2013 CLIENT STATS:

Lifeline
~A publication of Community Pregnancy Center of Anchorage
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274 pregnancy tests 121 ultrasounds 186 Attended Earn While You Learn Classes 1,074 client contacts 208 counseling sessions 122 times the Gospel was shared 315 Bibles distributed
* Center was closed for 10 weeks during our move.

Changing Hearts. Saving Lives.

On a blustery, cold winter day in early 2013, James and Lisa came through the doors of CPC. Unlike many other clients who come in, uncertain if they will keep their baby, James and Lisa knew they would, but it would be against all medical advice they were receiving. Coming in search of hope that their baby would be born healthy and that theyd be ready to be responsible parents, James and Lisa were 23 weeks pregnant and were both past drug and alcohol abusers. They were stuck in the cyclical lifestyle like so many who share that struggle. Their first two children had been removed from their custody by OCS because of past drug and alcohol abuse and an unstable home life. During this time, James and Lisa were their baby would be born with extreme defects. The doctor words were possibly without arms and legs, just a head. They were devastated to hear this news and left feeling hopeless and alone. A friend told them about Community Pregnancy Center, a place where you can get peer counseling and practical help when youre having a baby. When they arrived, they found what they were looking for-Hope and Help. They poured their heart out to the CPC counselor and were offered
a place in CPCs Earn While You Learn Program. Lisa
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Board of Directors
Levi Smith Board Chair Mark Slama Vice Chair Sharlane Donaldson Secretary Members:
Dr. Lani Ackerman Patti Burton Patrick Martin Phillip Reid Rick Small

alternating between staying at local shelters and sleeping in their car. The day they came to the center they had just left their medical provider who told them that because of Lisas past abuse, that most likely,

A Word From Our Director-Bill Donovan

We stand amazed at what God has done through the ministry of Community Pregnancy Center during the last 30 years. As we celebrate this milestone we are humbled by the thousands of mothers and fathers who chose life for their babies. We are thankful for the huge team of collaborators who keep our doors open every day, our great staff, committed volunteers, dedicated board of directors and the hundreds of friends who faithfully support and pray daily for this good work. We couldnt make it without you. As we look to the future, now in our beautiful new home, we can only trust that we will see a dramatic increase in those we can serve because of the greater visibility and accessibility we now enjoy. Please continue to pray for CPC. That alone is the best gift anyone can give this ministry.

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Earn While You Learn Program by EWYL Coordinator Trish McDonald

Blessings abound in the Earn While baby was born. You Learn Program and Baby Prayer time / knowing they cared. Cache! It helped me and my husband We currently have 43 clients prepare for parenthood. enrolled and participating, 5 of which are in the Dads program. This program was extremely helpful When some recent graduates with learning more about having a were asked what they liked most baby & dealing with situations. I about EWYL, heres what they learned so much! said: It helped me to be better prepared I feel like I have such a better for the babys arrival. understanding of being a mom to a Our Baby Cache volunteers are newborn. blessedly busy with beautiful items Learning new things, even after the that continually flow in. Thank you for all the wonderful donations we have received! We have a loving team of dedicated volunteers who work in the EWYL program. Witnessing the moms and dads as they learn parenting skills and shop for their babys needs in the Baby Cache is a wonderful experience for them. We continually pray for more loving hearts to join the team. If you are interested please email Trish at trish@cpcanchorage.com for more information.

Pictured from left: Linnea Long and Trish McDonald. After 10 years working as CPCs EWYL and Baby Cache Coordinator, Linnea is leaving to be a snowbird. She faithfully served hundreds of clients while here and we will miss her terribly . Taking her place is Trish McDonald. Trish has been involved with CPC as a volunteer for ___ years. We are excited to have Trish on staff.

A Womb with a View by Nurse Manager Jamie Kerr

Performing Ultrasounds for our clients is such a privilege. We get the honor of seeing these babies for the first time along with their families. Each experience is different. For some the ability to see their baby brings nothing but happiness and joy. For others it brings relief seeing a heartbeat. Still for others it brings the realization that what is growing inside them is in fact a baby, and not just a group of cells. In all cases the ultrasound gives our clients the opportunity to bond with their baby. about their baby before making a decision. In August of 2013 we experienced an increase of four times the We see many clients who have number of those at risk for no real understanding of fetal abortion when we moved into development. The ultrasound is a our new facility on Lake Otis. great tool to educate our clients However, we consistently see that in this area. Our goal is to ensure over 90% of those at risk for that our undecided clients have a abortion choose LIFE when they clear understanding of the facts seem the images of their baby.

Post Abortion Counseling & Education by PACE Coordinator Sherry Wright

I was asked to share with you about the Post Abortion Counseling and Education ministry at CPC. Its an interesting ministry, because the last thing I ever wanted to do was share my story with anyone, so to find myself engaged in this program can only be because of the precious hand of my LORD. The beautiful thing is that God has taken the absolutely worst thing I ever did and blessed me by giving me a front row seat to witness His hand and heart for womens lives. the LORD is my healer. Please remember to pray for the women who are carrying this grief and burden in their hearts, to be willing to face their fear of the unknown and seek the help we offer through the Bible study. It is the washing of the Word, a renewing of hearts and minds that can more freely serve Him. As one of the ladies that came Women call the Center and for for this program I can testify that some, the process of healing its worth it! It took me 30 years begins there, even though they to reach out to someone may not feel ready. For me, that because of my fears. I finally is the where the amazing realized that all that time, it was blessing of the LORD began. really Satan that had kept me in Draw near to God, and He will bondage. In Christ we can be The LORD instills in women a draw near to you. I love that our free indeed, and we can equip loving, nurturing heart ministry is to reach women with women to share the truth about prepared to one day be a the good news of Jesus Christ, abortion, so that others will not mother. One of the side effects because He is Jehovah Rapha, have to carry this grief anymore. of abortion is a closing of the heart. It may not even be recognized or acknowledged, but it happens. Our LORD loves reconciliation and the work that is done in PACE. Class sizes have ranged from one on one to a group of 6 clients and classes are typically in the fall and spring.

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30th Anniversary Celebration of CPC

And while courtrooms across America were busy debating the issue in the following years, many, many young women were faced with a crisis pregnancy of their own, and many realized that what was happening in the courtroom wasnt addressing the crisis these young women were facing. About 10 years later, a group of local pastors decided to step in and do something to help these young women with making positive parenting decisions, and help with adoption and practical support. In November1984, CPC of Anchorage was born and since then, during the last 30 years, thousands of young women and families have found a light in the darkness, a calm in the storm and an answer in the chaos. Since 1984, many other volunteers, staff and board members have come and gone, but the message has remained the same. God loves you and were here to help you walk through this. Look for information coming soon our 30th Anniversary Celebration in November. We hope youll join us and celebrate with us, too.

In November1984, CPC of Anchorage was born and since then during the last 30 years, thousands of young women and

Current and founding board members at the Fall Dessert. Pictured from left Mary Lou Bacher, Jack Bacher and Pat Martin.

Forty-one years ago, a supreme court decision was made that created a cultural shift in the way the courts look at the life of an unborn child.

Our Giving
Looking Back at 2013
In 2013, the Community Pregnancy Center of Anchorage received $454, 291 in contributions and support and had expenses of $427,815. The board, staff and volunteers work hard to ensure we are spending our resources wisely. Because of your faithful generosity, we were able to meet the needs of over 400 clients. In 2014, we will be working hard to increase our visibility in our new location by focusing on post secondary educational institutions to ensure we are reaching potential clients. Your continued faithful support will make that possible.

families have found a light in the darkness, a calm in the storm and an answer in the chaos.

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signed up and came monthly for 12 months, meeting with an EWYL counselor each time on different lifeimproving topics, such as infant care and early parenting. During this same time, James signed up for the EWYL Dads Program and met for five months with one of our male EWYL facilitators. James learned how fathers can make a difference in their childrens lives and create a safe home for your family. It was also during this time that both James and Lisa realized that they both needed to surrender their life to Christ to experience true, lasting change. While they attended sessions at CPC, they worked hard to straighten out their familys life. In the summer of 2013, a healthy baby boy was born with all his arms and legs and zero defects. And shortly after, because of James and Lisas hard work, they were reunited with their two older children. Both admit that living a clean life has its challenges, but are so thankful for the success theyve found and attribute their familys success to what they learned and found at CPC. Visit our website at www.cpcanchorage.com to learn more about EWYL and our other programs.

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Community Pregnancy Center

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4231 Lake Otis Parkway Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-337-9292 Fax: 907-337-9262 E-mail: info@cpcanchorage.com

Community Pregnancy Center of Anchorage endeavors with Christ at our center to equip and support the people of Anchorage to make life-affirming pregnancy decisions, and to love and care for them regardless of their final decision.

Upcoming Events in 2014

See support.cpcanchorage.com for details on upcoming events or to reserve your place!
Youre invited to our 27th Spring Tea, featuring author Francine Rivers. Hear her own compelling story of restoration after an unplanned pregnancy.
Join us for Food, Fun and Friends Live and Silent Auctions Tea Shoppe Hat and Table Decorating Contests Categories: Themed-CreativeTraditional Tables of 8 $120 (You cater and you decorate) Individual Catered Seats $35 Tables or individual tickets may be purchased at www.cpcanchorage.com or by calling Sheri at 337-9292.
Summers coming and so is Motorcycle season in Alaska! Ride so that others might Live! Call Chuck Miller for more information. (907) 244-9640 or email at RideForHope.ak@gmail.com.