated in the 40 Days for Life Event.  Several churches from town participate, manning a booth in front of the hospital, in front of a memorial to the babies who died as a result of abortion, encouraging people to choose life, to save babies and not abort them.  We took part ourselves, taking a two-hour shift each Friday for the 40 days.  The best news this year is that the hospital is making plans to set aside a room for pastors and counselors to meet with women considering abortion before the procedure to discuss their options.
The picture above was taken the last day we were at the booth, on November 1, which is Day of the Dead, or Luminary Day.  You may notice in the background people with candles.  It is tradition to put candles and flowers on graves and memorials on November 1, remembering the lives of those who have died, somewhat similar to Memorial Day in the US.