April Newsletter

Lakeshore Pregnancy Center of Allegan
Volunteer Newsletter
April 2009

Dear Ones,

March here at LPC was a roller coaster ride! We had the most client visits ever in a month, toping 175! (By the way that means we have connected with clients over 500 times so far in 2009!!) We had two clients receive Christ as their personal Lord and Savior this month! That is awesome!! Praise the Lord! What a blessing to be a part of that process! One of those clients commented that life is changing! That’s great news!! We also had three clients come in seriously looking at aborting their babies. We are continuing to work with all three, but follow up, as you know, is often very difficult. Please keep these ladies in your prayers.

As we get busier and busier here at the center, it is more and more important that we do things correctly and accurately, so here are a few reminders! J
*Be sure to fill out the forms completely. I know time is tight, ask for help if you need it, that’s what we are here for!!
*Be sure to fill out an Abortion form if you feel the client could be vulnerable to abortion, even if they have a negative test. The Abortion form has a new look and a new color (pink) and there is one in your box for you to look over! Please leave these completed forms in Rachel’s office! Thanks!
*When doing your charting remember to use phrases such as “K. stated” or “J. reports” or “M. said”. Don’t include your opinions, just the facts please! Thanks!
*New pregnancy tests arrived last month. They now have two lines instead of three, and a new instruction sheet….check it out!!

S is for Spring and S is also for Surveys!! We need to give each pregnancy test client a survey to complete when she is done with her appointment. I usually give it to them at the end of our meeting, and let her fill it out alone in the room, and ask her to just leave it on the table, assuring her that it will be kept confidential. This seems to work well. There is also an EWYL survey that can be handed out as extra homework. It is #22!!

We also need to update all the purple forms. If the client has not filled out a new purple from for April 2009, please ask them to do so!

Now on to the fun stuff!!!
The men’s group is putting together an Easter outing and has invited all of us and our families to attend. We will be meeting on Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 4, at Little John Park. There will be games for the kids. Hot dogs will be served at 2. Punch will also be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. Give me a call if you plan to attend, so we know how many hot dogs to grill! Please support our men’s group by participating in this event. Thanks so much!!

Easy Fund Raising Idea! Get rid of your old stuff by donating it to LPC for a garage sale. We are thinking about Saturday, April 25th. Interested? Let me know. (And no, you don’t price ANYTHING!!)

There is a volunteer training coming up in May. Are you interested in a refresher course, or brushing up on something in particular? Give me a call and I’ll let you know the schedule. This is a great opportunity. AND as always, if you know of someone who would be interested in volunteering here, we would love the help!

Thank you for your faithfulness to this ministry.

With much love and appreciation,



Rachel