Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
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Esher Christian Resources Exhibition 2009

The Esher CRE is always very well attended. Many people have a day out browsing the wide variety of interesting stalls with helpful material for use by churches and individuals. We occupied again the same good position as previously, on the ground floor and the stall looked very attractive. Most people would find themselves going past our stand at some time during the day. Although quite expensive, we find that having a stall at Esher is a really good way to reach people with facts about pro-life issues. This year we were asking people to sign our petition against secret abortion referrals in schools. Only a few refused to sign. This gave us many opportunities to engage in wide ranging and constructive conversation. We were able to give out and indeed receive calling cards and Peter Smith was on hand with his CV and encouragements to invite him to speak in churches throughout the country. We not only speak to visitors to the exhibition but also to other exhibitors, many of whom express their support for our work and it is often a great pleasure to meet old friends and encourage them to be a part of the pro-life movement.

The life size models of unborn babies were on display and drew a lot of attention. People frequently say that they are surprised how big a 16 week or 20 week baby is. They imagine them to be much smaller and they can see that a lot of growing happens at this stage in life when the major organs are already formed and working. We find that people are then amazed that an unborn child of this size can still be aborted legally for another four weeks and under some circumstances, up to birth. Our literature was well received by many.

The highlight for me was when after a conversation with one man, he told me he had changed his mind, and would now support his pregnant daughter who had no-one else to turn to. She had resolutely refused an abortion. I'd love to hear the end of the story, but I leave them in God's hands and trust the outcome is positive. If one precious baby is saved, then I feel my time at Esher was worthwhile.