God is using you! What a joy it is to be used by God. As we consider the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and the gift He is to the world, we want to reflect on the gift of the partnerships we have with you and our community. Alternatives Care Centers is a mission that exists to promote the value of human life by serving the unborn and their families with the love of Jesus Christ. One way we show Jesus' love is by being there for people when they are facing scary circumstances. We can all recall a time when we’ve been fearful of a situation and know how meaningful it was to have someone to go to for help and support. God has placed this mission on the hearts of thousands of people throughout the years, and to say that we couldn’t do it without you is an understatement!

With that sentiment, I’d like this time to honor and thank the many volunteers who sacrifice their time in an array of ways to show their love and support for the mission. Whether you serve occasionally or weekly, we thank God that you choose to serve with us.

We continue to be humbled by the finances that God has provided through the generosity of many. Our business partnerships are an incredible encouragement, knowing that they believe in proclaiming the value of unborn life as well as the value of sharing the hope of the Gospel with our community.

Our verse for the year is Ecclesiastes 4:12: “And though one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we stand together to show His love. Join me in thanking God for the countless blessings He has poured out to us.

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." Psalm 100:1-5

Cathy Stoner, Executive Director

Early one morning, a young woman reached out through our nurse chat. She shared that she was at our building but had an abortion appointment scheduled in just a matter of minutes. We had met with her previously, and at that time she had expressed her desire to carry her baby.

The online nurse immediately connected with our Nurse Manager, who went on-site to meet this young woman. By the time she arrived, however, the young woman was no longer there, and communication had stopped. In that uncertain moment, our team paused and prayed—asking God to intervene and trusting Him with an outcome we could not see.

Often in situations like these, we may never know what happens next, or we may wait months or even years to learn the outcome. This time, however, we were blessed with an answer much sooner. We learned that this young woman did not keep her abortion appointment.

We praise God for His faithfulness and for the power of prayer, even in moments when all we can do is trust and hope.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Steensma Lawn and Power Equipment for including Alternatives as one of the organizations in your 25th Anniversary Charity Giveaway.

A special thank-you to Jeff for selecting Alternatives as the November recipient! These generous proceeds will go a long way in helping us serve and support families in our community. We are truly grateful for your partnership and generosity.