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A Q u a r t e r l y N e w sJ o u r n a l o f R i c h l a n d P r e g n a n c y S e r v i c e s

in this issueMy Boyfr iend Set the Appointment P.2

Enjoying Our Nursing Students P.2

Reaching Hearts P.3

Corporate Sponsors P.4

RPS Staff:Pam Crank - Executive DirectorAmy Lee - Service Director Kalynn Oldaker -Nurse Manager

Dick Stedman -Men’s Ministry Director

Jim Morgan - Director of Development

Tracy Laudermilk -Administrative Assistant

Sherri Stewart -Financial Assistant

Dr. John Huddle -Medical Director

Dr. Paul Buehrer -Assistant Medical Director

B o a r d M e m b e r s :

Jeremiah 31:15-17

“Real Choices Begin With Real Options”

Herald of Hope

Tom Cunningham- President

Bob Entenmann - Vice President

Elizabeth Boyd -Secretary

Stephanie Grist -Treasurer

Tammy Canfield

Tim Hilterman

Kathy McElvain

Bob Maxey

Beth Owens

Ronda Werner Vondriska

by Pam Crank

The Power ofa Basket

In this scripture we find Saul (Paul) right after his “Damas-

cus” road experience. The Jewish people were finding it hard to be-lieve that this was the same person who a few days earlier was perse-cuting and killing Christians. The disciples intervened, by lowering him in a basket to safety and Barn-abas bridged the gap and spoke on his behalf.

I think of the basket in this story in relation to our work here at the pregnancy center. Just like in the book of Acts our basket is filled with people, problems and poten-tial. The people in our basket are our clients. Their problem is the crisis of an unintended pregnancy. But here comes my favorite part…the potential!

Every day we have the potential to serve those in need, to influence

someone with not only our atti-tudes, but our actions and words.

In 2016 we are committed to help-ing more women and men make life-affirming decisions. This could be the year more moms and dads choose life for their babies. This could be the year when more solid, two-parent families are created as a result of time spent within our doors. This could be the year more of our clients come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We can see this accomplished if we act on what God has entrusted to us in our baskets. Go ahead, experience the power of a basket...you may have the next apostle Paul!

*Special thanks to my friendPastor Jim McComas for the sermon on “The Power of a Basket”.

Each one of us has a basket…it may not be used for lowering people down walls as we find in Chapter 9 of the book of Acts, nevertheless we have one.

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My Boyfriend Set the Appoinment by Dick Stedman

Memorials...In Memory of...Kathy McWherter Given by:Lauranne McWherter

Isabelle Ratti Given by: Robert & Jayne Rupe

Dean Scott Given by: WiIlliam & Sherri Stewart

Frances Kaple Given by:Anonymous

Franklin Smith Given by:Ann Swift

Andrea Hartzer Given by:Jacqueline Wunderling

Jonathan Fullmer Given by:Teresa & Terry Fitch

Ben Kempf & Adelia Kempf Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Allan Kempf

Honorariums...In Honor of...Abigal, Natalie, Jillian &Annabelle Given by:Keith & Kathy Welch

Kathryn Riddlebach & Sarah Phillips Given by: Carol Welch

Dr. Nichols Given by:His Staff

Debra K. Miller Given by:Teresa & Terry Fitch

Enjoying OurNursing Students by Kalynn Oldaker

Quote:Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?Luke 12:6 KJV

With all that has been on the internet about the atrocities

at abortion clinics, it is refreshing to hear what a former client recent-ly said when asked about Richland Pregnancy Services.

She admitted being scared and confused and not knowing what to do. Her boyfriend said “abortion is not an option for us.” He then called RPS and made the initial appointment to verify the pregnan-cy. It was my wife Dolores’ privi-lege to mentor that former client. I had the privilege to mentor the boyfriend. Today, they are married and have a growing family, great jobs and play a vital part in the church where they attend.

After hearing this testimonial, my wife and I looked back over all the clients (since starting here in 2008) with whom we had a part as their

mentor mom and mentor dad. We often forget to look back, reflect and thank the Lord that we chose to obey Him when He prompted us to look into serving here at RPS. In January of 2010, I was asked to become the Director of Men’s Ministries here. My wife and I cannot say enough about the joy we have serving here. To think, without our faithful and growing list of donors, we would not be able to enjoy this ministry. As we begin a new year, we are encouraged by the growing num-ber of churches doing the Baby Bottle Boomerang fund-raiser.

With every joy we experience here, our donors share in the reward that awaits us when we see our Savior face-to-face one day. For that, we are thankful and grateful.

An enjoyable part of my job is having interaction with nursing students. Some come just for an hour as part of learning what services are available to pregnant women in the area. Many students say that they did not

realize the extent of our services, and some had not known that we even exist. Some of the Ashland University students sponsored a fund drive for RPS, which enabled them to donate an abundance of items for our boutique.

I am also a preceptor for nursing students in their community and obstetrics rotation at North Central State College. For that program, each student is with me for 32 hours. Those students are able to see clients, to be ultrasound assistants, and to do medical paperwork and charting. They have said that what they learn here enhances their class work for the semester, and they learn about nursing outside of the hospital setting.

We are pleased that these future nurses have the opportunity to learn about RPS, so that they can tell their future patients, and their friends, about the ministry and services we provide to the community.

RPS provides the parents with Biblically based, current informa-tion on child development, infant care, parent interaction and safety. Our classes are taught by faithful volunteers who are knowledgeable in their subjects. These volunteers include nurses, social workers, teachers, pastors and experienced moms and dads.

We wanted you to meet a few of our parents from our most recent class. “Thank you” to our donors for making this program available to our clients, so that they can provide a safe sleep environment for their babies.

Save The Date!by Amy Lee

Reaching Hearts ThroughParenting Classes

“Steppin Out for Life” Walk/5K RunJune 25th

New Volunteer TrainingSupport Role TrainingApril 12, 9 am - Noon

Full VolunteerTrainingApril -12,14,19,21,26,289 am - NoonCall Amy for details @ 419-522-8863 ext 202

De-Fund PlannedParenthoodS.B. 214/H.B. 294Sponsors:Bill Patmon (D)Ohio State Representative;Keith Faber (R)Ohio State Senate President;Margaret Conditt (R)Ohio State Representative

Ohio Right to Life PAC Announces 2016 Primary EndorsementsU.S. Senator Rob PortmanJudge Pat Fischer - Ohio Supreme Court; State Rep.Tim Derickson - U.S. House District 8; State Senator Peggy Lehner - State Senate District 6;State Senator Larry Obhof - State Senate District 22;State Representative Mike Dovilla – State Senate District 24; Former Speaker Larry Householder - State House District 72

State Legislation

KEEPING AN EYE ON IT !

An enjoyable part of my job is having interaction with nursing students. Some come just for an hour as part of learning what services are available to pregnant women in the area. Many students say that they did not

realize the extent of our services, and some had not known that we even exist. Some of the Ashland University students sponsored a fund drive for RPS, which enabled them to donate an abundance of items for our boutique.

I am also a preceptor for nursing students in their community and obstetrics rotation at North Central State College. For that program, each student is with me for 32 hours. Those students are able to see clients, to be ultrasound assistants, and to do medical paperwork and charting. They have said that what they learn here enhances their class work for the semester, and they learn about nursing outside of the hospital setting.

We are pleased that these future nurses have the opportunity to learn about RPS, so that they can tell their future patients, and their friends, about the ministry and services we provide to the community.

63% of post-abortion men agreed that men involved in abortion have disturbing thoughts about it afterwards.

Thirty-Six Couples Wait for Every One Baby Who is Adopted

“I just want to say thank you to all the wonderful people whom we learned so

much in so little time from. We learned skills that have helped us handle our four year old easier. He is more open about his school and

fears, now.”

Parenting Class Quote

DID YOU KNOW?

Corporate AdvertisersPlatinum DonorsCafé on Main CateringCenter for Cosmetic DentistryHaring RealtyModern Woodmen of AmericaPhillips Animal HospitalWhat’s 4 Dessert

Gold DonorsA.J. Kruse ConstructionB-Dry Basement WaterproofingMansfield Plastic SurgeryPediatric ConsultantsWashington’s Carpet OneWeekley Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

“I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:13-14

Richland Pregnancy ServicesNonprofit

Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Mansfield, Ohio Permit No. 60

Please support these businesses who faithfully support our ministry.

Our Office Hours:Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pmTuesday & Thursday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pmFriday - ClosedSaturday 10:00 am -1:00 pm (2nd & 4th)

419-522-8863 donor.richlandpregnancy.com

“Richland Pregnancy Services is an approved agency for the United Way of Central Ohio’s Donor Choice Program.”

Building Needs

If you have been thinking about giving to RPS we have some areas that can use your donation.

We would like to finish our back area parking lot. We also need repairs for our roof. When it rains we are seeing leaks in our ceiling.

Thank you for your faithfulness to our ministry. Terry Bartholomew

DDS,AACD419-756-4908

Greg Boyce, FIC LUTCF, CASL, CLU, ChFC

419-529-5827

419-756-8383

Silver DonorsAttorney Rebecca ThomasAdvanced Eye Care & Surgery CenterCare-n’s Development ResourcesGottschling ChiropracticHess Industries Ltd.Kelly’s PropaneMarco’s PizzaOhio Health Primary Care- BlymyerQuality Inn & Suites