My Baby, My Baby
All I could do at that moment was cry, cry, and cry some more, and say, my baby, my baby. In that time that she laid on my chest, everything stopped, and I knew I would protect you with everything in me. Little did I know that God had way more in store than I ever thought possible…
Cayleigh was perfect in every way. I couldn’t stop staring at her sweet little face and that this moment was even here. I couldn’t believe I was holding her and I had this opportunity to be her mom. Being her mom was the greatest honor the Lord had done. I couldn’t put her down, I would just hold her and whisper how I would fight for her and for us to have the best life we could. We had so many friends and family come to see her and me. I didn’t realize how many people loved us. They brought sweet gifts and we had to take a photo and every single person who held her while at the hospital.
The lies, guilt, and shame didn’t go away the moment I got saved. They would yield their ugly head most of the time when I was alone. Those lies I believed for so long were strongholds in my life. It was going to take some time to replace those with the goodness of God and His voice of truth. For almost eight months I had these nightmares and prior to that I had years of negative self-talk and listening to the wrong voice. I recognized this voice of shame very often. This voice was a liar and this voice tried to take my life. This voice was very much a voice that wanted to kill, steal, and destroy.
The devil knows what purposes God has for you and he will try anything to defeat you from finding out who you really are in Christ. I was having these mixed emotions after I got saved. Things weren’t better. One particular evening, I was on my way home with Cayleigh in the backseat. The voices of shame started, “You are such a bad mom, you cannot even afford to buy diapers, what a failure you are.” I couldn't help but yell out, “JESUS, where are you?”
I was so broken and the enemy was working overtime. If I drive my car off this road NO ONE WILL MISS YOU said this small lying voice. Everyone has left me, my friends, Cayleigh’s dad, I have no one. I felt like I had nowhere to turn. Could I be the only one going through this?
In that moment I heard a very different voice that shook me---I SEE YOU. I knew very well it was the voice of God, the Holy Spirit, my helper. I wanted to die and end all this hurt and pain, but God. He does something beautiful when we face various trials. He was refining me and my life for His purposes. He reached down and drew me out of the pit that I was in and saved me.
On this National Day of Prayer
On this National Day of Prayer, I reflect on the transformative power of prayer and the impact it has on lives like mine and the families that have walked through our doors and will continue to do so. Your prayers, service, and financial contributions serve as beacons of hope for struggling mothers and fathers, reaffirming their worth and the value of their pre-born children. You provide essential support, offering free ultrasounds and standing alongside families in their journey towards parenthood.
Your generosity extends beyond individual lives; it strengthens the very fabric of our community, fostering resilience, hope, and love. Together, we break free from cycles of struggle and empower families to thrive. Thank you for being a source of compassion and support, illuminating the path towards transformation, one life at a time. Join us as we continue this journey of empowerment and hope.
Great is Thy Faithfulness
It has been two years since we were handed the keys to a building (no mortgage, free and clear) to serve families facing difficult pregnancy decisions with life-affirming alternatives in the Sevier County area.
Looking back a bit further, it was a vision that the Lord planted in my heart in March 2019. I didn’t have an exact blueprint, but I had words coming to my heart and mind from the Lord that I jotted down in my prayer journal.
“Give our ministry the biggest mountain, the biggest assignment, the hardest city…because I know YOU want to do great things for YOUR glory!”
Just reading this as I type makes me sing at the great things He has done and continues to do! I don’t remember what I was studying in scripture at that time, but clearly, He was doing something in me. He wanted a willing vessel. “Here I am, Lord, send me,” is a constant phrase I see repeated in my journal, followed by "I will do what YOU want me to do."
To look back over these two years that our Sevierville location has been open blows me away. 717 families have walked through our doors, and there are many more to come. We would love for you to pray for our team as we continue to serve the Sevier County area. We have our mobile clinic impacting lives on the road, and our office in Maryville, and Sevierville. Serving families with the hope and help that they deserve.
We have created a document of seven ways that you can pray and partner with us at our Sevierville location. Download it and share it with your small groups, and friends, save it as a photo on your phone, or share this post with someone you know in Sevierville who would love to partner with us in ministry!
Brave Life Story
This is just one of MANY brave families that have been served at our Sevierville PRC! Great is thy faithfulness, indeed. Enjoy!
Zelma’s brave story of choosing life for her baby.
24 Ways to Be an Open Door to Brave Families in 2024
One of the questions we ask on our intake forms is, “How did you hear about us?” For many years, it has been a pretty standard top 5 list: family, friends, internet, doctor’s office, sign out front. There was one that crept up in that space last year, and it made me smile. Do you know what that was? THE CHURCH!
We long for the day when women facing unexpected pregnancies run to the church instead of running away, so that they do not run into the deeper arms of the world. This simple intake question shows how God is continuing to orchestrate that beautiful bridge between the church and the Pregnancy Resource Center. Let’s continue to be that open door for the wounded, downtrodden, and scared, and give them a place to run to in their time of need. Oh, how I needed this many years ago.
Here is a list of 24 tangible ways on how you can continue to be that open door to point others to hope and help, hope and help that points to the WAY, the way of Jesus. He is our true HOPE!
Like and follow our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/friendsBCPregnancyResourceCenter/
Once you like and follow our Facebook page, like, share, and comment on our content. This helps others see and find hope and help.
Each Monday on our social media we post a prayer post for our schedule that week. This is a simple way for you to intercede for those we see.
Pick one of our locations, Maryville, Sevierville, and/or our Mobile unit, and pray for the safety of those giving their time. Prayer is powerful!
Write a letter to one of our brave moms to encourage them in their journey. This can be a fun family activity. You never know the power of your words of truth and life that will resonate with someone you may never meet! You can download that template here: Brave Mom Letter
Maybe 2024 is your year to volunteer time and sit knee-to-knee with someone and greatly impact their story. You can start that process here: https://www.youmakeherbrave.com/volunteer-opportunites
Are you a business owner? Create a bin where your customers can collect tangible items our families need the most like diapers, wipes, formula, and baby hygiene items, and drop them off at any of our locations.
Have a fun competition with your Sunday school classes for small groups and collect items our families need the most like diapers, wipes, formula, and baby hygiene items, and drop them off at any of our locations.
Create a Facebook fundraiser. In your search type, “Facebook fundraiser”. There will be an option to click to create a Facebook fundraiser, Click the tab that says, “Create Fundraiser” " select Pregnancy Resource Center Inc (you should see our banner image come up), Edit any amounts and details, and then select create!
Take up a love offering - We have many people who cannot serve at the center physically, but they certainly have a gift to gather friends. Take a couple of weeks or a month to announce your love offering date and then host a collection date to give financially. Many times we don't know someone has decided to do this and they stop in with this gift of love to bless our work.
Gather friends and schedule a work day at our Maryville or Sevierville Center. This can be a variety of different things. You can set that up through our Development Director, Beth, by calling 865-977-8378.
Gather a group of friends and create care packages for our moms and dads. These can be as little as socks, lip balm, devotional, notebook, pen, beef-jerky (for the dads), hand-written notes, etc. This means the world to that mom and dad and greatly shows them that someone cares for them.
Does your church have someone from the Pregnancy Center come and speak about the pregnancy center's work? This is a great first step as many of our families that we serve say the #1 way they find out about us is friends and family. You can set that up by calling 865-977-8378 and asking for Beth.
Does your church do a consignment sale? Offer vouchers, so pregnant moms can come shop and get some crucial items they might need.
Gather a group of friends or your small group and set up a time to help wash our mobile clinic. We take this on the road to serve families in rural areas that cannot get to us. We love having her all shiny and presentable to those we serve. We provide all the washing items, we just need the hands and feet to do it. You can set that up by calling 865-977-8378 and asking for Beth.
Adopt a family going through one of our holistic support programs. What does that look like? First, reach out to Valerie at 865-977-8378 and she will be able to set this up and give more in-depth details to make this work. This would be a family that is currently pregnant and may not have family support to host a baby shower. You can purchase simple items they would need. There is typically one big item such as a new car seat, pack-n-play, swing, and basic items. See the example list: Standard Gift List
Fill our lobby fridge. We have a fridge in our lobby that we have people stock with bottled water, fruit juices, and soft drinks for families to enjoy when they come.
Purchase small amounts of gift cards to local fast food restaurants or gas cards, so families can use them in a time of need and as they navigate hard decisions. What a difference a $5-10 means to someone who thinks they are all alone. It shows someone cares and many times leads to a life decision!
Purchase a new diaper bag fill it with baby items and donate to the Center for a family in need.
Join our monthly family of financial givers called, “The Heart”. This helps our community-funded ministry continue to offer our life-saving work to those who enter our doors. You can start that here: The Heart
Has your church participated in a baby bottle campaign before? If not, maybe now is the time. Change truly makes a difference in the life of the Pregnancy Resource Center. We have many churches, schools, and businesses that make it a fun competition. A competition that impacts life for generations. If this sounds like something you would like to organize call the Center at 865-977-8378 or email elizabeth@prcbctn.com. We will need to know how many bottles you need when to drop off, and by what date.
Shop our Amazon List - This is our “hot” list of items that we always need. You can shop that list here: http://a.co/1Md9lwX
Host a ladies’ tea or men's brunch - If your church or organization has a group that gathers or regularly hosts an event at your church or place of business; our Center will provide the speaker, and you choose either your guests to bring needed material items or collect a financial gift to impact the families we serve in the community.
Lastly, but most importantly pray! Ask the Lord where He desires you to act and show love to those who face unexpected pregnancies. Then step out and be obedient to what He wants you to do
We are blessed by you and it is an honor to serve the Lord with you!
Supporting Families in Need: A Heartwarming Journey of Compassion and Community
Moving to a new area without any family, our team of dedicated staff and volunteers often become like family to those in need. A much-needed support system. Many are surprised when they learn about all the services we provide for families facing difficult pregnancy decisions. We are a unique ministry, a medical clinic while also offering holistic wrap-around support for moms, dads, and their babies.
One particular mom needed support. Uncertain about how things would work out, everything seemed to fall into place miraculously. Our volunteer advocates excel at identifying the challenges families face, whether it's securing employment, finding housing, learning how to care for a newborn, and so much more. They genuinely walk alongside families, offering unwavering support as if they were their own.
Our moms and dads have access to mentors who provide guidance and care throughout their journey. This particular mom put in an incredible amount of effort, determined to be the best mom she could be despite limited resources. She knew she had to continue putting in every effort to transform what seemed like an impossible situation into a possibility.
That's when our team and community went above and beyond. The love and support poured out by everyone continue to astonish us. On one particular day, our interpreters couldn't be present to help, but we utilized our iPad to communicate. We were grateful for the technology that allowed us to understand each other. Our team had purchased items to support and uplift this brave mom, ensuring she had everything she needed before her due date. It was another answered prayer, with God orchestrating everything and putting everything in its place.
As she spoke into the translation software, she said, "God really worked so that everything was in its place, it lasted a very strong time and changed a lot, my whole life changed, but then God put everything in its place, and everything is taking its order." Her words touched our hearts profoundly.
We are deeply thankful for the generous individuals who serve alongside us, offering their time, talents, and financial support. Our work would not be possible without you. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these families.
Opportunity to serve as a volunteer or work with us
Are you looking to serve and you are bilingual or maybe you are looking for a part-time job and you are bilingual? Maybe God is calling you to more and this is your place to plug in and serve. You can start the volunteer process here: volunteer opportunities or if you are looking for a part-time ministry job this may be your sign to apply. You can do that here: job opportunities
Thank you for loving and serving the families that are being entrusted to our care. God is moving in our hearts and in the hearts of the people.
Reason to Rejoice
As we look back on the past twelve months at the Pregnancy Resource Center, we can't help but be amazed at all the ways we have grown and flourished. Who would have thought that we would open our third location right in the heart of Sevierville? It's a testament to the incredible work that God is doing in all three of our locations: Maryville, our mobile clinic, and now Sevierville.
A reason to rejoice
It's truly remarkable to see the transformation that can occur in just a short span of time.
In the case of a year, it's truly astonishing how much can change and evolve. As we look back on the past twelve months at the Pregnancy Resource Center, we can't help but be amazed at all the ways we have grown and flourished. Who would have thought that we would open our third location right in the heart of Sevierville? It's a testament to the incredible work that God is doing in all three of our locations: Maryville, our mobile clinic, and now Sevierville.
Reflecting on the past year is like taking a journey through a rollercoaster of emotions. We have experienced both highs and lows, faced numerous challenges, and celebrated countless triumphs. Each of these moments has played a pivotal role in shaping and molding us into the ministry we are today. Time has this funny way of moving us forward, pushing us towards our goals, while also grounding us in the present and reminding us of the important work we are doing.
One thing that has become abundantly clear is the overwhelming need for our services. Every day, brave families walk through our doors, seeking a safe place to turn to in the face of unexpected pregnancies. I recall one particularly busy day when I stepped into the lobby of our Sevierville office and saw every seat filled with expectant mothers and fathers. The sight filled me with an immense sense of joy and fulfillment. It's moments like these that remind us of the impact we are making in people's lives.
Take the photo above, for example. Look at the smile on nurse Rachel's face as she holds a precious little boy. This child's mother has faced incredible challenges, but she has been courageous and determined to provide the best life possible for her baby. She recently rededicated her life to the Lord and joined one of our partner churches, finding strength and support not only in choosing life but also in growing her spiritual journey. It's a blessing to witness these families not just choosing life but also flourishing in their faith.
None of this would be possible without the continued support and investment from individuals like you. Your contributions allow us to provide the love and support that these brave families need as they navigate the complexities of unexpected pregnancies. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey with us, and for helping us bring hope and healing to those who need it most.
Flying Back Home
Callie prayed and received Christ at our Sevierville office. We were able to give her a beautiful study bible that had been donated by incredible difference makers in our community like you! What a blessing. Callie was so hungry for Jesus.
Our team was so excited to journey alongside Callie as she was growing in Christ during the Embrace Grace bible study. She also was getting her mind and heart right to mother these sweet twins that she was pregnant with.
We were several weeks in. The church that adopted her was praying for her each week and excited to begin purchasing items for twins! We love when we do semesters of Embrace Grace. You all show up in BIG ways to love the brave moms going through that specific program.
It was a new week and Callie was ready to come in. We came into the Sevierville office ready for her and the other appointments to come in earlier this month. We go through our normal opening routines and turning on our computer for the scheduler and see a text that shatters us.
“My mom took sick and I have to fly back home. Sometimes I don’t understand the plan of the Lord, but I won’t question His doing. I write this with tears in my eyes. I will miss you all.”
As heartbroken as we all were, we knew God was up to something good. You see Callie was a teacher in her country before she came to the US. I know many of you are familiar with missionary reports that come back to the states and share how the good news of the gospel is being spread throughout remote villages. Many times by that one that was hungry for Jesus and to tell everyone about what He had done in their life.
Callie was hungry. She wanted everyone to know. That is our prayer. Yes, Callie came and received amazing free medical services and faith based support that your generous giving allows us to do. There is something even greater that your generosity does! Callie received something even greater! A relationship with Jesus Christ. That my friend is something you cannot put a dollar amount on. Priceless indeed! Thank you, Jesus!! A message that He can carry WAY beyond our imagination.
Pray that the message and hope Callie has in her heart will be used in mighty ways! Who knows when we get updates from Callie soon it will blow us away at the goodness of God. Pray for Callie and her pregnancy. Pray she continues to have that burning desire in her heart to share His good news with those she encounters. Thank you for giving. We are seeing more brave families than we ever have before! We appreciate you being obedient and locking arms with us.
Your GIFTS are multiplied at PRC!
Father to the Fatherless
It was November 2020 and our front lobby at the PRC was full of men. Fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers desired to stand in the gap for the fatherless. I knew God was calling me to send a call out to the men that wanted to serve at PRC in a different way.
“A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation.” Psalm 68:5 NKJV
I am grateful for the Lord’s compassionate concern and care for the weak and needy. God is what people need. The fatherless need a father, Yahweh is there. The widows need a defender; God is there.
It was November 2020 and our front lobby at the PRC was full of men. Fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers desire to stand in the gap for the fatherless. I knew God was calling me to send a call out to the men that wanted to serve at PRC in a different way. I had a picture in my mind of what that looked like, but God’s plan was and is always bigger than ours. He just wants us to step out in faith and be obedient to what He is saying.
I had “my plan”. That November 2020, it was the plan to have a call list of men to minister to the men that came in. Because the majority of the time a man is the primary influencer in a women’s decision to choose life or death for her child. If a guy showed up with a girl at her appointment we could go down the list and call the men to come in. That worked for some time, but what was a call list soon turned into having a male volunteer advocate each afternoon we are open.
The “Champion Men” program has turned into more than I could have ever imagined. Isn’t that just like God?!
We are coming up on Father’s Day and I know for many this is a hard day just like Mother’s Day is. Wherever you are today—I want you to know that we are making a difference together. When you give financially, volunteer your precious time, and pray for what God is doing in and through us—together we are not only standing in the gap as an earthly father, but we have an amazing opportunity to introduce them to our Heavenly Father.
The ONE who will never leave us or forsake us. The image above is one of our champion men walking around the building with one of our brave moms’ little girl. Not only are new dads getting to see the fruit of our Champion men’s program. They are also getting to see what an important role of a healthy father looks like. Not just for men that come in, but women as well. Fathers to the Fatherless.
I can list many, many dads that have come through our support services just this year —that have a foundation set on what healthy fatherhood looks like. They are getting to see the miracle of life on the ultrasound screen. They are choosing life as a family unit and we get the opportunity through your support to walk alongside them during and after pregnancy.
Thank you for standing in the gap for brave families. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of brave families that are walking through our door each and every day. God is moving in and through your love and support you pour out each day.
Thank you for allowing your gifts to be used to be a father to the fatherless!
He Knows Our Name
Our mail lady told us the other day that she has over 80 stops a day and she loves coming in our building because we know her name. She told us that no one has ever called her by her name or even asked. What a simple way we can acknowledge those we serve and those we encounter each day that not only do we know their name, but HE knows their name. Through that simple conversation we can introduce those to our friend--JESUS!
Jesus changes everything! We just show up and report for duty! Can I get an amen?
A couple came to us a year and a half ago and they wanted to drop in to say hey and update us on life recently. They were addicted to drugs when they first came to us. The gentleman’s face was so lit up when he walked in. He said “Can you see Jesus shining through me?”
He said if it wasn’t for y’all I would still be on drugs, wouldn’t have my son, and wouldn’t know about Jesus!
He said when I come in here y’all remember my name and it means a lot to me.
We told him it’s because HE KNOWS YOUR NAME! He knows our every thought. He sees each tear we cry and holds us when we fall.
Won’t HE do it! Praise the Lord! What a blessing it is to serve Him and walk in what He has for us. Thank you for serving our community with us. Stories like this one never gets old. He knows our name!
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A Constant State of Thankfulness
Sitting in my quiet time with the Lord this morning, I am grateful to be in a constant state of thankfulness. Has it always been that way? Absolutely not. I can remember a time where this month was not a "season or a constant state of thankfulness time".
I was running away from the Lord and very bitter. I was filling the void in my heart with every worldly thing I could find, and I was always left feeling empty--but God. I love when He steps in and changes everything! It is pretty incredible to look back and see His hand at work in every hill and valley moment. I’m a new creation and if we live and walk in that mindset—what do we really have to lose?
2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if we are in Christ then we are a new creation. Our old self is gone and new is here! Praise the Lord!
Aren't you grateful that we all were once in darkness and now have been pulled into His light? We get to shine His truth and love every single day in our everyday lives and here at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
I am thankful that you have answered the call to serve through giving. We are getting to participate in the work of His kingdom! You are making such a huge difference in the lives of others. The things that the Lord has done in and through your act of obedience—I just sit in awe at His goodness.
The stories that are being birthed out of the PRC now at three locations—the mobile clinic, the Maryville office, and the Sevierville office seems like a fairytale. I will also add that this year has been one of the hardest years since I have been serving here. Even though this year has been difficult with the threats of violence, bullying online, etc. it has been the most beautiful year ever.
He is good and I get to come to you in your day and highlight what He has done because of YOU allowing Him to work in and through you. Thank you doesn't seem like enough. Your prayers, your time of service, and your financial gifts are making an impact physically and eternally.
On October 29th we had our embrace grace baby shower. It was the end of our 12-week bible study where we invest spiritually in single pregnant moms that attend. Some of you partnered with us this semester and have in the past. We had 10 girls this semester! Our biggest group yet and boy did God move within the hearts of the girls! Two of them were baptized and let us share the joy with you below and yes one of the girls was baptized in a large garden size tub!
I don’t know about you, but that is another reason to be thankful. No matter how messy this world seems to become God is at work! I just think of the early church described in the book of Acts. All the things that the disciples faced that caused them to be scattered all throughout different parts of the world.
Despite all the disciples were facing—the gospel was still on the move! A recent study that I went through on the book of Acts said, " The gospel is not stagnant. It moves. It is alive. It travels. There is nowhere it is afraid to enter into and settle within to bring salvation and restoration!" That fires me up!
Thank you for sowing into PRC, so we can invest holistically in those we serve together!
We Have This Hope
Can you believe it’s already October!?
We are taking a moment to highlight the beautiful things that happened last month! The above picture is a sweet moment at a private worship night for our embrace grace bible study girls. This brave momma is getting prayed over. What a beautiful night! You can learn how to help with some needs this month below.
This is what your prayers, your gifts, and your service help us do each and every day! Celebrate with us!
PRC is where difficult conversations happen. Men and women are at a critical crossroads when they enter our Center doors. They are choosing life or death. We are thankful for this HOPE we have in Jesus and His truth we can share with those we see.
PRC is where amazing relationships are built. This ministry would not be what it is without YOU! Thank you for sowing into what God is doing.
This is where choices are made and we pray that families make a life-affirming choice. We even see those that have made a decision and had no idea we even existed. Our hearts hurt for those that can’t take back an abortion decision, but again we have this HOPE! We get to extend His grace and forgiveness that He offers all
of us!
This is where hope is given and love flows abundantly!
This is PRC!
Last month, 145 brave families received free life - affirming medical services and many will continue to receive holistic faith-based support through our caring mentors. Faith-based support that truly digs deep at the root to find the true cause of what led them to be in the situation they are in. This is where true change is made. Not only a physical change, but many times a spiritual transformation!
We are rejoicing over FOUR new believers this past month and one that rededicated their life to Christ!
We are moving into October with great expectation and rejoicing at the great things HE has done! PRC is HIS ministry and what a blessing it is to follow His leading.
Thank you making a life-saving difference with us by either serving and/or giving so families can continue to get real hope and real help!
May your JOY be FULL
Doesn’t this picture alone give you joy? I cannot help, but grin from ear to ear when I see this. This was one of our Embrace Grace mommas that got baptized at her baby shower in the spring. Many of you that were at our banquet last month saw this picture.
Thank you for rejoicing with me today! I pray your JOY may be full today. This is from my heart to yours of the good things He has done:
Lord, I wanna see you. That hunger and thirst for Him is so strong! I see Him show up and out every single day. Even when things are hard pressed—He is still good! I have great expectations of Him leading the way and watching Him work in and through us!
This week two of our PRC crew came arm in arm skipping down the hallway oozing with joy that would light up a room! A brave momma rededicated her life to the Lord. Just a week before we had another brave momma pray to receive Christ.
Then I about fell out in the floor with this one! One of our beautiful and brave mommas attending our Embrace Grace bible study was sharing how she’s hungry for more! She’s Korean and wished she had a Korean Study Bible (on its way! )
She pulled out a journal and shared how she’s been writing the book of Proverbs in her own language. She’s so hungry for the Lord! And BOY does she have a story!
How beautiful! Show us your glory, Lord! May we continue to have that fire burning in our bellies for more! What a week!
Ephesians 3:21, “to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen!”
We are grateful to you. Consider this a great BIG virtual hug from all of us at PRC to you today.
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Love them Both Banquet Recap
What an amazing night Thursday, August 25th was at the Love Them Both Fundraising Banquet! It was such a joy to be with a little over 500 of you to celebrate what God is doing in our ministry – and join together to make an impact for life in East Tennessee, one life at a time.
We were blessed by the message of our CEO Valerie Millsapps and Kirk Walden our special guest speaker. His words on the importance of sharing with others in our community in compassion and humility is one we will not forget and Valerie challenging us to take a stand and that our voice is needed now more than ever!
Your support has given us much to celebrate at the Pregnancy Resource Center! In the last year, we were able to retire the note of our main location and are close to opening our third pregnancy center location in Sevier County. This makes all of our brick-and-mortar locations and our mobile clinic debt FREE! We also served more families than ever before. We know this will continue and your support helps us serve families that walk in our door every single day for free.
We also had the honor of sharing a powerful testimony from one of our clients, Desiree. Their sweet picture is below and we will share her video in the coming months as we get the opportunity to speak at local churches.
This event would NOT be possible without our incredible underwriters. We had a couple of anonymous contributors and Misty Castigila from State Farm. You can check her business out here: https://mistycastiglia.com/
When incredible businesses and individuals like hers help underwrite the venue—this helps as people give the day of and days after the event for all the money to go straight towards the mission and not a chicken dinner ;). We are so thankful for those in the community that contributes in that way!
A special thanks to Misty for helping to underwrite a portion of this event!
Episode 27 - What We Offer Wednesday - Medical Services
Our medical services are really many times the starting place for many of our brave mommas. The ultrasound is such a powerful tool to allow moms to be educated on fetal development and have the opportunity to see the miracle of life within them. Listen in as we share about our medical services.
Today’s Guest: Valerie has a special 4-week episode on letting you know all the things we offer at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
About this episode: Listen in as our CEO shares what we offer.
Today’s Topic: Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Medical Services. Valerie talked about getting on the list about what is next and how your church can help. Send an email to her at valerie@prcbctn.com
How can you help: Today’s episode talks about our Medical Services. What a huge need this is! The medical services we offer are a huge first step in connecting families to all of our other services.
We could not offer the programs we do without the help of our community. Brave families don’t have to worry about paying a dime for the services they receive because you give.
Would you consider joining our ministry partner team through a special financial gift or consider pledging to give monthly. Monthly support is the life-blood of our ministry. You can join us today by clicking on the link below that best fits your interests:
Episode 26 - What We Offer Wednesday - Men's Outreach
Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Champion Mens Program.
Today’s Guest: Valerie has a special 4-week episode on letting you know all the things we offer at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
About this episode: Listen in as our CEO shares what we offer.
Today’s Topic: Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Champion Mens Program.
How can you help: Today’s episode talks about our Men’s Outreach. What a huge need this is! Valerie shared some statistics from www.fathers.com/statistics-and-research/the-extent-of-fatherlessness/ We need our men in our community to RISE UP with us! Let’s love them both—the mom and the dad. As we do that baby is an automatic! Lives are saved and families are being restored!
We could not offer the programs we do without the help of our community. Brave families don’t have to worry about paying a dime for the services they receive because you give.
Would you consider joining our ministry partner team through a special financial gift or consider pledging to give monthly. Monthly support is the life-blood of our ministry. You can join us today by clicking on the link below that best fits your interests:
Episode 25 - What We Offer Wednesday: Community Resources
Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Community Resources. This episode is short and sweet, but such an important resource.
Today’s Guest: Valerie has a special 4-week episode on letting you know all the things we offer at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
About this episode: Listen in as our CEO shares what we offer.
Today’s Topic: Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Community Resources. This episode is short and sweet, but such an important resource.
How can you help: Today’s episode talks about our Community Resources that we are able to connect with in the community. We could not offer the programs we do without the help of our community. Brave families don’t have to worry about paying a dime for the services they receive because you give.
Would you consider joining our ministry partner team through a special financial gift or consider pledging to give monthly. Monthly support is the life-blood of our ministry. You can join us today by clicking on the link below that best fits your interests:
Episode 24 - What We Offer Wednesday: Bible Studies
How can you help come alongside us as we offer so many different medical services and programs? Check out the show notes at www.armoredwithtruth.com to see who you can support what we are doing together.
Today’s Guest: Valerie has a special 4-week episode on letting you know all the things we offer at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
About this episode: Listen in as our CEO shares what we offer.
Today’s Topic: Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Bible Studies. This is for families that have a desire to grow in their spiritual walk.
How can you help: Today’s episode talks about our Bible Studies that we offer in house. We could not offer the programs we do without the help of our community. Brave families don’t have to worry about paying a dime for the services they receive because you give.
Would you consider joining our ministry partner team through a special financial gift or consider pledging to give monthly. Monthly support is the life-blood of our ministry. You can join us today by clicking on the link below that best fits your interests:
SHOP OUR BRAVE STORE
Episode 23 - What We Offer Wednesday: Step Program
Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Step Program.
Today’s Guest: Valerie has a special 4-week episode on letting you know all the things we offer at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
About this episode: Listen in as our CEO shares what we offer.
Today’s Topic: Each Wednesday in the month of June, Valerie will be sharing about a service that we offer the community. There are many people that are not aware of all the services we offer the families we serve. What better way to come to you each Wednesday to highlight a ministry service we offer. Today’s topic is all about our Step Program.
How can you help: Today’s episode talks about our Step Program. We could not offer the programs we do without the help of our community. Brave families don’t have to worry about paying a dime for the services they receive because you give.
Would you consider joining our ministry partner team through a special financial gift or consider pledging to give monthly. Monthly support is the life-blood of our ministry. You can join us today by clicking on the link below that best fits your interests:
Be a Contender?
My social media blew up on both ends of the spectrum as I am sure yours did.
One important thing to point out is that this ruling isn’t official. And draft opinions can change. No one knows what’s going to happen next.
Only God knows.
Being a Contender?
Last night I started to get alerts of the shocking details of a draft opinion of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health being leaked to Politico. It revealed that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
My social media blew up on both ends of the spectrum as I am sure yours did.
One important thing to point out is that this ruling isn’t official. And draft opinions can change. No one knows what’s going to happen next.
Only God knows.
As far as what happens next in a serving role is one that we have asked many times and we will continue to ask as a ministry. How would any ruling with any law change what we do and the services we provide here at the Pregnancy Resource Center?
Many people celebrate that this evil act of abortion might possibly become erased in our state—politically maybe. Spiritually, mentally, physically—not exactly.
How can we be a contender? You may ask, Valerie, what are you saying?
The definition of being a contender is…
a person or group competing with others to achieve something.
We are indeed a person or group of people competing with others to achieve something. That something is much greater than us. That something is that the people that we encounter on a daily basis—the very people that would never step foot in the church need to know the reason for the hope that is within us.
That hope is—Jesus.
This is what I do know.
We live in a sinful world and as long as we walk this earth sin will still exist. Women will still find themselves unexpectedly pregnant and in difficult situations. Men and women will still search for a place to find an abortion. You may see companies, people, and abortion businesses offer to pay for transportation for people to have abortions in other states.
The depths of evilness I cannot even fathom. It breaks me. It breaks to me to think that men and women feel as all hope is lost that they even need to search for a place to take the life of their pre-born child.
This reminds me of two things:
We need to continue to pray without ceasing.
We need to stay focused on Jesus and get to work.
As more and more news will come out regarding what may or may not happen next — let’s not lose focus.
God is not the author of confusion.
I have the verse Nehemiah 6:3 written on my bathroom mirror that reminds me to not lose focus. There is much more work to be done.
The need is great. The need will be even greater if the Roe v. Wade decision is dismantled and pushed back on the states to decide. Our work that we do together is and will continue to meet a big need to those that will continue to face a difficult pregnancy decision.
Thank you for answering the call to step up and serve. You are being the hands and feet of Jesus with us.
Brave families will continue to be served with life-affirming alternatives when they face difficult pregnancy decisions. While we continue to provide free medical services and faith-based support we ask you to join us.
Join us in praying for those that will continue to walk in our doors. Pray for life-affirming decisions.
Pray for more volunteers to commit to serve to meet the growing need.
Pray for our mobile nurse staff position to be filled.
Pray for more individuals to invest financially in the mission of what God is doing, so we can continue to serve those through our free medical services and faith-based support programs.
Pray for our leaders on a local and nationally level that they will stand on God’s Word as they make decisions.
Pray for our board, staff, and volunteers as we continue to meet needs of those in our community.
Thank you for giving of your time, talents, and treasures. You truly are a contender. You are rising up and being a KINGDOM contender. We know this world is not our final home and we are doing what God has called us to do in Acts 1:8.
This is our time. This is our time to let His light shine. I think of the words of Winston Churchill when he said, “In every age there comes a time when a leader must come forward to meet the needs of the hour. Therefore, there is no potential leader who does not have an opportunity to make a positive difference in society. Tragically, there are times when a leader does not rise to the hour.”
God not only has a place for us; He has placed us where He needs us. The decision is ours whether we will do what we can where we are. This is our hour.
This is our hour to continue to provide all the love and support a brave family will need as they choose life for their baby.
Episode 22 - Miles for Mom
A special challenge from the Pregnancy Resource Center! Listen to this episode and share with others on how we can all go the extra miles for moms!
Today’s Guest: Valerie shares about going the extra mile for moms.
About this episode: Listen in as our CEO shares a little bit about a situation she faced and how together we can go the extra mile.
Today’s Topic: We hope you will share this episode and accept this challenge to go the extra mile for moms. Little is much when God is in it. Feel free to leave a comment what state you are in and challenge someone else to listen and hopefully they will go the extra mile for moms with us.
How can you help: Today’s episode talks about how we can go the extra mile. We can:
Pledge to give monthly in the amount of how many miles it takes you to travel to work.
Purchase a small gift card for gas or a quick service restaurant and drop it off at our main location in Maryville.
Purchase diapers, wipes, and/or baby hygiene items and either ship to us or drop off at our Stuff the Bus event. (link to event below)
Challenge someone you know in another state to give and spread this message to more miles across the US.
Check out our event page (by clicking the image below) to make plans to join us Saturday, May 14, 2022 for our Stuff the Bus event!
Episode 21 - What is Grace?
Aren’t you thankful that God extends His amazing grace to us. You the listener are truly what helps make this work possible when you serve through giving of your time, talents, and financial gifts.
Today’s Guest: Valerie shares about grace.
About this episode: Listen in as our CEO shares a little bit about grace. Valerie shared some of this message at a charge this past Sunday and wanted to extend that to you all as well.
Today’s Topic: Aren’t you thankful that God extends His amazing grace to us. You the listener are truly what helps make this work possible when you serve through giving of your time, talents, and financial gifts.
How can you help: When you partner with us financially you are helping brave families find us first. When they do they get free and confidential help — one being a life-saving ultrasound. A mom gets to connect with her pre-born child and falls in love with her baby.
Three easy ways you can partner with us:
Pray - be an intercessor. There are times you can come into the center to pray over our space. Appointments for the day and lift up our team. This can be done on or off site. We know that there is power in prayer. We start every day coming together as a team to pray. It truly sets the tone for the day ahead. If you’d like to come on-site and join us send an email by clicking here.
Become a volunteer advocate. You can start that process here: be an advocate
Make a financial contribution and impact the lives we are serving together. Find out all the ways you can give here: Ways to give
You are not only helping us meet the needs of those facing difficult pregnancy decisions, but you are helping us point to the one that causes us to sing a new song! After you listen to our podcast episode listen and soak in this sweet moment.