Ending the tragedy of abortionone life at a time.

Crown of aged

“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged . . .” Proverbs 17:6

Our clients often come in by themselves, not wanting their parents to know they are using our services. However, clients’ parents come through our doors as well.  Sometimes they come as their unborn grandchild’s greatest advocate.  And sometimes they come pushing for their daughter or son to abort that grandchild.  For some of our clients, choosing life means losing their support system.

When Jessie* found herself pregnant, she and Will were without a place to live and without the background to know anything about raising a child.  They were feeling very alone.  Choices PRC was there to advocate for the life of their child, to cheer them on and to refer them to other organizations and services that would benefit them.  They were able to learn what to expect with pregnancy and parenting through Choices’ Earn While You Learn program.  But they needed more.  Learning of their situation, Will’s grandmother, Miss Clarice, took them in and became the full-time champion this scared, abortion-vulnerable couple really needed.

Miss Clarice was there to help Jessie with her EWYL homework and to coach her in the delivery room.  She is still there sharing her wisdom as they raise baby Isaiah.  With her encouragement, they will soon become husband and wife.

Miss Clarice and Jessie brought Isaiah to the center so we could meet him.  Miss Clarice thanked Jessie’s client advocate for being a “blessing and encouragement.” But in reality, she has been blessing, encouragement and inspiration to us.  And we couldn’t help noticing that holding her great-grandchild, she beamed as though he was her crowning glory.

*names and some identifying details have been changed due to confidentiality

Each One Precious in His Sight Banquet Update

Thank you to the many that joined us for our annual Fundraising Banquet on October 13, 2011.  It was a wonderful evening with special guest and speaker Gianna Jessen, who shared her heart and then left the stage to a standing ovation.  See the video below for a taste of what you missed.  Another highlight of the evening was extra special guests Bobbi and her beautiful daughter, Yvonne.  Had it not been for the Lord intervening through Choices, Yvonne may have never been born.  It was a delight to hear Bobbi share her story of choosing life as little Yvonne tried to grab the microphone and all those other things almost two-year-olds do, and humbling to hear Bobbi's word of thanks to all those who have supported Choices over the years. Choices honored Toni Payne with the Gift of Life award.  Mrs. Payne is a long-term volunteer and doula who regularly teaches childbirth classes for our clients.

Thank You to those who made the 2011 Banquet possible!  To date, over $148,000 has been raised from the banquet.

Underwriters: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monroe · Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Card · Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Samples · Southern Champion Tray · Diversified Companies
Sponsors: Conversant Group · Diversified Printing · Ken Rannick, Attorney at Law · LifeBalance Massage & Wellness · Morgan Stanley · Smith Barney · Onsite Services · Public House · Regions Bank · St. John's · The Patriot Post · Thompson and Lett Eye Care · Women's Health Services ·  Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards · Mr. and Mrs. William Everley · Dr. and Mrs. John Forman ·  Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kelley  · Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lindley · Mr. and Mrs. Dan Starcher
Event Providers:  Adonia String Trio · Balloon A'Fair · Debbie's Flowers and Favors · Diana Simpson Photography · Fancy Rhino · J103 · Legacy Productions

In honor and in memory of

In Honor Of

Carl and Deborah Deal by Garth and Joyce McPherson
Jeff and Cheryl Johnson by Garth and Joyce McPherson
Garth and Joyce McPherson by Jim and Catherine Eldridge
Cal and Jeanne Walsh by Garth and Joyce McPherson
Ron and Sharon White by Dick and Lyndia Crotteau

In Memory Of

Dave Calvin by Cynthia Calvin

Thank You

Aaron & Connie Swann – case of diapers every month
Barbara King – crocheted caps/sweaters
Brainerd Hills Baptist Church – providing room for volunteer Christmas luncheon
Chattanooga Christian School – diaper drive (so many diapers!)
Children’s Fair
Concord Baptist – baby shower
Darren Smith/Straight Line Mowing – yard work
Dave Reed – outside work
Ruth Chubbuck – crocheted hats
S & S Auto – assistance with Christmas Trees
Stuart Heights Baptist Women's Ministry (Soddy Daisy campus) – Baby shower
Target – regular donations

And, of course, to all our volunteers and donors who keep things running and keep the electricity on.