Saraland Center at the University of Mobile Expo

On August 26, Lonna and Heather went to the University of Mobile Expo. They were able to share about the ministry and the truth about fetal development and STIs with University of Mobile Students and the other vendors there.

Ribbon Cutting for our New Library

Today was the official opening of the EWYL Library for our clients. We had a beautiful ribbon cutting and prayer of dedication over it. Thank you to all who have donated. And if you have any books you would like to donate, please bring them by.

Preparations for the Walk Rally

Everyone is having fun at Sav-A-Life preparing for the Walk for Life and the Rally! If you want to join in, just come on by!!

Sav-A-Life at Wee-Exchange

Sav-A-Life went to Wee-Exchange yesterday! Ina & Tracey (the EWYL directors) along with JoLynn, director at the Downtowner Center went to Wee-Exchange yesterday to go shopping!!


About Wee-Exchange:
Susan Hightower and Dennise Allred started Wee Exchange in March of 1995. They started with 30 consignors and now have up to 1000 participate each sale with 2000 active consignors. They view this sale as a service to the community and to moms like who want to dress their children beautifully, but don't want to spend more money than is necessary. Several times a year they open stores with new, current merchandise. www.wee-exchange.com

Our Wonderful Volunteer Receptionists

Sharon (left) is a wonderful volunteer receptionist on Thursdays. She helps with so many things: the phone, greeting clients, correcting my Excel files!! And Joyce (right) has been around the ministry for years. She oversees some EWYL Classes on Sat. and the Labor & Delivery Classes (the next L&D class begins in October) . Then on Friday mornings she helps by greeting people who come through the front door and answers the phone. Thank you ladies. I'll post the Tuesday volunteer next week.

Meet our Thursday Counselors

Meet our Thursday counselors at the Downtowner Center! They are wonderful to give of their time. If you would like to volunteer a few hours a week at the Downtowner Center, give them a call: 344-4357.
Dressed for sucess! Left to right
Karen Mothershed, April Burleson and Laura Fenn

Lashale and baby Trindity

Meet Lashale and baby Trindity. She was born tiny but is growing strong at one month old.

Mom, Dad, and Brianna Grace

Momma Vera, Dad and Brianna Grace posing so pretty!!

New Babies

Sweet Sarah Michelle and her Mom, Amanda!!!

Our Very Own Ina at the Baptist Association

Ina, our EWYL director, was invited to speak at the Baptist Association. She share several things with them including our EWYL parenting program and the new fatherhood initiative program. Because she is from Peru and speaks Spanish, we are able to offer our programs to the Spanish community also. Good job, Ina!!

"Man Up", A Fatherhood Initiative Begins!!!

The Women's Resource Center/Sav-A-Life has the Earn While You Learn program for both parents. But fathers now have their very own program to attend. "Man Up" is a Fatherhood Initiative mentoring program to help men learn:
* Parenting skills
* The importance of instilling positive self-esteem in their children and
* The value of being and staying married

We are very excited about this new program begining. Last night was a great planning meeting. The first session for the new "Dads-to-be" is August 21.

EWYL Library Being Set Up

Help us stock our new library with new or used parenting, Christian based, and other helpful books you are willing to donate (Christian based children’s books too)!

This library is for our clients who have chosen life for their unborn babies and are part of the parenting program. Drop off the books at 308 S. Sage Avenue and receive a donation receipt.

Library Ribbon Cutting is August 30.

Labor & Delivery Class Graduation

Labor & Delivery Class Graduation was Tuesday, August 10. The "Moms-to-be" attended 4-2 hour classes to learn all about the process. They earned a wonderful new car seat.