July Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests your intentional prayer for:

OCTOBER BABY: SUMMER EVENT FOR CPC   Please pray for excellent attendance at the summer fund-raising event on July 27. This special showing of the movie OCTOBER BABY will help raise much needed funds for CPC. Pray for God to be glorified and hearts to be stirred to action for the cause of LIFE.

SACRED VIEWPOINT   Pray that our community will adopt the view that every human life is sacred. We echo Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

ABORTION RECOVERY MINISTRY   Pray for the men and women involved in these small groups, that they may find hope, healing and wholeness through our Savior, Jesus Christ.

PRAY FOR CPC’S EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND THEIR LITTLE ONES.   Their names* and due dates are listed below. *Some of the names have been changed to protect the identities of our clients.

Kerry Anne 1

Lucy 1

Emma 2

Jessica 2
Chayla 2
Miya 3
Samantha 4
Kiara 4
Kathleen 4
Jovita 5
Amanda 5
Brittany 5
Amanda 5
Shanay 5
Amber 6
Ashley 6
Britany 6
Angelique 6
Janean 7
Regina 7
Angela 7
Amber 7
Tamara 8
Kisha 8
Courtney 8
Melissa 8
Demetria 9
Erica 9
Ayanna 11
Alexandria 11
Shannon 11
Deloris 11
Ashley 11
Erica 12
Emily 12
Latisha 12
Vinetta 12
Lisa 12
Latisha 12
Alexandria 13
Jacqueline 13
Julie 13
Nicole 14
Jamie 14
Terri 14
Tyniesha 14
Jasmine 15
Keaira 16
Deija 16
Sara 16
Frances 16
Francis 16
Danielle 16
Sarah 16
Marie 17
Becky 17
Aleshia 18
Ashley 19
Kira 19
Nesa 19
Autumn 21
Zoe 21
Jayla 21
Amber 21
Kevona 21
Renita 22
Kelly 22
Chelsea 22

Trisha 22

Cierra 22

Teresa 23

Sophia 24

Lauren 24

Crystal 25

Chelsea 25

Felicia 25

Dijah 25

Irene 25

Latashia 26

Bianca 26

Martesha 26

Courtney 26

Amy 26

Jada 27

Michelle 27

Tiffany 27

Erin 28
Erica 28
Radience 29

Zarela 29

Shauntay 30

Lisa 31

Crystal 31

New Surgery Saves Pre-Born Life

American Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynecology

During one Florida woman’s pregnancy, doctors “discovered a benign tumor the size of a tennis ball growing on her unborn baby’s mouth. Doctors told Tammy there was little chance her daughter would survive birth – and if she did, she would require an immediate tracheotomy in order to breathe and have multiple surgeries thereafter.”

When Tammy was in her 17^th week of pregnancy, doctors operated on the baby in utero, using an ultrasound to guide the first surgery of its kind to remove the tumor from the baby’s mouth.

Tammy’s daughter, Leyna, was born on October 1, 2010, with a small scar on her mouth as the only sign of the surgery. This landmark case was recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.


Read More
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/06/21/worlds-first-of-its-kind-surgery-saves-miami-girls-life/

http://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(12)00386-9/fulltext

How do Americans view abortion?

In May 2012, Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs poll found a significant decline in Americans self-identifying as “pro-choice.”

Gallup first asked Americans to define their views on abortion in 1995. Today, a near-record 50 percent of U.S. adults consider themselves “pro-life.”  Other results noted men, nonwhites and Southerners more likely to display pro-life standpoint.

Read more from Gallup:

“Pro-Choice” Americans at Record-Low 41%

In U.S., Nonreligious, Postgrads Are Highly “Pro-Choice”

Save The Date!

Join us on Friday, July 27, for a summer fund-raising event featuring the life-affirming film OCTOBER BABY!

 

CPC truly believes every life is beautiful. Through this Christ-centered ministry lives are saved, hearts are spared, and beautiful stories come to life.

Real Life Christian Church at 6:45 P.M.

*Free childcare!

(space is limited – pre-registration required)

Tickets are now on sale for $7 at cpcfriends.org.

This event is made possible in part to the generous underwriting support of Real Life Christian Church, Jones Printing Service and Hackworth Documents & Technology.

Real Life: Chelsea's Story

Chelsea and her daughter, Alice, are actual clients. Their names and likenesses have not been changed.  Chelsea’s own words tell her experience with CPC’s ministry nearly two years ago, as shared with CPC during a recent email interview.

“When I found out I was pregnant, I was terrified and overwhelmed; my pregnancy was incredibly unexpected.

I was too intimidated by abortion clinics to schedule an appointment right away.  Initially, I visited the center to get more information about the pregnancy.  I wanted to know my options and I needed help organizing my thoughts.

Personally, I wasn't prepared for all the emotions that come as soon as you become pregnant.  The pregnancy hormones and the stress of it all made emotions amplified.  My body was going through so many changes, my mind was working in overdrive trying to sort out everything, and I was overwhelmed. I wish that receiving support was more common knowledge and less taboo.  I wish I had known I am not alone.  I know that sounds so cliché, but it's true.

I had two appointments with the center.  I was afraid I'd be judged, but nothing even close happened.  At the first appointment, I was too early in the pregnancy to do an ultrasound, but they did talk to me and help me to organize my thoughts and feelings better.  I spoke about my fears and concerns.  I could not have asked for a better person to talk to during that tumultuous time in my life.  [My advocate] was so gentle, caring and patient.  She listened to me and didn't make me feel like a crazy person as I talked.  It was important I felt understood and that my emotions were validated.”

At Chelsea’s second appointment, she received an ultrasound.

“[During the ultrasound] I was thinking that I cannot believe her father and I created a baby; us creating another human seemed so foreign to me.  There was actually a baby in there, more than just a line on a pregnancy test.  It made everything more real, but at the same time it made my decision that much harder.

After leaving the ultrasound, I made the decision to follow through with the abortion.  I attended the initial consultation abortion appointment at Planned Parenthood.  I signed all my forms, received my verification ultrasound, made my procedure appointment and even put down a $100 deposit.  The day before my procedure appointment, they called to cancel because Hurricane Earl was set to hit the next day.  At that moment I realized it was simply not meant to be.  I canceled my appointment.  That instant is permanently etched in my memory.  That experience did make me believe in divine intervention to some extent.  This baby happened for some reason.  Who was I to stop it?

I always like revisiting that time in my life because it reminds me how far we've all come.  It's been almost two years since this all happened and I cannot believe how much my life has changed since then.  I am happy I have my daughter to share my life with, as well as her share her life with me.  She's a great kid and it is really neat watching her grow up.  I take this parenting thing one day at a time, so I am not sure what the future holds, but I am sure it will be awesome.”

In April 2012, Chelsea joined us at the Walk for Life just days after her daughter, Alice, celebrated her first birthday.  CPC is honored to continue investing in Chelsea and Alice’s lives, as we know God does have an awesome plan for them!  Will you take a moment to pray for them as we continue to share the hope of Christ with this precious mom?

Check out our new website!

In our spring newsletter, we let you know that an updated version of our website was in the works. We're thrilled to finally share the new site with you – go check out all the changes at http://www.cpcfriends.org/!

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June Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests your intentional prayer for:

SUMMER EVENT   CPC is making plans for a new fund-raising event this summer to help offset recent donation shortfalls. Please join us in going before the Lord to seek guidance and wisdom in this planning process. Pray this event would bring glory to His name and much needed support for the life-affirming ministry at CPC.

VOLUNTEERS   In May, 27 new volunteers began training to serve in numerous areas of CPC’s ministry. Please pray for these individuals to be trained quickly and effectively.

COURAGEOUS MOVIE NIGHT   CPC is hosting a movie outreach event for the men involved with the women we serve. Please pray for strong attendance! Also, pray for hearts to open to the Gospel and mentor relationships. Several men’s groups from local churches have volunteered to make themselves available as mentors. This is a very important night - we covet your prayers!

If you're interested in getting involved by donating door prizes, call 757.410.9703 or email Tammy before June 11th for more details.

PRAY FOR CPC’S EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND THEIR LITTLE ONES.   Their names* and due dates are listed below. *Some of the names have been changed to protect the identities of our clients.

Valerie 1

Gloria 1

Sonya 1

Shawna 1

Jamie 2

Nicole 2

Caitlyn 2

Brittney 2

Alexandria 4

Billie Lynn 4

Kimberly 4

Alicia 4

Carlena 4

Cissy 4

Porsha 5

Marisa 5

Rachel 5

Brandy 6

Heather 6

Jamie 7

Trina 7

Denise 7

Melissa 7

Quia 7

Angela 7

Latoya 8

Keela 8

Jessica 8

Jamie 8

Nikia 8

Geneva 8

Valerie 10

Darian 11

Nira 11

Kari 11

Jasmine 12

Sakera 13

Jamie 13

Jean 13

Alicia 13

Whitney 14

Monique 14

Renee 14

Shania 14

Ciara 15

Damesha 15

Ainsley 15

Chrystal 16

Victoria 16

Devon 17

Aliyah 17

Katie 17

Rachel 17

Shaunte 18

Brianna 18

Christina 19

Kita 19

Renada 20

Stephanie 20

Sherrie 21

Aimee 21

Kiesha 21

Rebecca 21

Tia 21

Sarah 21

Alexandria 21

Cathy 22

Kylie 22

Brandy 23

Latonya 23

Tempie 23

April 24

Monique 24

Alisha 24

Shavonda 24

Julia 24

Shekema 25

Jennifer 25

Shankia 26

Tamara 26

Demetrica 26

Danielle 26

Kendra 26

Kelsey 26

Nikia 27

Adriean 27

Tomika 27

Gina 28

Latesha 29

Inisha 29

Latoya 29

Yvonne 29

Allison 30