Letters Susan, On behalf of The Care Communities' staff, thank you to those who were able to attend our Ribbon Cutting & Open House this morning. It was a success because of you! With your continued support we aim to triple the amount of Care Teams in Round Rock and Williamson County in 2011. Thank you again for your presence today. --Jessica H. Marcy, Just read the November issue....thought it was excellent. The whole publication is very professionally designed and displayed. Proud to be a part of the AFF family. Thanks for developing a Christian voice in Austin. Barry T. Hello, Marcy. Your recent interview article titled An Unlikely Neighbor was a pleasant surprise, reflecting true Christianity's willingness to engage unbelievers without instantly casting judgment, somewhat like Paul with the Athenians in Acts 17. I recently discovered your magazine and found it intriguing. Tim H.
Marcy, I just looked through your November issue of Austin Faith and Family. It’s the first I’ve seen. Nicely done. I’m thankful there is this kind of publication out there in our communities. Gary S. AFF, I enjoyed the reflections on being thankful. Too often we take those we love the most for granted assuming they know we are grateful, especially our God, so it is good to be reminded to share expressions of gratitude to all even those we meet casually - for some have entertained angels unaware. Irene M.
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Worth Noticing... Have you seen the billboards around Austin stating, “The most dangerous place for some children is in the womb?” Heroic Media spokeswoman Kimberly Speirs states that this campaign, originating with abortionists, asserts that according to 2010 Census and CDC data, an African-American baby is three times more likely to be aborted than a white one. Many other cities denied this campaign, but it is now being launched in Jacksonville, Houston, and here in the city of Austin. An accompanying commercial states that abortionists target African-Americans by placing more facilities in AfricanAmerican neighborhoods than anywhere else. Although Heroic Media was challenged on these claims, they cited their references for the information. Heroic Media is a faith-based nonprofit that helps women with unexpected pregnancy, through mass media messages that provide hopeful, positive alternatives by connecting these women to resources within their own communities. Since Heroic Media began campaigning in Austin, the abortion ratio has dropped 24 percent.
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