Behind the Scenes                                                         Winter 2017



  FAST WAYS t
Five Fast Ways to Support PRC Today

1. Become a monthly donor. Prayerfully consider supporting St. Joseph PRC with a monthly contribution.  Contact us to today to learn about tax credits. 816-387-8090.

2. Pray! Would you like to receive a prayer request email?

3. Ask your church or organization to participate in  Baby Bottle Blessings. Fifteen percent (15%) of the St. Joseph PRC operating budget comes from groups donating coins, cash and checks. Call today to discuss coordinating a Baby Bottle Blessings campaign.

4. Join us on February 21 from 11 am - 9 pm for
St. Joseph PRC Dinner Club.
4225 Frederick Ave. (816-671-1166). Click Here for your flyer.


St. Joseph PRC 
816-387-8090
1502 N. 36th St., Suite D, St. Joseph, MO 64506


 
 
 
 
 "I don't know what I will do." This is often the reply heard by an advocate when meeting a woman in her first appointment at our clinic. Pat was no different. It seemed her history of previous abortions would be repeated.  In a couple weeks' time our staff and volunteers witnessed her perspective change from distraught and sad to positive and upbeat about the pregnancy. Pat said at her last appointment that she would be telling family about "her baby" that weekend. 
 
We are here to help every woman in our community who is facing a crisis pregnancy.  When she is overwhelmed by her current circumstance we are ready to provide critical information.  Most importantly, the staff and volunteers at St. Joseph PRC pray for each woman and her unborn baby.  We believe in the power of prayer and know God can work in each woman's life.  Would you pray today for a woman who is at a crossroads in pregnancy, troubled and unsure what to do?  May she choose life! 
 
We know abortion-determined women who make life-affirming decisions once someone has taken a genuine interest in helping her and the baby.  Please pray for women in crisis pregnancies to receive support. 
 
How will you protect the miracle of life this year?
 

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Thank you to all who have shown support for life so far in 2017.  St. Joseph PRC staff is encouraged by your prayers, contributions and involvement.

These churches are have recently participated in Baby Bottle Blessings
or have organized a collection of baby items.

Barnard Christian Church
Brookdale Presbyterian Church
Cathedral of St. Joseph
Faith United Baptist
First Baptist Church of St. Joseph
Gower Christian Church
Grace Evangelical Church
Hope Church Youth Group
Our Lady of Guadalupe
River of Hope Fellowship
ROC Fellowship
St. Francis Xavier
St. Rose of Lima 
Strong Tower Baptist Church

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J anuary Church of the Month
St. Joseph PRC recognized First Baptist Church Gower in January as church of the month.  The congregation has provided financial support to PRC for many years.  We know the prayers, concern and involvement have helped mothers and unborn babies at just the right time. St. Joseph PRC has seen First Baptist Church Gower faithfully "Love God, Grow Disciples and Go Tell the World the Good News."
Thank you to all at First Baptist Church Gower for actively helping women choose life.
 
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son,
that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16
First Baptist Church Gower
102 South 2 nd
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6488
Pastor Mark Mayo
Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m.
Like First Baptist Church Gower on Facebook

Special thanks to JOY 91.1 FM - KSJI for encouraging listeners to participate in Baby Bottle Blessing. We thank God for each announcement. The staff at Joy 91.1 have been ambassadors for sanctity of life. JOY 91.1, local Christian radio, is a blessing to St. Joseph to PRC.

VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED
Hospitality Team:   Provide refreshments for tours or meetings.
 
Photographer:   Serve as needed to take pictures at PRC events or for special projects.
 
Special Events:   will help with various tasks for Special Events.  Could include decorating, running errands, work a 'booth' set up at different locations.
 
Receptionist:   Greeter and answer phones as well as assist with mailings & office projects.
 
Church Ambassador:   serve as a communications bridge between your church & PRC, update your church about PRC events & tell PRC about needs of the church.  
 
Let Jennifer Morris know how you would like to be involved. 816-387-8090 [email protected]

February Church of the Month
 
St. Joseph PRC has selected Barnard Christian Church as February 2017 church of the month. On several occasions Pastor Pat Sampson has stopped by for updates or to let us know how the church will be involved in supporting our mission to help women in crisis pregnancy make life-affirming decisions. Barnard Christian Church has participated in Baby Bottle Blessings and has made special contributions to St. Joseph PRC.  We are always blessed by the generosity of this congregation.  We know Barnard Christian Church values the life of every unborn child.
 
Matthew 28:19-20 are important verses for Barnard Christian Church.  "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." It is evident to St. Joseph PRC staff that Barnard Christian Church is striving to be used by God to help others know Him and have hope.  We are grateful for the continued prayers and support from the congregation at Barnard Christian Church. 
 
Barnard Christian Church
319 Morehouse St.
Barnard, MO 64423
Pastor Pat Sampson
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.
Like Barnard Christian Church on Facebook.
 

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Mark Your Calendars

February 21:  Dinner Club at Bandana's
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

March 20:  Dinner Club at Pizza Ranch

May 5:  Golf Tournament at St Joseph Country Club


Call today for a golf packet.
Thank you to our many donors and supporters who make it possible for us to reach hundreds of women.  We're so grateful for your partnership! 
If you are not a current donor, please prayerfully consider making a monthly commitment to help empower women and give hope.



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