As Sue, one of our educators, was leaving the Gospel Mission after teaching a Parenting 101 class, she noticed a young mom sitting on the sidewalk with her baby girl. She complimented the little one’s beautiful outfit, and the mother, beaming with pride, shared that her baby was just 5 ½ weeks old and that she had found the outfit for under $5.

Sue introduced herself and told her about Alternatives, focusing on the resources available in our clothing room. The mom was surprised to hear a place like this even existed. As they continued talking, she mentioned she also has a 3-year-old son and had been searching for a double stroller since before her daughter was born. Sue gave her a card and encouraged her to make an appointment to learn more about the support available for her and her children.

A week later, Sue saw her again—and this time, the young mother was eager to share some good news. Her sister had found a double stroller set out on the curb, in excellent condition, and had brought it to her. Even more, her sister had taken her to Alternatives, where she received clothing for both children, diapers, and the pull-ups she so badly needed. God is using everyday encounters to meet needs, build relationships, and remind families that they are not alone.

We would be delighted to have you join us for an incredible evening at beautiful Gull Lake Ministries. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening that honors God’s faithfulness and offers a powerful glimpse into Alternatives Care Center's expanding partnerships, new initiatives, open doors, and the growing impact throughout Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties.

Registration is now open with two identical evenings to choose from. Please RSVP no later than September 30th to reserve your seat.

Please prayerfully consider hosting a table and inviting your friends to join us as well.

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38

• In July, we launched a 24/7 nurse chat through Infinite Worth that can be found on our website. This service is already being utilized!

• Online self-scheduling for pregnancy test appointments is now available, allowing clients to schedule at their convenience.

• We recently hosted an in-service training session for staff and volunteers focused on engaging the next generation in conversations about sexual risk avoidance. The session was both powerful and deeply impactful!



• Client Story: A first-time client, grieving deep losses and feeling alone, heard about God’s love, received a Knowing God Personally booklet, accepted prayer with tears, and left grateful for the hope and care she found.

Grant

Male Advisor / Faithful Fatherhood Leader

3 Years

Serving at Alternatives is an opportunity for me to serve God by serving others. I serve at Alternatives because the people of the organization love God, and they let His love flow out to others who are in need in our community. Alternatives is a family of brothers and sisters that love Jesus and who are living out the mission of promoting the value of human life and serving the unborn and their families with the love of Christ. I have the opportunity and the privilege of listening and talking with fathers about how their walk with Jesus can help them be better men and fathers. I've been a male advisor at Alternatives for about 3 years, and it continues to be a blessing to me to meet and serve people in our community.