Annual Banquet
Tom Quiner’s remarks at the Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala
A man appears before St. Peter at the pearly gates. “Have you ever done anything of particular merit?” St. Peter asks. “Well, I can think of one thing,” the man offers. “On a trip to the Black Hills, out in South Dakota, I came upon a gang of macho bikers who were threatening a young…
Read MoreMaggie DeWitte’s presentation at the Holy Family Christmas Gala
By MAGGIE DeWITTE Thanks to priests, deacons, legislators, dinner committee, IFL board and staff, the wonderful and talented musicians, Tom & Karen Quiner with Breakthrough Marketing, and all of you here this evening. We have a big goal tonight. We need to raise $100,000. I know it’s a lot, but I am praying that what…
Read MoreState of the pro-life movement
By Maggie DeWitte Well, here we are. It’s not where we wanted to be tonight, but none-the-less, here it is. Thank you so much for joining us! Thank you to our generous sponsors and a special thanks to Karen and Tom Quiner who helped put this production forward. Our opening song this evening was written…
Read MoreThe Royal Child: the Glory of God
By Bishop William Joensen I am pleased to join you as bishop and pastor of the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines, as a brother in Christ, and a witness to the dignity of every human life. While we would obviously prefer to be together in person sharing a meal and feasting on the musical fare…
Read MoreHere’s what you missed at THE ROYAL CHILD Christmas Gala Saturday night
By Tom Quiner, Iowans for LIFE Board President King of the unborn It is fitting that this Royal Child virtual Christmas Gala coincides with the Feast of ‘Christ the King.’ The Church also calls this sacred day the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe! Not just King of Vatican City! Not…
Read MoreAnnouncing The Royal Child Christmas Gala
Christmas holds a special place in the hearts of pro-lifers. As we remain confined in our homes during this unusual, but still glorious Easter season, let us reflect on the birth, death, and rising of The Royal Child. Yes, it seems odd to reference Christmas in April while we’re still basking in the glow of…
Read MoreGet ready for a pro-life Christmas Gala
The Christmas season is the most wonderful pro-life time of the year! Christmas is all about the beauty of life, because Mary said yes to her ‘unplanned pregnancy’ (a phrase popular in our culture). The world rejoices to the “blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.” You are invited to a delightful Christmas Gala on December…
Read MoreGovernor Kim Reynolds accepts the IFL Life Advocate Award
By Maggie DeWitte Many of you know that for the last few years we select an individual each year to receive the IFL Life Advocate Award. This award expresses gratitude to those who lead and impact education and advocacy regarding the dignity of human life at all stages—from fertilization to natural death. The recipient of…
Read MoreGet Ready for “A Clash of Creeds”
By Maggie DeWitte It’s time for the pro-life movement to think outside the box. That’s what Iowans for LIFE is doing at our October 24th annual fundraising banquet at Prairie Meadows. Like most non-profits, IFL has followed a staid format in past annual fundraising banquets, characterized by a nice meal followed by speeches. Not this…
Read MoreA Clash of Creeds
Mark your calendar for the most unique fundraising banquet in the history of Iowans for Life! You know how most fundraising banquets usually play out. They focus on a nice meal and some nice speeches. Nothing wrong with that, by the way! Not this year. On October 24th at the Meadows Events & Conference Center,…
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