Virginia Ultrasound Bill Signed Into Law

Yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell signed a bill into law that requires mothers to receive an abdominal ultrasound before having an abortion.  This measure that provides the opportunity for a woman to see her pre-born child will take effect on July 1, 2012.

 
Read more: http://hamptonroads.com/2012/03/mcdonnell-signs-bill-requiring-preabortion-ultrasound

March Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests your intentional prayer for:

PRE-WALK RALLY   We are praying for a record crowd at this year’s Pre-Walk Rally. The Rally is critical to the success of the Walk for Life. Pray for ears to open and hearts to stir to action during this event on Saturday, March 10.

COMMITMENT   Please pray for the moms and dads who chose life for their baby and are attending Great Expectations Bible study and parenting classes. Pray for the leaders who invest in these individuals as they speak truth in love regarding marriage, family and commitment. Pray for our clients who are married. Just as Jesus Christ loved the church, pray for husbands to love their wives. May these relationships strengthen and grow as they welcome a new baby into their family.

INTERCESSION   We continue to ask for your prayer for strength and mercy to cover our numerous staff members who are walking through very difficult circumstances. Our hearts are heavy as they face great loss and trials.

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.

Leah 1
Crystal 1
Ashley 1
Shana 1
Kira 2
Lila 2
Meghan 3
Nancy 3
Cymone 4
Michelle 4
Andi 4
Brenda 4
Amanda 4
Shevonne 5
Shanda 5
Reanne 5
Vernicia 6
Brittany 7
Lacey 7
Mesha 7
Tasha 7
Jennifer 8
Stephanie 8
Keira 8
Andria 8
Monique 10
Eva 10
Maria 11
Kari 11
Toni 12
Anita 12
Kristen 12
Aimee 12
Lynn 12
Antoinette 13
Kimberly 15
Renee 15
Ashley 16
Kristen 16
Angel 17
Jill 17
Monica 18
Melinda 18
Lesha 18
Renee 18
Dasia 18
Jaclyn 19
Ashley 20
Dasey 20
Tabitha 21
Jessica 21
Brianna 21
Sharkira 21
Tatiana 22
Antionette 22
Rachael 22
Karli 22
Lisa 23
Heather 23
Julie 23
Fantasia 23
Ashley 23
Katherine 24
Renee 24
Cissia 24
Sarah 24
Kiana 25
Shenika 26
Jennifer 26
Tamara 27
Hannah 27
Felicia 27
Sarina 27
Miranda 27
April 28
Monique 28
Shayla 29
Candice 31
Kesha 31

It's a record!

We are thrilled to report a new record at CPC!  This week, 48 new volunteers attended volunteer training.  Volunteers are critical to our ministry – thank you for answering our prayers!

It’s not too late if you’d like to get involved!  Connect with our volunteer coordinator today to plug in.

Save The Date!

Join CPC at the PRE-WALK RALLY on March 10 at 9 a.m. at River Oak Church in Chesapeake!  This must-attend event is filled with NEW information about the WALK FOR LIFE 2012 Fundraiser. 

Learn more at http://www.cpcfriends.org/ or call our main office at 757.410.9703 for details.

Virginia Senate Passes Legislation to Require Ultrasounds

Today, the Virginia Senate passed a bill (SB484) that will require mothers to receive an ultrasound and be given the opportunity to see their pre-born child prior to terminating their pregnancy.


Read today’s report from The Virginian-Pilot:
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/va-senate-passes-ultrasound-requirement-abortions

February Prayer Focus

PLEASE PRAY   CPC humbly requests your intentional prayer for:

NEW NURSE MANAGER   Our medical clinics continue to minister to more women in our community. The need for additional medical staff was critical and God supplied again! Please keep our newest nurse manager, Lisa, in prayer as she completes intensive sonography training and prepares for the opportunity to reveal LIFE and truth to our clients.

DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS   Our next session of volunteer training begins on February 7. Our ministry has a very real need for additional call center advocates, data entry volunteers and receptionists in multiple locations. Please pray many will come forward to serve our Lord Jesus Christ and share the gospel through this life-affirming ministry. 

INTERCESSION   Please pray for strength and mercy to cover our numerous staff members who are walking through difficult circumstances.

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.

Ashlyn 1

Dawn 2

Yolanda 2

Jessica 2

Shea 2

Sarah 2

Ashley 4

Maria 4

Kena 5

Monique 5

Simone 5

Della 5

Kanesha 5

Yolanda 6

Nika 7

Christina 7

Shannon 7

Beth 8

Ashley 8

Mary 8

April 8

Denise 9

Tiya 9

Tinesha 9

Ashley 9

Adrienne 10

Louisa 10

Dara 10

April 11

Nikqua 12

Kelly 12

Auna 12

Monica 13

Shamara 13

Kathleen 13

Ashley 13

Mona 13

Sarah 14

Cindi 14

Kia 14

Jeanetta 14

Charity 14

Shaundra 14

Brittney 15

Caitlin 15

Lauren 15

Courtney 16

Danielle 16

Shanelle 16

Courtney 16

Charlotte 17

Sarah 17

LaShanta 17

Angelique 17

Shanar 18

Gail 18

Erica 18

Shawna 18

Jiuliana 18

Brianna 18

Tawana 18

Melinda 19

Alfreda 19

Theresa 19

Nyeema 19

Stephanie 19

Shauna 19

Ashley 19

Ty 19

Joann 20

Jasmine 21

Maria 21

Lisa 22

Nichole 22

Diana 22

Whitney 22

Cortney 23

Silvia 23

Cary 23

Benita 23

Chiquay 23

Cheyenne 23

Sharnida 23

Bianca 24

Tamika 24

Nisha 25

Nicole 25

Nakita 26

Shirley 26

Ray 26

Marquita 26

Allison 27

Sierra 27

Erica 27

Alana 28

Effy 28

Quiera 28

Shara 29

Tiara 29

Vivian 29

Sharon 29

Elizabeth 29

Ciara 29

Volunteer Spotlight: Gail Watkins

Since 2008, Gail Watkins has demonstrated her committed service to CPC’s ministry and the Suffolk community through her involvement in the Great Expectations (GE) parenting class program. Gail often goes above and beyond the call of duty, filling a void in our ministry when no one else was able. “Grandma Gail,” as clients affectionately call her, builds strong rapport with those who attend GE classes, which builds faithful attendance.

In her own words, “Most of the girls have a hard time believing you would be willing to do something for them just because you care about them. It’s a novel experience for them and an opportunity for us to lead right into a conversation about how salvation is a no-strings-attached gift from God, through Jesus Christ!”

Thank you, Gail, for nurturing those around you with Christ’s love!

Is this your time to get involved?  Connect with our volunteer coordinator today to plug into the February session of volunteer training!

Sanctity of Human Life Week 2012

Every day over 3,000 hearts stop beating in America because of abortion.

In South Hampton Roads 7,785 abortions were performed in 2010.* For every two babies born, one will lose its life to an abortion. There are more lives lost to abortion than any other cause of death.

“Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, LORD, to help me.”
Psalm 70:1 NIV

Sanctity of Human Life Week will be observed nationally January 15-22, 2012. This is a special time when thousands of churches across the nation recognize the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and focus on the value and sanctity of human life.

Abortion ends when love wins ... and love always wins!

“There is a love revolution happening in South Hampton Roads. Like never before, God is impressing the hearts of people to help preborn children and their moms facing crisis pregnancies. As this happens, the number of abortions is going down in our community.”
–Toby DeBause, President of CPC

Join the LOVE REVOLUTION!
Connect with CPC at www.cpcfriends.org to learn more.  Share what you're doing to recognize SOHL Week at www.facebook.com/cpcfriends!

*Virginia Department of Health, ITOP Report 2010

Is CPC coming to YOUR church?

Toby DeBause, President of Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, is kicking off Sanctity of Human Life Week this Sunday by sharing a life-affirming message at Real Life Church.  We're thrilled to partner with our community during this special time set aside to honor the dignity and sanctity of life. 

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


 
Here's where we're speaking this weekend:

Real Life Church
4877 Princess Anne Road; Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Full Sermon on LIFE!

Abundant Hope Baptist Church
700 Willeyton Road; Gates, NC 27937
Full Sermon on LIFE!

Believer's Church
4500 Peek Trail; Chesapeake, VA 23321

Church of The Messiah
816 Kempsville Road; Chesapeake, VA 23320

Great Neck Baptist Church
1020 General Jackson Drive; Virginia Beach, VA 23454

River Oak Church
255 Great Bridge Boulevard; Chesapeake, VA 23320

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church
3488 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA 23454

Westside Foursquare Gospel Church
4209 Portsmouth Boulevard; Chesapeake, VA 23321


Want CPC at your church?
It's not too late for your church to participate in SOHL month!  Have your church leaders contact our main office at 757.410.9703 for free resources.

Cymone's Story

When Cymone first visited The Keim Centers, her client advocate asked if she would like to get to know God. During the next six months, Cymone attended a weekly Bible study, excited to learn more about Jesus Christ and the forgiveness only He is able to provide.

Before delivering a healthy baby girl last January, Cymone made the decision to follow Christ. Cymone was one of 82 clients who made first-time commitments to Christ in 2010. 

Cymone and her daughter, Kanaurie, are actual clients of The Keim Centers. Their names and likenesses have not been changed.