Sofia’s Story: A Commitment to Jesus. A Decision for Life.
Even before Sofia came to us, God was lovingly and relentlessly drawing her to Himself.
“I’m thinking of taking the abortion pill,” she said. “But I’m not sure about abortion. It feels like a sin to me.”
Sofia was in a relationship with a man who already had several young children. “He wants me to abort my baby, but he loves his other children. That really hurts.”
Sofia described other overwhelming pressures in her life. Our director shared how God wants to carry her burdens, and how He loves her and promises to never leave her.
Sofia admitted, “I’ve been wanting to go to church. I just feel so messed up right now.”
“Would you like to hear how you can have a personal relationship with God?” the director asked. Sofia nodded and soon afterward committed her life to Jesus.
Sofia’s eyes were wet with tears as she gave the director a huge hug. “I just knew I needed to come here for help! I’m so glad I did.”
Later we provided an ultrasound for Sofia, and she made a solid decision to carry her baby to term. She said, “My mom is with me 100 percent, and now that I have Jesus, I know I can do this.” We look forward to discipling Sofia as she returns for prenatal classes and prepares for motherhood.
It’s our goal to raise $85,000 with this letter, and we’ll use it to meet the rising demand for Align’s free, compassionate services.
This year we budgeted $54,000 to reach abortion-minded clients like Sofia online. Our client website is receiving 24 percent more visits than last year, and the number of women contacting us for abortion pill education has gone up 95 percent.
Additionally, we budgeted $15,000 to provide large baby-care items—like cribs and
Pack ‘n Plays—for young moms who complete our prenatal classes. Several supporters have already given $25,000 in stretch funds toward these vital services.
God is at work in the lives of each of our clients—lovingly and relentlessly drawing them to Himself. We join Him by speaking His truth in love to each one. And you’re a key part of this process! Your support helps moms like Sofia make life-changing decisions—for themselves and their preborn babies.