2012 - Council for Life

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