Merry Christmas

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
 
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 

So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. 

And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

^{Luke 2 (NKJ)}

Purity Stolen/Purity Reclaimed

     90% of 8-16 year olds have viewed pornography online[1]  Please pause for a moment and let that data sink in.  Yes…it says 90 %...of 8 YEAR OLDS...to 16 year olds!  I don’t know what child you might be envisioning right now innocently sitting at their parent’s computer, typing in Pokemon or Barbie, accidentally misspelling it, and receiving the shock of their life.  It may be a picture so shocking it will be deposited into their mind forever.  Purity stolen!    

     Used to be that pornography had to be sought; hidden behind other magazines at the checkout counters, etc.  Now, Americans cannot even walk the streets of a city, drive the interstate, sit comfortably in their living rooms in front of a television, or surf the internet without falling prey the dark and sinister tentacles of pornography.  The result?  47% of families said pornography is a problem in their home.[2]  Think it doesn’t matter? 2/3 of lawyers at an American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers meeting stated that the internet played a significant role in divorces they facilitated, with excessive interest in online pornography contributing to over half such divorces![3] 

     Teens are shocked and amazed (I wish you could see their faces) when we reveal to this generation that they and their marriages are being exploited for a dollar. (At $13.3 BILLION the 2006 revenues of the sex/porn industry was more than the NFL, NBA & Major League Baseball revenues combined![4])  Outrage best describes many responses. The truth that purity matters and lays the best foundation for their marriage is never ignored.  We have to keep educating teens to guard their minds.  Their marriages depend on it.  

     The support you give the Pregnancy Care Centers of South Central Indiana allows us to minister the gift of purity to thousands of teens every year.  By the end of this year we will have spoken to over 6,500 teens in nearly 50 different schools. We could never do it without your help.  Thank you for allowing us to make a difference in the lives of this generation.  It is for such a time as this we have been called.  

Tracey Pike

Director of Abstinence Education

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[1] http://familysafemedia.com/pornographystatistics.

[2] Focus on the Family poll, Oct 1, 2003.

[3] http://www.divorcewizards.com/divorcestats_porn.html

[4] Internet Filter Review, www.blazinggrace.org

Transforming Lives

Transformed is a scripture based, sexual integrity program which equips teens and their parents, attending together, to "be no longer conformed to the patter of this world," but be "transformed by the renewing of their mind" (Romans 12:2).  Participants are challenged to change their thinking from , "How far can I go?" to, "How pure can I be?"  When asked about the influence of Transformed on their future, recent participants stated:

"I will have more respect for women."  Teen male

"It makes me think of how I can change my thinking of things."  Teen male

"I AM beautiful.  I won't fish for compliments or complain about myself."  Teen female

"It makes me realize I do want to wait and I am beautiful.  it will make me dress differently."  Teen female

"It reconfirms my abstinence."  Teen female

"It ensured and encouraged me wanting to wait until marriage."  Teen female

"I came thinking this would be a waste of time--that if teens want to have sex, they'll find a way, but your message to the students is very powerful and now I'm questioning myself."  Adult female

 "Made me realize that I need to speak to my daughters more about relationships now.  I had just figured I would wait until they started to date."  Adult male

"Helped to make me feel comfortable about talking to my teen.  makes me open my eyes to being more of a mentor to the kids' friends who may not have parents to talk to.  Excellent!"  Adult female

For more information about the Transformed program contact Lisa Newton at lisan@pregcarecenter.org. 

2013 Banquet Sponsorship

Planning is underway for the 2013 Fundraising Banquets.  We are currently in need of Banquet sponsors to help underwrite the cost of the banquet.  As a thank you for your partnership, all sponsors will receive the following:

• Preferential seating at banquet
• Company information/logo recognition in slide show appearing before and after the banquet as well as throughout dinner
• Company logo recognition in banquet program that all in attendance receive
• Company name recognized by MC during the banquet program
• Recognition in the Pregnancy Care Center's March Newsletter that reaches more than 4,000 PCC supporters

For more information or to view the complete Sponsorship Brochure visit our website www.affirminglifeonline.org.  You can also contact Abby Glasser at AbbyG@affirminglifeonline.org.

So Much to be Thankful For!

We have so much to be thankful for.  We are thankful for the schools that allow us to come and speak truth to hundreds of students each year.  We are thankful for the churches who partner with the ministry and host our Christian abstinence programs. We are thankful for the facilities that God has given us to serve thousands of clients each year.  We are thankful for the numerous volunteers that serve as the hands and feet of Jesus each day.  We are thankful for the thousands of friends in ministry that give financially, pray fervently and advocate fearlessly for this work.  Most importantly we are thankful for our Savior's perfect love.  

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Pregnancy Care Centers of South Central Indiana! 

Choose to Wait Invitation to Observe

We would like to invite you to observe a Choose to Wait presentation in the coming weeks.  If you have never observed a presentation, it is incredible to witness the power of the program.  This is a great way to be inspired by the ministry and to deeper understand the impact we are making together.  If you are interested in observing please contact Tracey Pike at traceyp@pregcarecenter.org.  

Wednesday, November 7^th @ Columbus Signature Academy

Thursday – Friday, November 8-9^th @ Columbus Christian School

Monday – Wednesday, November 12-14^th @ Columbus North High School

Wednesday – Friday, November 14-16 @ Nashville Elementary/Van Burren

Monday – Wednesday, November 19-21^st @ Shelbyville Middle School

Monday – Wednesday, November 19-21^st @ Columbus East High School

Monday – Wednesday, November 19-21^st @ Morristown Jr./Sr. High School

Monday – Wednesday, November 26-28^th @ Helmsburg/Spurnica

Tuesday – Friday, November 27-30^th @ Seymour High School

Monday – Wednesday, December 3-5^th @ Edinburgh High School

Monday – Wednesday, December 3-5^th @ Central Middle School

Thursday – Friday, December 6-7^th @ Jennings County Middle School

Monday – Thursday, December 10-13^th @ Jennings County High School

Evening of Prayer for Healing after Abortion

An “Evening of Prayer for Healing after Abortion” prayer service sponsored by The Pregnancy Care Centers of South Central Indiana will be held on Sunday evening, November 11 at 6:30pm at St Agnes Church, 1008 McClary Rd, Nashville, IN 47448. Anyone that has been touched by abortion is welcome, whether it was your own abortion or that of a loved one or friend.  In some way, all of us have been affected by abortion and all are welcome to attend. The service is not limited to any particular denomination. For questions, contact Christine Bullock, 317-441-7966

FREE Birth Control

    Teenagers are amazing; old enough to be deep thinkers yet young enough to say exactly what they think.  I love that! When you have the opportunity to spend time with teens, you’re usually able to walk away with many stories to share from the experience. This story is brought to you by a wide-eyed, 16 year old girl from a high school not far from you. 

     I arrived to class with a bag full of Jolly Ranchers, passion to speak Truth, and a head full of facts and data to share with teens.  The class was very excited (guest speakers are usually blessed with that!)  expecting someone to show up and share on a topic that pretty much anyone over the age of 12 is interested.  Before the bell could ring one teenage girl bounced into a back row seat, popped her hand into the air, and before I could even call on her she asked excitedly, “Are you here to give out free birth control?” 

     With an excitement to match hers I replied, “Well, YES!  Yes I am, but I what I have to offer is 100% effective, every single time!” She was skeptical but as we spent the next 90 minutes together we were able to explore all options and she did conclude that abstinence outside of marriage is not only free, but 100 % effective and truly in her best interest.

     So, did I really say FREE?  Yes, it was free to her and the approximately 6,000 other students we presented to this year; but it isn’t really free is it? This education is invaluable, and although schools, teachers and students are not charged there is cost in executing such programs.  Gas for the car, computers and projectors to set up, pens to hand-out, program work-booklets to share.  It certainly isn’t free!  This generation is indebted to you for your continued support; because nothing that is valuable is ever really FREE!

Tracey Pike, 

Director of Abstinence Education