Wendy speaks to house committee on abortion bill

Slide the white circle along the timeline to 01:29:00 to hear Wendy.

"My 14-year-old daughter and I were in the overflow room for the hearing regarding House Bill 695 this morning.  I would like to thank Wendy Banister for her well-articulated and effective comments in support of this bill.  My husband is the pastor at Raleigh First Assembly and we have been honored to have Wendy address our congregation.  Thank you, Wendy, and your entire staff for the services you provide to the men, women and unborn babies of the Triangle area."

                  ~Darla Harvey   

 

What If Abortion Clinics Do Close In North Carolina?

According to spokeswomen from Planned Parenthood, last week's legislative approval of House Bill 695* could shut down many of the remaining 15 abortion clinics in North Carolina. Their complaint seems to ignore the reality that the standards for the health and safety of women seeking abortions in North Carolina have not been reviewed in over 30 years.

If abortion clinics in NC do close their doors: We need to be the answer!

Gateway's doors are open wide to help, love and support women in crisis.We need to be here in an even more significant way for women seeking abortions and we need your help to do it.

We cannot rely on changes in the law as the sole solution to the issue of abortion. We cannot miss this opportunity to reach women on a human level and to be the hands and feet of our Lord here in this hurting world.  

Now, more than ever before, the ministry needs your prayers, support, volunteer hours and financial gifts. Let us not look back at this time in our state's history and say, "Why didn't we do more?"    

McCrory says he will sign House abortion bill  

*HB 695 -The measure also would prohibit gender-selective abortions, block any money from the online health insurance marketplace set up under the federal Affordable Care Act from going to fund abortions, and says that abortions may not be included in county or city employee health plans. 

Hear What Our Clients Are Saying

Gateway clients comment on their experience at our center...

What did you like best about Gateway?

"I liked that you have people that sit down and speak with you and share life experiences. Also that there are no rude people, everyone is polite and have smiles."

"They are kind hearted and passionate individuals who give off a really good vibe and make sure the environment is comfortable."

"The advice and consideration that was shown."

"They helped talk about all of my options."

"Confidentiality and the comfort of the setting."

"The respect and dignity offered by everyone."

"Very considerate, I like how you are not pressured for a certain method of what you are going to do about your pregnancy."

"The sensitivity, non-judgemental."

"I believe everything I could have needed was provided to me. The friendliness of everyone I encountered as well as the positivity." 

"I was welcomed with care and love. It helped me to open more and not be so ashamed."

JOHN PIPER ON ABORTION

 

"One biblical principle of justice is that the more knowledge we have that our action is wrong, the more guilty we are, and the more deserving of punishment (Luke 12:47–48). The point of this blog post is that we know what we are doing — all America knows. We are killing children. Pro-choice and Pro-life people both know this." 
                                                                                                    ~John Piper

You might find it interesting to read Piper's blog below in its entirety.  

Let it not merely move us to frustration and anger, but rather to resolve and action.

  
http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/we-know-they-are-killing-children-all-of-us-know
                                                                  

BOMBS and ABORTION...what's the connection?

         IDEOLOGY vs HUMANITY   

Following the Boston Marathon bombing, a terror expert made a comment in his attempt to explain the craziness. He explained that, when an ideology becomes so extreme that it outweighs a sense of humanity, a person is capable of such atrocities.

The ideology of abortion says that a woman has rights over her body and reproductive choices, meaning that she can terminate a pregnancy and end the life of her unborn child at her discretion.  It is preached as a higher moral right than that of the unborn child’s right to life.  

While such an ideology permeates society and is supported by governments anything is possible…enter Kermit Gosnell.

Okay, so that’s as political as I can get!  I will gladly let other strong voices fight that worthy, God honoring battle.  

My heart is for confused, frightened, young women who step inside the doors of Gateway looking for a quick solution.  At Gateway, we lovingly and patiently work to undo the thinking of this culture, which says that abortion is an easy solution to an unwanted pregnancy. 

Amidst the ugliness of abortion I want you to be encouraged and know that many women who were determined to end their pregnancies are choosing life for their unborn babies as a result of coming to Gateway.  

Keep praying for strength, perseverance, wisdom and energy for our staff and volunteers who do an amazing job, day in and day out, of rescuing women and babies from the ugliness of abortion…it’s our marathon.  

                                                                                                          ~ Wendy Banister

Oprah on Fatherlessness - Guess who she's talking to!?!

"What if America's sons didn't have to grow up without their fathers? What difference could it make? It's a problem that's been going on for too long and at too great a cost. And it's time to talk about it."  

This Sunday, Roland Warren will appear on Oprah's Lifeclass to discuss "Fatherless Sons" and the issue of fatherhood in our nation. Roland was President of the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) before joining Care Net as President and CEO in October 2012. LifeCare is an affiliate of Care Net, a national network of pregnancy centers. LifeCare has also worked with the National Fatherhood Initiative to provide services for expecting fathers.

Social science research suggests father absence is linked to an increased likelihood of teen pregnancy and we also know that the father of the baby plays a huge role in a woman's decision to carry or abort. This is why Gateway seeks to serve men in addition to women.

Tune in Sunday evening at 9/8c on OWN TV!