Pro-Life Corner

Pat Gaummer
August 2005

Our Clients: What are they looking for?"

There is a commercial for “Friskies” cat food that starts with the question, “Is your cat searching for something new?” It’s a clever commercial, but let’s remember- the advertisement is directed at us.

As a society, we’re always looking for something new, aren’t we? Some educators are always looking for a “new” approach to teaching our children. And every other week, there is a new study on how to parent kids-telling us something “new”. The tried and true- many believe- is simply quaint and out of date.

However, those clients that come to Hope Pregnancy Center are looking not for something new, but for something they can count on. And that is precisely what we offer. With that in mind, what can they count on from us?

The truth
This generation (the Millenials) wants the truth, without the sugar coating. They live a life where there are few boundaries and fewer truths they can rely on. Research has shown that the Millenials are more positive, optimistic, and community and service minded. Here, we love them enough to tell them the truth- not in a judgmental way- but in a way they can relate to. That’s why the overwhelming majority of our clients recommend us to friends. They trust us enough to be truthful with their friends. They want the truth, and they get it here.

Love- without conditions
Unconditional love does not mean that we condone every lifestyle choice. It does mean however, that we are here for our clients and that we will listen. So many of our clients come in so wounded! Their lives are incredibly complicated. But when we put ourselves aside and truly put them first, walls are broken down and true relationships are built, one client at a time. With a trusting relationship built, we are then able to reach out to them with the love of Jesus Christ, who loves us as we are- and loves us so much that He wants to make us more like Himself. That’s true love, and we offer it to those we see.

Hope
From a human perspective, some situations appear hopeless. Yet when one of our clients tells us her situation is hopeless, we provide the hope that only the Lord can offer. No situation- not one- is impossible for Him. We want a client to know that, and to know that we are also here to provide practical assistance for her situation. Again only through that relationship building can we show the hope that is within each one of us.
What are our clients searching for? We believe they want those three simple things: truth, unconditional love- and hope. To many of those we see, these three gifts are truly something new- which will and does change their lives forever.

Hello everyone! What happened to the summer? I’ve already taken my third college-aged child off to school and our Fall Festival is right around the corner. I don’t know if you have seen any of the ads for this annual event but we are blessed to be having Dan Pearson, a local celebrity and sportscaster, as our keynote speaker. I’m looking forward to hearing him present life through the eyes of a sportscaster. You are invited to join us for “Dessert with Dan” on Monday, September 26, at the Holiday Inn of Rock Falls. The silent auction will begin at 6:00 with the program and dessert beginning at 7:00 p.m. Like last year, the bearer of tickets to the event will be entitled to a 15% discount on a meal at Bennigans (excluding alcohol) to be used that evening. Call us at 625-5300 to purchase your tickets. I’m looking forward to enjoying the evening with you!