She Folded and Unfolded

She Folded and Unfolded

Alexis was considering abortion when she found out she was pregnant. She had heard about Align and made an appointment to see us. We offered her a pregnancy test and ultrasound, but to her, it was too much to think about at one time. She recently had a miscarriage and felt like she was still recovering from that. Plus,…

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Tribute Gifts: Quarter Four 2025

Tribute Gifts: Quarter Four 2025

Thank you to everyone who gave “In Honor Of” or “In Memory Of” a loved one in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the time the gift is given, we send an acknowledgment to the honoree or family of the one remembered as contact information is available. The gift amount remains confidential.   In Honor Of: Jack Barnett Ms.…

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Kindness That Empowers

Kindness That Empowers

Our client Jenna was scheduled for a pregnancy test and ultrasound but had yet to arrive. When the nurse manager reached her, Jenna said she was having a rough day and was running late. We waited for her and encouraged her to keep her appointment. Jenna finally arrived.    To say Jenna was having…

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God’s Redemption at Work

God’s Redemption at Work

A supporter was talking to Lisa Hosler, President of Align. “Hey Lisa,” he asked, “Does Align need a larger building for its Columbia location?” It was as though he’d read our minds. We’d outgrown our current building and were preparing to contact a realtor.  The supporter continued, “My…

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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2026: God of Redemption

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2026: God of Redemption

A little boy built a sailboat. He took it to a nearby stream to let it float, but the current quickly led the boat out of his reach, and eventually the boat was lost. A few weeks later, the boy saw his boat in a store window downtown. He went inside and told the shop owner that the boat in the window was his and he asked…

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Peer-to-Peer Pursuits

Peer-to-Peer Pursuits

Our new client advocate let out an exasperated sigh as he inspected his computer cords. He was struggling to get the training video to play for their fatherhood class and he sheepishly thanked the group of young dads for their patience.  Mario, one of the seasoned class members, chuckled. He turned to Cody, the newest…

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