Quarterly Newsletter - February 2019
Bethesda House

A faith-based home for pregnant or parenting
moms and their babies.


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Missy's Message

Greetings,
Like many of you, I’ve been feeling dazed and dumbfounded by the recent rulings against the unborn. But rather than feeling discouraged and losing heart, we must remember that God is in control. Let’s see this as an opportunity to take action. Because of God’s amazing work and people’s hearts to help, we can offer Bethesda House as a very viable option. We need to make our home known to women who feel they don’t have options.  

Many of us (myself included) have become passive in the area of defending the unborn. We know what the Bible says about it, we know that we believe life starts at conception, we know we want to help others but what are we doing? While those that believe differently are taking action and moving their agenda forward, we sit quietly. While we were sitting quietly, New York passed a law to allow a woman to abort her child at any point during pregnancy. Then, while we were sitting with our mouths wide open, trying to absorb this latest insult to the unborn, Governor Cuomo lit up One World Trade Center in pink in celebration of being able to abort babies until birth. WE CANNOT SIT quiet anymore. We are called to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. 

We can take action NOW:
1) Join us for VOICE for LIFE on March 11th, a meeting to address what actions we can take to defend life. Read more below.
2) Legislation similar to New York’s has been proposed here in Massachusetts. A simple way to be a voice for the unborn is to contact MA Legislators. Read more below.

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.
-- Jeremiah 1:5
Upcoming Events

Voice for Life
** 03/11/2019 – 7:00pm
Duxbury Church
Read more below.

Direct Care Volunteer Training Sessions
** 03/16/2019 – 2:45pm - 6:00pm
Bible Baptist Church
1131 Main St., Hanson

** 04/13/2019 – 5:45pm - 9:00pm 
** 07/13/2019 – 8:45am - 12:00pm
** 10/05/2019 – 2:45pm - 6:00pm
** 01/11/2020 – 8:45am - 12:00pm
Duxbury Church
2 Tremont St., Duxbury

Church Presentations
** 03/03/2019 – 10:00am - 11:30am
Life House Church, Middleborough
** 03/17/2019 – 9:00am - 1:00pm
Fellowship Church, South Easton
** 05/12/2009 – 9:30am - 10:30am
Church of the Nazarene, S. Weymouth
** 05/12/2009 – 11:00 - 12:00pm
Church of the Nazarene, S. Weymouth

St. Thecla's Empty Bowl Dinner
** 03/23/2019 – 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Knights of Columbus Hall,
48 Schoosett St., Pembroke
Bethesda House is the recipient of this year's event!

Bethesda House Spring Gala
** 04/06/2019 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth

Bethesda House Soccer Tournament
** 06/22/2019 8:30am
Union Point Sports Complex, Weymouth
** Join Us for VOICE for LIFE  – March 11th
We believe the Lord is calling us to action through Bethesda House. For many, we simply don’t know what to do. Let’s come together and put our heads, hearts and voices together and come up with ideas on what we can do to defend life. We must agree ahead of time that everything will be done in love and sensitivity as unto the Lord. We’re not about shame and guilt but rather truth in love.

Please join us for our initial meeting:
VOICE for LIFE
March 11 
7pm 
Duxbury Church 
** Speak Up for Life in Massachusetts
Bethesda House asks you to contact your politicians and urge them to vote NO on the ROE Act recently proposed in the Massachusetts Legislature that puts politics ahead of mothers and babies.

Read more and access links to:
** St. Thecla's Empty Bowl Dinner  – March 23, 2019, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Knights of Columbus Hall, 48 Schoosett St., Pembroke
St Thecla's annual fundraising effort raises money for different charities each year. This year, they are blessing Bethesda House! Let's show our gratitude for selecting us as the recipient with a great turn out from BH. Email pembrokeemptybowlproject@gmail.com for tickets. Tickets prices are $20.00 for your choice of a hand-painted, ceramic bowl
or $10.00 for a paper bowl.

** Spring Gala  – April 6, 2019, 5:30pm
Join us for an evening celebrating Bethesda House featuring a silent auction and raffle, live music, and a plated dinner. This celebratory evening is semi-formal, in other words, simply your Sunday best. Tickets will be on sale through March 17th!

Hotel 1620 is offering a discounted rate of $139 for guests who would like to stay the night. Use code "Bethesda" when booking your room online or by calling 508-747-4900.
** SOCCER TOURNAMENT JUNE 22, 2019
Calling all players, referees, and sponsors! Save the date for our fourth annual soccer tournament fundraiser! This year, we will be at a new venue: The Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth! We will still offer the three divisions: Coed Competitive, Coed Open and Women's Open. Additional details coming soon!

* * Help Us Identify Local Business Partners
Please help us spread the word to local businesses that we are looking for partners for our two largest fundraising events, the Spring Gala and the Soccer Tournament. If you have a special relationship with a local business, would you please share some materials with them about our mission and events? Below you'll find two flyers to distribute to fundraising partners who are willing to partner with Bethesda House to help new mothers become self-sufficient. Thank you!
** God Continues to Bless Bethesda House
Last week, Bethesda House welcomed a new beautiful baby girl! Mom and baby are happy and healthy and settling in at Bethesda House while be showered by love from the many volunteers. Please keep all of our mothers and babies in your prayers!
** We Have Rooms Available!
We urge you to share Bethesda House with your network of friends and family. You never know who may know a pregnant woman seeking a home. Our generous volunteers give love and support to pregnant or parenting mothers needing a safe place to call home. We have love to give and rooms open in our newly remodeled home. Every mother gets a single room to share with her baby.
Donation Needs
** Bethesda House is in need of expendable items on a regular basis. This month, we are specifically in short supply of toilet paper, sponges and cleaning supplies.

** Bethesda House Amazon Wishlist
As we have moved into our new property, we have needs for many additional household items. We have updated our Amazon wishlist for supporters to help make the new house a comfortable and nurturing home for our young moms and their babies. Check back frequently as we will be updating the list regularly!
And, as always, thank you for your continued generosity.
Yours Sincerely,

Missy Porter, RN
Co-Founder/Director of Bethesda House

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Jeremiah 1:5
Our mission is to provide a temporary home that is safe and nurturing for young mothers (either pregnant or parenting their child). The basis of our home is built on God's love and how life can be transformed through a relationship with Jesus.

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