This Father's Day, help a dad in need while honoring yours

We invite you to honor the special men in your life!

Your donation of $75 or more can help provide support to men seeking to succeed in their role as fathers while at the same time honoring the special men in your life - dad, husband, grandfather, brother - the list goes on.

He will receive a personalized card letting him know of your generous contribution to the life-affirming ministry of Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater in his honor as well as Eric Metaxas' new book, 7MEN.

This Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to help a dad while honoring yours.  Contact Lisa at 757.410.9703 or lisa@cpcot.org by June 11th for more details!

Gosnell Found Guilty

After deliberating for nine days, the jury found former Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies born alive during illegal late-term abortions.  Gosnell was also found guilty of multiple other crimes, including involuntary manslaughter, infanticide, conspiracy, abortion of pre-born babies older than 24 weeks and violation of informed consent of an abortion.

 

The judge has set next Tuesday for the start of the penalty-phase hearing. 

 

Read our past reports on Gosnell: http://www.cpcfriendsblog.com/2012/01/abortion-providers-charged-with-murder.html, http://www.cpcfriendsblog.com/2011/01/todays-news-philadelphia-abortion.html, http://www.cpcfriendsblog.com/2011/01/update-philadelphia-abortion-doctor-has.html

 

Read current coverage: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20130514_Verdict_in_Gosnell_case.html?c=r

Volunteer Spotlight: Sheila Easter

• Volunteer since 2010

• Serves in Portsmouth as Center Receptionist and Great Expectations Coordinator

• Attends West Park Church of Christ

 

Sheila Easter is a phenomenal volunteer with a bright outlook and strong attention to detail. She is quick to share her beautiful smile, she makes everyone around her laugh, and she exudes absolute love and tenderness. Her background in education makes teaching and greeting “her girls” by name look effortless. She also seeks out ways to bless and develop personal relationships with the volunteers under her supervision. Sheila is devoted to her job and has become a very important part of the smooth operation of our center in Portsmouth.

Would you like to donate your time and talent as a volunteer? Join us today!

Thank you, baby shower hosts!

We are grateful to express the love of Jesus Christ to our clients through our Great Expectations parenting classes. Thank you to everyone who generously hosted baby showers between October and March!

 

 

Blackwater Baptist Association Women’s Missionary Union

Burrows Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church (Portsmouth) MOPS

Cypress Chapel Christian Church

Faithway Baptist Church

Forefront Christian Church

Kempsville Church of God

Liberty Christian Fellowship

Regent Law Wives

River Oak Church Women’s Ministry

Tabernacle Church of Norfolk

Talbot Park Baptist Church

The Bridge Christian Fellowship

The Keim Center of Norfolk Staff

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church

 

 

Curious about CPC's needs? Visit www.cpcfriends.org/ourneeds.

Join Zach and Nigel this Sunday!

Our friend Nigel rocked The Virginia Zoo on Saturday at the Walk for Life - thank you to everyone who supported the Walk for Life this season! We're still tabulating the results, and we can't wait to share an update with you soon.

While we wait...

Two dear friends of the ministry, Zach Hardison and Nigel Anderson (pictured at CPC's Pre-Walk Rally), are hosting a special event on Sunday, May 5th, at 6 p.m. at the Granby Theater (421 Granby Street, Norfolk).

The Zach Hardison Band's release concert will be a party for Jesus. Nigel Anderson and Renaissance Movement, as well as Robb Esperat, will also perform God-honoring music.

This will be a great event for youth and adults alike. There's a $5 per person cover charge, as well as options to purchase a 25- or 15-person VIP Balcony for you and your guests. Plus, they're raffling some awesome prizes - you don't want to miss the party!

They'd love to pack the theater, and we know it will be an awesome time. We hope to see lots of familiar faces – see the Facebook event for full details!

May Prayer Focus

EMBRACING MOTHERHOOD   This year, we pray for hundreds of new moms in South Hampton Roads to experience God’s grace, mercy, hope and truth through the ministry of CPC. We pray for all mothers to embrace their important role. As soon as motherhood is embraced, life is protected.

DEPRAVITY OF CULTURE   Paul writes in Romans 8:26, “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” We don’t have the right words to pray for the depravity of our culture. We groan, and we also ask for our Lord Jesus Christ to help us prevent decay. Let us be salt (Matthew 5:13, Colossians 4:6) in each encounter with lifestyle choices and life decisions, including gender selection abortions.

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.

Taylor 1

Andrea 1
Elizabeth 1
Jessica 1
Alexis 1
Aaliyah 2
Calveena 2
Shari 2
LaTia 2
Cassandra 3
Jasmin 3
Juni 3
Ariel 3
Michelle 4
Ciarra 4
Kristian 4
Alicia 4
Toni 4
Shayla 5
Mia 5
Shawna 5
Aria 6
Tara 6
Ariel 6
Lauren 6
Ebony 6
Faith 7
Brianna 7
Christine 7
Carmen 7
Kayla 8
Jessica 8
Breanna 8
Anna 9
Vanessa 9
Ashley 9
Sabria 9
Nicole 10
Alisha 10
Allissia 10
Jessica 11
Angela 11
Shanice 12
Tia 12
Tameka 13
Alyson 13
Amanda 14
May 14
Erica 15
Eboni 15
Lauren 16
Atika 16
Shakiah 17
Michelle 17
Tabatha 18
Brianna 18
Brenda 18
Raven 19
Tatiana 19
Robin 19
Robyn 19
Amanda 20
Katrina 20
Jasmine 20
Kia 20
Heather 20
Niesha 21
Dori 22
Rachel 22
Netta 23
Alexandra 23
Shalanda 23
Harley 23
Lucrecia 23
Nicole 23
Michelle 23
Latoya 24
Anita 24
Kenya 24
Brandy 24
Sharese 25
Clarissa 25
Tiffany 25
Ashley 25
Tara 25
Mia 25
Lauren 26
Marla 26
Natasha 27
Jazmine 27
Melissa 27
Ashlee 27
Janice 27
Marcia 27
Shari 28
Laquita 28
Shamara 29
Infiniti 30
Anissa 30
Sha 30
Cierra 31
Carana 31
Celestine 31
Anika 31

Help a mom while honoring yours!

This Mother's Day, we invite you to honor the special women in your life.

Your minimum donation of $40 will provide compassionate support and help for moms in crisis, while at the same time honoring the special women in your life - mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, the list goes on.

She will receive a beautiful personalized card, letting her know of your generous contribution to the life-affirming ministry of Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater in her honor.

This Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to help a mom while honoring yours.

Contact Lisa at 757.410.9703 or lisa@cpcot.org by May 8 for more details!

It's the final Walk for Life!

We're excited to join with everyone who hasn't already Walked for LIFE! We're expecting a huge crowd at The Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504 - adjacent to Lafayette Park.

1. Don't forget to bring your 2013 fundraising form, printouts of your online donations/pledges, and any collected funds!
    
2. Your first pledge is your FREE ENTRANCE into the zoo. If you or your guests are not fund-raising walkers, a $5 donation per person is your entrance into The Virginia Zoo. Children age 2 and under are free! (Exhibits open after the Walk for Life program.)
    
3. Rain or shine, we're Walking for Life!
    
4. Come early to meet Charles the Monarch! Our local celebrity "lion dog" will be posing for "puptures" at the zoo entrance before the Walk. All proceeds benefit CPC.

Remember: Zoo walkers with 10 or more pledges can win a free car wash. Walk for Life donations and pledges received by May 10th qualify for incentives, so you can keep sharing your fundraising webpage even after you walk!
 
We're almost at the finish line - thank you for raising funds to help save lives, spare hearts and share the Gospel!

WFL Spotlight: Greenbrier Christian Academy

Last year, Greenbrier Christian Academy (GCA) claimed the “Top School” award for raising funds for CPC’s Walk for Life. Even though this year’s Walk for Life season is almost complete, they’re still working hard this week to retain their title with some fun, innovative ways to raise “as much money as possible.”

Tomorrow, GCA is hosting a jeans day during the day and a basketball tournament in the evening.  All money donated for jeans or basketball teams benefits CPC.  (We’ve also heard GCA has some strong basketball talent, so we’re sure the half-court contest and knock-out game will be entertaining for everyone!)

We’re looking forward to seeing lots of GCA gator gear at the final Walk for Life event this Saturday at The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk – we’re grateful to lift up LIFE with you!  It's still not too late if you'd like to join them as a fund-raising walker - just register today at www.cpcfriends.org/walk!

A Mission Field in South Hampton Roads

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." - Matthew 9:36-38

With thousands of abortions happening each year in South Hampton Roads, our community is a critical mission field! Through the ministry of CPC, hearts are being spared, lives are being saved and the Gospel is being shared.

However, in order to continue introducing families to Christ and providing valuable services at no cost to our clients, we need you.

FINAL CONTEST:
Have 10 or more pledges & donations?

Right now, less than half of all registered walkers are raising funds. There are just 3 days left until the final Walk for Life, and the ministry is depending on these numbers to turn around.

 
We have trusted this harvest to the Lord. Will you be one of His workers, asking for pledges in this last push?

Each fund-raising walker at The Virginia Zoo with 10 or more pledges and donations will receive a FREE $16 wash card from Freedom Wash!

(Know someone who still needs to register? Send them to www.cpcfriends.org/walk!)  
  
Anything you can to do help raise funds to SAVE LIVES is critical!