In January, 2006, Life is From God Ministries called several local pastors together for a “what’s ahead” meeting regarding the pro-life movement in Marion.  Out of that meeting, Pastor Wil Beers offered to host a series of Visioneering Weekends to help the pro-life movement get focused.  Those meetings were held at Dayspring Wesleyan Church in the spring of 2006.

Resulting from those Visoneering meetings, several individuals and churches became involved in the pro-life movement.  In addition, specific goals and projects were set forth.  “Marion Citizens for Life” came into being.  A Steering Committee was formed comprising representatives from local churches as well as local pro-life organizations, such as Bethel Ministries.  Pastor John Jones of the Grace Brethren Church served as the spiritual shepherd of the group, Bob Zeisler as chairman, and Gayle Oboy as secretary.  The Steering Committee meets monthly followed by a prayer meeting and both are hosted at various community churches.

Some of the ways awareness of pro-life issues has been accomplished is through family, teen, and men’s events and a booth at the Marion County Fair.  Yearly reminders such as the Sanctity of Life Service, the Cemetery of the Innocent, and the Life Chain have been promoted as well.

Marion Citizens for Life is committed to building awareness of the preciousness of life created in the image of God from conception to natural death.

Marion Citizens for Life believe God has created each life as precious and valuable from conception to natural death. Members therefore have a passion for all life and want to speak out to defend it.

The Bible says in Proverbs 31:8,9, "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice."

Marion Citizens for Life's mission is to come together as a group of faithful believers from all denominations and make an impact on our local community in raising the awareness of the sanctity of all human life.

January 7	St. Mary Catholic Church	map
January 11	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
February 4	Dayspring Wesleyan Church	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
March 4	Marion Christian Center	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
April 1	Cornerstone Alliance Church	map
April 8	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
May 6	Fite Memorial Baptist Church	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
June 3	Berean Baptist Church	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
June 24	Voice of Hope	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
August 12	Trinity Baptist Church	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
September 2	Abundant Life Assembly of God	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
October 7	Grace Brethren Church	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
November 4	Marion Christian Center	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.
December 2	Heritage Bible Church	map
	Steering Committee meets from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets from 7 p.m. - 8 p. m.