People everywhere are contributing to charities, doing good deeds, paying it forward…and not telling a soul about it. The Bible says we actually shouldn’t be bragging to the world what good doobies we are:
“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6: 2-4
I think sometimes our Pregnancy Resource Centers subscribe to this verse, because far too many people don’t know what these centers are all about. When there is an organization that serves the community by offering programs and resources for women, men and children in need, and do it most times with no cost to the client, then we should shout it from the rooftops. Not to show what wonderful people there are working and volunteering at these organizations, but to spread the news that there is a place of hope, a place where women and families can find help, and a place where their healthy family is a top priority.
Matthew 5:16 tells us that there are times when we do want to shine our light, and that is when our deeds reflect our Father in heaven.
…”let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
The Pregnancy Resource Centers all over the country have a heart to serve. They are not doing these good deeds to serve their own ends, although there certainly is joy as a result of giving of yourself. They care deeply for the women (and men) who are facing an unplanned pregnancy, who for so many reasons, may see abortion as the only alternative. The women who enter these centers are usually in dire need of love and attention. They need resources, they need answers, they need HELP!
These Pregnancy Resource Centers unapologetically offer alternatives to abortion. Of course they do, that’s the loving thing to do. And monetary gain is not their motive as you can see below that many of these services are free. Their reward is in rescuing the unborn from a sometimes brutal death, their reward is in seeing the joy on a mom and dad’s face knowing they did not succumb to abortion, their reward is in showing God’s love to women, men and children (born and unborn). And that, is why these resource centers can, and should, let their light shine to the praise of our Heavenly Father.
Listed below are a few of the Pregnancy Resource Centers in our area and a brief description of their services:
Family First Pregnancy Care Center provides confidential free pregnancy tests, education on prenatal care, parenting and life-skill classes for the family, material assistance, and is a resource for community services.
Our classes are for expectant mothers, dads, parents, teen boys and girls, the entire family!
Phone: 520-896-9545
1575 W. American Way,
Oracle, Arizona 85623
Aid to Women Center—Our complete scope of services includes pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, comprehensive prenatal care, basic women’s health services,post abortion support, peer counseling, resources and referrals. We offer an Earn While You Learn Program for all pregnant clients to participate in earning needed diapers, baby clothes, other baby items and furniture. AWC also provides STI testing, treatment, and education for men and women.
2039 S. Mill Ave, Suite C Tempe, AZ 85282
phone: 480.966.1902
fax: 480.967.8023
aidtowomencenter@gmail.com
http://aidtowomencenter.org/index
Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler and Gilbert—Provides pregnancy tests, options counseling, Ultrasounds, Parenting classes, Post abortion Recovery group, Resource and referrals
All at no cost.
590 North Alma School Road
Suite 20
Chandler, Arizona 85224
and
894 E. Warner Rd (NE corner of Lindsey/Warner)
Suite 103
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Hope Women’s Center– serves women facing any difficult life situation. Whether they are faced with poverty, domestic or sexual abuse, unplanned pregnancy, unemployment, single parenting, prostitution, drug/alcohol abuse, or family conflict, our trained mentors and teachers are available to help provide assistance, encouragement, support, and the necessary tools to make positive changes for their future. Free pregnancy testing, resources and support.
Offices in Apache Junction, Az, (480-983-4673), Phoenix, Az., (602-715-0999), and Coolidge, Az. (520-723-8888)
Shining The Light 