Our Mission
Posted By Karen Jones on November 1, 2009
Choices for Women exists to demonstrate and share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ by providing practical help and loving support to women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Tickets on Sale for PURE
Posted By Karen Jones on January 19, 2010
P.U.R.E. Movie Night
Sarah’s Choice
IUS Hoosier Room
7:00 p.m.
$7 per ticket
How to get tickets:
Call Shari McCutcheon at 812-941-0872. Please leave a voicemail if calling after hours.
Contact Shari via email at pure.cpr@gmail.com with “Movie Night” in the subject line.
Popcorn and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the movie.
Remember: Private showings are available and can be arranged by contacting Shari McCutcheon.
January/February Full-Color Newsletter Is Here
Posted By Karen Jones on January 12, 2010
The newest edition of the Choices for Women Full-Color Newsletter has arrived!
IN THIS ISSUE:
A Few Choice Words – Great Expectations
Sanctity of Human Life
2009 Statistics
Mark Your Calendars – 7th Annual Banquet
Our Clients Say
Thank you for your continued support of the ministry at Choices for Women Resource Center.
Angels Rejoicing
Posted By Karen Jones on December 22, 2009
Since school is out this week, some of our clients have been bringing in their school-aged children to their EWYL appointments. Yesterday a client brought in her two children, approximately age 8 and 9. The Client Advocate shared the Gospel (it really is GOOD NEWS!) with them and both of the children prayed to receive Christ.
Later that day, the same Client Advocate met with a client who tole her, “I’m a Christian,” when asked about her beliefs. The CA asked her to articulate what that meant and she could not do it. So, she went through the Gospel presentation with her and said, “If you truly believe, you will want to profess that to God at some point, or today.” To which the client responded, “Well, I should probably go ahead and do that now, shouldn’t I?”
So, the Kingdom welcomed three new believers yesterday! Both of these families can celebrate New Birth along with the Birth of our Savior this year!
The Gospel really is GOOD NEWS! Let’s make sure we are pressing in and sharing the truth – A Savior has been born, He is Christ our Lord!
Have a Blessed CHRISTmas!
Insight Can Benefit CFW
Posted By Karen Jones on December 22, 2009
If you have a business or know someone in business who is considering switching phone and/or internet service, Choices for Women could benefit. For every business that signs up with Insight Communications and lists Choices for Women as the referral source, CFW will receive a $100 credit to their Insight bill.
Out With 2009 & In With 2010
Posted By Karen Jones on December 20, 2009
A Note to Our Choices for Women Partners in Ministry:
As we close out 2009 we want to thank you for your faithfulness to this ministry; a commitment that is clear through your financial support. We prepare for 2010 with anticipation, knowing God has a plan for this ministry to continue touching lives with the hope of Christ; to continue changing hearts – and to continue saving lives in the process.
In essence, Choices for Women is here to build a wall of protection for women and families in this area facing unplanned pregnancies. We want to be the first choice for women, a choice of hope and a place where they can learn of the empowering choice of life, both physical and eternal.
We’re together in a powerful endeavor
Ours is a great calling, to be sure. In today’s political, social and economic climate, defending the lives of children with love and conviction is – quite honestly – difficult. But we’re in this together. God has placed us in this moment not to decry this calling as a burden, but to take it on as the clarion challenge of our generation – and to succeed in truly turning our culture toward life.
Client numbers have nearly doubled from 2008. Unfortunately, our finances have not increased at the same pace. But – despite the challenges – our plan is to continue moving forward as a ministry. When it comes to matters of life, there is no room for retreat.
Launching Choices for Women into the New Year
At year-end, your special gift will give us a significant boost as we close out this record-setting year and set our course for 2010. If this is possible for you, we would appreciate your remembering Choices for Women. If you are giving monthly, perhaps you will consider a “13th Gift” at this time, matching your regular investments in this ministry with an extra gift. If you give at other intervals, you may want to join many others who are planning to match a major gift from the last 12 months as we enter the Christmas season. Every gift is appreciated and every gift makes a difference.
With Christmas upon us, there is much to be thankful for. We are thankful for you and your heart for this ministry. It is – to be sure – an encouragement.
Thank you for taking a moment to read this letter. In the days ahead I look forward to sharing with you how through your gifts Choices for Women is truly touching hearts, saving lives – and in our corner of the world – creating a culture of life in America.
Committed for Life,
Rose Condra, Executive Director
Mrs. Sandra Naugle, Board Treasurer
Urgent Condition Red Request
Posted By Karen Jones on November 5, 2009
Call Congress Today!
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Friday, Nov. 6, or Saturday, Nov. 7, on Speaker Pelosi’s “rule” that would establish a federal government program that would pay for elective abortions with federal funds.
Phone your U.S. House member – urge a NO vote on the pro-abortion “rule” on H.R. 3962 before Friday!
Don’t know who your U.S. House member is.
Click the red phone to the right and type your zip code into the “Call Now” box.
To learn more about this critical issue, go to this link.
For guidance on how you can stop her, check out this link.
For an updated short fact sheet, click this link.
Family Movie Night
Posted By Karen Jones on November 2, 2009
Come What May
When: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: IUS Hoosier Room
Audience: Mature 10 year-olds and up
Cost: $7.00 / ticket
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” - Psalm 139:13
Film Review by Eric “the hat” Highland
When was the last time that you watched a movie that challenged your convictions, caused you to reflect on the choices you’ve made in life, and – at the same time – inspired you to purity and godliness?
The film stars Austin Kearney as Caleb Hogan, and Victoria Emmons as Rachel Morton – two students attending Patrick Henry College and preparing for the National Moot Court Championship.
Their argument: Overturn Roe v. Wade.
The agreement: If Caleb wins the National Championship, his family will pay for the rest of his education at Patrick Henry.
The twist: Caleb’s mother is a high-powered attorney, simultaneously arguing a case on abortion in the Supreme Court… from a pro-choice standpoint.
The surprise: You’ll have to watch the film – I’m not giving it away. Though Caleb believes in the pro-life stance, if he argues the point and is defeated he stands to lose the competition and his mother’s support. If he doesn’t argue to overturn Roe v. Wade, he stands to lose his integrity… and Rachel.
All proceeds support P.U.R.E. – People Upholding Relationships with Encouragement
Download a Family Movie Night flyer to print and share.
A litte about P.U.R.E.:
Mission: Unite people (parents, schools, churches and community service organizations) with one purpose of establishing healthy relationships (friends, dating, marriage and family) from pre-adolescence through adulthood, with education and encouragement.
Objectives: Provide parents, teachers, school administration and church leaders with tools and effective programs to teach students and young adults about building healthy relationships, including respect for self and others.
Educate people to make healthy choices in terms of relationships and positive values, including abstinence until marriage.
Encourage people to make positive choices and provide for them a support system to make that choices.
Provide ongoing presentations, including but not limited to, national speakers, classroom curriculum, after school programs, and one-time presentations.
Invade the media with positive choices messages.
Needs: Prayer. Holy Spirit, transform our community!
Classroom speakers and helpers. No previous classroom experience required. Applications available. Call Shari McCutcheon at 812-941-0872.
Come What May is our first fundraiser. Your financial support is greatly needed and appreciated.
Diapers Wipes & Formula Oh My
Posted By Karen Jones on November 2, 2009
I know you like to hear praise reports from time to time. We received a call from the yellow pages asking if we performed abortions. After a brief conversation, the caller decided to come in for an ultrasound. We made a special arrangement for one of our ultrasound techs to come in for a special appointment. The young lady came in and shared with her client advocate that she really didn’t want to have an abortion but the father of the baby was really pushing for one since they already had a 7-month-old and couldn’t really afford to have another one. After hearing about how they could get diapers, wipes and formula for free for both of their children and seeing the ultrasound, their hearts turned and they are now going to parent. I can tell you from watching the father’s countenance in the lobby. He was frustrated going in and very peaceful going out. Praise God for His mighty hand. It never ceases to amaze me that something as simple as diapers, wipes and formula are a tool to save babies’ lives!
Thanks for your dedication and loyalty to serving the Lord in this ministry. I count it as a privilege to be a part of something so amazing.
Got Prayer?
Posted By Karen Jones on November 1, 2009
Choices for Women needs yours. Sign up to be a Choices for Women Prayer Partner and receive a monthly prayer calendar. Just contact us and put “Prayer Partner” in the Subject space.
Walk This Way
Posted By Karen Jones on November 1, 2009
Thank you to Eddie Sprigler of Sprigler Concrete for the beautiful walkway to our Blessing Boutique. Thank you to Graceland Baptist Church members for all their hard work on our new ramp making it easier for our special needs clients and those with strollers. Now our Boutique is an even greater blessing.
