2nd Annual Banquet & Auction

Volunteering at the Right to Life Booth

Thursday, July 5th

St. Joseph County 4H Fair

Pastor Jennifer & Leigh 

While volunteering at the booth we had opportunities to speak to fair attendees. Of course there are all kinds of people we encountered. Some have political viewpoints, others just a heartfelt concern for innocent life. The education seems to be a huge factor in the realization when life begins. The Education Exhibit give a real picture of the stages of weeks to months of the development of the human offspring, otherwise referred to as an embryo. After eight weeks the developing fetus is recognizable as a baby. 

A friend of ours, who is a nurse, stopped by with two of her children. As we discussed the development and premature birth, Mellisa stated "I have seen babies born at 24 weeks and survive".  When we understand the sanctity of life and the creator that gives us children as a blessing, it's much more important than someone's inconvenience or unpreparedness to raise the child. The wonderful option of giving that precious life a chance at being adopted is an alternative to killing a life meant to be here. Mellisa is a part of the Adoption Support Center. She knows how it is to have a baby that she was not prepared to raise, but was able to give him an opportunity to live a good life with a family that loved and was able to care for him the way he needed. 

Knowing you were able to care for a life up until birth gives a lot more peace than the weight of guilt from terminating a life that could be a wonderful presence in this world. In the light of all that it take to give life to a baby, understanding that women needs support as many times they are alone and afraid, we pray that the resources available continue to encourage them to not give up but persevere.

Psalms 127:3-5 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

Resources

 http://www.adoptionsupportcenter.com/

http://www.womenscarecenter.org/