Spring 2011

criSiS pregnancy center of tidewater

C R I S I S P R E G N A N C Y C E N T E R O F T I D E WAT E R

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Dear FrienDs,

As a community, we are facing an enormous challenge. More than 8,000 pre-born children are losing their lives to abortion each year in South Hampton Roads.

Many of you may be overwhelmed by such a grotesque statistic. Coming to the aid of these children and their mothers seems so impossible that you are not sure what to do. You may want to quickly give up and do nothing because you believe your efforts

would be insignificant … only a drop in the bucket.

One drop will not fill a bucket, but many drops will. If 1,000 people become sponsored walkers in this year’s Walk for Life, we will accomplish a goal never reached in this ministry’s history, but more importantly, more lives and hearts will be rescued from abortion.

As God has drawn more supporters to CPC, CPC has been able to reach more women. As CPC has reached more women, the abortion trend in our community has reversed and gone down over the last five years. By the grace of God, let’s work together to continue this trend!

Our theme for this year’s Walk is “RESCUE”. Get it? U Rescue. Yes, You! Everyone can be a part of rescuing moms and babies because everyone can participate in the Walk for Life! It’s a fun, easy event that is vital to the ongoing work of CPC.

You can be a rescuer! Because of God’s work through you in this year’s Walk for Life, children, women and families can be spared from a horrible tragedy.

We are working through the final logistics of opening the new LIFE-affirming medical clinic in Virginia Beach. One thousand sponsored walkers at this year’s Walk would be a tremendous blessing at this critical moment. So, come on fellow rescuers, let’s Walk for Life!

See you in April!

Toby DeBause, President

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Every client gets a Bible!Thanks to generous donations from community members and LifeWay Christian Stores, we have received enough Bibles to distribute to each of our clients at The Keim Centers! What a blessing! We are thrilled at each opportunity we have to share the Gospel with our clients. Now we can provide educational tools to not only help our clients during their pregnancy, but also during their spiritual growth.

If you are interested in providing Bibles to pregnancy resource centers such as CPC of Tidewater, visit a local LifeWay Christian Store to learn more!

Why walk?Each year in South Hampton Roads, an average of 8,000 children lose their lives to abortion. That’s 1 abortion for every 2 births. These are innocent lives in need of rescue.

In 2010 alone, we served more than 1,600 clients. Your participation in the Walk for Life 2011 as a sponsored walker will help support women and pre-born children in our community. The financial support you raise this year will help us provide confidential services at no cost to our clients, including ultrasound, medical consultation, pregnancy tests, crisis counseling, parenting education and much more! This is the time for YOU to help rescue!

Join us!We are excited to Walk for Life in 2011! Register online at www.cpcfriends.org/walk and use your enclosed pledge form to sign up sponsors today!

Connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/cpcfriends) or Twitter (@cpcfriends) for updates, and sign up for our weekly challenge e-mails – we have some great prizes this year!

TRUE STORIES FROM THE KEIM CENTERS

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When Joan and her boyfriend first visited The Keim Centers, they were not expecting to have a second child. “There was a lot of stuff going on in my mind,” Joan recalled. “[I kept thinking] I cannot have another baby. What are my parents going to think? I was really confused on what to do.”

Through ongoing support from advocates at the center and return visits for ultrasound, Joan and her boyfriend reached a decision to carry their baby to term and parent their child.

“When we went to get an ultrasound, we found out it was a boy,” Joan said. “At The Keim Centers, [the advocate] explained everything to me and made me realize that it’s alive. It’s not just something we can get rid of – it’s a life. It’s a little baby. It’s my own son. I was about to kill an innocent one, and he’s already alive. He has a heartbeat and everything – you can’t just get rid of that.”

Currently, Joan’s boyfriend is working to support their family. Joan’s family assists with childcare so she can complete her GED and continue pursuing her education.

“Before you have a baby, life is totally different,” Joan said. “Even though it’s hard, [becoming a mother] changes you for the better. It’s all worth it once you see your baby. Being a mom keeps you learning every day. No matter how hard, it’s fulfilling.”

Jaydem will celebrate his first birthday this March. Joan is also starting classes to prepare for Jaydem and his older brother, Lawrence, to be christened.

Joan and her son, Jaydem, (also pictured on cover) are actual clients. Their names and likenesses have not been changed.

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It’s all worth it once you see your baby.“ ”

2010 annual report

2010 By The Numbers4,040 helpline calls1,617 individual clients served1,602 pregnancy tests administered488 clients received material aid484 ultrasounds given250 active volunteers82 commitments to Christ41 percent of clients considering abortion chose life37 weekly average attendance at Great Expectations classes20 staff members 19 recommitments to Christ12 weekly average dad attendance at Great Expectations classes8 Board of Director members5 locations 3 Abortion Recovery Ministry Bible study groups1 Every life counts!

Our MissiOnThe Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, Inc. is a non-profit organization with a mission to defend life by supporting women unprepared for pregnancy, challenging our community to adopt a godly view of sexuality and the sanctity of all human life, bringing healing and wholeness to lives traumatized by abortion, and influencing and persuading those around us to follow Jesus Christ.

Our MinistriesThe Keim Centers• In Norfolk

Medical services to provide healthy beginnings for CPC’s mothers and babies, including pregnancy testing and limited ultrasound

• In Virginia Beach, Suffolk & PortsmouthNon-medical pregnancy resource centers providing crisis counseling, education, and material support

Great expectationsPregnancy/parenting classes and Bible studies to prepare women and men for parenthood

sexual integrityA youth educational program promoting healthy relationships through a lifestyle of sexual integrity

abortion recovery MinistryProviding emotional and spiritual guidance for post-abortive women leading to forgiveness, healing and peace through Christ

Our Finances

Information compiled from 2009 independent audit

Our aFFiliatiOns We have national affiliations with: • Heartbeat International• CareNet• NIFLA

“I remember putting my hand on my belly and thinking, ‘God, I don’t know what’s going on here, but I know this baby is yours.’ And I felt such peace.”

- Lori, client of The Keim Centers in 2010

Our clientsIn the 25 years of this ministry’s existence, we have received more than 103,000 helpline calls and have seen more than 20,000 clients. Thousands of pre-born lives have been saved and the hearts of their mothers have been spared from the tragedy of abortion.

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* Latest statistics from the Virginia Department of Health

Management and General Expenses, 8.24%

Fundraising Expenses, 7.39%

Program Service Expenses, 84.37%

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THe JMZ CHaLLenGe: Each (1) church sponsors two (2) hours of pregnancy center ministry each month and provides seven (7) volunteers to help CPC.

Current JMZ 1:27 Churches*:

*These churches sponsor at least 2 hours of pregnancy center ministry per month and provide at least 7 volunteers per year. This listing does not reflect all church support of CPC. Other churches give in different ways. All support is needed and appreciated! Two hours of pregnancy center ministry cost $100.

JMZ 1:271 Church: 2 Hours and 7 Volunteers

Would your church like to take the challenge? Call 757.410.9703 today!

annual Benefit Banquet .On October 26, 2010, we were honored to fill the Chesapeake Conference Center with 1,200 individuals sensitive to rescuing the lives of pre-born children in South Hampton Roads (pictured below). Toby DeBause, President of CPC, displayed a powerful visual aid of the 86,498 lives lost to abortion in South Hampton Roads from 2000 to 2009.

Dr. Tony evans (pictured at right) delivered a compelling message, challenging all in attendance to keep our perspectives in line with God’s perspective.

Mark your calendar for Monday, November 7, 2011, when we welcome Bruce Wilkinson (pictured at left) as our Annual Benefit Banquet guest speaker! Bruce Wilkinson is the best-selling author of The Prayer of Jabez and A Life God Rewards, as well as a media producer with a heart for life-affirming ministry.

We were thrilled to honor numerous Walk for Life 2010 participants, including Jenny “the jewel” Jensen (pictured at right) – top walker for several years running. Are you ready to challenge Jenny’s record of $5,626? Get involved with the Walk for Life 2011 at www.cpcfriends.org/walk!

Welcome to CPC, Bruce Wilkinson!

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after the orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:27 NIV

“CPC is an expression of the Body of Christ coming together to share the love of Christ in a tangible way. As more churches become involved in the ministry of CPC, more lives are saved and more hearts are spared from a terrible tragedy for His glory.”

– Toby DeBause, President of CPC

Abundant Hope Baptist ChurchActs 2 ChurchAlpha & Omega

Baptist FellowshipAtlantic Shores

Baptist ChurchBody of Christ

Community ChurchCentral Baptist ChurchChesapeake VineyardChristian Chapel Assembly of GodChurch of The MessiahCoastlands Community ChurchCornerstone Bible ChurchDeep Creek Baptist ChurchFaith Community ChurchFirst Baptist Church

of NorfolkGlad Tidings ChurchGrace Presbyterian ChurchGrace Community ChurchGreen Run Baptist ChurchHarvest Assembly Of GodKempsville Church of ChristKempsville

Presbyterian ChurchLandstown

Community ChurchLiberty Christian Fellowship Liberty Spring

Christian ChurchLondon Bridge

Baptist ChurchMount Sinai ChurchNAB Little Creek Chapel -

Catholic CommunityNansemond River

Baptist ChurchNew Berean Baptist ChurchNew Covenant Ministries New Life Providence ChurchOpen Door Church

of SuffolkPoint Harbor

Community ChurchRadiant FellowshipRiver Oak ChurchSouth Norfolk Congregational

Christian ChurchSovereign Grace ChurchSt. Mark’s Catholic ChurchTabernacle Church

of NorfolkVirginia Beach Beacon

Baptist ChurchVirginia Beach

Community ChapelWest Park Church of ChristWestern Branch

Community ChurchWestminster Reformed

Presbyterian Church

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Volunteer Spotlight

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

Did you know that almost every photo you see in CPC’s materials is an actual client – NOT a purchased stock photo? After talking with one of The Keim Centers’ nurse managers at church, Tracey Sanders’ heart was touched by CPC’s ministry. In 2008, Tracey photographed the Walk for Life at The Virginia Zoo and began sharing her gifts with CPC. Since then, Tracey has photographed numerous clients and many events for CPC.

“I was probably like many people, who didn’t think much about abortion, although I have always been pro-life,” Tracey said. “The statistics I have learned about abortions are staggering. I can’t un-know what I now know. I believe God always has a plan. I am excited to see how God will use me to His glory through this ministry.”

After “retiring” from mechanical engineering to stay home with her two children (pictured at left), Tracey’s interest in photography developed into a new career. She continually puts everyone on the other side of her camera at ease. To see more of Tracey’s work, visit www.traceysandersphotography.com. Thank you, Tracey, for blessing us with your talents!

In February 2007, Nancy Snader entered The Keim Center of Norfolk as a volunteer advocate. Nancy’s sparkling personality was evident from the beginning, as she began ministering to hurting and broken women who are struggling with unplanned pregnancies. The love that Nancy has for our young women is so apparent, whether it is seen in the counseling sessions while discussing their difficult situations and decisions about their options, or on the phone following up with clients by encouraging them. Nancy has gone to the hospital to visit her clients and take them baby items when they have delivered – above and beyond any requirement of a client advocate.

With the help of Nancy’s inspiration and enthusiasm, her church has joyfully showered our Great Expectations parenting class clients several times with beautiful and practical gifts for their coming babies. Nancy commits to volunteering several days a week, as well as the first Saturday of each month.

We are so appreciative of our “Fancy Nancy.” Nancy is a joy to have in The Keim Center of Norfolk where she is equally appreciative of her “pay”: Hershey’s Chocolate Nuggets. Nancy, you have been such a blessing to The Keim Centers!

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The statistics I have learned about abortions are staggering. I can’t un-know what I now know.

- Tracey Sanders

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acknowledgementS .

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

THanK YOU for your generous donations in 2010! When you give to the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, even little gifts can make a big difference. Just see how much spare change we collected through lifechange in 2010! Interested in arranging your own campaign? Let us know today!

LiFe CHanGe CHUrCHes 2010 TOTaLs*

7-Eleven Store at 120 N. George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake $716.02

Abundant Hope Baptist Church $260.03

Acts 2 Church $231.80

Alexander Baptist Church $553.85

Antioch Church VBS $712.41

Anvil Block UMC - United Methodist Women $83.00

Apostle’s Lutheran Church - Kingdom Project $261.49

Atlantic Shores Baptist Church Women’s Ministry $1,373.82

Blackwater Baptist Church $662.81

Carrow Baptist Church $171.34

Church of the Messiah $34.39

Coastlands Community Church $46.59

Colonial Baptist Church $1,947.42

Community Church of Chesapeake $18.56

Cornerstone Bible Church $768.29

Covenant UMC $470.31

Crossroads Church $836.42

DeBause Kids $8.51

Epworth UMC $470.25

Faith Freewill Baptist $141.91

First Baptist Christian School - Suffolk $196.60

First Baptist Church Suffolk $1,633.46

First Baptist Church Norfolk $222.49

Foundry UMC - United Methodist Women $793.60

Great Bridge Baptist Church - Children’s Ministry $695.53

Greenbrier Christian Academy - Lower School $314.09

Greenbrier Christian Academy - Mrs. Castelow’s Class $572.80

Grace Bible - Levi’s Community Group $15.13

Great Bridge Baptist $695.53

Hair 2 Spare Salon $185.67

Harvest Assembly of God - Friends Club $447.10

Hope Lutheran Church $192.00

Kempsville Baptist Church $4,922.36

Kempsville Church of Christ $1,691.00

Lake Drummond Baptist $281.58

Landstown Community Church $220.74

Liberty Christian Fellowship $662.00

Magnolia UMC $265.26

Miscellaneous $187.07

Norfolk Christian - Upper School $606.77

Ocean View Christian Reformed Church $278.17

Providence Baptist Church Chesapeake $329.16

Raleigh Heights Baptist Church $427.99

Real Life Church $1,480.42

Regent University $1,090.94

River Oak Church - Children’s Ministry $1,347.11

River of Life Baptist Church $221.05

South Norfolk Baptist Church $219.95

South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church $851.04

Southside Baptist Church $1,019.58

Sovereign Grace $1,333.83

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church $2,848.83

Virginia Beach Beacon Baptist Church $24.62

Virginia Beach Community Chapel $2,241.27

Virginia Beach Freewill Baptist Church $34.02

Volunteer Training $119.77

Walk for Life 2010 $544.71

West Park Church of Christ $582.96

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church $8,038.42

Woodland Heights Baptist Church $712.20

$47,651.94

*These totals reflect Jan-Dec 2010 LifeChange donations.

THanK YOU!BaBY sHOWers/DOnaTiOns

Mark Campbell’s life group from First Baptist Norfolk (painting corporate office)Family Christian Stores (Bibles)First Baptist Church of Suffolk (Thanksgiving dinner for GE)London Bridge Baptist Church(baby shower)

Bridgeway Wesleyan Church(baby shower)

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church (baby shower)Little Grove Baptist Church(baby shower)

Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater1021 Eden Way North, Suite 116Chesapeake, VA 23320757.410.9703 office757.389.5627 faxinfo@cpcot.orgwww.cpcfriends.orgwww.cpcfriendsblog.comwww.facebook.com/cpcfriendswww.twitter.com/cpcfriends

The Keim CentersNorfolk2121 Colonial AvenueNorfolk, VA 23517Virginia Beach3145 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite 109Virginia Beach, VA 23452Suffolk302 North Main Street, Suite ASuffolk, VA 23434Portsmouth4224 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23701757.499.4444 helplineinfo@keimcenters.comwww.keimcenters.com

Contributions to this ministry are tax deductible.

Spring 2011 issue printed by Jones Printing Service, Inc. of Chesapeake, VA

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HeLpinG HanDsIn 2010 as we focused on renovating The Keim Center of Portsmouth, we were honored by numerous gifts of service. BB&T allowed 27 members of their Operations Team to spend their work time volunteering to our ministry ... adding up to nearly 150 hours of service! These employees went on to personally purchase diapers, wipes, baby clothes and much more for a Great Expectations baby shower. As if this was not enough, BB&T donated more than $1,100 of supplies, including new Pella storm doors. Thank you for your generosity and support!

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SPRING 2011Crisis Pregnancy Center of TidewaterP.O. Box 119Norfolk, VA 23501

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UNITED WAY CODESCFC: 67763 CVC: 3681

CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER OF TIDEWATER

CenTer neeDsDiapers (all sizes) • WipesBaby hygiene items (bath soap, shampoo, lotion)Diaper rash creamFasHiOnaBLe maternity clothes Bath towels/washclothsNasal aspirators • Nail clippersMedicine droppersNew bottles • Bottle brushes Outlet safety plugsChanging pads • Diaper bagsPacifiers • Spoon and feeding setsBassinets with sheets • Crib sheetsBoppy • Snuggli • Empty gift bags

VOLUnTeer neeDsWeekday and saturday shifts available:

Call Center AdvocatesClient AdvocatesRegistered NursesKeim Center ReceptionistsRegistered Sonographers

Weekday shifts available:Administrative office receptionists”

“I learned that abortion is not as great as it sounds. Everything happens for a reason and God has put this baby in my life for a reason.

- Client of The Keim Centers