Lifeline..

A quarterly publication of Heart Choices

January

Volume 11 Issue 1

A TIME TO CELEBRATE?
This week was a very important anniversary. Excuse me if I do not choose to celebrate it. January 22 marked the 40th anniversary of Roe vs Wade, the landmark decision which made abortion legal for any reason at any time during a womans pregnancy up to nine months all 50 states. That is not the type of anniversary I choose to celebrate, but rather to commemorate. 6th & Independence, P.O. Box 96 Beloit, KS 67420 785-738-3433 Toll Free 1-800-585-3433 It is a time for us to remember the nearly 55 million lives that have been ended before birth in the US alone and the countless families that have been deeply affected. It is a time to consider the sanctity of human life and to worship its Creator.

Life is a precious gift from God. Each baby born has the opportunity to experience joy, to learn to love, and to glorify God. Yet everyday desperate young women make the choice between life and death for their unborn baby. The pressures they face can be intense and the value of the innocent life in their womb is often diminStaff ished. But we are here to help. We offer counseling, support, and truth. In this loving atmosphere our clients can learn to see hope in a situation that may have Alice Thompson ~ Director seemed hopeless. We walk alongside them in their situation giving Gods perspecMary Fugate~ Sexual Integrity Director tive of both their value and the value of their unborn baby. Karrie Wiles~ Office Manager We equip them with the knowledge and information they need to make the choice Hannah Reardon~ Client Advocate between parenting and adoption, and with information and skills to empower them to be the very best parents they can be! Donise Underhill~ Client Advocate Now that is something I will celebrate!
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Board of Directors
Jerry Buser ~ President Craig Gengler Brenda Crawford Gary Doane Wayne Feigal Kris Kimple, M.D. Margaret Montgomery Donna Munsey

I will celebrate the hundreds of young women and men who have come to receive free pregnancy tests, counseling, and education to strengthen their families! I will celebrate the babies and toddlers that now are playing, going to school, laughing, and giggling because their mother chose to give them life after coming to Heart Choices or any other pregnancy care center! I will celebrate LIFE! And I will PRAY that our nation will receive healing from the damage of abortion and the power to protect and nurture life. As we look to the future, we pray the individuals and families spared from abortion will inspire us to continue to speak up for those who do not have a voice.

Alice

SPRING BANQUET SET FOR APRIL 18

Gail McWilliams will be the guest speaker for this years

Spring Banquet, set for Thursday evening, April 18, at the Beloit Municipal Building. Gail is an acclaimed international speaker, seasoned in communication as a former television host & now Nancy Rush hosts her own national radio program. She has overcome Debi Treaster tragedy and devastation with the gradual loss of her eyesight while having each of her children. Her vivacious joy & outlook are contagious & she has devoted her life and career to helping Mission Statement other see beyond challenges and obstacles. She convincingly To empower as many individuals leads her audiences to new heights & enthusiasm by her skilled presentations & as possible in the greater North inspiring, humorous delivery. Central Kansas area to make Plans are also underway for a dinner to be held in Concordia on Wednesday, Healthy Life Choices related to April 17 with Gail as speaker. Location and time will be announced. their sexuality and childbearing, Mark your calendars now to attend one of these engagements and invite your consistent with the sanctity friends and co-workers to be inspired and hear about what Heart Choices is doing in of human life. your community!

7th Annual Christmas Party

The 7th annual Christmas Party was held on December 10th for clients and their families who have been served by the Center over the past year. This year, under the direction of Janet Cunningham and Dee Shamburg, the children performed the Nativity Story for their parents. Thank you to Beloit First Christian Church for the use of their facility and to everyone who donated toys and time to help make this event a success, allowing families to share together in celebrating Jesus Birthday.

MEET OUR NEW CLIENT ADVOCATES

Rachel Ducote and her husband,
Blaine, Jr., have four children, Colter, Blaine Jr., Joshua, and Elizabeth. Rachel and her family live in Portis and they attend Harlan Church of Harlan. She will be graduating from Kansas City Kansas Community College in May with a degree in Victim Services. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys photography, animals and homeschooling her four children.

Sherelle Peterson lives in Smith Center with her

husband, Anthony, and two children, Maggie and Maddix. They attend the Evangelical Free Church in Smith Center. Sherelle is a former cosmetologist and now stays at home to care for her two children and assists Anthony with his farming operation. She has a burden for young mothers and wants to help them provide the best possible parenting for their children.

Thank You
To those who have blessed us with donations of diapers and other baby items: Georgia Heidrick Sharing Hands of Osborne Sharing Hands of Stockton St. Thomas Quilters Yeshuas Bride Church Downs United Methodist Church Women Asherville Achievers 4-H Club Rose Valley Methodist Church Waconda 4-H Club OCCK Staff of Beloit Miriam Circle-Zion Lutheran Church of Beloit Xi Theta Lamda SororityCawker City

Lynette Alexander lives in Mankato with her

husband, Wade, where they attend Harmony United Methodist Church. Lynette is a Registered Nurse and a Physicians Assistant and has a desire to help young women who are pregnant fully understand the miracle of life within them. Lynette has 3 sons and 3 grandchildren. We are so blessed to have Rachel, Sherelle, and Lynette join us, as well as the other wonderful staff who are serving at Heart Choices. We look forward to having them serve the Lord together with us and cant wait to see what great things He has in store!

Heart Choices Appointments are also available at Concordia910 W. 11th St., (lower level) and Osborne115 N. 1st St Call 738-3433 or 1-800-585-3433 to schedule an appointment Thank you for donations given IN MEMORY OF Ida Micky Sauter Dillon Stroede Sarah Grace Schlatter Jerry VanPelt Jackson Cole Augustine Michael Scott Lienberger Patrick Michael Lutz David Langton Lynda Myers Mildred Trecek And IN HONOR OF Stacey Novak Micky Poelma Leah Hewitt

Welcome New Arrivals!

Evan ~ 09/11/12 ~ 8 lbs 13 oz Lyndah Raylynn ~ 09/28/12 ~ 7 lbs 14 oz Haydin Lee ~ 10/03/12 ~ 8 lbs 13 oz Bryson ~ 10/04/12 ~ 7 lbs 7 oz Aiden Ray ~ 10/19/12 ~ 9 lbs 12 oz Amelia Jo ~ 10/20/12 ~ 9 lbs 15 oz Memphis Allen ~ 11/06/12 ~ 7lbs 11 oz Kassandra ~ 11/20/12 ~ 3 lbs Audrey Lee ~ 12/11/12 5 lbs 8 oz Emery Grace ~ 12/13/12 ~ 6 lbs 14 oz
Riley Alexander Mark ~ 12/31/12 ~ 8 lbs 1 oz

DONT FORGET TO SAVE YOUR EMPTY INK CARTRIDGES, USED DIGITAL CAMERAS, MP3S, IPODS, AND CELL PHONES FOR HEART CHOICES! SAVE THE EARTH AND SAVE LIVES!! For pick-up, call 738-3433.

Sexual Integrity Schedule 2012-2013

Making Healthy Choices January 15-17 Beloit 7th Grade January 28-30 Miltonvale 7th Grade February 4-6 Glasco 7th Grade February 12, 13 & 15 Tipton 7th & 8th Grade February 20-22 Pike Valley 7th Grade Roads to Relationship and Marriage November 27-29 Minneapolis Freshmen December 4, 6 & 7 Concordia Freshmen January 7,8 & 10 Beloit Freshmen January 22-24 Downs H.S. FACS January 28-30 Miltonvale Juniors February 4-6 Glasco Juniors February 12, 13 & 15 Tipton Junior/Senior March 26-28 Minneapolis Freshmen April 22 Smith Center H.S. FACS Apr 29, May 1 & 2 Concordia Freshmen Seven Myths of Sexuality October 8-10 Downs Freshmen October 23-25 Mankato Freshmen October 29-31 Concordia 8th Grade November 13-15 Clifton/Clyde 8th Grade November 27-29 Minneapolis 8th Grade December 10-12 Smith Center 8th Grade January 15-17 Beloit 8th Grade January 28-30 Miltonvale Freshmen February 4-6 Glasco Freshmen February 12, 13 & 15 Tipton Freshmen/Soph February 20-22 Pike Valley 8th Grade Feb 27-28, Mar 1 Lakeside 7th Grade March 11-13 Concordia 8th Grade March 26-28 Minneapolis 8th Grade April 22 Smith Center 8th Grade

It's easy. Heart Choices provides the empty baby bottles. Individuals and families from churches, schools or organizations, take them home and for one month fill the baby bottles with loose pocket change. The bottle can be filled with coins, dollar bills, or a check made out to Heart Choices. At the end of the campaign, the filled bottles are collected. The organization or church counts the money and submits a check to Heart Choices for the total amount. Its that easy! Every cent is used to help Heart Choices reach out to women in need because of unplanned pregnancies, educate and equip parents to provide the best upbringing for their children, and educate young people to make healthy choices regarding their sexuality. Schedule a Change For Life baby bottle fundraiser for Heart Choices. Give us a call today! 785-738-3433

Baby Bottle Campaign

he Change for Life Baby Bottle Campaign is a fun way for individuals, families, churches, organizations and even schools to support the ministry of the Heart Choices and learn what we do.

Change for Life

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