SPRING 2012

CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER OF TIDEWATER

Love never fai ls.

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DEAR FRIENDS,

You’ve probably noticed from past newsletters and other writings that we typically spell the word “LIFE” with all capital letters. Within this ministry, the word “LIFE” is so packed full of meaning we believe it deserves all caps.

CPC defends the LIFE of the pre-born child, impacts the LIFE of the mother and her family, and promotes LIFE to the fullest through

the shed blood of Jesus Christ. “LIFE” is the biggest little word in this ministry’s vocabulary.

This ministry is full of LIFE!

I hope you are as encouraged as I am about the record number of women and families served by CPC’s ministry and the commitments made to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in 2011. Together, through Christ, we can continue to defend, impact and promote LIFE. We cherish your prayers and support as God extends His grace through this ministry.

For LIFE with you,

Toby DeBause, President

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Ready to see something new on our website?

So are we! Construction is underway on an updated version of www.cpcfriends.org.

Watch our blog for the offi cial unveiling!

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GET INVOLVED!April 14 – Mt. TrashmoreApril 21 – The Keim Center of SuffolkApril 28 – The Virginia ZooVirtual Walk – anywhere, anytime!

OUR CAUSE IS JUST.OUR CAUSE IS JUST.OUR TIME IS NOW.OUR TIME IS NOW.

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Register online today and learn new info for the Walk for Life 2012!

A Record-Breaking Year A Record-Breaking Year for Impacting LIFE!for Impacting LIFE!

In 2011...In 2011...

1,7091,709 women served through CPC’s medical clinics and resource centers

109109 commitments made to Christ

3434 recommitments to Christ

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Sarah and her husband came to The Keim Centers pregnant, out of work, and fi lled with fear. The couple had already visited an abortion provider, but was $20 short and could not complete the procedure. The Keim Centers were their last resort for help.

“I had my mind made up before I walked in the door that I was ending the pregnancy,” Sarah said. “I didn’t see any hope.”

After reading her positive pregnancy test results, Sarah met with a nurse and received an ultrasound.

“They gave me a sonogram and it was a baby. The blindfold was off. It was a baby. It was a life.”

When she saw the fully formed baby inside of her, Sarah was moved to tears of joy and asked the nurse to write “I’m here to stay” on their copy of the ultrasound image. Equipped with truth, the couple made a decision for LIFE.

“The Keim Center made me feel very comfortable. They talked to me like I was a person. The [advocate] took my hand,

looked me in the eyes and told me that through Christ anything is possible. And that is true.”

In June, Sarah gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Gavin. She reconnected with The Keim Centers for practical support and opened herself to learning more about the Gospel. Shortly thereafter, Sarah made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

“I invited the Lord into my heart, and I gave up my will and my life to Him. He’s been knocking on my heart for a long time and I fi nally answered.”

Sarah continues to grow in her relationship with the Lord, sharing that she now sees God has always been working in her life. She is currently attending a new Christians class and will be baptized in a few weeks. Despite numerous challenges in her life, Sarah knows the joy of the Lord.

“Even though God did not promise my life will be all better after I came to know Him, I can see that it has improved.”

REAL LIFE: TRUE STORIES FROM THE KEIM CENTERS

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AN URGENT CONVERSATIONHeart disease. Cancer. Homicide. All leading causes of death in the African American community. But do you know what tops the list? Abortion.

AWAKEN: An Urgent Conversation About Abortion’s Disproportionate Impact On The Black Community, a fi rst-of-its-kind awareness event held on January 17, was designed to bring our community together surrounding this crisis happening in our own backyard.

African Americans represent about 12 percent of the U.S. population, yet they account for approximately 35 percent of all abortions. Black women have consistently held the highest abortion rate for the past three decades, as well as the highest rate of unintended pregnancy.

“It is my contention that the key to winning this fi ght and turning the tide of so many children lost to abortion in our community is in our hands right now,” said Dr. Carlton McLeod, senior pastor of Calvary Revival Church Chesapeake and founder of D6 Reformation. “Embracing the suffi ciency of scripture changes everyone on the issue of abortion. A Biblical world view takes hold, and people who have been trained to think Biblically value LIFE!”

“DON’T WE HAVE A BETTER SOLUTION THAN DEATH?”Adding to Dr. McLeod’s message, Dr. Antipas Harris of Regent University’s Youth & Urban Renewal Center, Ryan Bomberger of The Radiance Foundation, and Vernicia Eure of The Keim Centers brought depth and context to the issue of abortion in our community, as well as solutions for forward progress.

“The reason we want to change the world is because people need to be liberated,” Bomberger said. “People are liberated when they hear the truth.”

AWAKEN: AN URGENT CONVERSATION

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More than 200 individuals fi lled Regent University’s main theater to learn about the staggering impact of abortion in the black community.

THE FACTS

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In South Hampton Roads, for every two babies born, one will lose its life to an abortion. For African American pre-born children, For African American pre-born children,

the ratio is almost 1:1.the ratio is almost 1:1.

Statistics: Care Net, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Guttmacher Institute, Virginia Department of Health

15 mill ion

black pre-born children have lost their lives to abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court’s

Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973

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Black women are fi ve times more likely to have an abortion than white women.

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PASTOR’S CORNER

Current JMZ 1:27 Churches*

*These churches sponsor at least two hours of pregnancy center ministry per month and provide at least seven volunteers per year. This listing does not refl ect all church support of CPC. Other churches give in different ways. All support is needed and appreciated!

Two hours of pregnancy center ministry cost $100.

We are thrilled to welcome four new JMZ churches – thank you for your committed partnership!

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after the orphans and

widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:27 NIV

Abundant Hope Baptist ChurchActs 2 Church

Alpha & Omega Baptist FellowshipAtlantic Shores Baptist Church

Body of Christ Community ChurchCentral Baptist ChurchChesapeake Vineyard

Christian Chapel Assembly of GodChurch of The Messiah

Coastlands Community ChurchCornerstone Bible Church

Deep Creek Baptist ChurchFaith Community Church

First Baptist Church of NorfolkGlad Tidings Church

Grace Presbyterian Church

Grace Community ChurchGreat Neck Baptist ChurchGreen Run Baptist ChurchHarvest Assembly of God

Jackson Memorial Baptist ChurchKempsville Church of Christ

Kempsville Presbyterian ChurchLandstown Community ChurchLiberty Christian Fellowship

Liberty Spring Christian ChurchLondon Bridge Baptist Church

Mount Sinai ChurchNAB Little Creek Chapel

Nansemond River Baptist ChurchNew Covenant Presbyterian Church

New Life Providence Church

New Song FellowshipOpen Door Church of Suffolk

Point Harbor Community ChurchRadiant FellowshipRiver Oak Church

South Norfolk Cong. Christian ChurchSovereign Grace Church

St. Mark’s Catholic ChurchTabernacle Church of Norfolk

Virginia Beach Beacon Baptist ChurchVirginia Beach Community Chapel

West Park Church of ChristWestern Branch Community Church

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church

Avalon Church of ChristBelievers Church

First Baptist Church, BerkleyPrincess Anne Plaza Baptist Church

27th Annual Benefi t Banquet

Guest Speaker Pam Tebow

THE TIME IS NOWby Pastor Durant Kreider, Coastlands Community Church

God is doing amazing things here in Hampton Roads and He is using the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater to bring people, churches and ministries together for such a time as this. CPC is not only saving babies and promoting life, but also joining partners to unite the body of Christ to change the world. Together we are able to exponentially make a difference. Together we were able to open a new clinic in Virginia Beach and show our support by walking for life at the zoo, in Suffolk and the Boardwalk.

What does God want to do next as we, the body of Christ in Tidewater, work together to fulfi ll His plan and purpose?

Now is the time; we are His people; this is the place. Supporting CPC is investing in more than just a cause; it is investing in a movement that will change the destiny of our region…and the world.

Coastlands Community Church in Chesapeake is a JMZ 1:27 church.

Will your church take the JMZ challenge? Connect with Nigel today!

THE JMZ 1:27 CHALLENGE: Each (1) church sponsors two (2) hours of pregnancy center ministry each month and provides seven (7) volunteers to help CPC.

Mrs. Pam Tebow faced a crisis pregnancy of her own with her youngest son, Tim Tebow, and now boldly shares her story. We’re looking forward to spending a special evening with her on October 23, 2012.

Please keep this upcoming event in prayer and consider how you or those you know can get involved.

For more information, connect with CPC’s development team at 757.410.9703.

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• Volunteer since 2011• Serves in Chesapeake• Call Center Advocate, Special Events

Support and prayer warrior

Jean Tippett serves in numerous areas of ministry and regularly blesses CPC with her eye for solutions and willingness to try new things. Jean quickly transitioned from trainee to trainer, mastering her role in the call center. Her commitment to excellence and heart of compassion enables her to help train new volunteers in this critical fi rst contact with clients. She is dedicated,

supportive and always professional. In addition to her valuable role in the call center, Jean and her children faithfully help with special events. The day before this year’s Annual Benefi t Banquet, Jean’s family covered each of the 120 tables in prayer. Jean, you are an incredible blessing to CPC, and we are honored to serve the Lord together with you!

48New volunteers attended volunteer

training in February 2012

1,000Sponsored walkers needed for the

Walk for Life 2012

40Teams of at least 5 individuals needed

for the Walk for Life 2012

CPC By Th e Numbers

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Cute Kid Alert!

• Volunteer since 2004• Serves in Norfolk, Portsmouth and

Virginia Beach• Receptionist, Nurse and “plant lover”

Dianne Myrick has a passion and love for CPC’s ministry that is evident in her amazing commitment and willingness to go above and beyond. Although she is a nurse and runs pregnancy tests in several of the centers, Dianne really shines at the front desk – answering the phone and staying calm even when she has a diffi cult call. She works quietly and effi ciently making labels, fi ling folders and anything else that is required to keep the front offi ce running smoothly. Dianne has repeatedly stepped up when there is a need and ministers faithfully in her own quiet, humble, gentle way – armed with a quick smile and great sense of humor. Thank you, Dianne, for the joy you bring to our Lord through this ministry!

DIANNE MYRICK

JEAN TIPPETT

Abigail helping with a CPC bulk mailing

Stephen and Stephanie McHenry, dedicated volunteers to CPC’s ministry, felt the Lord pressing on their hearts to do more to help save lives and spare hearts from the great tragedy of abortion. After spending time in prayer, the McHenry’s answered this call by tripling a fi nancial gift they had planned to give CPC.

That same week, they received their copy of Family magazineFamily magazine. Months earlier, the McHenry’s had entered their daughter, Abigail, into the magazine’s Cute Kid Contest. Despite the odds of this national competition, Abigail was named the contest winner. But what affi rmed the family even more was that the fi rst prize winnings equaled the same amount as their gift to CPC.

S t e p h a n i e shared, “We are so thankful it ended up being a story where GOD gets the glory!”

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Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater1021 Eden Way North, Suite 116

Chesapeake, VA 23320757.410.9703 offi ce757.389.5627 faxinfo@cpcot.org

www.cpcfriends.orgwww.cpcfriendsblog.com

www.facebook.com/cpcfriendswww.twitter.com/cpcfriends

www.youtube.com/cpcfriends

Th e Keim CentersNorfolk

2121 Colonial AvenueNorfolk, VA 23517

Virginia Beach4356 Bonney Road, Building 1, Suite 103

Virginia Beach, VA 23452Suff olk

302 North Main Street, Suite ASuff olk, VA 23434

Portsmouth4224 Portsmouth Boulevard

Portsmouth, VA 23701757.499.4444 helplineinfo@keimcenters.comwww.keimcenters.com

Contributions to this ministry are tax deductible.

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small groups in 2011

46Commitments to Christ through

Great Expectations classes in 2011

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Central Baptist Church of PortsmouthCypress Chapel Christian ChurchFirst Baptist Church of SuffolkForefront Christian Church

Grace Harbor ChurchKempsville Church of ChristMOPS of Central Baptist Church of PortsmouthNansemond River Baptist Church Acts 1:8 groupRadiant Fellowship

Raleigh Heights Baptist Church WMURestoration Christian Fellowship Moms for Christ

Thank you for your generosity in hosting baby showers for our Great Expectations parenting classes in December and March!

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A Global ImpactA Global Impact

Your change is changing changing liveslives in our community!

Reserve your baby bottle campaign by calling

757.410.9703.

In November, we were honored to welcome Kristijan Aufi ero (pictured above with CPC President Toby DeBause) and Marie Ledebur who traveled from their crisis pregnancy center ministry in Germany to learn from us. However, we learned so much more from them. God is using their ministry, 1000plus (www.1000plus.de), to make a signifi cant impact. We are thrilled to be part of a global community working to share truth in love regarding LIFE.

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church $9,313.25

First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk $6,559.80

First Baptist Church of Norfolk $4,839.03

Landstown Community Church $3,422.45

Kempsville Baptist Church $3,108.27

Colonial Baptist Church $3,049.32

Atlantic Shores Christian School $2,663.81

St. John the Apostle Catholic Parish Church $2,399.40

Virginia Beach Community Chapel $2,119.23

Church of the Messiah $1,878.92

See the full list at www.cpcfriendsblog.com!

Get started today!

Top 10 in 2011LifeChange Fast Facts

44individual campaigns in 2011

$63,190.97record-breaking total raised

in 2011

$100,0002012 goal

$20,474.80raised to-date in 2012

Organize a new campaign today to help change more lives!

SPRING 2012Crisis Pregnancy Center of TidewaterP.O. Box 119, Norfolk, VA 23501www.cpcfriends.org

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CENTER NEEDSDiapers (all sizes) • WipesBaby hygiene items (bath soap, shampoo, lotion)Diaper rash creamFASHIONABLE maternity clothes Bath towels/washclothsNasal aspirators • Nail clippersMedicine droppersNew bottles • Bottle brushes Outlet safety plugsChanging pads • Diaper bagsPacifi ers • Spoon and feeding setsBassinets with sheets • Crib sheetsBoppy • Snuggli • Empty gift bags

VOLUNTEER NEEDSCall Center AdvocatesClient AdvocatesData Center SpecialistsReceptionists (all locations)Registered Nurses and Sonographers

SPECIAL NEEDSEnclosed trailerMultimedia projectorSound system

You saved a child’s life today. Thank you! - client of Th e Keim Centers

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