H7 Story: Pursuing Generosity Together
Recently, First Christian Church participated in a fundraiser for the Hope Center’s “Baby Bottle Campaign.” Baby bottles were available at all three campuses. Attendees could take home a bottle and fill it up with loose change. A few weeks later, everyone (hopefully ) returned the bottles to the church, and the money was totaled up. As a church, we raised $4,646.05 to help the Hope Center.
The Hope Center, is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Greeneville, TN. They provide services and information to individuals who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Staff members will walk alongside any woman, listening and providing her with the help and education she needs to make the best decision for her and her baby. They lay out all options and help make sure that each lady that walks through their doors understands everything that is available to her before she chooses in which direction to move forward. Their website explains that, “We will not judge you or try to make the decision for you. Our purpose is to listen and provide you with the help and the education you need. All of our services are confidential and come at no cost to you.”
According to Hope Center Ministries Executive Director, Pam Crank, the “Baby Bottle Campaign” funds are used to provide free services to individuals faced with an unplanned pregnancy. “To date,” Pam explained, “The funds raised have reach a record amount of $38,084.58 with a record number of churches participating.”
FCC member, Melissa Marrs, volunteers at the Hope Center weekly, meeting with expecting parents to do counseling and provide parental training and advice. “I enjoy working there with other brothers and sisters in Christ” Melissa explained. “I am blessed to mentor individuals, share the Gospel, listen, and have even invited ladies to FCCs re:generation program and to attend church. Some individuals have come to re:gen and are still attending. It is a great place to love on people where they are in life and lovingly speak Gods a truth to them as the Spirit leads.”
On Tuesday, October 22, the Hope Center will be holding their Annual Fundraising Banquet. This year’s Banque theme is Jehovah El Roi “The God Who Sees.” This will be held at First Baptist Church at 6pm. We would like to invite you to be part of this evening and show your support for all the Hope Center is doing in our community. A big group of FCCers attends every year. Let us know you would like to come by registering here.
The Hope Center is open on Mondays and Wednesday from 10a-4p. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10a-6p.
The Hope Center, is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Greeneville, TN. They provide services and information to individuals who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Staff members will walk alongside any woman, listening and providing her with the help and education she needs to make the best decision for her and her baby. They lay out all options and help make sure that each lady that walks through their doors understands everything that is available to her before she chooses in which direction to move forward. Their website explains that, “We will not judge you or try to make the decision for you. Our purpose is to listen and provide you with the help and the education you need. All of our services are confidential and come at no cost to you.”
According to Hope Center Ministries Executive Director, Pam Crank, the “Baby Bottle Campaign” funds are used to provide free services to individuals faced with an unplanned pregnancy. “To date,” Pam explained, “The funds raised have reach a record amount of $38,084.58 with a record number of churches participating.”
FCC member, Melissa Marrs, volunteers at the Hope Center weekly, meeting with expecting parents to do counseling and provide parental training and advice. “I enjoy working there with other brothers and sisters in Christ” Melissa explained. “I am blessed to mentor individuals, share the Gospel, listen, and have even invited ladies to FCCs re:generation program and to attend church. Some individuals have come to re:gen and are still attending. It is a great place to love on people where they are in life and lovingly speak Gods a truth to them as the Spirit leads.”
On Tuesday, October 22, the Hope Center will be holding their Annual Fundraising Banquet. This year’s Banque theme is Jehovah El Roi “The God Who Sees.” This will be held at First Baptist Church at 6pm. We would like to invite you to be part of this evening and show your support for all the Hope Center is doing in our community. A big group of FCCers attends every year. Let us know you would like to come by registering here.
The Hope Center is open on Mondays and Wednesday from 10a-4p. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10a-6p.