April Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests your intentional prayer for:

FUNDRAISING WALKERS   Pray for every individual who is raising funds for CPC’s Walk for Life – we are praying boldly for 1,000 fundraising walkers to join us this year! Pray for their courage and assurance as they interact with others. Also pray for their protection and encouragement as they fellowship with others.

NEW CLIENT OUTREACH   Please pray for a special new client outreach we hope to be able to share with you soon. Pray for this ministry to reach more women and families who are at risk for abortion with a message of truth and hope.

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.

Angela 1

Patrice 1

Janet 2

Kayla 2

Imani 2

Colleen 2

Sheena 3

Mallory 3

Ana 3

Sherill 4

Robin 4

Shay 4

Rose 4

Ciara 4

Tatiana 5

Dorothy 5

Jessica 5

Karly 6

LaRhonda 6

Meredith 7

Breanna 7

Christina 7

Zha 8

Dominique 8

Sierra 8

Jackie 8

Sonia 8

Shaunda 9

Nita 9

Becky 9

Kayla 9

Angela 9

Mary 10

Iris 10

Tracy 12

Alexis 12

Sade 12

Janelle 12

Rene 12

Rita 13

Vanessa 13

Beth 13

Misty 14

Ashley 14

Jaclyn 14

Amber 14

Tatiana 14

Mariah 15

Sylvia 15

Kadesha 15

Briana 15

Breanna 15

Christine 16

Liz 16

Alexis 16

Leah 16

Stephanie 17

Monique 17

Cassandra 17

Marsha 18

Jessica 18

Laquita 18

Kathryn 20

Amy 20

Jenna 20

Trina 20

Aleah 20

Kelsey 21

Emily 23

Courtney 23

Jacqueline 23

Brooke 23

Jennifer 23

Latonia 24

Kayla 24

Latoya 25

Latoya 25

Katherine 26

Janice 26

Monica 26

Audrianna 26

Miranda 26

Devitta 27

Brooke 27

Anna 27

Shanna 28

Tyra 28

Vanessa 28

Shar 30

Showered In Love

Great Expectations parenting classes are a wonderful opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with our clients. Thank you for the thoughtful baby showers hosted between September 2013 and March 2014!

 

Abundant Hope Baptist Church

Atlantic Shores Baptist Church
Believers Church (twice!)
Central Baptist Church
Community Church at Western Branch
Forefront Christian Church
Gateway Free Will Baptist Church
Harvest Assembly of God
Hope Presbyterian Church
London Bridge Baptist Church
Parkway Christian Center
West Park Church of Christ
Westminister Reformed Presbyterian Church

If you are interested in hosting a baby shower, connect with us today!

Letter from the President

Dear friends,

Every picture of a mother and child in the spring/summer newsletter (and all of our materials) are actual clients and babies served by this ministry. These pictures, as cute and happy as they typically look, do not tell all of their stories. What some of these women and families suffer through will break your heart … to say the least.

One woman we served recently (not pictured) shared that her father had threatened to torture her and harm her to the point of killing her unborn child if she did not have an abortion. Such an outrageous statement is hard to believe, but it’s true.

This young woman has since taken the precautions to protect herself from her father and she boldly continues to prepare for the birth of her little one. We are grateful to be a part of her life and help her navigate through this tumultuous situation.

Last year we served 1,746 women, and so far this year we’ve served hundreds more. Although not every woman faces extreme abuse like the one I mention here, every woman we serve is facing her own unique challenges. Jesus loves these women as much as He does their children. Instead of judging them for considering abortion, it’s vital that we take the time to hear their stories and help them navigate toward life-affirming solutions.

I am thankful for the staff, volunteers, churches, LIFEkeepers, fundraising walkers and everyone who supports this ministry. Because of God’s work through you, these women have someone to tell their stories to and get the critical support they need.

With you for LIFE,

Toby DeBause, President

Real Life: Mecca's Story

Mecca had just attended the wedding and college graduation of her daughter. When she learned she was pregnant again, she was shocked. Here is her story, in her own words.

“I was looking for something that was familiar to me, like Planned Parenthood, but all roads led to The

Keim Centers. Every free pregnancy testing search I did online, The Keim Centers showed up, so I figured that would be the best solution for me.”

“Upon entering the center, the first thing I noticed was the serenity of the place. It was peace there. Not judgmental. No condemnation. I came to the conclusion that despite not having a sustainable income, no vehicle, just lost my home and had no idea how I was going to recover from a complete loss, I would keep the child.”

“[During the ultrasound, I] watched the baby’s heartbeat and could clearly see all his limbs were there. It was a very emotional time.”

“Once born, the doctor announced he was asphyxiated [and] they showed me a gray baby at the same time. My spirit audibly called out the name of Jesus. He had no heart beat, was not breathing and they did not know how long he had been like that. [When] I was able to see him in the NICU, he looked horrible. I had no idea what to do and asked God for direction. It was what I learned in [Great Expectations parenting] classes that I leaned on for guidance on what to do to help him transition from the hospital to home in 7 days. Surely he is a miracle child, but the God I serve knows all things.”

“Initially, I was thinking abortion. I have had several abortions before, so I was very familiar with the process, but in my spirit, I knew it was wrong. In my head, I was screaming abortion ... yet there was another side that was not as loud, that said you can do it. It’s that voice that lead me to The Keim Centers. A place I never heard of and didn’t even know how to pronounce, but I knew this was a place I could go to and get help from someone who had nothing to gain nor lose by my decision.”

Mecca and Emmanuel will join CPC’s Walk for Life at the Oceanfront. Please keep them in prayer.

Mecca and her son, Emmanuel, are actual clients. Their names and likenesses have not been changed. Photography by Tracey Sanders • www.traceysandersphotography.com

This year's President's Club Event is more fun than ever!

 

 

We're already looking forward to celebrating our President's Club Event! Register today at www.cpcfriends.org/walk and start raising funds to SAVE LIVES!

Learn more fundraising tips at: http://www.cpcfriendsblog.com/2014/03/walk-for-life-fundraising-tips.html

Walk for Life Fundraising Tips

• Set a personal fundraising goal – the higher the goal, the more you’ll raise! (Put yourself in the place of a friend or family member – would you donate more to a friend if his goal was $200 or $2,000? People want to support you and the things you support, so setting a high goal shows ambition, commitment and determination to a cause you believe in!)

• Donate to yourself – others will appreciate that you are devoting both your time and your own finances.

• Contact everyone who donated to you last year – thank them for their gift and ask for their support again. Ask for a specific amount; if they can’t donate that much they will offer what they can.

• Be enthusiastic when asking for pledges – let people know their money makes a difference in the lives of moms, dads and babies!

• Start early – the sooner you start asking for donations, the more money you will raise. As soon as you register, get organized and start asking!

• Personalize your fund-raising webpage by adding your own text, pictures or video – remember, your potential donors will be interested in the cause, but they are primarily interested in you. Make sure you tell them why you’re getting involved and how you’re connected to CPC. (It doesn’t have to be long.)
• Let your donors know their donations are tax deductible.

How to Raise $1,500 in Three Weeks

(Your ticket to the President’s Club Tides Game Outing!)

Week 1:
• Start by making a pledge to yourself for $50.
• Send out a letter or email to at least 30 friends and acquaintances asking for a minimum pledge of $25. If just half of those contacts come through at $25, you will have raised $375. 
• Send a few direct messages to some Facebook friends: 4 friends come through at $25 each. 
• Post your fund-raising webpage link on Facebook asking for a $5 pledge: 5 friends come through at $5 each. 

Week 1 = $550

Week 2:  

• Ask 5 relatives for a minimum pledge of $25.
• Set up a matching challenge! Personally ask a generous donor if he’ll give $100 if you secure 4 friends who will pledge to you for a minimum donation of $25 each.
• Ask 5 neighbors to pledge to you for a minimum donation of $20 each. (Last year, one of CPC’s top walkers raised most of her funds by going door to door asking for pledges!

Week 2 = $425

TOTAL = $975

 Week 3:
• Ask 5 other relatives for a minimum pledge of $25. 
• Ask 8 co-workers to pledge to you for a minimum donation of $25. 
• Ask your boss to pledge to your for $50. 
• Ask 3 local merchants (like your hair salon, favorite bakery or restaurant and gym you frequent) to pledge $50 each.

Week 3 = $525

TOTAL = $1,500

Don’t forget to follow up on your efforts - some people need a gentle reminder! Remember, the number one way to raise funds is by personally asking for pledges from the people you know. It’s easier to ask for a pledge than to ask for money!