From the Hope Centre’s February ’24 Prayer Update
Hope Pregnancy: Helping churches offer intentionally evangelistic pregnancy support
February 2024
Sharing Christ with women in a crisis pregnancy since 1985 –39,365 women seen, thousands of men, 4,964 trusting Christ and 6,589 babies born!
Gateway has been privileged to see and witness to a number of Muslim families in the past few months
Daniela is 24, from Venezuela. She came to Gateway in early November, ‘thinking about having an abortion’ She was 9-weeks pregnant. She also has two children in Venezuela. After Kenia showed her The Harder Truth video and spoke with her, she changed her mind.
Dru Glascott, a ministry friend in Scotch Plains organized a follow-up group in her home. Daniela has been attending. We are excited to see what the Lord will do in Daniela’s life! Pictured here is Dru and Zaida, both who attend Grace Church, Westfield. Daniela only speaks Spanish and Zaida translates. The group of four ladies (all clients from Gateway!) are enjoying this special time in their lives with a church that really cares for them.
Rebekah Collins, Hope Centre’s Director writes this: HOPE's focus is to help equip the UK Church to reach mothers in challenging pregnancy situations with gospelcentred pregnancy support – Christlike compassion for mother and baby, full of grace and truth.
Thank you to all who prayed for/helped in our events with Dean. Especially our wonderful HOPE volunteers, Rachel and Eleanor, and all the key local supporters who hosted us and helped to organise practicalities. THANK YOU!
Mothers restored in Christ after an abortion, have deeply shaped HOPE's approach. So, it was especially good that some were able to travel with us to share at each HOPE event. These are rarely heard but much-needed voices in our churches.
Is the Lord calling you to serve at Gateway?
Some of the trainees who started our February training on-line and in-person.
SharingChristtolift burdensandofferhope
Luz is 33 and from Mexico. She came to Gateway two years ago and again last year. She is not living with the father of her child. On her second visit, Tanya shared the gospel again and she trusted Christ. She is due in June. *name changed for confidentiality
Volunteer Training
Our next training will be entirely in- person May 2, 4, 9 and 11, 2024 in person
Do you want to help women and their boyfriends choose life for their pre-born child? Is God speaking to your heart to share the Good News of Christ with others?
If so, Gateway Pregnancy Center could use your gifts of mercy and encouragement. We need additional volunteers, both male and female, especially Spanish speaking.
No previous experience required! Only 3 hours per week can change a life! (All four days required.) Bring a willing and cheerful heart and the Holy Spirit will provide courage, perseverance and victory! A full ministry description is available.
If you are interested or would like additional information, please contact Dean Gavaris, Executive Director at 908-436-7515 or email dean@gateway.org
UK PRAYER UPDATE
Rebekah Collins, director of the Hope Centre in the UK, has need of an assistant. The Lord has provided the funds. Prayer is needed for God’s choice for this urgently needed position..
Also, please remember in prayer: Rev. Michael Westbrook, Betty Mabee and former volunteer Rosemarie Eurell. All have medical needs and could use the Body of Christ lifting them up to the Lord.
