The Importance of Our Father

The Importance of Our Father

We recently started a new study in my small group at church. We’re looking at The Lord’s Prayer (found in Matthew 6). Our kick-off lesson was about the first two words Jesus used in that prayer:  “Our Father.” We learned it’s critically important to view God as the loving Father He is – and then pray as His…

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For What Do I Wait?

For What Do I Wait?

Alison came to us for prenatal classes while she was pregnant. She and her husband Jack were separated. They hadn’t spoken in awhile, and she wasn’t sure how he felt about the pregnancy. It was the first baby for both of them. But despite her relationship troubles, she still came to class week after week. Alison eventually…

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Taste and See – Through Prayer

Taste and See – Through Prayer

Our clients, Noah and Kelly, are a young married couple who recently completed our prenatal classes, and they’re planning to start our parenting classes after their baby arrives. They were talking to our client advocate about what it’s going to be like when they bring their baby home. They mentioned that they are currently…

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Life-Giving Hospitality

Life-Giving Hospitality

Hello, This is pastor Joshua Jefferson from Sunnyside Mennonite Church. In the book of Job, chapter 38, verses 8 and 9, I notice that God is asking us an interesting question: “Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds it’s garment and wrapped it in thick darkness?”…

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He Gently Leads Those Who Have Young

He Gently Leads Those Who Have Young

Olivia came to us for a pregnancy test and she was glad for its positive results. She began chatting with our volunteer about how she looks forward to raising this baby in the same way she’s raising her other small children at home. As Olivia described her parenting style, it seemed wholesome and very sound, and our volunteer…

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What I Would Say To Them

What I Would Say To Them

Hi! My name is Kendra, and today I’d like to tell you a little about my experience with Align Life Ministries, formerly SVPS, in case you or someone you know finds themselves facing an unintended pregnancy situation. I am a happily married woman, but I did not intend to get pregnant. How were we to afford a baby on…

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