One Care Net Conference Experience

Wow! Where do I begin? The opening session was a powerful speech presented by Melinda Delahoyde, president of Care Net. She encouraged us: YES, we are on the front lines of the pro-life movement! YES, we are being heard! YES, we are making an impact. Public opinion is changing. Many would then be asking—OK, what do I do now? Melinda challenged us to ask another question first—who am I going to be? How can I further surrender myself to Christ to be changed and become more like HIM? Then, I can better serve where He has called me.

We participated in daily praise and worship led by the Oak Mountain Praise and Worship Team from North Carolina. Sharing in worship with folks from across the U.S. was an awesome, joy-filled experience! We also praised God together for three new urban centers that are currently being launched in Detroit, Washington D. C. and Richmond, Virginia. The leaders of these new centers were introduced and shared their heart for the work. Another powerful testimony we had the privilege of hearing was that of Chet McDoniel who was born with no arms and shortened legs. Chet and his father shared their journey and God’s sufficiency all along the way. Chet is married and has a daughter and is filled with love for the Lord. Powerful pro-life testimony!

The workshops were very equipping for us! I took the workshops in the Client Issues Tract. The three I especially appreciated were about 1) dealing with the millennial clients— 2) helping women address childhood sexual abuse and—3) working with the negative test clients. Others in our group attended tracts for client marketing, post abortion healing, fund raising, and governing. The trip was inspirational and as I review all of my notes and handouts, I am again reminded how very blessed I am to be a part of this organization and the work that God is doing through the Pregnancy Care Centers across this country and in our community.

Judy Snow
Columbus Center Director