Dear Nova Family,

Praise God for how quickly He has advanced His mission at Nova Women’s Health! We took possession of the building on Friday, May 17, 2024.  In just over four months, the transformation is nothing short of miraculous. The patient areas are close to complete. Carpentry, flooring, paint, security, internet cabling, and electrical have been installed and are close to completion. Furniture and cabinet delivery/installations are scheduled to arrive within the next two weeks! The Knights of Columbus have worked to provide the funding for a brand-new state-of-the-art ultrasound machine, soon to be installed in our building! Words cannot express my gratitude to the Lord and to the team of warriors that He brought to Nova to lead the construction project. The ever-growing list of vendors and volunteers who are giving of their time and resources to meet the needs of the building renovation is astonishing! I have shared with many of you that I see miracles every day, as the Lord moves to draw hearts to Nova. To each of you who has answered His call, THANK YOU!  

All who are skilled among you are to come make everything the Lord has commanded. 

Ecclesiastes 35:10

Staffing Update and Projected Opening Date 

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.  Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

Matthew 9:37-38

Nova has hired an incredible team to serve our patients, including two nurses, a patient advocate, an ultrasound sonographer and two administrative assistants, each in a part-time capacity. They are actively training at Bella Women’s Center to prepare to serve Nova’s patients well. We have also begun training the post-abortive trauma lead, who will come alongside women who are struggling with a previous abortion. Please pray for us to find additional registered nurses and patient advocates. Staffing must increase before we are able to open the center. 

Recently, Nova's leadership team decided to postpone Nova’s opening until we can hire additional staff. We have complete faith in the Lord, who continues to provide everything that we need to open Nova, in His perfect timing. So, join me in praying and trusting the Lord as we submit to His will. Our intention is to begin serving as soon as our staff needs are met. 

Law Changes in Ohio Affecting Women and the Unborn 

The courts in Ohio have made changes to existing prolife laws which protect women and now deemed them “unconstitutional”.  The information below was taken from a recent Bella Women’s Center mailing and prepared by Rachel Kloess, Columbus native, and niece of Tia Ciferno, Bella’s Executive Director.  The laws in Ohio are changing rapidly; Rachel will keep our centers abreast of these changes enabling us to share this complex information with our donors. 

Pray now, more than ever! Centers like Nova provide women with the critical medical testing and support they need to make an informed decision for their health and future. With the election just weeks away, there is a real possibility for more oppressive oversight and restrictions to centers like Nova. Your prayers and financial support are foundational to enabling Nova to serve in our community. Please join us in praying for our Ohio lawmakers to move towards protecting women and families by both preserving and creating sensible laws. 

Nova's Vision Banquet 

Our Vision Banquet is less than four weeks away, on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 at The New Center at NEOMED. We encourage you to register soon at mynovateam.com; registration closes in two weeks. There is no charge to attend the banquet; local businesses and churches sponsor the event so that guests are able to give directly to the ministry. In exchange, the sponsors will be highlighted on our screens at the banquet, where up to 600 guests will see their public support for life! They will also be featured on Nova’s donor website and social media pages. Sponsorship is considered a tax-deductible marketing expense. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about sponsoring Nova’s banquet, please contact us at (330) 314-4229, or go to mynovateam.com and select Banquet Sponsorship.

Also, consider hosting a table and inviting friends to fill a table of eight. This will be a beautiful opportunity to connect with old friends and share God’s vision for Nova and how we will reach those who believe abortion to be their only option. Click here to learn more about hosting a table.

We have so much more to share with you! Come celebrate with us as we prepare to open our doors and rescue the future! Be encouraged! We have a powerful God who goes before us into battle! 

Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support! We can’t wait to see you soon! 

Much love,

Johanna and the Nova Team

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