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1. What is "A Light in the Darkness?"
On Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, January 22nd, luminary candles will be lit for 3 hours in silent memorial outside of homes and churches in the name of Jesus Christ.

In the book of John, Jesus Christ says, "I am the light of the world.." and "I have come that they might have life..." But tragically, over 43 million American lives have been lost in the war against our unborn children since 1973. Although these precious lives have been lost, they must not be forgotten. It’s time for the taking of our unborn children to end. Some men curse the darkness. Others light a candle. So join us. One dollar lights one candle in His name. And the proceeds from luminaries lit in your area – 67 cents of every dollar – directly benefit your Care Net center.

2. Why should local churches support the work of your Care Net center?
You already know that your local Care Net center is doing the work of the church in this life-and-death arena within your local communities. Yet surprisingly, many Christians and many churches are completely unaware of this important fact. “A Light in the Darkness” has been created to help raise awareness within the church of your vital ministry.

Care Net volunteers are working tirelessly to save lives in Christ’s name – reaching out with His love, care and compassion with practical assistance in order to share the biblical view of the sanctity of every human life. Care Net centers typically operate with part-time staff and volunteers who often work with meager resources and face constant financial challenges. Nevertheless, last year, Care Net centers saved thousands of lives – and led thousands to faith in Jesus Christ. Millions more American women will face unplanned pregnancies again next year. They'll have nowhere else to turn for help without the ministry of your local center. It’s vital that every church and every believer join with you to partner in your efforts.

3. Why Christians?
God has specifically called Christians to do this work. From the first chapter of the first book of Genesis to the last chapter of the last book of Revelation, the Bible has but one real subject – LIFE. Indeed, as Christians, we worship the God of Life.

The Bible has been called the Book of Life, for it clearly teaches 1) the eternal importance of each human life, 2) our special relationship to God as His special creation, and 3) the sanctity and uniqueness of each human life – so special that "God sent his only Son that whosoever believed in Him would...have everlasting Life." Defending and saving lives – our physical human lives as well as our eternal spiritual lives – is the work of the Church. Today the teachings of Jesus Christ are once again calling the church in America back to a renewed appreciation of the sanctity of human life. He gave everything to give them life. What will Christians give to save them?

4. What is a "Church Luminary Kit" sponsor?
A "Church Luminary Kit" sponsor is any church or individual who takes it upon themselves to order one or more Church Luminary Kits containing 250 3-hour Luminary Candles for $250. As a Church Luminary Kit sponsor, they become the organizing force in their local church to help save lives in the name of Jesus Christ. Inside each kit is everything needed to inspire others to participate in "A Light In The Darkness" on January 22nd. Additional materials are also available to sponsors at www.campaignforlife.org.

5. How can my center’s local churches and individual Christians participate?
It’s easy. They simply order a Church Luminary Kit through the materials contained in this package from you directly – or they may order online. With a Church Luminary Kit order of $250, the sponsors will receive everything they need to enroll others in their church congregation as individual luminary sponsors for $1 each. Church Kit sponsors are then reimbursed directly for every luminary sponsored by these individuals. What could be simpler? Remember – one dollar lights one candle – in the name of Jesus Christ. Kits may be ordered online right now at www.campaignforlife.org – and shipping is FREE on all Kits ordered by Thanksgiving!

6. Why the early order deadline?
It will require substantial time to order, manufacture, assemble and ship thousands of Church Luminary Kits to sponsoring churches and individuals all across America. Your advance order provides the time and resources to handle all the logistics required for this national effort.

7. What is "The Campaign for Life in America"?
The Campaign For Life is the national campaign originally organized and operated as a development outreach of The Pregnancy Care Center of the Susquehanna Valley, a Care Net affiliate since 1991. The Campaign For Life In America, Inc. was created as a national outreach on behalf of America’s Christian Crisis Pregnancy Care Centers in 2005 with the official national launch of “A Light In The Darkness.” Proceeds benefit your local center.

8. Why Sunday, January 22nd?
Care Net was instrumental in the creation of a special Sunday in January which was originally designated “Sanctity of Human Life Sunday” through an official proclamation by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. For years, churches across America have joined together to recognize and remember the lost lives of our nation’s unborn children during the anniversary week of Roe v. Wade, which became U.S. law on January 21, 1973.


9. How can I recruit my area churches to support and participate in this event?
Send this “Church Kit Sponsor” order form (shown above) to your area churches immediately. Encourage them to begin enrolling individual sponsors – in advance of the national event. A copy of the “Church Kit Sponsor” order form has been sent to you in this packet (top inside form). It is also available to download online at www.campaignforlife.org.


10. How can I help churches enroll individual sponsors through their congregations?
Make this “Individual Luminary Sponsor” form (shown above) available to churches to immediately begin enrolling individual sponsors – in advance of the national event. A copy of this form has been sent to you in this packet (bottom inside form). It is also available to download online at www.campaignforlife.org.

11. Will this actually work?
“A Light in the Darkness” raised thousands of dollars for one Care Net center where it was tested this past January.

12. Will this interfere with our normal fundraising efforts?
“A Light in the Darkness” has been designed to assist your center in reaching out to churches in your area as an ancillary campaign offering financial support – all in addition to your ongoing local efforts.

13. Our volunteers already give so much of their time – how much work is involved?
This campaign was designed with your center’s already full plate in mind. “A Light in the Darkness” is primarily a communications outreach campaign, where individuals within your center communicate with churches in their community and offer them the opportunity to support the center. Once church members become excited, this event may help your center recruit new volunteers. Also, we’ve already created the communications materials that your center may use to reach out and inform your churches.

14. What if we do not have enough time to organize a local event on January 22nd?
A local event can take form in many shapes and sizes. Individual supporters may wish to illuminate their homes in private. Church groups may wish to adopt this project through their Sunday School, Men’s and Women’s Groups, or Small Group.

You may also simply organize a local event near your center. Communication materials are available online to assist you with these efforts.

15. How long does it take from the time an order is placed, to when our center receives the net proceeds directed to us?
Your Care Net center may receive revenue through this event in two ways.

A) When your center places a “Center Kit” order online, you benefit immediately – by ordering at 33 cents per luminary ($82.50 per 250-Luminary Kit). You may then offer these luminaries at $1.00 each to local sponsors. You will receive 67 cents immediately for every luminary you distribute in this manner through your local churches.

B) Churches or individuals in your area may also order their luminaries online. When that happens, they must indicate which center they wish to support through their sponsorship, at the time of their order. Following January 22nd, these online orders will be totaled and proceeds will be distributed through Care Net’s national offices in Sterling.

16. How can our center alert the community about “A Light in the Darkness”?
There are many ways your center can alert your community about “A Light in the Darkness”. We have included materials online for your center to download, FREE for this purpose. Materials include: press releases, church mailings, bulletin announcements, pulpit announcements, posters, radio spots, broadcast messages – plus a special 90 second church video that will inspire church members to participate.

Of course, word of mouth and email communications are great ways to spread the news. Tell your colleagues, friends and family about the event. Email is also a great way to spread the news. You may use our special “Tell A Friend” section on our site to email others about “A Light in the Darkness” and encourage them to do the same.

17. Is “A Light in the Darkness” for church groups only?
Although the campaign focuses on the church community, we encourage you to involve your other Christian friends and family, neighbors and colleagues.

18. What if I still have questions?
That’s easy! Just email us at info@campaignforlife.org – or call us at 570.523.8206. Together, we can save more lives – and help change America!