WINTER 2015 the gift of

This fun, family-friendly event is an easy two mile non-competitive fund-raiser supporting the good work of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmond (PRC). Our theme in 2015 affirms life as a gift from God. Since the structure God created for nurturing, protect-ing, and blessing life is the family, we are committed to building biblical families! Through our Parenting Education Resource Center (PERC) we offer parenting classes, Birth of a Family, moms’ support groups, and Bible studies - all designed to establish, strengthen and encourage biblical families. Here is what some of our clients had to say about their experience with Birth of a Family, our discipleship initiative, which mentors moms and dads alongside one another:

♦ I have enjoyed being a part of Birth of a Family. It has brought us closer together and given us many wonderful things to focus on for our new family. ♦ PRC helps give me more knowledge with my relationship and knowledge for me to try and be the best mom I can be and strengthen my family. ♦ This class helped me learn how to communicate better and helps me with diapers and clothes and wipes. ♦ The PRC has helped by making me more open-minded about my relationship and my parenting choices. I honestly enjoy coming to class. ♦ I really enjoyed the last few weeks here. Helps me to understand and listen to my mate as a family man. Always love to learn more and have respect for myself. Thanks for everything!! ♦ This class helps me explain myself and talk about things. ♦ I felt the birth of a family classes were very helpful, informative, non-

judgmental group for families in need of group meetings.

Families Walking for Families

You are invited to come and join us for the PRC Walk for Life.

Saturday, May 2, 2015 REGISTRATION starts at 9:00 a.m.

WALK begins at 10:00 a.m.

Corner of Thompson St. & Monument Ave. 3601 Monument Ave., Richmond VA 23230

Immanuel Baptist Church ● Please use rear parking lot.

MISSION

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmond is committed to

providing compassionate care to women and men unprepared for

pregnancy by offering resources and practical assistance for life-affirming choices.

BOARD MEMBERS

Chair: Greg Stivers Vice-Chair: Tim Callahan Treasurer: Richard Bozard Secretary: Scottie Alley Lisa Blake Bill Chippendale Marty Lico Rick Wilson Kim Warburton

MEDICAL ADVISORY

BOARD

John Pierce, MD John Seeds, MD Pat Hague, RN, BSN Sally Harbison, RN Asena Madison, MD Donald McLaren, MD Jonathan Schaaf, MD Lynn Bisbee, RNC,WHNP Catherine Young, RDMS Kim Warburton, ED

24-Hour Help Line

(804) 673-2020

Material Donations

Please call 673-2020 for drop-off times and directions.

1510 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23230 www.prcrichmond.org www.friendsofprcrichmond.org info@prcrichmond.org

All of our services are

free and confidential.

We do not perform or refer for abortions.

CLIENT SERVICES STAFF

(804) 673-2020 Center Director: Orcile Barrett Nurse Manager: Lynn Bisbee, RNC,WHNP Assistant Center Director: Cynthia Yount Director of PERC: Alison Brown Staff Nurse: Pat Hague, RN, BSN Reception: Rebecca Jones & Marla Phillips

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

(804) 673-4150 Executive Director: Kim Warburton Director of Finances: Carol Wray Director of Communications: Janet Westbrook

From the

Director

Our 2015 theme, The Gift of Life, challenges us to consider, “What are we doing with this amazing gift that God has given us? Several weeks ago I received a phone call from a PRC client who said that when she came to the PRC she was pregnant, depressed and planning to abort her child, but that things were very different now. As we talked, she was holding her precious son and giving thanks that the PRC had been there for her. She said that when she left the PRC that day, she had hope for her and her child's future and through her visit to the PRC she found her life purpose. She decided to go to nursing school and is planning to become a stenographer and hopes to volunteer with PRC in the future. She now believes and declares "Life is a gift." Every life is a precious gift from Lord God Almighty, who created each life with the exact DNA to fulfill His purpose. This gift of life

begins at conception. King David understood this when he wrote, “…you knit me together in my mother’s womb…. all the days

ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:13, 16

King David did not know this from science or ultrasound; God, the Creator of life, revealed it to him. Today, thousands of years later, science and ultrasound confirm the truth of life in the womb. We are grateful! I thank God for the privilege of loving and serving those whom God has created in His image. It is God who gives the gift of life with purpose. It was a joy to hear the testimony of how God met this mom right where she was: there are many more stories of God using the PRC. Thank you for helping this ministry to "be here" for each young mom, dad, and their preborn baby. I invite you to join us on Saturday, May 2 for our Walk for Life. Start engaging sponsors and come walk with us; it will be a joyful walk. Help us create a culture of life in Metro Richmond, as we raise funds so that we can continue to reach more women and men with the message of life. See you there!

Your Support Makes a Difference!

Your support helps provide accurate information, compassionate care, and practical assistance to women and men unprepared for pregnancy. We are committed to presenting the hope and love that Jesus Christ offers, both in word and deed. Our free and confidential services include:

PRC of Metro Richmond 2015 WALK 4 LIFE

Families Walking for Families

Professional Pregnancy Testing 24-Hour Help Line Limited Ultrasounds STI Testing Confidential Peer-Counseling Parenting Classes

Birth of a Family Moms’ Support Groups Material Goods Assistance Sexual Integrity Training for

Churches and Schools Post-Abortion Healing Bible Studies

1510 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230 • 804-673-4150

Saturday May 2, 2015

REGISTRATION starts at 9:00 a.m. WALK begins at 10:00 a.m.

Corner of Thompson St. & Monument Ave. 3601 Monument Ave., Richmond VA 23230

Immanuel Baptist Church ● Please use rear parking lot.

Plan to come and walk for life with us and support the good work of the PRC of Metro Richmond!

Start collecting pledges today either on the pledge sheet (next page) or register online at www.friendsofprcrichmond.org

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Total pledges on this sheet: $_______

Need more pledges sheets? Additional sheets can be downloaded and printed from our website: ww.friendsofprcrichmond.org

Walker’s Name: ____________________________________________

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Please clearly print all information and indicate the total pledge.

Together We Are Making a Difference!

Your investment in the lives of others is making a big difference! We asked our clients, who had received services from the PRC, if they would like to share their appreciation to those who have helped to make all this possible—our volunteers and partners. Many filled out cards telling how you have impacted their lives through the PRC. Here is what some had to say…

The staff really does care about you as a person and you know that they will do any and everything in their power to make sure you have every resource you need. My experience here was very positive and heart warming. God bless the PRC in

everything they do for people.

Very compassionate people and very helpful. Thanks

Nice people to support and help you with programs and any questions you might have about anything. They even have information about help a year

after the baby is born.

Supportive and educational information provided. Prayer and counseling was extremely helpful and heartwarming. I felt extremely comfortable and

confidently at peace when I left.

My visit today at the PRC was very outstanding. Every question or concern I had was explained. Someone

took the time to pray for and with me and that’s what I really needed. Thank you. Amazing.

I am thankful for the help that is offered.

Intervention Services 2,439 Total visits 1,068 New cases opened 480 Free ultrasounds performed 862 Free pregnancy tests 109 Men’s ministry visits 591 Bottles of prenatal vitamins provided for clients

PERC (Parenting, Education and Resource Center) 786 Clients’ visits for the mom support groups, parenting classes and Birth of a Family 65 Maternity clothes provided for clients 848 Baby clothes provided for clients 478 Diapers/formula provided for clients

SERVICES PROVIDED FROM JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2014

Prayed with 770 clients and shared the gospel with 246 clients. 57 committed their lives to Christ!

The most helpful thing here was the information I was given about my options ...all my questions were answered, I didn’t feel judged and I even got to vent a little.

You don’t have to collect the money. . .

You only have to walk 2 miles. . .

There is no limit on the amount you can raise. . .

You can walk anywhere. . .

We might walk in the rain. . .

How do I ask someone to sponsor me?

Save the date:

Thursday, November 19th

Richmond Marriott

No per-mile sponsoring here. . .just collect sponsors for your participation in the event. Of course, if you want to

walk more than two miles, we won’t stop you!

If you opt to use the enclosed form, turn your pledge sheets in at the Walk and the money will be collected

through the mail. If sponsors want to give you money, please mark “Paid Cash” or “Paid Check” below their

name and turn in the checks and/or cash with your Pledge Form.

Can’t be there the day of the walk? Walk on your own and mail in your pledge form or bring it by our office.

Spring showers? Bring an umbrella! Or just return your forms to us and walk on your own as soon as possible!

Ask everyone you know, “Will you sponsor me?” You’ll be surprised at the number of people who will support

you. Ask neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends. Sign up online and create your personal profile to share on

facebook or through email!

What you need to know:

We are offering online registration for the Walk for Life. Sign up and create your profile as a walker or sponsor a registered walker. Once you sign up, you can share the link to your personal profile with your family and friends to encourage them to support you! (You can still collect sponsors on paper if you prefer.)

Log on to friendsofprcrichmond.org to sign up!!!

You will be surprised how easy it is – nine out of ten people will say YES! If you raise enough, you can win one

of these prizes:

With $250 in pledges, receive a 2015 Walk for Life T-Shirt.

With $750 in pledges, receive a 16-can capacity cooler bag.

With $1,250 in pledges, receive a gift certificate for Dinner for Two.

Prizes are cumulative, so raise the highest level of pledges and receive all three gifts

2015 Gala

Here at the PRC of Metro Richmond, exciting things are happening! Through your partnership we continue to be a safe, life-affirming, place where women and men can find help and receive free compassionate care. Your partnership with us enables us to:

♦ Provide women and men with vital information, as well as a free ultrasound, so that they are empowered to make a life-affirming decision for their unborn baby and themselves.

♦ Serve more fathers of the babies through our male ministry and Birth of a Family. Statistics show that the father’s

perspective on the pregnancy and future support has a huge impact on the mother’s decision to carry their unborn child to birth.

♦ Promote our services via the internet and social media so that college-age women see the PRC as their “go to”

place for pregnancy counseling services, STI testing, and sexual lifestyle counseling. The 19-24 age range is the high-est in our community for abortions and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

♦ Help prepare moms and dads for parenting through mom support groups, parenting classes, and Birth of a Family.

You have granted me life

and steadfast love,

and your care has preserved

my spirit.

Job 10:12

Is God Calling You to Serve Alongside Us? We encourage you to consider how God might be calling you to serve the women and men of our community who are challenged, and possibly overwhelmed, by the uncertainty of an unplanned pregnancy. Would you please think and pray about….

♦ Joining our Team of Prayer Partners ♦ Volunteering ♦ Giving a Generous One-Time Gift ♦ Becoming a Monthly Giving Partner

Thank You For Your Partnership

Can’t participate in this year’s Walk for Life? The PRC staff is walking and we would love for you to sponsor one of us!

Just circle the name of the staff member you would like to sponsor, indicate your pledge amount, include your name and address, then cut out this slip and mail it to 1510 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230.

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ADDRESS:_________________________________________CITY:____________________STATE:_______ZIP:_________

$_____________PLEDGE AMOUNT

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For the United Way appeal, the PRC is considered a Private Business (non-government). Donors should fill in the name and address of the center in the section titled, “Specific Care” at the bottom right of the form.

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Contributions can also be made online through our

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The PRC staff meets to pray each day before our center opens.

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Please complete the following information as applicable and return it in the enclosed addressed envelope.

Thank you … We are open approximately 250 days a year; our daily cost to operate the center and provide all of our services free of charge is about $2,600 per day. Thank you to all who have responded to God’s call to assist us by giving of your time, talent, and treasure to enlarge the harvest of righteousness over the past 32 years.

Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Corner of Thompson Street

and Monument Avenue

Walk for

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May 2nd, 2015