This year marks the beginning of Pregnancy Resources’ 35th anniversary of ministry in the greater Quad Cities area. From our earliest days, the vision of Pregnancy Resources has been clear: Unplanned pregnancies and abortions would decrease by providing holistic, life-affirming, biblically based resources and education that promotes informed decisions regarding pregnancy, parenting, and biblical sexual integrity. This approach has resulted in creating a beautiful Legacy of Life. It is a legacy that you can be a part of.
Preparing for this important year, I had to look up the definition of legacy. In my background, a legacy was never talked about. Instead, the focus was on immediate needs and how to get through today.
Legacy is “the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place…of a person’s life.” What struck me most about the definition was “the long-lasting impact of particular…actions…” The long-lasting action of a person or a group of people can leave a legacy.
My journey as a Christian was profoundly shaped by the intentional actions of the women and men in my church. Their commitment to pass on their Legacy of Life in Christ transformed my life and my son’s. It all began with their “Yes”. These women and men invested their knowledge and time.
A small circle of women visited with me regularly, sharing their knowledge of God’s Word and truth. They sat and explained the truth to me even when it was hard to hear. I wasn’t a project; instead, I was a person who needed care and compassion. Each woman gave me small action steps to follow, and they encouraged me regularly.
My transformation didn’t happen overnight. The women and a few father-like figures from the church were generous with their time and offered me a place to ask hard questions.
They invited me into their home for a simple meal of sandwiches, chips, and conversations. These conversations helped shape a Godly foundation. They spoke life to me, and my life was changed by their actions! These women and men have a life legacy because they chose to invest their knowledge and time.
Every day, women and men enter the doors of Pregnancy Resources and need someone available and ready to volunteer to speak Life to their situation. You can be that significant person whose actions can lead to a Legacy of LIFE!
What action can you take? At Pregnancy Resources, your contribution as a volunteer is invaluable. You can focus on meeting a mom or dad’s unique needs. As a volunteer, you can become a client advocate, dad coach, teacher, or more. Your actions can inspire and motivate a mom or dad to take small steps toward Life! OR…You can help lead Making Life Disciples in your church.
By sharing Making Life Disciples in your church, you can offer a safe place to ask questions. One conversation at a time can help your church family minister well to the hard questions about abortion in our culture. It is our everyday actions that leave a legacy!
If God is clearly laying this on your heart and you are ready to take the next step, I encourage you to sign up for PRC 101 Volunteer Training or Taste of Making Life Disciples. We celebrate your help, which has empowered moms and dads to choose Life. Together, we can continue to build a Legacy of Life.
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