June Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests that you pray for the following:

NEW MEDICAL CLINIC IN VIRGINIA BEACH   In the next few weeks, we plan to move into the new medical clinic in Virginia Beach. Please keep this transition in prayer. Pray for our entire staff as we work together to open this new medical clinic so we are able to minister to more clients.

HEALING   Our volunteers become family. They join with us in ministry and give out of the abundance of their heart. They faithfully invest in the lives of women in crisis while many times they are going through incredibly difficult times as well. Please pray for two of our volunteers who have sons battling for life. Join us as we ask the Lord for His perfect healing, comfort and peace for these families.

FIRST-TIME FATHERS   Please pray for our clients who are celebrating their first Father’s Day. We pray for these dads to have strength and commitment in raising their new babies. Pray for more dads to attend the Great Expectations parenting class and make decisions for Christ.

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

Chelle 1

Laquisha 1

Michelle 1

Quisha 2

Tisha 2

Shelly 2

Crystal 2

Tia 2

April 2

Shenika 3

Amanda 3

Amanda 3

Candice 4

Sierra 4

Amanda 4

Sarah 5

Tiffany 6

Shaylan 6

Alicia 6

Rachel 7

Sara 7

Faye 7

Danielle 8

Jessica 8

Emily 8

Kenya 8

Karen 8

Shana 8

Madelyn 8

Ashley 8

Tia 9

Shawna 9

Sherita 10

Delia 10

Ariana 11

Liz 11

Maya 11

Tracy 12

Courtney 13

India 13

Maria 14

Alisha 14

Arty 15

Marti 15

Marilyn 15

Shanna 15

Lauren 16

Jasmine 16

Monica 17

Tiffany 18

Jadan 18

Stephaine 19

Kyley 20

Sarah 20

Katheryn 20

Venna 21

Shakita 21

Tamara 21

Julie 22

Ebony 22

Ashley 22

Heather 22

Karen 22

Paris 22

Samantha 22

Amy 23

Tyler 23

Carmen 23

Christy 23

Erin 24

Shantee 26

Victoria 26

Danielle 26

Cleo 26

Brittany 27

Marcella 27

Natasha 27

Mariah 27

Keisha 28

Jessica 28

Jackie 28

Jacara 28

Diane 29

Shana 29

Zoie 30

Recommendation: Deny Planned Parenthood Expansion

Planned Parenthood Newtown Medical Center
under construction in 2010

On Thursday, the Virginia Department of Health released a recommendation to deny Planned Parenthood’s request to add two operating rooms to its Newtown Road clinic.

Why is this denial so important?  If the proposal would have passed, our local Planned Parenthood facility would be allowed to perform abortions past the first trimester.

Erin Zabel, Planned Parenthood’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, told The Virginian-Pilot that Planned Parenthood hasn’t yet decided whether to pursue the application further.  The final decision from the state health commissioner is likely later this year.

Planned Parenthood’s new abortion facility opened last summer in Virginia Beach, and we have known that moving to a more strategic location is even more critical now that Virginia Beach has two locations that perform abortions.  The new location of our medical clinic will position us to reach women facing crisis pregnancies better than both of the abortion clinics in Virginia Beach.  We are grateful that God allows this ministry to continue to grow.  We trust that it is for His glory and the good of moms and their babies in this community.

Read additional articles from The Virginian-Pilot on the public hearing and recommendation at http://hamptonroads.com/2011/05/hearing-set-planned-parenthood-beach-growth, http://hamptonroads.com/2011/05/planned-parenthood-expansion-bid-draws-opposition and http://hamptonroads.com/2011/05/planned-parenthood-request-gets-preliminary-denial.

May Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests that you pray for the following:

NURSE MANAGER FOR NEW MEDICAL CLINIC   At the Walk for Life 2011, we were thrilled to introduce our nurse manager for the new medical clinic in Virginia Beach. Please keep her in prayer. She has begun training that will continue throughout the month as she transitions into her new role. We also appreciate prayers for the rest of our staff as we open this new medical clinic and seek to reach more clients.

CLIENTS COMMITTED TO LIFESTYLE CHANGES   In this Easter season of rebirth, please pray for our clients who have committed to changing their lifestyle. Pray these women and men will believe that God values and loves them, and that they will depend on God to strengthen them and their sexual integrity.

NEW MOTHERS   Please pray for our clients who are celebrating their first Mother’s Day. We pray these moms continue to find joy and encouragement in their new role. Please also pray these women find godly mentors to help them with life skills and parenting decisions.

PRAY FOR CPC’S EXPECTANT MOTHERS & THEIR LITTLE ONES.   Their names* & due dates are listed below.

*Some of the names have been changed to protect the identities of our clients.

Kristina 2

Maria 3

Kalee 4

Michelle 4

Felicia 5

Tiffany 6

Amanda 7

Erica 8

Shelby 8

Ivory 8

Nichelle 8

Kristine 8

Kadie 8

Carla 8

Shaniqua 9

Shelly 9

Neesha 10

Sarah 10

Tia 10

Rachel 10

Alyssa 11

Shannon 11

Debbie 13

Cynthia 14

Kesha 14

Tara 15

Deanna 17

Temple 18

Kristen 18

Sierra 18

Candice 18

Tiffany 18

Jennifer 19

Hannah 19

Kelly 19

Amanda 20

Jennifer 20

Michele 20

Erica 21

Chelly 22

Caroline 22

Jasmine 22

Jara 23

Shawn 23

Monique 23

Traci 23

Angela 23

Sarah 24

Kelly 24

Sophia 25

Kristen 25

Darcy 25

Krystal 26

Temple 27

Olivia 27

Jessica 28

Krystal 28

Cynthia 28

Katie 28

Kimberly 28

Faith 28

Iris 29

Amy 29

Kendal 30

Jessica 30

The final Walk is here!

We have been thrilled to Walk for Life with so many supporters this month, and we’re excited to join with even more this Saturday at The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk.

Are you coming?

The Walk for Life is such a special time of year to celebrate with clients and their babies, and recognize the need for rescue of innocent lives from the tragedy of abortion.  It’s not too late to get involved – here’s how!

Walk
You can help us reach the goal of 1,000 sponsored walkers in 2011 - we are so close!  You can still join us – register online today!  We accept pledges after the final Walk event, and you can also sponsor yourself.

Donate
Unable to join us this year?  You can still support CPC’s ministry to local women and families through your financial donation!  Every dollar counts.  Just $50 will help provide one hour of ministry services to our clients, including ultrasound, medical consultation, pregnancy tests, options counseling, education and much more.  Want to invest in a life?  Donate today!

We appreciate all support, and we are so thankful for hearts sensitive to the need to rescue innocent lives!  This year, you can make a significant impact on lives through the life-affirming ministry of CPC!

Every Client Receives A Bible!

CPC staff members Yvonne Mackey
and Nigel Anderson display just a few of
the Bibles donated for our clients.

Thanks to generous donations from community members and LifeWay Christian Stores, we have received enough Bibles to distribute to each of our clients at The Keim Centers!  What a blessing!  We are thrilled at each opportunity we have to share the Gospel with our clients. Now we can provide educational tools to not only help our clients during their pregnancy, but also during their spiritual growth.

If you are interested in providing Bibles to pregnancy resource centers such as CPC of Tidewater, visit a local LifeWay Christian Store to learn more!

Volunteer Spotlight: Tracey Sanders

Did you know that almost every photo you see in CPC’s materials is an actual client – NOT a purchased stock photo?  After talking with one of The Keim Centers’ nurse managers at church, Tracey Sanders’ heart was touched by CPC’s ministry.  In 2008, Tracey photographed the Walk for Life at The Virginia Zoo and began sharing her gifts with CPC.  Since then, Tracey has photographed numerous clients and many events for CPC.

“I was probably like many people, who didn’t think much about abortion, although I have always been pro-life,” Tracey said.  “The statistics I have learned about abortions are staggering.  I can’t un-know what I now know.  I believe God always has a plan.  I am excited to see how God will use me to His glory through this ministry.”

After “retiring” from mechanical engineering to stay home with her two children (pictured at left), Tracey’s interest in photography developed into a new career.  She continually puts everyone on the other side of her camera at ease.  To see more of Tracey’s work, visit http://www.traceysandersphotography.com/. Thank you, Tracey, for blessing us with your talents!

Life-Affirming Speakers Available!

Throughout the year, we thoroughly enjoy opportunities to connect with our local community.  Meeting with friends of the ministry – and others who may not even know ministries like CPC exist – is always a blessing to us.

Last week, CPC staff members spoke during several church services across South Hampton Roads.  Thank you for sharing your morning with us and letting us worship with you!

This Sunday (April 3, 2011), Toby DeBause, President of Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, is excited by another opportunity to present a life-affirming message.  He is continuing the Walk for Life momentum at Virginia Beach Community Chapel, where he will present the message in both morning services!

Service times are 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Link to VBCC/directions

If you can join us, before or after services at your church, we'd love to see you there!

Looking for a speaker at your church or group?  Let us know – we’d love to share more about CPC and connect with you!

April Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests your prayers for:

NEW VIRGINIA BEACH MEDICAL CLINIC   Things are moving quickly as we prepare to open our medical clinic in Virginia Beach, and we need your prayers now more than ever! We are working through many logistics, and we are excited to share more news with you soon. Thank you for continuing to cover us in prayer!

Register online today at
www.cpcfriends.org/walk!

WALK FOR LIFE 2011   The Walk for Life is one of CPC’s largest and most exciting events of the year. Please pray for:

• Sponsored walkers! This year, we are praying for 1,000 sponsored walkers to help raise funds for CPC.

• Bold local businesses. We pray this event will inspire business leaders to respond to the need to rescue innocent lives from the tragedy of abortion.

PROTECTION FOR CLIENTS   Please pray for protection for our clients who are in abusive relationships. We pray for their protection in this harmful environment, and that they will have the courage to break the cycle of abuse.

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.

Lori 1

Amber 1

Wendy 1

Isa 1

Malorey 2

Erika 3

Leila 3

Fatima 3

Christina 3

Helena 3

Danielle 4

Candice 4

Tiara 4

Alexis 5

Jennifer 5

Jana 5

Lauren 5

Emperance 5

Ashley 5

Latasha 6

Lacy 6

Kristin 6

Kendra 6

Latonya 7

Maria 7

Ricci 7

Michelle 8

Kristin 8

Samantha 8

Cassandra 9

Heather 10

Sybil 10

Amber 10

Emily 10

Ashley 11

Dayshia 11

Chelsea 11

Simone 11

Nakita 11

Brittney 11

Jessica 11

Ayneisha 11

Megan 12

BreAnne 12

Angelina 12

Allison 12

Danielle 13

Nesha 13

Christina 14

Kimberly 14

Kim 14

Darcie 14

Erin 15

Kiara 15

Tiana 16

Marly 16

Tamara 16

Priscilla 16

Renee’ 18

Tasha 18

Candice 18

Emily 19

Taneisha 19

Marie 19

Jamie 20

Min 21

Alycia 21

Madelyn 21

Clarice 21

Haley 22

Vonna 22

Valerie 22

Sharmaine 22

Elisa 23

Lavinia 23

Alicia 23

Stephanie 24

Aiesha 25

Jacy 25

Alexandra 26

Heidi 28

Tiffany 28

Claudia 29

Sherra 29

Shelly 29

Kimberley 30

Lanice 30

Joan's Story

When Joan and her boyfriend first visited The Keim Centers, they were not expecting to have a second child.  “There was a lot of stuff going on in my mind,” Joan recalled.  “[I kept thinking] I cannot have another baby. What are my parents going to think?  I was really confused on what to do.”

Through ongoing support from advocates at the center and return visits for ultrasound, Joan and her boyfriend reached a decision to carry their baby to term and parent their child. 

“When we went to get an ultrasound, we found out it was a boy,” Joan said.  “At The Keim Centers, [the advocate] explained everything to me and made me realize that it’s alive.  It’s not just something we can get rid of – it’s a life.  It’s a little baby.  It’s my own son.  I was about to kill an innocent one, and he’s already alive.  He has a heartbeat and everything – you can’t just get rid of that.”

Currently, Joan’s boyfriend is working to support their family.  Joan’s family assists with childcare so she can complete her GED and continue pursuing her education.

“Before you have a baby, life is totally different,” Joan said.  “Even though it’s hard, [becoming a mother] changes you for the better.  It’s all worth it once you see your baby.  Being a mom keeps you learning every day.  No matter how hard, it’s fulfilling.”

Jaydem will celebrate his first birthday this March.  Joan is also starting classes to prepare for Jaydem and his older brother, Lawrence, to be christened.

Joan and her son, Jaydem, are actual clients.  Their names and likenesses have not been changed.

Photographs by Tracey Sanders Photography

You Can Be A Rescuer!

Dear Friends,

As a community, we are facing an enormous challenge.  More than 8,000 pre-born children are losing their lives to abortion each year in South Hampton Roads.

Many of you may be overwhelmed by such a grotesque statistic.  Coming to the aid of these children and their mothers seems so impossible that you are not sure what to do.  You may want to quickly give up and do nothing because you believe your efforts would be insignificant … only a drop in the bucket.

One drop will not fill a bucket, but many drops will.  If 1,000 people become sponsored walkers in this year’s Walk for Life, we will accomplish a goal never reached in this ministry’s history, but more importantly, more lives and hearts will be rescued from abortion.

As God has drawn more supporters to CPC, CPC has been able to reach more women. As CPC has reached more women, the abortion trend in our community has reversed and gone down over the last five years. By the grace of God, let’s work together to continue this trend!

Our theme for this year’s Walk is “RESCUE”.  Get it?  U Rescue.  Yes, You!  Everyone can be a part of rescuing moms and babies because everyone can participate in the Walk for Life!  It’s a fun, easy event that is vital to the ongoing work of CPC. 

You can be a rescuer!  Because of God’s work through you in this year’s Walk for Life, children, women and families can be spared from a horrible tragedy. 

We are working through the final logistics of opening the new LIFE-affirming medical clinic in Virginia Beach. One thousand sponsored walkers at this year’s Walk would be a tremendous blessing at this critical moment.  So, come on fellow rescuers, let’s Walk for Life!

See you in April!