2012 - Council for Life

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T H E C O U N C I L F O R L I F E E X I S T S T O E M P O W E R W O M E N , M E N , A N D Y O U T H T O M A K E L I F E - A F F I R M I N G CHOICES. THE COUNCIL IS MOTIVATED BY CHRIST-LIKE LOVE AND RESPONSIVE COMPASSION. THE COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE COMPLEX ISSUES THAT SURROUND UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES AND TO PROVIDING F I N A N C I A L S U P P O RT TO AG E N C I E S T H AT S H A R E O U R M I S S I O N .
Y O U A R E W O R T H Y , O U R L O R D A N D G O D , T O R E C E I V E G L O R Y A N D H O N O R A N D P O W E R , F O R Y O U C R E A T E D A L L T H I N G S , A N D B Y Y O U R W I L L T H E Y W E R E C R E A T E D A N D H A V E T H E I R B E I N G . - R E V E L A T I O N 4 : 1 1 Have you ever taken a stone and dropped it in the still water of a pond? One drop is all it takes to create a ripple. After celebrating a decade of empowering women, men, and youth to make life-affirming choices, we began 2012 with an acute appreciation for each individual God has called to stand for life in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We began the year keenly aware that every life has value and worth, for all life is created in God’s image and He sustains each individual heartbeat. We began a new year with a renewed commitment to continue to create a culture of life in our community one heart, one mind, and one life at a time. ONE EVENT AT A TIME Much like a drop in the water, one event in 2001 brought 300 women together to celebrate life at the home of Lisa Troutt. To God be the glory for the great things He has done through Council for Life in 2012. Throughout the year we saw His faithfulness in five educational events and two Young Leaders for Life events where God’s message of life was shared with more than 2,500 individuals. ONE BENEFICIARY AT A TIME One fundraising event in 2001 provided funds for one beneficiary, Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center. In 2012, we were blessed with the privilege of funding 14 beneficiaries through our donors who joined us for the Celebrating Life Luncheon. During the past 11 years, together with our donors, Council for Life has given $3.97 million dollars to over 30 beneficiaries. We are so grateful for God’s abundant provision and our gracious donors who honor God with their generosity. One woman gathered 10 other founders to form Council for Life in 2001, and today we praise God for each of our 826 members who make up our coalition for life. And now we look forward to 2013 in anticipation of the ripple effect of doubling our membership. ONE AFFILIATE AT A TIME The Council for Life began in 2001 as a single drop and now is two with the introduction of the first affiliate . . . Council for Life Fort Worth. In 2012, after much prayer, we rejoiced as God brought together the founders who will begin the ripple effect of change of the culture for life in Fort Worth. One group of incredibly talented women on the Council for Life Board of Directors in 2012 answered God’s call to continue to be a part of His work and stand for life in our culture. They answered this call with grace and humility and gave above and beyond what could have been imagined. What a privilege and honor it has been to be a part of God’s wonderful work. We look forward with faith and anticipation, knowing that God’s plan and purpose will be continued through the capable leadership of Mona Wilson and her board. And the ripple effect continues . . . With abundant gratitude, Janna Lewis 2012 President
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