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On Thursday, September 24, 2009, Birthmothers will celebrate its beautiful and powerful ministry to women at An Evening To Remember: A Mother's Love at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner in Vienna, VA.
We’ll pay tribute to the beautiful relationships between our Birthmothers Friends and matched birth moms – and honor individuals, churches, organizations, and community leaders who make this incredible ministry possible.
 Keynote speaker, author and Christian humorist Lee Ezell will share her own personal story of Tragedy To Triumph, recounting her childhood in an abusive, alcoholic home surrounded by pornography, a brutal rape that resulted in pregnancy, and the redemptive love of Jesus Christ that brought her new life.
The evening will also include a punch reception, Silent Auction, dinner, special music, and remarks from special guests.
Plan now to be a Table Host! It's easy. You simply invite family, church members, friends and colleagues to be our guests for the dinner, and we'll make sure your party is seated at your table. Learn more about becoming a Table Host
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All proceeds from the event will benefit Birthmothers and its one-on-one mentoring ministry to women who face an unplanned pregnancy. Mark your calendar now and plan to have An Evening To Remember on Thursday, September 24.
At Birthmothers, we're often asked for information and tips about how to share faith with women and family members who struggle with an unplanned pregnancy. Use these tips to get started.
1. Love God. A dry well cannot give water. Invest in your own relationship with Christ so you’ll have a deep well to draw upon (Matthews 22:37-38).
 2. Acknowledge that everyone is in a different place. Some people are actively seeking God. Some are ambivalent. Some may even be hostile toward spiritual matters. Your sensitivity will help you meet them where they are (1 Corinthians 9:22).
3. Provide practical help. The story of the Good Samaritan reminds us in God’s economy, meeting physical and spiritual needs go hand-in-hand (Luke 10).
4. Look for signals. Does she talk about God or church? Does she use spiritual language? Is her view of Christianity positive, negative, or neutral? Find an opening where you can pursue conversation about spiritual matters (Romans 10:13-14).
5. Be a true friend. No one wants to be another person’s “project.” Be willing to be a friend who loves at all times, no matter what the response. Your love and acceptance can help move another person one step closer to Jesus – even when you don’t get to see the results in another’s life (1 Corinthians 3:5-8).
6. Share your story. Be willing to tell how God has shown you grace and redemption (1 Peter 3:15).
7. Ask. Invite her to church. Ask her if she’d like to experience forgiveness. Encourage her to take the next step – whatever it may be (Hebrews 3:13).
8. Pray. Ask those who hurt if you can pray with them. Intercede for her on your own and with prayer partners (James 5:16).
Make sure women who face an unplanned pregnancy are matched with a Birthmothers Friend -- a trained, compassionate volunteer who provides one-on-one support and life-affirming, adoption informing resources.
Give your tax-deductible gift here. Find out other ways you can help.
A Friend loves at all times.™
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