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Month: March 2018

  • Final Week 7: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Final Week 7: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM- As we conclude this united prayer and fasting campaign to end abortion in New Mexico, trusting the words of Jesus (Matthew 17:14-21) that some deeply entrenched demonic strongholds can only be cast out, “except by prayer and fasting.” Over the past 7 weeks we have seen droughts broken, the desire to break generational curses from a member of Curtis Boyd’s family, confirmation of an investigation by the New Mexico Medical Board into the abortion related death of a local woman at the hands of late term abortionist Curtis Boyd, this effort has crossed the border from New Mexico into Texas the birthplace of abortion and the birthplace of Boyd’s baby killing empire. We believe strongholds are being broken by the Lord as we have prayed and fasted together in this united effort!

    One thing that is sorely lacking in New Mexico as we move forward is the need for bold pro-life leadership in state government. This week we stood in solidarity with Congressman Steve Pearce as the pro-life candidate for Governor which represents a positive shift that even local media recognizes as significant. As we wrap up this initial prayer and fasting effort we want to make sure that what has been cast out as a result of these efforts is not replaced with that which is more evil as is described in Matthew 12. We must replace the evil with good righteous leaders and continue to keep pro-life efforts united with the goal of ending all abortions in New Mexico ensuring that every pre-born child is valued and protected.

    Please join with us in this last week of prayer and fasting asking the Lord to appoint pro-life leaders to fill the void in state leadership as we approach the upcoming election later this year.

    This week’s final scripture reading is from, Matthew 12:43-45

    “This evil nation is like a man possessed by a demon. For if the demon leaves, it goes into the deserts for a while, seeking rest but finding none. Then it says, ‘I will return to the man I came from.’ So it returns and finds the man’s heart clean but empty! Then the demon finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and all enter the man and live in him. And so he is worse off than before.”

    Prayer Points:

    • An end to all abortion in New Mexico.
    • For strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico to be broken.
    • For the closure of the last 5 abortion facilities in the state.
    • For the women considering an abortion.
    • For the conversion of all abortion facility workers.
    • For the women who’ve participated in a previous abortion and need healing.
    • For the New Mexico Medical Board’s investigation into Curtis Boyd’s involvement in the late term abortion death of an Albuquerque woman last year.
    • For the New Mexico Nursing Board investigation into illegal abortions performed by Planned Parenthood abortionist Vivianne Clark.
    • For the upcoming 2018 New Mexico election.

    Note: Fasting can be done in many ways.

    • Some may choose to fast from sunrise to sunset.
    • Others may choose to fast from 6:00am-3:00pm as a partial fast.
    • For others, a fast might be one full meal for the day, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

    Abortion Free New Mexico has been asked to join in weekly prayer and fasting on Wednesday for an end to abortion in New Mexico until March 28th. We invite those in the body of Christ who are able to join us in this spiritual discipline to break the stronghold and spirit of death that surrounds us.

    This is a united effort between both Non-Catholic and Catholic Christians who are committed to ending abortion in New Mexico. For more information during the season of Lent Catholics are encouraged to visit this website.

  • Abortion Free New Mexico Validates Rep. Steve Pearce’s Pro-Life Credentials for NM Governor

    Abortion Free New Mexico Validates Rep. Steve Pearce’s Pro-Life Credentials for NM Governor

    (Pictured above- Michelle Garcia Holmes (R), candidate for Lt. Governor and Congressman Steve Pearce (R), candidate for Governor at the New Mexico Republican Primary Convention where Abortion Free New Mexico had a networking table)

    Albuquerque, NM- The Santa Fe New Mexican published an article on Sunday March 25, 2018, “On abortion, Pearce would mark shift to right in New Mexico”  highlighting the pro-life credentials of Congressman Steve Pearce who is currently running unopposed as the republican candidate for Governor of New Mexico.

    Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement validating the pro-life credentials of Congressman Steve Pearce,

    Our concerns for New Mexico are not fringe, but common sense and reasonable for everyone. New Mexico’s ongoing crisis of being the unrestricted and unregulated late term abortion capital of the nation has been ignored for too long. The current Governor, Susana Martinez (R) was ill advised and took the wrong approach to addressing this crisis. Abortion Free New Mexico leaders have for years exposed the nation to the horrors of this reality and have led the charge in calling upon all of New Mexico’s leaders to use their positions as elected officials to stand on their principles and to stand up for the children of New Mexico. These children that are residing in the sanctuary of their mothers wombs are currently deprived of their most fundamental right, the sacred right to life.

    Steve Pearce cares not only for the protection of all of New Mexico’s children but also about the well being of New Mexico women who are left vulnerable to substandard care currently being subsidised by our tax dollars at unregulated New Mexico abortion mills.

    In March of this year, Congressman Pearce issued the following statement regarding the letter of confirmation from the New Mexico Medical Board, to Abortion Free New Mexico, stating their intention to investigate notorious late term abortionist Curtis Boyd’s involvement in the abortion related death of a local Albuquerque woman in 2017,

    “[The] New Mexico Medical Board has officially launched an investigation into Curtis Boyd, owner of Southwestern Women’s Options, following the death of an Albuquerque woman who suffered from complications during a late term abortion. This investigation into Boyd, who performed the abortion, is rightfully happening after much delay. I have been in the fight to uphold the law and protect freedoms and liberties of women in New Mexico and across the nation. No one is above the law, and it is time we hold those accountable for their wrongful actions.”

    Here is the letter we received from the New Mexico Medical Board: New Mexico Medical Board Letter Confirms Curtis Boyd Under Investigation

    “As Governor we are confident that Steve Pearce will lead New Mexico with the conviction of his pro-family and pro-faith principles and stand up for all of New Mexico’s children. New Mexico needs leaders who will work to bring New Mexico out of its current downward spiral which past administrations have neglected.”

    Now is the time to elect pro-life leaders in New Mexico who will act on behalf of pre-born babies and their mothers. Please consider how you can be a part of helping to get Steve Pearce elected as Governor of New Mexico. Visit his campaign website: PearceForNM.com and fill out the volunteer form to see how you can be involved.

  • Week 6: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Week 6: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM- Sometimes it seems that evil continues to triumph especially in such a corrupt state like New Mexico. However, God is moving across our borders, Tara was encouraged this past week, while in Texas, by the next generation of young people who are passionately and boldly rising up to end abortion and ensure that every pre-born child is valued and protected.

    Last week our prayer and fasting campaign extended from New Mexico into Texas, the epicenter of legalized child killing in America and of Curtis Boyd’s child killing empire!  Tara was in Dallas, Texas with Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust, helping to train the next generation to take ownership and lead the charge to end abortion in America- in the very city that this injustice began.

    This could not be more timely, as pressure mounts against Curtis Boyd not only in New Mexico but last week also in Dallas, Texas, the birthplace of legalized abortion. The Dallas federal court case known as Roe v. Wade brought us abortion on demand. Dallas is also home to Curtis Boyd’s other abortion mill that he opened and operated illegally PRIOR to the 1973 Supreme court ruling!

    (Tara Shaver in Dallas with the Survivors: Dallas Mini Camp 2018)

    Thank you for standing with us for the babies and for seeking the Lord through prayer and fasting as we ask Him to break the strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico. We know from Psalm 37 that there is no future for the wicked and we look forward to the day when there is no future for Curtis Boyd nor any abortionist in our state.

    This week’s scripture reading is from, Psalm 37:7

    “Wait patiently for the LORD! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!”

    Let us continue to faithfully pray and fast to fight this battle spiritually to end all abortions in New Mexico, we are trusting and believing that the Lord is already using this united effort to accomplish His will for our state.

    Prayer Points:

    • An end to all abortion in New Mexico.
    • For strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico to be broken.
    • For the closure of the last 5 abortion facilities in the state.
    • For the women considering an abortion.
    • For the conversion of all abortion facility workers.
    • For the women who’ve participated in a previous abortion and need healing.
    • For the New Mexico Medical Board’s investigation into Curtis Boyd’s involvement in the late term abortion death of an Albuquerque woman last year.
    • For the New Mexico Nursing Board investigation into illegal abortions performed by Planned Parenthood abortionist Vivianne Clark.
    • For the upcoming 2018 New Mexico election.

    Note: Fasting can be done in many ways.

    • Some may choose to fast from sunrise to sunset.
    • Others may choose to fast from 6:00am-3:00pm as a partial fast.
    • For others, a fast might be one full meal for the day, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

    Abortion Free New Mexico has been asked to join in weekly prayer and fasting on Wednesday for an end to abortion in New Mexico until March 28th. We invite those in the body of Christ who are able to join us in this spiritual discipline to break the stronghold and spirit of death that surrounds us.

    This is a united effort between both Non-Catholic and Catholic Christians who are committed to ending abortion in New Mexico. For more information during the season of Lent Catholics are encouraged to visit this website.

  • Week 5: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Week 5: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM- Each week during this prayer and fasting campaign the Lord has shown us how intimately involved He is in our ministry and how He can accomplish His will through all of our humble sacrifices. This past Thursday we received confirmation from the New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) that they have launched an investigation into the death of a local Albuquerque woman who died on February 4, 2017 as a result of complications suffered during a late term abortion performed by Curtis Boyd. The NMMB has the authority to revoke Curtis Boyd’s New Mexico medical license, stopping him from performing abortions permanently!

    RELATED: (Albuquerque Journal) Medical board agrees to review provider of late-term abortions

    This could not be more timely, as pressure mounts against Curtis Boyd not only in New Mexico but also in Dallas, Texas where it all began. The Dallas federal court case known as Roe v. Wade brought us abortion on demand. Dallas is also home to Curtis Boyd’s other abortion mill that he opened and operated illegally PRIOR to the 1973 Supreme court ruling! This week, Tara is in Dallas, Texas with Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust, helping to train the next generation to take ownership and lead the charge to end abortion in America- in the very city that this injustice began.

    (Tara Shaver in Dallas with the Survivors: Dallas Mini Camp 2018)

    This week’s prayer and fasting campaign extends from New Mexico into Texas, the epicenter of legalized child killing in America and of Curtis Boyd’s child killing empire! 

    Please join us as we continue to seek the Lord through prayer and fasting asking Him to break the strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico. We are stronger together in this battle for life!

    This week’s scripture reading is from, Joel 2:12

    “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

    Over the next two weeks please join us as we continue to faithfully pray and fast to fight this battle spiritually to end all abortions in New Mexico, we are trusting and believing that the Lord is already using this united effort to accomplish His will for our state.

    Each Wednesday we will send you a passage of scripture to pray and meditate on.

    Prayer Points:

    • An end to all abortion in New Mexico.
    • For strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico to be broken.
    • For the closure of the last 5 abortion facilities in the state.
    • For the women considering an abortion.
    • For the conversion of all abortion facility workers.
    • For the women who’ve participated in a previous abortion and need healing.
    • For the upcoming 2018 New Mexico election.
    • NEW PRAYER POINT: For a thorough New Mexico Medical Board Investigation into the death of a local Albuquerque woman who died during a late term abortion at Southwestern Women’s Options performed by Curtis Boyd. (The NMMB can revoke Curtis Boyd’s NM Medical License)

    Note: Fasting can be done in many ways.

    • Some may choose to fast from sunrise to sunset.
    • Others may choose to fast from 6:00am-3:00pm as a partial fast.
    • For others, a fast might be one full meal for the day, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

    Abortion Free New Mexico has been asked to join in weekly prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in New Mexico over the next two Wednesdays until March 28th. We invite those in the body of Christ who are able to join us in this spiritual discipline to break the stronghold and spirit of death that surrounds us.

    This is a united effort between both Non-Catholic and Catholic Christians who are committed to ending abortion in New Mexico. For more information during the season of Lent Catholics are encouraged to visit this website.

  • BREAKING: Curtis Boyd Under Investigation by New Mexico Medical Board

    BREAKING: Curtis Boyd Under Investigation by New Mexico Medical Board

    By Bud Shaver

    Albuquerque, NM- Abortion Free New Mexico received confirmation from the New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) that they have launched an investigation into the death of a local Albuquerque woman who died on February 4, 2017 as a result of complications suffered during a late term abortion performed by Curtis Boyd.

    Curtis Boyd owns Southwestern Women’s Options, the largest late term abortion center in the country, which is located in Albuquerque, NM. An undercover investigation done by Abortion Free New Mexico exposed that at Southwestern Women’s Options a woman can obtain an abortion up to 37 weeks of pregnancy for $17,000. Curtis Boyd has readily admitted on national television that he knows that he is killing babies.

    The letter from the New Mexico Medical Board dated March 2, 2018 addressed to Tara Shaver states in part,

    “[The] New Mexico Medical Board received your complaint against Curtis Boyd, M.D. on 12/18/2017, and was forwarded to the Executive Committee for their review and determination on whether or not a formal investigation is warranted.

    The Board’s Executive Committee have reviewed the complaint and have determined that the allegations contained in it warrant further formal review to determine whether the licensee is in violation of the Medical Practice Act.”

    Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico released the following statement,

    “Curtis Boyd’s unregulated late term abortion practices will finally come under scrutiny by the New Mexico Medical Board, and this is long overdue. It is unfortunate that one woman had to die to produce this investigation, but we are hopeful that what is uncovered will serve to protect many babies and their mothers from late term abortions at the hands of Curtis Boyd in the future.”

    BACKGROUND REPORTS:

    RELATED DOCUMENTS:

    New Mexico Medical Board Letter Confirms Curtis Boyd Under Investigation by Bud Shaver on Scribd

  • Week 4: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Week 4: United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM- Prayer and fasting is powerful, through this spiritual struggle, we are confident that the Lord is breaking the strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico. We may not know exactly how He will respond according to His will through our prayers, but we can be sure that He wants babies lives to be spared even more than we do.

    This week, we were encouraged when we received a phone call, out of the blue, by a relative of Curtis Boyd! Not a coincidence at all to receive this call during the third week of prayer and fasting to specifically end abortion in our state where Curtis Boyd has capitalized on the lack of any common sense abortion regulations and has single handedly transformed New Mexico into the Late-Term Abortion Capital of America. This relative called us with an apologetic heart for what Curtis Boyd has brought to our state and had been led by the Lord, while she has also been praying and fasting, to reach out to us! God is so good, His timing and plans are perfect. This week we’d ask that you pray for this relative as she joins us in our united effort of prayer and fasting as she seeks the Lord to break the generational curse that Curtis Boyd’s legacy of death has brought upon her family.

    Join us as we continue to seek the Lord through prayer and fasting asking Him to break the strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico. We are stronger together in this battle for life!

    This week’s scripture reading is from, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

    For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

    Over the next three weeks please join us as we continue to faithfully pray and fast to fight this battle spiritually to end all abortions in New Mexico, we are trusting and believing that the Lord is already using this united effort to accomplish His will for our state.

    Each Wednesday we will send you a passage of scripture to pray and meditate on.

    Prayer Points:

    • An end to all abortion in New Mexico.
    • For strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico to be broken.
    • For the closure of the last 5 abortion facilities in the state.
    • For the women considering an abortion.
    • For the conversion of all abortion facility workers.
    • For the women who’ve participated in a previous abortion and need healing.
    • For the upcoming 2018 New Mexico election.
    • NEW PRAYER POINT: For almost a year now Planned Parenthood has been severely limited in their ability to provide abortions due, in part, to a nursing board complaint filed by Tara Shaver back in 2016. The New Mexico Nursing Board ruling is supposed to be issued this Spring.

    Note: Fasting can be done in many ways.

    • Some may choose to fast from sunrise to sunset.
    • Others may choose to fast from 6:00am-3:00pm as a partial fast.
    • For others, a fast might be one full meal for the day, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

    Abortion Free New Mexico has been asked to join in weekly prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in New Mexico over the next three Wednesdays until March 28th. We invite those in the body of Christ who are able to join us in this spiritual discipline to break the stronghold and spirit of death that surrounds us.

    This is a united effort between both Non-Catholic and Catholic Christians who are committed to ending abortion in New Mexico. For more information during the season of Lent Catholics are encouraged to visit this website.

  • March Newsletter 2018: We Can’t Lose Any More Ground…

    March Newsletter 2018: We Can’t Lose Any More Ground…

    This month in New Mexico we have been so encouraged as we joined with fellow pro-lifers to pray and fast on Wednesdays for an end to abortion in our state. We hope that you will join us through March 28th in this spiritual discipline. See below for details on how you can be involved.

    We were also blown away by how God has used our efforts over the years to bring the Republican Party of New Mexico to a point where they are willing to boldly stand for life. The Lord is doing amazing things and we are simply following His lead. Thank you for investing in the work He has called to as full time pro-life missionaries here in New Mexico.

    New Mexico Election Rundown 2018: We Can’t Lose Any More Ground This November

    As we work to make New Mexico an abortion free state where every pre-born child is valued and protected, we are acutely aware of the implications of the upcoming November election. New Mexico continues in a dismal direction as we rank lowest in the areas that are most important. New Mexico is second to last in child well being, the worst state in the nation to raise a family and was found to be the worst run state in the nation.

    It’s important that we don’t lose any more ground, the progressive liberals in New Mexico want nothing more than total control of our state and that will dig us into an even deeper hole.  Abortion Free New Mexico worked hard to get Michelle Garcia Holmes on the ballot for Lt. Governor and she is joined at the top by Steve Pearce who is running for Governor. Thank you to everyone who signed petitions and gathered signatures for her. Michelle and Steve Pearce are running unopposed on the Republican ticket to lead this state with the conviction of their principles.

    As a family, this month we attended the opening of the Republican statewide candidate headquarters. We were so blessed to meet many of the candidates running for office who want to stop playing politics and turn things around for New Mexico. Tara also shared a table with Michelle Garcia Holmes at the Republican Primary Convention. The takeaway from this event is that the New Mexico Republican Party is not what it used to be when we made New Mexico our mission field 7 years ago. The party has unified collectively to become a group of people that are vocally pro-life, pro-family, pro-faith and are committed to working for the people of our state. In our 7 years of ministry in New Mexico we have never attended a Republican event because we were too busy holding RINO/PLINO’s (Republican/Pro Life – In Name Only) accountable for their complacency and inaction. We welcome this positive change that is clearly fruit of our labor over the years that has truly paid off!

    Our sense is that the tide is shifting in New Mexico and if we unite together to help get like minded people of conviction elected that our state will move in a positive direction. New Mexico will no longer be known as a place of corruption, late term abortion and violence. Your voice and your vote matter. New Mexico needs positive change with leaders who fear the Lord and will work to restore justice for the babies. Stay tuned for ways you can get involved to elect leaders who share our faith and values here in New Mexico.

    United In Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion In New Mexico 

    Abortion is a deeply rooted demonic stronghold, not only in New Mexico but across this nation. In 1 Corinthians 15: 25-26, Paul tells us that death is God’s final enemy that will be destroyed, so we know that death, especially that of the innocent child in the womb is outside of God’s will. In 2018 we felt the Lord impress upon us that we need to focus more in fighting this battle for life in New Mexico through concentrated prayer and fasting.

    Abortion Free New Mexico has been asked to join in weekly prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in New Mexico for six weeks, every Wednesday, from February 14th- March 28th. We invite those in the body of Christ who are able to join us in this spiritual discipline to break the stronghold and spirit of death that surrounds us.

    The scriptures are clear that prayer and fasting can bring the power and presence of God to work on our behalf and cast out demonic strongholds. Each Wednesday are sending our email subscribers  a passage of scripture to pray and meditate on.

    The first week’s scripture reading was from Matthew 17: 14-21, Jesus speaks to his disciples as if he were speaking to us today: “And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.” Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.” And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

    Over the next several weeks of united prayer and fasting, together we will call upon the Lord to break the strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico. Prayer Points:  An end to all abortion in New Mexico. For strongholds that are keeping abortion in New Mexico to be broken. For the closure of the last 5 abortion facilities in the state. For the women considering an abortion. For the conversion of all abortion facility workers. For the women who’ve participated in a previous abortion and need healing. For the upcoming 2018 New Mexico election.

    Note: Fasting can be done in many ways.  Some may choose to fast from sunrise to sunset. Others may choose to fast from 6:00am-3:00pm as a partial fast. For others, a fast might be one full meal for the day, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

    This is a united effort between both Non-Catholic and Catholic Christians who are committed to ending abortion in New Mexico.

    Thank you for standing with us for life!

    We are a Christian missionary family serving in Albuquerque, NM. Putting our faith into action, for the past 7 years we have exposed Albuquerque as the late term abortion capital of the nation and have worked to bring accountability to an unregulated abortion industry that is killing children in their mothers wombs up to the day of birth.

    In order to be the most effective in our pro-life ministry, we do this important work full time while homeschooling our children and raising them to have a biblical worldview. We rely solely on the provision of the Lord and individuals like you to provide for our daily needs.

    Blessings, Bud and Tara Shaver

    “Seek the well being of the city to which I have sent you. Pray for it to the Lord. For in seeking its well being you shall find your own.“ Jeremiah 29:7

    Please pray with us for:

    • Strongholds to be broken that are keeping abortion in New Mexico.

    • The opportunity to continue visiting pro-life churches to inspire and encourage fellow believers in the battle for life. *Tara is also now a third party voter registration agent and is able to register voters (and update voter registration) in churches and at events until May.
    “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6