Friday, August 12, 2016

GREAT NEWS

The mother carrying triplets has decided to speak with an adoption specialist.  We are praising God for this woman’s changed mind about having an abortion.

Tuesday of this week our appointment book was empty, but before the day was over we had two walk-ins and the good news stated above.  On Thursday we had the same with no appointments, but two walk-ins.  One who was definitely abortion minded, but after counseling and the ultrasound signed up for EWYL and will be attending the classes on the beach.  Diana voiced how great it is to meet with a woman who is so worried about what to do, and watch as her countenance changes from  fear  to relief.  This is why we are here and we are praising God for the opportunity to make a difference in these women’s lives.

Volunteer training is set for September 17.  This will be a time to go over some very important Policies and Procedures of the Pregnancy Center ministry in general and those specific to our Center.  If you are a volunteer, thinking of volunteering, or just want to know more about this ministry, please sign up in the office or call and we will put your name on the list.  At this training we will share some new and exciting things that are happening at PRC.

Attention Regular Volunteers:
We have a new cleaning task can set up in the office.  It is just under the window beside the back door.  Inside the can are paint sticks that have various cleaning tasks written on them.  Each Monday these tasks will be durned to undone.  When you have down time, pick a stick that is undone and do the cleaning items listed on it.  Then turn your stick over to read done.  This is a fun way to keep the Center clean and neat.

Ministry Opportunities for those who cannot volunteer on a regular basis

  • Ask your pastor if a speaker can come from PRC and share what we do to fight abortion.
  • Attend Policy and Procedure training in September.
  • Share your story of what the PRC means to you, or why you support us.
  • Pick up Baby Bottles and, ask/or your small group or Sunday School class to fill them for the Center. Take them to the businesses you visit and leave them for their customers to drop their coins in.
  • PRAY, PRAY, PRAY

Volunteer Opportunities at the Center
  • Client Assistants for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (at main campus) Wednesday (at beach location)
  • Receptionist for Thursday morning 
  • Nurses for Monday evening and Thursdays

Do you have a story you would like to share?  Our next mailed newsletter will be dedicated to student outreach.  If you have a story that would fit this theme, please send it to info@anotherheart.org and it may be included in the newsletter.  Also if your church youth group would like to hear from the PRC, please have them call and we will have a speaker come share some great things about the Center and how they can help in this ministry.


Vote Pro-Life bumpter stickers are available at the Center.  The price is only $2 and we have enough for every vehicle in your family. 


Wow has it been a whole year since the True and False quiz below was sent out by email?  You may or may not remember it, but thought it was worthy of reprint.  Just think about it.

1.    T___   F____  I have never led anyone to Christ and don’t know how.
2.    T___   F____  I am afraid I will say the wrong thing
3.    T___   F____  I am not sure of my own salvation, so I cannot share with others.
4.    T___   F____  I am not qualified or educated enough.
5.    T___   F____  My life is too busy, I would have to sacrifice in order to help.
6.    T___   F____  I don’t believe sharing the gospel is enough, I need to see results.

If you find more than one of them are true for you, perhaps the following will help:

Evangelism - Making disciples of others.  We are to share our faith and tell nonbelievers about the wonderful changes Jesus Christ has made in our lives. No matter what our maturity level in the Christian life, we have something to offer. Too often, we believe the lie from Satan that we don't really know enough or haven't been a Christian long enough to make a difference. Not true! Some of the most enthusiastic representatives of the Christian life are new believers who have just discovered the awesome love of God. They may not know a lot of Bible verses or the "accepted" way of saying things, but they have experienced the love of the living God, and that is exactly what we are to share.” From Got Questions Ministries -  www.gotquestions.org

Matthew 28:18-20  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”



Friday, August 5, 2016

NEVER GIVE UP

The PRC has Vote Pro-life bumper stickers available.


Our prayers for more abortion minded clients have been answered.  It is quite painful to meet with one of these women and then have them leave without knowing for sure if they have changed their mind.  Even if they state they are reconsidering we sometimes think she is still considering abortion.  We pray that the seeds planted by our witness to her will grow into a new understanding of what God can and will do in and through her.  It is our plea that everyone who reads this email would pray for all the abortion minded women who come into this place.  Whether they leave with a changed mind or not that God would intervene.

One such client carrying triplets stated she just could not raise three children in addition to the one she already has.  After she was given the wonderful news of what Jesus has done for her on the cross she prayed to receive Christ and stated she was planning to continue the pregnancy.  With the help of the Lord and what the PRC has to offer we are hoping for the best.

The Tuesday evening ladies and men Earn While You Learn classes were filled to this past week.  The Tuesday classes are currently closed until further notice.  Also we need to be very strict about enforcing the no children except those under  3 months in carriers.  How wonderful it would be if we had the space for a daycare room, but at this time we are just not capable of having the children.  Praise God for such problems.  This just means we are helping families and our growth potential is certainly apparent.

Women who attend the EWYL classes become very close.  They love one another like sisters and often become protective of one another.  This happened last week when one sweet mom noticed another with some bruises and proceeded to take matters into her own hands.  Then proper procedures were followed and we are praying for God to have His will in this matter.

Two who live on the beach have attended the beach class, but they miss the other ladies so much they came back to town for the class.  Once the beach classes get several new clients coming they will feel the same way and the beach classes will also grow.  Our first sign up specifically for the beach class occurred this past Wednesday.  When fall gets well underway we expect to see more and more take advantage of our beach services.  Please be praying with us about this.

Needs:

We are thanking God that there are no visible needs for the Baby Boutique at this time.  The many donations that continue to arrive, sometimes mysteriously, keep our volunteers busy and our boutique beautifully stocked.

Coming up:
Volunteer training in September.  Please take note and watch for the date to be set soon.
Fall newsletter will be going out in a few weeks.  Please watch you mail box for it, it promises to be filled with a lot of valuable information and news.

Praises:
A sweet volunteer who has volunteered to contact churches about having someone come speak.
Another wonderful volunteer has taken charge of our Student Ministry and has gained approval for two pieces of literature to be placed in Bay County junior and high school counselor offices.  She is also available to speak with church youth groups on abstinence and give information about the PRC.

God’s has answered prayer about  new staff members at PRC.  We are on the verge of great and mighty things being accomplished here at PRC.  Please do not look away or you will miss it.

Ministry Opportunities:
Volunteer Counselor for Monday 5-7, Tuesdays 12-1, and Thursdays 9-12.
Volunteer Receptionists for Tuesdays 12-1

"Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:8-9