UPDATE: Video of attacker now available. (See below)

Wichita, KS – Friday afternoon a man on a bicycle attacked Operation Rescue’s national headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, and attempted to disable the security system. There were four people working in the office at the time.

Operation Rescue President Troy Newman heard noise outside his office and observed the assailant through the security cameras attempting to gain access to the roof. Newman rushed outside and confronted the man, who then tried to punch Newman. When that failed, he flung his bicycle at Newman then fled the scene.

One security camera was stolen causing an estimated $1,000 in damage. No one was hurt in the fracas.

Police were called and a report was filed, but the suspect is still at large.

Ironically, at the time of the attack Newman was on the telephone giving an interview to a reporter from the Washington Times about the increase in threats against Operation Rescue staff members in the wake of the murder of late-term abortionist George Tiller.

“In light of the recent events, the targeting of our security system is troubling. We can’t help but think that if this attack happened to an abortion clinic, there would be federal marshals patrolling and investigating. The police seemed apathetic. It’s almost as if pro-lifers are second-class citizens,” said Newman.

“We are just thankful that no one was injured and that the attacker was interrupted before he could do more damage. We will be increasing our security precautions as a result of this incident. We have a very dedicated staff, and no amount of intimidation will deter us from our work.”

Wichita, KS – Operation Rescue is asking women who have had abortions by LeRoy Carhart in the past five years to contact them.

“We are conducting a research project and are encouraging women who are ready to share their stories about their abortion experiences with LeRoy Carhart to contact us as soon as possible,” said Operation Rescue Senior Policy Advisor Cheryl Sullenger. “Of course, all communications with us will be held in strictest confidence.”

Carhart operates an abortion clinic known as the Abortion and Contraception Clinic of Nebraska in Bellevue, Nebraska, a suburb of Omaha. He was employed until its closure at Women’s Health Care Services in Wichita, Kansas. He is also licensed to operate in Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He may have done abortions in Iowa in the past, as well.

If you had an abortion at by LeRoy Carhart in any of these states over the past five years we would love to speak with you. Your communications will remain confidential and your identity will be protected. Contact Operation Rescue at 316-683-6790, ext. 112, or e-mail us at info@operationrescue.org.

Wichita, KS – Three years in the making, Mark Crutcher and Life Dynamics, Inc. have released a powerful new documentary exposing Black genocide through abortion in the 21st Century. It will be shown in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday, July 9, 2009.

The documentary is called “Maafa 21.” This is how Life Dynamics, Inc. describes it:

They were stolen from their homes, locked in chains and taken across an ocean. And for more than 200 years, their blood and sweat would help to build the richest and most powerful nation the world has ever known.

But when slavery ended, their welcome was over. America’s wealthy elite had decided it was time for them to disappear and they were not particular about how it might be done.

What you are about to see is that the plan these people set in motion 150 years ago is still being carried out today. So don’t think that this is history. It is not. It is happening right here, and it’s happening right now.

“We have long known that Black women are disproportionately targeted for abortion in this country, but this video explains why. It’s time we all knew the shocking truth,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman, who co-hosts the monthly news program LifeTalk with Crutcher.

“Mark Crutcher has done a masterful job documenting what has become America’s dirtiest little secret. Every American should see Maafa 21.”

Showing Details:

An update on plans to keep Wichita abortion-free will also be given. Please invite your friends. Seating is limited and will be on a first-come first-serve basis.

UPDATE: Photos for “A Time for Healing…A Time for Life” Event are now available. CLICK HERE TO VIEW.

Wichita, KS – Undeterred by heavy rains throughout the day and threats of disruption by abortion supporters, pro-lifers gathered Saturday evening at the now-closed late-term abortion clinic once operated by George Tiller for a memorial and prayer service.

Under skies that had temporarily cleared, a group of about 35 people laid hundreds of flowers at the clinic in honor of the babies and the women injured and killed there. The group offered prayers for peace and healing for the Tiller family and the community.

Members of a local pro-abortion group that threatened to disrupt the memorial service with Fred Phelps-style tactics were nowhere to be seen.

“This was never about confrontation. It was about praying for peace and healing. The abortion folks couldn’t respect that, so we changed our plans,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. “Instead, the day turned out better than we could have hoped.”

In order to avoid disruption, the pro-lifers rescheduled their day and instead gathered at noon at Operation Rescue’s National Headquarters, which was an abortion clinic before OR bought the building and evicted the abortion business. Prayers were offered and hundreds of flowers were laid at the site. They also conducted a similar service at a second location where an abortion business once stood and at Wesley Medical Center where at least one abortion patient, 19-year old Christin Gilbert, died from complications to a third trimester abortion recieved at Tiller’s clinic in 2005.

In the evening, the group, led by Rev. Pat Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, gathered outside Tiller’s former abortion clinic and prayed, sang hymns, and placed the flowers. There was no sign of any opposition.

The signs that once identified the large stucco structure as an abortion clinic had been removed.

Currently, there are no facilities offering abortions in Wichita, making the city abortion-free for the first time since abortion was decriminalized in 1973.

“We pray that now all members of the community, no matter where they stand on abortion, can begin the healing process. There’s been enough death in this city,” said Newman. “We pray that now Wichita can be known of a place of healing and hope.”

VIEW EVENT PHOTOS (Note: The thumbnails in the gallery crop the photos. Click the thumbnails to view the full photo or to view the photos in a slideshow format.)

The memorial and prayer service will still take place on Saturday, June 20, at 12:00 PM at 3013 East Central Ave. in Wichita.

WICHITA, Kansas, June 19 /Christian Newswire/ — Pro-life groups move the location of Saturday prayer and memorial service in Wichita, Kansas.

The groups made the change after the National Organization for Women (NOW) decided to disrupt the solemnity of the memorial service with a counter demonstration.

The pro-life leaders did not want NOW to ruin the sacredness of the memorial with their hateful Fred Phelps like tactics.

The memorial and prayer service will still take place on Saturday, June 20, at 12:00 P.M.

The new location will be at 3013 East Central Ave. in Wichita, near the office of Operation Rescue.

Participants will leave 1,500 flowers at the Central location to honor the 70,000 children that died at Dr. Tiller’s clinic and then they will walk to Wesley Hospital and leave 1,500 flowers to celebrate new life, justice and human rights in Wichita.

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Washington, D.C. based Christian Defense Coalition, states, “It is shameful that the National Organization for Women would disrupt a prayer vigil and memorial service for women and children with a counter demonstration. It seems they are taking a page out of the playbook of hatemonger Fred Phelps with their disturbing actions.

“Our goal was simply to conduct a prayer vigil and memorial to remember and honor the 70,000 innocent lives that were lost at Dr. Tiller’s clinic and work for social justice and pray for an end to violence in Wichita.

“Sadly, NOW decided to show utter contempt for a religious and solemn service and decided to disrupt it. We are thankful that the pro-life community showed respect for Dr. Tiller and his family and chose not to disrupt or demonstrate at his memorial service.”

For more information or interviews call:

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney at 540.538.4741