West Texans for Life

06/06/2026

REMINDER: WEST TEXANS for LIFE will hold its JUNE Monthly MEETING THIS SUNDAY (JUNE 7, 2026) at 2:00PM at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (5410 Buffalo Gap Road) in ROOM 101 (LOCATED to your LEFT … and BEHIND the WELCOME TABLE … as you enter the Main Church Building).

Several matters of importance will be discussed at the WTFL JUNE 2026 MONTHLY MEETING, including:

(1) BRIEF UPDATE re PLANS for CONTINUING COMMUNITY WIDE PROMOTION of TEXAS’ 1ST “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” … Located in ABILENE at FIRE STATION #7 (431 N. Pioneer Drive) AND Designed for the “SAFE DEPOSIT” of INFANT BABIES by MOTHERS in the ABILENE COMMUNITY Who CANNOT CARE for THEIR BABIES … and
TRI-FOLD “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” BROCHURES AVAILABLE for DISTRIBUTION to AREA BUSINESSES, CHURCHES and other APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS for DISPLAY to the PUBLIC …
and
STATUS of BABY SURRENDERED to ABILENE SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX in JANUARY (1st for Abilene AND 2nd in Texas).

(2) UPDATE re PROJECT GABRIEL ... A Mentoring and Practical Assistance Program / Ministry for Women Experiencing an Unexpected / Crisis Pregnancy;

NOTE: PROJECT GABRIEL is sponsored by the CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE of the ABILENE DEANERY for MOTHERS in NEED (Regardless of Religious Viewpoint or Other Faith Affiliation).

(3) UPDATE re WTFL FINANCIALS;

(4) DISCUSSION re 2026 WTFL DEPENDENCE DAY and STATUS of PLANS for SAME;

(5) REMINDER re PROJECT RACHEL … a HEALING MINISTRY of the Catholic Church for WOMEN and MEN Who Have EXPERIENCED an ABORTION … and REMAINING ANNUAL PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS to be HELD in 2026 in the SAN ANGELO DIOCESE … JUNE 2026 (ENGLISH) and OCTOBER 2026 (ENGLISH) … and NEED for VOLUNTEERS for PROJECT RACHEL PRAYER TEAM for 2026 PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS;

NOTE: For QUESTIONS or MORE INFORMATION re PROJECT RACHEL and/or the PROJECT RACHEL 2026 RETREATS, please CONTACT: MADELINE MEDRANO at (432) 236-9883 OR at [email protected].

(6) REMINDER re ABORTION PILL REVERSAL / RESCUE PROGRAM Now BEING OFFERED by PREGNANCY RESOURCES of ABILENE (PRA) for WOMEN Who CHANGE THEIR MIND re HAVING an ABORTION … AFTER TAKING the 1ST ABORTION PILL!

NOTE: For MORE INFORMATION, Please CONTACT HOLLY JOINER (PRA Executive Director) at (325) 672-6415.

(7) ANNOUNCEMENT re RECIPIENT of the 2025-2026 PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP in HONOR / MEMORY of WTFL FOUNDER, PAULA RUSSELL MATCHEN.

NOTE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION / REQUIREMENTS FORMS for the 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR will be MADE AVAILABLE to Interested Students at a future WTFL Meeting … AFTER the 2025 - 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT has been ANNOUNCED and NOTIFIED.

(8) OTHER BUSINESS, IDEAS and ANNOUNCEMENTS (including DATE, TIME and PLACE for Next WTFL MEETING).

Thank You and God Bless You for ALL You Do for LIFE … and for Your Interest in West Texans for Life.

Dr. Jim Sulliman
President
West Texans for Life (WTFL)
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4976
(325) 214-LIFE (5433)
[email protected]
[email protected]

Home Page for West Texans for Life nonprofit Antiabortion community education

05/17/2026

SPECIAL MEETING re WEST TEXANS for LIFE (WTFL) “DEPENDENCE DAY" ... THIS MONDAY (MAY 18, 2026) / 6:00PM / HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (5410 Buffalo Gap Road) in Room 101 (located to your left as you enter the Main Church Building).

This SPECIAL WTFL MEETING is being held to DISCUSS the PREPARATIONS NEEDED for the UPCOMING WTFL "DEPENDENCE DAY" EVENT to be HELD on FRIDAY (JULY 3, 2026) from 3PM-9PM at the NELSON PARK FESTIVAL GARDENS ... and to MAKE THIS EVENT a SUCCESS and a FUN TIME for ALL in ATTENDANCE!

Several matters of importance will be discussed at this meeting, including:

(1) STATUS of FUND RAISING EFFORTS, including FOOD UNDERWRITERS and BUSINESS / CHURCH / INDIVIDUAL DONORS for DD EVENT;

(2) STATUS of RAFFLE PRIZE SOLICITATIONS for DD EVENT;

(3) STATUS of ORDER(S) for FREE GIFTS / GIVE-A-WAYS (i.e. FRISBEES, BEACH BALLS, CUPS, PENS, etc.) for DD EVENT;

(4) STATUS of FOOD and DRINK SOURCES / SUPPLIERS ... and PICK UP / DELIVERY of SAME for DD EVENT;

(5) STATUS of PUBLICITY for DD EVENT;

(6) STATUS of EVENT SECURITY for DD EVENT;

(7) STATUS of VOLUNTEERS / NUMBER of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for DD EVENT;

(8) FOOD SUPPLIES NEEDED for DD EVENT;

(9) DRINK SUPPLIES NEEDED for DD EVENT;

(10) TABLES, CHAIRS, PAPER, CLEANING and OTHER SUPPLIES NEEDED for DD EVENT;

(11) ANY OTHER ITEMS NEEDED and/or TASKS NEEDING TO BE DONE in PREPARATION for the DD EVENT?!?

Thank You and God Bless You for ALL You Do for LIFE!!!

Dr. Jim Sulliman
President
West Texans for Life
1317 North 8th Street
Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4976
(325) 214-LIFE (5433)
[email protected]
westtexansforlife.org

05/01/2026

REMINDER: WEST TEXANS for LIFE will hold its MAY Monthly MEETING THIS SUNDAY (MAY 3, 2026) at 2:00PM at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (5410 Buffalo Gap Road) in ROOM 101 (LOCATED to your LEFT … and BEHIND the WELCOME TABLE … as you enter the Main Church Building).

Several matters of importance will be discussed at the WTFL MAY 2026 MONTHLY MEETING, including:

(1) BRIEF UPDATE re PLANS for CONTINUING COMMUNITY WIDE PROMOTION of TEXAS’ 1ST “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” … Located in ABILENE at FIRE STATION #7 (431 N. Pioneer Drive) AND Designed for the “SAFE DEPOSIT” of INFANT BABIES by MOTHERS in the ABILENE COMMUNITY Who CANNOT CARE for THEIR BABIES … and
TRI-FOLD “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” BROCHURES AVAILABLE for DISTRIBUTION to AREA BUSINESSES, CHURCHES and other APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS for DISPLAY to the PUBLIC …
and
STATUS of BABY SURRENDERED to ABILENE SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX in JANUARY (1st for Abilene AND 2nd in Texas);

(2) UPDATE / REPORT from ACU for LIFE REPRESENTATIVE re CURRENT and ANY ADDITIONAL PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES / EVENTS PLANNED for the ACU CAMPUS (and BEYOND!) … for the UPCOMING FALL SEMESTER of the 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR;

(3) UPDATE re PROJECT GABRIEL ... A Mentoring and Practical Assistance Program / Ministry for Women Experiencing an Unexpected / Crisis Pregnancy;

NOTE: PROJECT GABRIEL is sponsored by the CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE of the ABILENE DEANERY for MOTHERS in NEED (Regardless of Religious Viewpoint or Other Faith Affiliation).

(4) UPDATE re WTFL FINANCIALS;

(5) DISCUSSION re 2026 WTFL DEPENDENCE DAY and PLANS for SAME;

(6) REMINDER re PROJECT RACHEL … a HEALING MINISTRY of the Catholic Church for WOMEN and MEN Who Have EXPERIENCED an ABORTION … and ANNUAL PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS to be HELD in 2026 … i.e. FEBRUARY 2026 (SPANISH) … and JUNE 2026 (ENGLISH) … and OCTOBER 2026 (ENGLISH) in the SAN ANGELO DIOCESE … and CONTINUED NEED for VOLUNTEERS for PROJECT RACHEL PRAYER TEAM for 2026 PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS;

NOTE: For QUESTIONS or MORE INFORMATION re PROJECT RACHEL and/or the PROJECT RACHEL 2026 RETREATS, please CONTACT: MADELINE MEDRANO at (432) 236-9883 OR at [email protected].

(7) REMINDER re ABORTION PILL REVERSAL / RESCUE PROGRAM Now BEING OFFERED by PREGNANCY RESOURCES of ABILENE (PRA) for WOMEN Who CHANGE THEIR MIND re HAVING an ABORTION … AFTER TAKING the 1ST ABORTION PILL!

NOTE: For MORE INFORMATION, Please CONTACT HOLLY JOINER (PRA Executive Director) at (325) 672-6415.

(8) REMINDER re 2025-2026 PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP in HONOR / MEMORY of WTFL FOUNDER, PAULA RUSSELL MATCHEN …

NOTE: DEADLINE for SUBMISSION of APPLICATION for SCHOLARSHIP is TODAY (FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026!).

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS FORMS for the 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR will be MADE AVAILABLE to Interested Students at a future WTFL Meeting … AFTER the 2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT has been ANNOUNCED and NOTIFIED.

(9) OTHER BUSINESS, IDEAS and ANNOUNCEMENTS (including DATE, TIME and PLACE for Next WTFL MEETING).

Thank You and God Bless You for ALL You Do for LIFE … and for Your Interest in West Texans for Life.

Dr. Jim Sulliman
President
West Texans for Life (WTFL)
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4976
(325) 214-LIFE (5433)
[email protected]
[email protected]

04/11/2026

WEST TEXANS for LIFE will hold its APRIL Monthly MEETING THIS SUNDAY (APRIL 12, 2026) at 2:00PM at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (5410 Buffalo Gap Road) in ROOM 101 (LOCATED to your LEFT … and BEHIND the WELCOME TABLE … as you enter the Main Church Building).

Several matters of importance will be discussed at the WTFL APRIL 2026 MONTHLY MEETING, including:

(1) BEIEF REPORT re ECUMENICAL “A WAY of the CROSS for VICTIMS of ABORTION” HELD at 9AM on GOOD FRIDAY in the GARDEN of the PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL;

(2) BRIEF UPDATE re PLANS for CONTINUING COMMUNITY WIDE PROMOTION of TEXAS’ 1ST “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” … Located in ABILENE at FIRE STATION #7 (431 N. Pioneer Drive) AND Designed for the “SAFE DEPOSIT” of INFANT BABIES by MOTHERS in the ABILENE COMMUNITY Who CANNOT CARE for THEIR BABIES … and
TRI-FOLD “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” BROCHURES AVAILABLE for DISTRIBUTION to AREA BUSINESSES, CHURCHES and other APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS for DISPLAY to the PUBLIC …
and
STATUS of BABY SURRENDERED to ABILENE SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX in JANUARY (1st for Abilene AND 2nd in Texas);

(3) UPDATE / REPORT from ACU for LIFE REPRESENTATIVE re CURRENT and ANY ADDITIONAL PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES / EVENTS PLANNED for the ACU CAMPUS (and BEYOND!) … DURING the SPRING SEMESTER of the 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR;

(4) UPDATE re PROJECT GABRIEL ... A Mentoring and Practical Assistance Program / Ministry for Women Experiencing an Unexpected / Crisis Pregnancy;

NOTE: PROJECT GABRIEL is sponsored by the CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE of the ABILENE DEANERY for MOTHERS in NEED (Regardless of Religious Viewpoint or Other Faith Affiliation).

(5) UPDATE re WTFL FINANCIALS;

(6) DISCUSSION re 2026 WTFL DEPENDENCE DAY and PLANS for SAME;

(7) REMINDER re PROJECT RACHEL … a HEALING MINISTRY of the Catholic Church for WOMEN and MEN Who Have EXPERIENCED an ABORTION … and ANNUAL PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS to be HELD in 2026 … i.e. FEBRUARY 2026 (SPANISH) … and JUNE 2026 (ENGLISH) … and OCTOBER 2026 (ENGLISH) in the SAN ANGELO DIOCESE … and CONTINUED NEED for VOLUNTEERS for PROJECT RACHEL PRAYER TEAM for 2026 PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS;

NOTE: For QUESTIONS or MORE INFORMATION re PROJECT RACHEL and/or the PROJECT RACHEL 2026 RETREATS, please CONTACT: MADELINE MEDRANO at (432) 236-9883 OR at [email protected].

(8) REMINDER re ABORTION PILL REVERSAL / RESCUE PROGRAM Now BEING OFFERED by PREGNANCY RESOURCES of ABILENE (PRA) for WOMEN Who CHANGE THEIR MIND re HAVING an ABORTION … AFTER TAKING the 1ST ABORTION PILL!

NOTE: For MORE INFORMATION, Please CONTACT HOLLY JOINER (PRA Executive Director) at (325) 672-6415.

(9) REMINDER re 2025-2026 PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP in HONOR / MEMORY of WTFL FOUNDER, PAULA RUSSELL MATCHEN …

NOTE: DEADLINE for SUBMISSION of APPLICATION for SCHOLARSHIP FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026!!!

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS FORMS for the 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR will be MADE AVAILABLE to Interested Students at the APRIL WTFL MEETING … and are also available for PICK UP at:

MYSTICAL ROSE CATHOLIC BOOKS and GIFT STORE
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601

HOURS: 2PM-5PM (Monday / Wednesday / Friday) … and 12PM - 5PM (Saturday)

AND

(10) OTHER BUSINESS, IDEAS and ANNOUNCEMENTS (including DATE, TIME and PLACE for Next WTFL MEETING).

Thank You and God Bless You for ALL You Do for LIFE … and for Your Interest in West Texans for Life.

Dr. Jim Sulliman
President
West Texans for Life (WTFL)
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4976
(325) 214-LIFE (5433)
[email protected]
[email protected]

04/04/2026

https://texasscorecard.com/state/muslims-set-to-push-sboe-for-islamic-classroom-materials/

Short, but very important article re State Board of Education happenings going on in Austin NOW and THIS COMING TUESDAY!!! IF you care about what goes into the Social Studies curriculum for Texas children, please take just a few minutes to read. M🙏❤️🙏TEXAS🙏🇺🇸

P. S. Additional Info Below on How to Send an Email to State Board of Education Members IF You CANNOT Travel to Austin to Testify THIS
TUESDAY!!!

[email protected]. The good news is sending one email to that address will deliver the email to every member. Thank you for taking the time to participate it will make a huge difference! (Additional Info on How to Email Your Concerns to the SBOE (State Board of Education) IF You Cannot Travel to Austin to Testily THIS TUESDAY.

(Additional Info Courtesy of HERSHEL REDDING, Member, Never Again in Abilene and West Texans for Life)

When the State Board of Education meets next week, Texas' social studies curriculum will be on the agenda.

03/31/2026

ECUMENICAL “A WAY of the CROSS for VICTIMS of ABORTION” … 9:00AM / GOOD FRIDAY (April 3, 2026) / In the GARDEN of the PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL (1541 South 8th Street / Next to Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall) … SPONSORED by WEST TEXANS for LIFE!

Please join WEST TEXANS for LIFE for an ECUMENICAL "A WAY of the CROSS for VICTIMS of ABORTION” at 9:00AM on GOOD FRIDAY (April 3, 2026) / In the GARDEN of the PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL.

The ecumenical “A WAY of the CROSS for VICTIMS of ABORTION” will be led by FR. ALBERT EZEANYA, Pastor, SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH and SCOTT BEARD, Founding Pastor, FOUNTAINGATE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH.

Dr. Jim Sulliman
President
West Texans for Life
(325) 692-4976
(325) 214-LIFE (5433)
[email protected]
[email protected]

02/28/2026

WEST TEXANS for LIFE will hold its MARCH Monthly MEETING THIS SUNDAY (MARCH 1, 2026) at 2:00PM at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (5410 Buffalo Gap Road) in ROOM 101 (LOCATED to your LEFT … and BEHIND the WELCOME TABLE … as you enter the Main Church Building).

Several matters of importance will be discussed at the WTFL MARCH 2026 MONTHLY MEETING, including:

(1) PRESENTATION by GUEST SPEAKER, MAGGIE BRENNAN with 2INgage re FOSTER CARE and ADOPTION SERVICES Offered by 2INgage (www.2ingage.org);

(2) BRIEF UPDATE re PLANS for CONTINUING COMMUNITY WIDE PROMOTION of TEXAS’ 1ST “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” … Located in ABILENE at FIRE STATION #7 (431 N. Pioneer Drive) AND Designed for the “SAFE DEPOSIT” of INFANT BABIES by MOTHERS in the ABILENE COMMUNITY Who CANNOT CARE for Their BABIES …
and
TRI-FOLD “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” BROCHURES AVAILABLE for DISTRIBUTION to AREA BUSINESSES, CHURCHES and other APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS for DISPLAY to the PUBLIC …
and
RECENT SURRENDER of BABY to SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX in ABILENE (1st for Abilene AND 2nd in Texas);

(3) UPDATE / REPORT from ACU for LIFE REPRESENTATIVE re CURRENT and ANY ADDITIONAL PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES / EVENTS PLANNED for the ACU CAMPUS (and BEYOND!) … DURING the SPRING SEMESTER of the 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR;

(4) UPDATE re PROJECT GABRIEL ... A Mentoring and Practical Assistance Program / Ministry for Women Experiencing an Unexpected / Crisis Pregnancy;

NOTE: PROJECT GABRIEL is sponsored by the CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE of the ABILENE DEANERY for MOTHERS in NEED (Regardless of Religious Viewpoint or Other Faith Affiliation).

(5) UPDATE re WTFL FINANCIALS;

(6) DISCUSSION re 2026 WTFL DEPENDENCE DAY and PLANS for SAME;

(7) REMINDER re PROJECT RACHEL … a HEALING MINISTRY of the Catholic Church for WOMEN and MEN Who Have EXPERIENCED an ABORTION … and ANNUAL PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS to be HELD in 2026 … i.e. FEBRUARY 2026 (SPANISH) … and JUNE 2026 (ENGLISH) … and OCTOBER 2026 (ENGLISH) in the SAN ANGELO DIOCESE … and CONTINUED NEED for VOLUNTEERS for PROJECT RACHEL PRAYER TEAM for 2026 PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS;

NOTE: For QUESTIONS or MORE INFORMATION re PROJECT RACHEL and/or the PROJECT RACHEL 2026 RETREATS, please CONTACT: MADELINE MEDRANO at (432) 236-9883 OR at [email protected].

(8) REMINDER re ABORTION PILL REVERSAL / RESCUE PROGRAM Now BEING OFFERED by PREGNANCY RESOURCES of ABILENE (PRA) for WOMEN Who CHANGE THEIR MIND re HAVING an ABORTION … AFTER TAKING the 1ST ABORTION PILL!

NOTE: For MORE INFORMATION, Please CONTACT HOLLY JOINER (PRA Executive Director) at (325) 672-6415.

(9) REMINDER re 2025-2026 PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP in HONOR / MEMORY of WTFL FOUNDER, PAULA RUSSELL MATCHEN …

NOTE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS FORMS for the 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR will be MADE AVAILABLE to Interested Students at the MARCH WTFL MEETING … and are also available for PICK UP at:

MYSTICAL ROSE CATHOLIC BOOKS and GIFT STORE
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601

HOURS: 2PM-5PM (Monday / Wednesday / Friday) … and 12PM - 5PM (Saturday)

AND

(10) OTHER BUSINESS, IDEAS and ANNOUNCEMENTS (including DATE, TIME and PLACE for Next WTFL MEETING).

Thank You and God Bless You for ALL You Do for LIFE … and for Your Interest in West Texans for Life.

Dr. Jim Sulliman
President
West Texans for Life (WTFL)
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4976
(325) 214-LIFE (5433)
[email protected]
[email protected]

2INgage: Pioneering foster care services in Texas. Partnering with community nonprofits, we're dedicated to creating brighter futures for children & families in Texoma & Big Country. Discover our impact.

02/16/2026

PERSONAL INVITATION from LIZ CASE re SPECIAL EVENT TONIGHT! I wanted to personally invite you to this vital security briefing tonight. Seating is limited so let us know if you will be joining us. Liz (325) 274-5840

02/03/2026

REMINDER: 2026 PRIMARY CANDIDATE FORUM at the MESQUITE EVENT CENTER (201 Mesquite / Abilene) / TOMORROW (TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026) re US HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES (Congressional District 19) … DOORS OPEN 6PM and FORUM BEGINS at 6:30PM!

(Sponsored by TAYLOR COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY / Shared by HERSHEL REDDING, Member, West Texans for Life and Never Again in Abilene)

01/31/2026

WEST TEXANS for LIFE will hold its FEBRUARY Monthly MEETING THIS SUNDAY (FEBRUARY 1, 2026) at 2:00PM at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (5410 Buffalo Gap Road) in ROOM 101 (LOCATED to your LEFT … and BEHIND the WELCOME TABLE … as you enter the Main Church Building).

Several matters of importance will be discussed at the WTFL FEBRUARY 2026 MONTHLY MEETING, including:

(1) BRIEF UPDATE re PLANS for CONTINUING COMMUNITY WIDE PROMOTION of TEXAS’ 1ST “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” … Located in ABILENE at FIRE STATION #7 (431 N. Pioneer Drive) AND Designed for the “SAFE DEPOSIT” of INFANT BABIES by MOTHERS in the ABILENE COMMUNITY Who CANNOT CARE for Their BABIES …
and
TRI-FOLD “SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX” BROCHURES AVAILABLE for DISTRIBUTION to AREA BUSINESSES, CHURCHES and other APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS for DISPLAY to the PUBLIC …
and
RECENT SURRENDER of BABY to SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX in ABILENE (1st for Abilene AND 2nd in Texas);

(2) BRIEF REPORT re TEXAS RALLY for LIFE HELD at TEXAS STATE CAPITOL on SATURDAY (JANUARY 24, 2026) … and DISCUSSION re PLANS for NEXT YEAR;

(3) UPDATE / REPORT from ACU for LIFE REPRESENTATIVE re CURRENT and ANY ADDITIONAL PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES / EVENTS PLANNED for the ACU CAMPUS (and BEYOND!) … DURING the SPRING SEMESTER of the 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR;

(4) UPDATE re PROJECT GABRIEL ... A Mentoring and Practical Assistance Program / Ministry for Women Experiencing an Unexpected / Crisis Pregnancy;

NOTE: PROJECT GABRIEL is sponsored by the CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE of the ABILENE DEANERY for MOTHERS in NEED (Regardless of Religious Viewpoint or Other Faith Affiliation).

(5) UPDATE re WTFL FINANCIALS;

(6) POSSIBLE NEW YARD SIGN PROJECT;

(7) REMINDER re PROJECT RACHEL … a HEALING MINISTRY of the Catholic Church for WOMEN and MEN Who Have EXPERIENCED an ABORTION … and ANNUAL PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS to be HELD in 2026 … i.e. FEBRUARY 2026 (SPANISH) … and JUNE 2026 (ENGLISH) … and OCTOBER 2026 (ENGLISH) in the SAN ANGELO DIOCESE … and CONTINUED NEED for VOLUNTEERS for PROJECT RACHEL PRAYER TEAM for 2026 PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS;

NOTE: For QUESTIONS or MORE INFORMATION re PROJECT RACHEL and/or the PROJECT RACHEL 2026 RETREATS, please CONTACT: MADELINE MEDRANO at (432) 236-9883 OR at [email protected].

(8) REMINDER re ABORTION PILL REVERSAL / RESCUE PROGRAM Now BEING OFFERED by PREGNANCY RESOURCES of ABILENE (PRA) for WOMEN Who CHANGE THEIR MIND re HAVING an ABORTION … AFTER TAKING the 1ST ABORTION PILL!

NOTE: For MORE INFORMATION, Please CONTACT HOLLY JOINER (PRA Executive Director) at (325) 672-6415.

(9) REMINDER re 2025-2026 PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP in HONOR / MEMORY of WTFL FOUNDER, PAULA RUSSELL MATCHEN …

NOTE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS FORMS for the 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR will be MADE AVAILABLE to Interested Students at the FEBRUARY WTFL MEETING … and are also available for PICK UP at:

MYSTICAL ROSE CATHOLIC BOOKS and GIFT STORE
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601

HOURS: 2PM-5PM (Monday / Wednesday / Friday) … and 12PM - 5PM (Saturday)

AND

(10) OTHER BUSINESS, IDEAS and ANNOUNCEMENTS (including DATE, TIME and PLACE for Next WTFL MEETING).

Thank You and God Bless You for ALL You Do for LIFE … and for Your Interest in West Texans for Life.

Dr. Jim Sulliman
President
West Texans for Life (WTFL)
1317 North 8th Street, Suite 102
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4976
(325) 214-LIFE (5433)
[email protected]
[email protected]