Webster Methodist Partnership

Raymond Dutcher, Pastor Lee Carlson and Dr. William Morehouse

Last Sunday, Dr. Bill was invited to the Webster United Methodist "Praise in the Park" worship service. The congregations of, The First UMC of West Webster, North Ontario UMC, UMC of Webster, Union Hill UMC and Walworth UMC, came together to worship the Lord out at Casey Park in Ontario, NY. There were over 100 people gathered under two large tents, followed by a delicious pot-blessing picnic luncheon.

It was a beautiful sunny day in the park. The worship team and choir were just awesome! The joy of the Lord was truly present while everyone joined in worship and prayer with united hearts to give the praise and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. A pastor or church elder from each church took part in the service. The theme of the day was from John 15:1-8 about the vine and the branches. Pastor Glen Hardman's message was titled "What Kind of Plant Are You?" His closing statement was that many people see the branches before they ever see the Vine (our Lord Jesus). How fitting that Dr. Bill was asked to come and share the ministry of His Branches during their Ministry Moment of the service.

Ray Dutcher opened in prayer and announced that the loose offering was being donated to the work of His Branches. Dr. Bill then shared briefly about his 30 years in the city and how honored he is to see his vision spread into the surrounding suburbs. He was called to the city of Rochester to serve the underserved and share the love of Christ. His Branches has many ways of doing so through medical care, counseling, and pregnancy help with Embracing Options and is looking forward to partnering with the East side folks at the UMC of Webster who are praying to open an Embracing Options satellite within the next year in their Ministry Outreach House. Dr. Bill thanked the gathering for their generous donations and closed in prayer with thanksgiving.

Reported by Sandi Clawson

Volunteer Training Opportunity

Care Net Volunteer Training Sessions

WHERE:

• EO @ HBI, 342 Arnett Blvd, Rochester, NY 14619
• EO @ GNOC, 916 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14609

WHEN:

• Thursday, July 23rd @ HBI, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
• Saturday, July 25th @ GNOC, 8 am – 1 pm
• Thursday, July 30th @ HBI, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
• Saturday, Aug. 8th @ GNOC, 8 am – 1 pm

** MUST COMPLETE ALL 4 TRAINING SESSIONS !! **

• Please bring your Bible to all the training sessions because we will be using them throughout the classes.
• A coffee break will be provided mid way through each class. You may want to bring a lunch/dinner to eat during that time.
• Suggested donation of $25.00 for training materials. If for any reason the donation will be a burden for you financially please contact one of our offices for scholarship. Thank you!

Click here for an application form. If you have any questions please call either Sandi Clawson Clawson at (585) 235-0690 or Kirsten Smith at (315) 524-8508. Thank you!

A Pro-life Majority

Focus on Volunteers!

Embracing Options would like to take this opportunity to highlight and thank the people who are the heart and soul, and the hands and feet of the organization. Without them, this ministry could not exist. Their duty and dedication in assisting young women and men through life crises cannot be measured. Who are these amazing heroes? Our volunteers!

Click here to read the special volunteer issue of our Spring Newsletter, Choices for Life, Volume 1, Issue 2.

URGENT PRAYER !!!

Please stand with us now as Chris counsels a VERY abortion minded woman right now...  We'll keep you posted, Sandi

"Be still & know that I am God"  psalm 46:10
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Sandi Clawson, director
EMBRACING OPTIONS / www.embracingoptions.org
342 Arnett Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-0690 / 24 hour hot-line

Open House!

update on D-19 & Aunt "T"

Warriors,

At the beginning of the week, D-19 (pinky swear girl) came in & tested positive for pregnancy.  She aborted back in 2007 under pressure from her mom.  Today she came in & met with one of our partner agencies to plug into their program in helping her continue on her college path while having a child.  It's encourageing because when she left the other day I had a aweful feeling in my gut that she may abort again.  Praise God she took a baby gift today, a book "what to expect while expecting" and plans to tell her mother on Sunday.  Please keep her in your prayers and also that her mother's heart be softened into accepting she is choosing life for herself and her child. 

Also, I ran into Aunt T the other evening downstairs and she was happy to report everybody is well.  When I peeked into the room I saw that one of the girls was with her and I asked "O-10" how her Christmas was & she said it was the "BEST EVER!" while jumping up & down.  I asked what she thought of the delivery truck showing up to deliver that brand new dining room set and she beamed.  They've been having dinner together at it every night.  Praise God!  The little things we all take for granted and goes to show that our kids really just want our time.  I praise God for the opportunity to see His impact on this family and young ones.  Thanks again to all of you who lifted this family in prayer and who were able to bless them with the material things they "wished" for.  Anything is possible with God!!!

Thank you for holding all of this up in prayer.

God bless you, Sandi

"Be still & know that I am God"  psalm 46:10
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Sandi Clawson, director
EMBRACING OPTIONS / www.embracingoptions.org
342 Arnett Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-0690 / 24 hour hot-line