SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY!! Jan. 17th & Jan. 24th!

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is a day set aside by the pro-life movement for individuals and churches to honor God and His plan and purpose for every person.  It is an anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion 37 years ago.  On this day we are asking that you and your church would honor life by setting aside a time in your service to talk about this decision that has legalized the killing of over 50 million babies in America since it was made. 

The CPC's have a 5-minute written presentation that could be given in your church in January or a new 11-minute CPC dvd presentation which is available to you as well.  If you wish to have someone come and speak (a few minutes or as the service main message) or would like to request the 5-minute presentation or the dvd, please contact Nancy at the Business Office (419-636-5692).  This day is an excellent time to remember the ministry of the CPC's, pray for our programs, and take a special offering to support our worthy cause.  We have packets of information that may be used for these special services, including the 5-min presentation, precious feet and hand pins ($3 suggested donation), a needs list, and brochures.

Ten Thousand Villages & Mancino's Fundraiser!!

  The  Ten Thousand Villages store is  joining with the Mancino's Restaurant in Archbold, to do a fundraiser for the CPC's on Monday, November 16th.  Please stop into the Mancino's at any point during the day, grab lunch or dinner, and support the CPC's.  10% of the day's total will go back to the Community Pregnancy Centers of Northwest Ohio.

  Between the hours of 5:30 - 8:30pm, Ten Thousand Villages, behind the Care & Share Store, will also be giving back 15% of their proceeds to the CPC's. This unique store stocks the crafts of women artisans from around the world and proceeds then are given to help those in need.  Please join us there, have some free refreshments, and purchase some beautiful gifts!!  

Steps for Life 2009 Raised $34,600 !!!

The 24th Annual Steps for Life Walkathon, held on Saturday, September 26th at Moore Park in Bryan was a fun and successful day with about 120 participants, including 50 registered walkers.  We give all the glory to God for the $34,600 that was raised to help meet the operational budget of the Community Pregnancy Centers.

The area in and near Jaycee Pavilion was filled with registrants, team members, kids playing games, Christian bands which played throughout the event, and interested onlookers from the area.  This year’s walk will provide much needed revenue for Bryan, Defiance, and Wauseon CPC’s, to assist in offering FREE services to anyone experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, help those suffering post-abortion trauma, those who require sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and those who qualify for obstetrical ultrasound.  CPC  also provides  Project Respect, an abstinence education program in the public schools  that teaches teens self-control in all situations including: drug and alcohol use, sexual activity, media and peer pressure.

Twenty-seven prizes were awarded to top fundraisers and those who won the four great drawing prizes. The prize winners, along with those who  won the drawing prizes are listed on page 2 of this LifeSaver.  The bands that played during the event were: Relentless, who lead worship at Christ Community Chruch;  The Life of Christian Cole, a Christian rock band made up of  men from the local area; and Life Changing Realities Church Worship Band, in Edgerton.  

We received generous support from our underwriters, some of whom are: CE Electronics, Russ Watson Insurance and Financial, Sauder Farm Village and Barn Restaurant, SRT Orthotics, and Wilson Auction & Reality. 

The Steps for Life event was blessed with over 50 volunteers all working together to support the CPC ministry and the services we provide.  We want to thank all who participated in the walk, whether as a walker, church group, business underwriter, walk sponsor, or site volunteer and all those who baked for our August pie sales at the Wal-Mart stores.  We are at a total of about $34,600 for the walkathon so far, including the $1641 raised at our bake sales and we praise God for His goodness in helping us to come that near to our $40,000 goal.  If you would like to make a donation toward the $5400 yet needed to reach our walk goal, please send your gift to CPC, 1410 W. High, Bryan, OH 43506.  If you still wish to earn a tee shirt or hooded sweatshirt, call 419-636-5692 for more information.  Thank You and God Bless You.

SPECIAL NOTE: Navy & lime tee shirts in sm, med, lg, and black and white tee shirts in sm, med, lg, and XL may be purchased for $10.  Black & white hooded sweatshirts in sm, med, lg, and XL may be purchased for $25 (limited supply on some).  Call the Bryan CPC to reserve yours TODAY!!

The annual Steps for Life Walkathon is schedule to be held at the Jaycee Pavilion-Moore Park on Saturday, September 26th at 9:00 am.  The morning will be filled with fun activities for all ages. Drawings, LIVE music from area Christian bands: The Life of Christian Cole, Relentless, and Life Changing Realities Church, kids' games, face painting, volleyball, basketball, and a snack booth are some of the activities that the event will be offering.  

Individuals, families, and teams from area churches or groups are encouraged to participate in the Walk to help raise money for the CPC's of Northwest Ohio.

Would you please consider being apart of this year's Walk-a-thon?

For more information or to receive a packet, e-mail Jennifer at JenniferP@metalink.net

Pie/Bake Sale

Do you like to Bake? We Need You!!

August 29th is the annual CPC Bake Sale. We will host it at the Bryan, Defiance, and Wauseon Wal*Marts on Saturday August 29th at 9:00 a.m. If you would like to bake a pie or any other baked goods, please have them at your nearest Wal*Mart store by 8:30. This fundraiser would be perfect for a women's ministry, youth group, senior group, or any other willing servants.

If you don't like to bake, you can still support us by purchasing the yummy treats that will be available.

STOP out to your nearest Wal*Mart on Saturday, August 29th!!!

1st Golf Outing Successful!!!

August 1st was CPC's first annual Golf Outing, which was held at the Suburban Golf Course in Bryan, OH. It was a beautiful day for the event. Twenty foursome teams came out to show their support for CPC.

Teams competed to win over forty prizes, including a $500 top team prize, the new Joe Gibbs autographed books for 2nd place team, and various drawing prizes, including a Pigeon Forge Getaway trip.

On every Par 3 hole, there were contests that the golfers could participate in by donating toward the cause of CPC. Prizes were awarded to those that won at the hole contests.

The $500 top winner was the Bryan Eagles team, pictured above, Jim Moore Mitch Burkholder, Sean Pettit, and Don Hallet, who upon recieving the $500 check returned it to the CPC as a donation.

The 2nd place team was Jay Moser, Richie Pollick, Ryan Renollet, and Denny Sims.

Third place finisher was the Suburban Golf Course team which included team members, Jeff Drinnon, Larry Goodwin, Chris McCarty, and Keith Ross.

Longest Drive winner for the men, was Marv Storrer and Sue Hallet was the winner for the women. There were also four closest to the pin winners, Ron Fielitz, Ian Marten, Sean Pettis, and Miles Figgins.

Dan Borton, Board Member and Co-Chairman of the Golf Outing said, "We are excited about how the golf outing turned out. To all of the supporters and players, we cannot thank you enough for showing your support to the CPC mission."

Overall, the golf outing was very successful. With many are supporters, we were able to raise about $4,000 for the CPC's.

We are thankful to those who participated in the event: golfers, hole sponsors, and volunteers. Each one helped to make this first year fundraiser a very successful one.

Also, a special thanks to all of our hole sponsors and those who donated prizes.

HOLE SPONSORS:

Archbold Container Corporation

Archbold Equipment Company

Aschliman & Company, Archbold

Brightman Family Tree Chiropractic, Bryan

Bryan Eye Center

Childs Investment Group, Archbold

D & G Welding Inc., Archbold

Defiance Family Physicians

Lamar & Pam Dick

Riehle Construction, Bryan

Ron & Helen Leu

Lugbill Supply, Archbold

Chris & Holly Liechty

Tom McWatters Family

Kinsman Propane, Archbold

The RIDGE Project, Defiance

Archbold Evangelical Mennonite Church

Shorty Agency, Archbold

Subway of Archbold

Terry Henricks Chrysler-Dodge, Archbold

Valley Forge Investment, Defiance

Kent & Judy Van Wagner

Russ Watson Financial, Archbold

David & Amy Winner

OTHER SPONSONS:

Archbold Super Value

Auglaize Golf Course

Bill's Locker Room, Bryan

Dan Borton Family

Brookview Farms, Archbold

De-Mor Hills Country Club

Dunham's of Defiance

Hillcrest Country Club

Hilltop Printing, Defiance

Hit Trophy, Archbold

Kettenring Country Club, Defiance

Old Pines Golf Club, Wauseon

Riverside Golf Course, Stryker

St. Mikes Golf Club, Defiance

Suburban Golf Course, Bryan

Three Cord, Bryan/Archbold

1st Annual Golf Outing!!

August 1st 2009

Suburban Golf Course

Bryan, OH

REGISTRATION: 7:30 AM
SHOTGUN START: 8:00 AM

• COST

Individual Registration: $50

Team Registration (4 players): $200

Hole Sponsorships (A professional made sign will be made bearing your business name.) $100

• THE DETAILS

18 Hole Scramble with Cart, Gift Bag

Lunch Included

Hole Contests

• CHANCES TO WIN:

First Place: $500

Vacation Package: 3 Days, 2 Nights in Pigeon Forge, TN

Drawing Prizes

• THE DEADLINE
  

Please register by July 25.
Call Jennifer at 419.636.5692 for entry forms or more information.

2009 Spring Benefit

The Community Pregnancy Centers annual Spring Benefit will host speaker Ryan Dobson (son of author and radio host, Dr. James Dobson) on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Founders Hall in Archbold, OH beginning at 7:00 pm.

With the conviction that comes from knowing your purpose – and loving every minute of it – Ryan Dobson passionately pursues his calling in Christ. From his books to his podcast to his speaking engagements, Ryan uses every opportunity to call people out of the moral relativism of today’s society and into “the ultimate adventure” of following Christ.

The Benefit will also include special music by Lisa Williams and heartfelt client testimonies. You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear about the life-changing experiences happening everyday at the Community Pregnancy Centers of NW Ohio.

Contact the CPC Office at 419-636-5692 for tickets or more information. Tickets are $10.00 each.