Greetings to you all,
We hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the summer. We have been blessed with some beautiful weather so far. May we always find something to be thankful for. Below, you will find upcoming events, fundraisers, and more! If you are able to assist us in any of these areas, please let us know.
Virtual Walk for Life
This fundraising event begins now. We are looking for your help in collecting sponsorships and then completing your own walk. This can be done in any way you wish and at your convenience. We enjoyed seeing the photos from last year and want to see your smiling faces! You can find your walker sheet enclosed. Last year we were short of our set goal. This year, with your help, we could pass our last goal of $10,000. If you are not able to participate, would you consider sponsoring one of our staff or volunteers? See insert for more details!
Family Fun & Movie Night
Join us on September 17th beginning at 5 pm for a night of fun. We will have a BBQ, games, silent auction, raffle, and show a family comedy. This event has no cover charge; however, free-will donation containers will be available, including a QR code to our secure online donation portal. For more information and updates on this event and others, visit our Facebook page or call the center.
Open House
We are offering another opportunity for those who are interested in visiting the center to come by October 15th from 2-4. Light refreshment will be available.
We are looking for a few volunteers
This includes event volunteers, board members, and an accountant. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to the center for more information.
A call to prayer
As most of you know, Roe VS Wade has been overturned on a national level. Due to controversy over this, our building was targeted. We are thankful no one was in the center or injured because of this vandalism. That said, concern remains valid for clients, staff, and volunteers. We have increased measures to ensure the safety of all. We have not and will not allow this negative action to slow us down. We have and will continue to serve our community without interruption. Please stand in agreement with us in prayer concerning this matter. The center’s board chair pointed us to the scripture below. We are so thankful for the Lord’s provision. He never stops working in favor of His will! We want you to know that we will continue to stay grounded and encouraged in the Lord.
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:7-10
Finally, we would like to share with you just how good the Lord is. If you recall our last newsletter in the stats section, we said at least two chose life. We did have a client who was very much on the fence about her decision. We did everything we could to show this client that there was a real life growing inside her. She was offered ultrasound, prenatal classes, and Christian counseling, among other services. She accepted all of them, however, still wanted to consult with an abortion clinic. Six months had passed with no word from her, though, follow-ups were attempted. We continued to pray that God’s will be done. We had done everything humanly possible. A bit later she reached out. The client showed up and we quickly discovered she had chosen life!!! Thanks to our medical director, a midwife was set in place and this little one was born. Sometimes we can’t see God working in the background, but know He is! The evidence of His goodness?? A healthy baby was born and a mama who is so glad she chose him. The ultrasound showed this client her baby was growing inside and had a heartbeat. Staff and volunteers offered enormous support in different areas. Others partnered with us to provide prenatal care and more. Many of us prayed that God would touch this client’s heart to have a special love for this baby. It took everything we had, and then God! We are so amazed and blessed to have been a part of this. Know that each of you had a hand in this, we couldn’t do it without you! To God, we give all the glory!!!
Warmly,
Angel Marshall