There are two non-profit organizations in Coweta and Fayette counties south of Atlanta, whose primary mission is to save the lives of children — more specifically, babies. In Fayette County, the organization is the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center. In Coweta County, it is Coweta Pregnancy Services.
Each year hundreds of expectant mothers call upon these organizations for assistance. In Coweta County, CPS performs an average of 750 pregnancy tests and 600 ultrasounds annually. Last year FPRC performed 258 pregnancy tests and, for the first time, offered ultrasounds to clients. Nearly 260 women took advantage of the offer to receive ultrasounds.
In addition, vital services offered include parenting classes, relationship classes, counseling, clothing assistance and a host of other programs and services.
One of the major goals is to assist women and men to see that there are viable alternatives to abortion, which has claimed some 55,000,000 unborn lives in the United States alone since 1973.
At a recent fund-raiser, one mother was present and extolled the virtues of the pregnancy center. She had, she shared, decided to get an abortion until she went to the pregnancy center. She proudly presented her beautiful 6-month-old baby boy and received a standing ovation.
Between the two centers, 70 babies, who would likely have been aborted, are experiencing their first year of life. That may not seem like many compared to the vast number of children that never see the light of day, but that’s 70 kids who will grow up, graduate from high school, perhaps attend and graduate from college, get married, have their own kids, and live their lives to the full. Over a 10-year period, this number would swell to 700 children who have been given a chance of life.
For the most part, services are free at the centers, and confidentiality is maintained. How do they operate financially? A number of sponsors, including individuals, churches, and business, underwrite the organizations and fund-raisers help round out the financial needs.
At the recent fund-raiser for the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center, the keynote speaker was Star Parker. Ms. Parker, an African-American, experienced four abortions and was a welfare recipient before choosing a new path.
Today, Star Parker is the founder and president of CURE, the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, a 501(c)(3) non-profit think tank which promotes market based public policy to fight poverty.
Before involvement in social activism, Ms Parker had seven years of first-hand experience in the grip of welfare dependency. Now, as a social policy consultant, she brings new energy to policy discussions on how to transition America’s poor from government dependency. She is a sought-after expert on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and for national radio, television, and print interviews, nationwide.
Ms. Parker has a BS degree in Marketing and Business from Woodbury University and has received numerous awards and commendations for her work on public policy issues. She consults with Republican legislators on numerous urban issues, has lectured on anti-poverty initiatives at more than 180 colleges and universities and serves on the advisory boards for several national organizations.
She is also a devoted Christian, a passionate pro-life advocate, and a stellar example that, whatever the circumstances, life can be redeemed and become full of promise and meaning.
This, too, is part of the message of these two organizations: that life — all life — matters and has meaning.
They boldly reflect the words of Jesus, “I came that you may have life and have it more abundantly,” in their services and programs. They are quietly serving others and, in the process, are saving lives.
[David Epps is the pastor of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Sharpsburg, GA (www.ctkcec.org). He may contacted at frepps@ctkcec.org. The Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center may be contacted at 770-719-2288. Coweta Pregnancy Services may be contacted at 770-251-7158.]Saving babies, transforming lives
There are two non-profit organizations in Coweta and Fayette counties south of Atlanta, whose primary mission is to save the lives of children — more specifically, babies. In Fayette County, the organization is the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center. In Coweta County, it is Coweta Pregnancy Services.
Each year hundreds of expectant mothers call upon these organizations for assistance. In Coweta County, CPS performs an average of 750 pregnancy tests and 600 ultrasounds annually. Last year FPRC performed 258 pregnancy tests and, for the first time, offered ultrasounds to clients. Nearly 260 women took advantage of the offer to receive ultrasounds.
In addition, vital services offered include parenting classes, relationship classes, counseling, clothing assistance and a host of other programs and services.
One of the major goals is to assist women and men to see that there are viable alternatives to abortion, which has claimed some 55,000,000 unborn lives in the United States alone since 1973.
At a recent fund-raiser, one mother was present and extolled the virtues of the pregnancy center. She had, she shared, decided to get an abortion until she went to the pregnancy center. She proudly presented her beautiful 6-month-old baby boy and received a standing ovation.
Between the two centers, 70 babies, who would likely have been aborted, are experiencing their first year of life. That may not seem like many compared to the vast number of children that never see the light of day, but that’s 70 kids who will grow up, graduate from high school, perhaps attend and graduate from college, get married, have their own kids, and live their lives to the full. Over a 10-year period, this number would swell to 700 children who have been given a chance of life.
For the most part, services are free at the centers, and confidentiality is maintained. How do they operate financially? A number of sponsors, including individuals, churches, and business, underwrite the organizations and fund-raisers help round out the financial needs.
At the recent fund-raiser for the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center, the keynote speaker was Star Parker. Ms. Parker, an African-American, experienced four abortions and was a welfare recipient before choosing a new path.
Today, Star Parker is the founder and president of CURE, the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, a 501(c)(3) non-profit think tank which promotes market based public policy to fight poverty.
Before involvement in social activism, Ms Parker had seven years of first-hand experience in the grip of welfare dependency. Now, as a social policy consultant, she brings new energy to policy discussions on how to transition America’s poor from government dependency. She is a sought-after expert on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and for national radio, television, and print interviews, nationwide.
Ms. Parker has a BS degree in Marketing and Business from Woodbury University and has received numerous awards and commendations for her work on public policy issues. She consults with Republican legislators on numerous urban issues, has lectured on anti-poverty initiatives at more than 180 colleges and universities and serves on the advisory boards for several national organizations.
She is also a devoted Christian, a passionate pro-life advocate, and a stellar example that, whatever the circumstances, life can be redeemed and become full of promise and meaning.
This, too, is part of the message of these two organizations: that life — all life — matters and has meaning.
They boldly reflect the words of Jesus, “I came that you may have life and have it more abundantly,” in their services and programs. They are quietly serving others and, in the process, are saving lives.
[David Epps is the pastor of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Sharpsburg, GA (www.ctkcec.org). He may contacted at frepps@ctkcec.org. The Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center may be contacted at 770-719-2288. Coweta Pregnancy Services may be contacted at 770-251-7158.]
