
Matt C. Abbott
Examples of outstanding Christian women
By Matt C. Abbott
God bless all the outstanding pro-life, pro-family Christian women among us. You know who you are!
Don't worry — I'm not forgetting about all the outstanding pro-life, pro-family Christian men among us. It's just that this particular column is about the women. :)
To wit: Outstanding pro-life, pro-family Christian woman Arlene Sawicki writes the following:
On a somber note, please pray for Agata, a 34-year-old mother of two young girls (12 and 7) who is battling an incurable brain cancer. Thank you.
© Matt C. Abbott
April 24, 2012
God bless all the outstanding pro-life, pro-family Christian women among us. You know who you are!
Don't worry — I'm not forgetting about all the outstanding pro-life, pro-family Christian men among us. It's just that this particular column is about the women. :)
To wit: Outstanding pro-life, pro-family Christian woman Arlene Sawicki writes the following:
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The Project Love Committee presented their Caritas Award to two very deserving recipients at their 4th annual Rise and Dine Benefit Breakfast on Sunday, April 22. Project Love is the charitable division of Illinois Citizens for Life, based in Downers Grove, Ill. It was founded by the late Mary Bliss in 1996. ICL's mission is to help pregnant women and new mothers in a financial crisis. They receive applications for grants from pregnancy centers all over the state of Illinois. Grants go to the woman's creditor (e.g. her landlord or utility company), and they also send her a note of encouragement to let her know that they care about her and her children at a difficult time in her life. Project Love has given almost 1000 grants in their 16-year history.

2012 Caritas Award to CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage for over 30 years of outstanding service to women with unplanned pregnancies. Diane Schroeder received the award on behalf of this organization. She reported that 500 babies were saved last year through CareNet's work. CareNet is a multi-faceted ministry with counselors, a medical team and educators serving thousands of men and women annually. It has four offices located in Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Wood Dale. Through the years, CareNet's mission has remained steadfastly the same. It is committed to serving Christ by working to love women and save the lives of their babies. It does this by presenting the Gospel in both word and deed; by providing accurate and complete information, emotional support and practical assistance to the women it serves. It does not refer for or recommend abortion. Instead, it presents adoption as one alternative to abortion. In recent years, CareNet has added abstinence education, ultrasound and parenting support services to better serve its clients. CareNet is a very special place where a young woman can find someone who cares, and loves her without fear of being judged. She can have her questions answered, receive referrals to other community services, and know that she has a support system at a very difficult time in her life. CareNet is truly a precious resource for young pregnant women and their families.
On a somber note, please pray for Agata, a 34-year-old mother of two young girls (12 and 7) who is battling an incurable brain cancer. Thank you.
© Matt C. Abbott
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