Rejoice in the Lord, for He is good! Today is Samuel’s Birthday (sorry I didn't post this when I wrote it)!!! Who said he’d never make it to a year?

Just wanted to drop everyone a note that while Samuel’s birthday is the catalyst for pondering the beauty of life and God as Creator and Sustainer, which has been the motivation behind the celebration of life, our desire is not to celebrate Samuel, but the beauty of life as image bearers of Christ. With this thought in mind we would like to ask that everyone not bring presents for Samuel. We understand that some of you may want to bring something anyway, so with this in mind we have decided to act as a donation point for the Festus Pregnancy Resource Center. I am including a list of their needs. Please do not feel obligated to bring anything; this is our concession for the family we know will persist on bringing something anyway. We eagerly look forward to seeing all of you here next week.

Pregnancy Care Center 2010 Needs List

Baby Items

Baby Furniture items such as baby beds, high chairs, etc (new and gently used)
New Baby Items such as bottles, nipples, socks, shoes, onesies, and sleepers
New Baby and Children’s Toys (no stuffed animals please )
Baby care items such as shampoo, lotion, etc.
Baby/children’s Clothes (new and gently used)
Diapers… size 5 and 6
Formula of all kinds
Wipes


Mom and Dad Items

New or Gently used Baby shower gift bags (they use them as new mommy bags)
Personal care items for Mom and Dad like shampoo, shaving cream, soap, etc.
Anything that you think Mom Dad or Baby can use!
Maternity Clothes (new and gently used)

Office Needs

Office supplies such as copy paper, folders, large mailing envelopes, toilet paper, paper towels
Computer (Hopefully newer than the one they have now!)
Cleaning supplies (bleach, toilet cleaner, Lysol)

Volunteers!!!!!!! They need volunteers in all aspects of their ministry.
Will you share your God given talents to help the born, unborn, and families?

May God bless Our efforts and gifts and use them mightily for His kingdom.

Please join us in a celebration of life!

As we look forward to Samuel's first birthday,May 27th, our hearts and minds naturally are drawn to thoughts of our gracious Lord and His awesome gifts of life, all life. From the unborn and born, to the aged, and everything in-between. He is both Creator and Sustainer. This also leads our thoughts to Samuel's faithful prayer warriors,who have rejoiced with us in his life because he is created in the image of God, not because of what society says he has to offer. And the faithful hands and hearts of the Dr.'s, Nurses, Therapists,and Staff who have ministered to, and served Samuel and our family.We would like to open our home to all of you,hoping this will be an opportunity to talk with, and get to know each of you. We have been greatly blessed and encouraged by your faithfulness in our journey with Samuel.

Come join us in celebration on June 4th and 5th, between the hours of 10:00-10:00.

Children are most definitely welcome.

Please RSPV for directions to our home.

You can contact us at: kaitlyn@contractcallers.com.

Hope to see you,

The Emery Family