Last night at Watts Chapel's WMU meeting, we had a guest come in that worked for the local pregnancy crisis center. First let me say that I had no idea any such thing existed. And then let me say that I was more than thrilled that it did.
What the center does is quite remarkable. There are a number or services that they provide. Free pregnancy tests, counseling, adoption help, parenting classes, talking to teens about sex and the ramifications of having sex before marriage, among many others. What struck me as so remarkable is the level of passion that the representative had for this organization.
They are completely privately funded, no government help at all, which is a very important thing because...they actually tell the clients about Jesus. YES! They council people from a biblical standpoint. For instance, she gave an example of talking to teens at the local high schools about abstinence. She actually gives them a demonstration when she talks to them. She gets some kids to help her show something. She gets one teen to stand in the floor and represent a person at birth. Then she stands one teen a few feet away representing the average age kids start having sex (which is 15), then she gets another to stand a bit away representing the median age of someone who just got married (which is 25), and lastly she represents the median age at which we die (around 70). She shows them how much time they will actually have to have sex after they marry. The gap in between 15 and 25 is really not so long. A visual for them which I am sure turns some heads.
They also offer a post abortion bible study. For those that have had an abortion, sometimes they get an incomplete message (totally depending upon which health care provider they see) about what an abortion will do. Yes it will end the pregnancy, but it will also leave you with a big scar on your heart. The only thing that can heal that wound is God, and a bible study would be the perfect thing for that.
I am sure I speak for all the ladies when I say how thankful we are that such an organization exists. When you've found yourself with a pregnancy that you didn't plan and sometimes don't want, it is nice to know that you can get more than just medical advice. Thank you for all you do. If you would like to get in touch with someone for donations or to learn more please click on the link below:
http://www.prccky.org/
Pregnancy crisis centers are such a blessing, aren't they? Nice post! Very informative! And your 3 blessings are adorable!
ReplyDeleteYes I am so happy to have learned that they exist. I am sure they have saved many lives and helped repair many others. Thank you so much for the compliment. Mothering children is a true blessing. :)
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