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LIFE TIMES

Gateway Pregnancy Centers

Volume 22 Number 3 Winter 2012

..at the right place at the right time Our office is not overflowing with people walkingin for appointments. However it's amazing how theLord places us at the right place at the right time.Many of the women we see are in abusive situations,often very dependent on the person abusing them forsurvival. With little children in tow, this ministryhas provided sustaining counsel, referrals andprovisions to help them in their journey. This ismostly due to supporters like each of you that give inso many ways to strengthen this ministry.Dorothy Booker, Plainfield

In This IssueWill Jesus Be Seen in 2013? p. 1Lives affected p. Hurricane Sandy Project Update p. 22012 the year in review /real stories p. 31,000 students and 40 pounds of candy p. 4Summer Blessings continue at 6 events p. 5Picture Gallery / Pass it On! p. 6Summer ministry testimonies / photos p. 7Our FBI outreach update p. 8Banquet 2012 and Sign Replacement p. 8

Join us: Our Gateway "Campaign for Life"bringing the Life changing message of JesusChrist and meeting the needs of women andtheir pre-born children starts this MondayDecember 17 th. and continues thru Sanctity of Human Life Sunday January 20, 2013.Check our Blog soon for details!

Please keep in prayer!Please pray as our Board as they a

replacement for Marisol Rodriguez,who served for the past two years

as Client Services Director atour Elizabeth location.

Will Jesus Be

Seen In 2013?

We celebrate His IncarnationOur Savior has come . .to give knowledge of salvation to hispeople in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercyof our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to givelight to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, toguide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:77-79

We await His returnAnd, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, togive every man according as his work shall be. I am Alphaand Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they mayhave right to the tree of life, and may enter in through thegates into the city. (Revelation 22:12-14)

We work while it is dayPlanting seeds and building bridges is an ongoing process at acrisis pregnancy center, but, there may be a time that the Lord

wants us to reap the harvest (John 4:35-37) and cross those bridges.

At Gateway, we see more and more that each woman who visits usis a divine appointment. Weve been called ..for such a time asthis. Not only to sow, but to reap that which others have sown.(John 4:38). Would you join Gateway in reaping?

Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but theworkers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to sendout workers into His harvest." (Matthew 9:37:38 )

Call us to inquire about our next training class January 10, 12, 17

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1985 through November 2012

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Women Seen27,415

Babies Born2,890

Trusting Christ as Savior1,951

Praise

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2012 - The year in review

Real Life Stories .. we believe the gospel of life begins with the message of eternal life and continues with growth in holiness.

Randi , age 18 came to Gateway Irvington. She just began Essex County College, looking towards acareer in teaching. We showed her the Harder Truth video because she was undecided as whether to carryto term or abort. According to the Gateway volunteer (Leonor), she was shocked. Leonor introduced thegospel. Randi made a commitment to trust Christ as Savior and Lord. Her pregnancy test was negative.Randi and Leonor agreed to email one another. She was given a Bible.

Church goer but not born again

Denise , age 28 listened to the gospel being presented by Evon. She was invited to trust Christ as Savior, but refused.She attends church and is in fact a member. She lives with her boyfriend and is not born again

Quotable quote

All the religion in the world cannot earn Gods approv al. Only by coming to God as sinners and trustingin the person and work of Jesus Christ can we be declared righteous. - David Souther/ Senior MinistryDirector, EvanTell http://www.evantell.org

..a new believer

Yola, age 26, came to Gateway intending to carry to term. She has two small children and, according toher clinician, severe financial stress. Evon shared the gospel with her and she trusted Christ. Baby Zianwas born on her kitchen floor on December 28 th. Evon continued to encourage her in her new relationship

with Jesus. *some names changed for confidentiality

I tell you, there is joy before the angelsof God over one sinner who repents.

Luke 15:10

Rodney and his daughter Asona , whose mom is indrug treatment. Rodney is caring for Asona andher brother while mom gets better. Gatewayvolunteer Jim Bryant led Rodney to Christ. Pray hegrow in his newfound faith.

(left) Jeanette Heller poses withone of many baby blankets sheknitted for the ministry of Gateway (January 29 th . at GraceOrthodox Presbyterian Church,Westfield)

(right) Some of our GatewayGateway trainees (February

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Lillian Taylor and Dorothy Booker at Plainfield Dean and Dorothy met Principal OtisHS display on March 29 th. Brown of Plainfield High School

LifeNets Christine Flaherty and Dean at Don BoscoStudents view videos of preborn babies 18

rally at Seton Hall April 27 2012(below) Don Bosco pro-life rally @ Seton

Hall University, Friday April 27, 2012

Throughout the Spring we were privilegedto share personally with over 1,000 students

at the following schools:

Plainfield High School Irvington Middle School

Abraham Clarke HS, Roselle Westside HS, Newark

Don Bosco Rally @ Seton Hall Program for Parents @ Rutgers

All received the gospel andabortion / chastity literature

1,000 students & 40 pounds of free candy at 6youth events in 4 cities = hundreds of opportunities to share the gospel and the truthabout abortion and chastity to youth from Essexand Union County from March to June

Pardon the run on

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Plainfield Director Dorothy Booker speaks one-on-oneto students at University Middle School

Betty and Mary Lou at UniversityMiddle School , Irvington June 4 2012

Students view videos of preborn babies 18 daysafter conception at University Middle School

Rashon Mickens Interim Principal greets Betty Longtime Gateway supporter Coach Mike Smith and Dean at Abraham Clarke HS May 22 2012 chats with Dean at Abraham Clarke HS

Marie Ganthier Irvington HS Counselor andmember of Crossroads Fellowship (Union) atRutgers Program for Parents on June 6 th. Over200 teens mom and dads attended.

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Please keep Richard Collier inyour prayers

http://prayforrichcollier.blogspot.com

Seek the LORD while He may be found,Call upon Him while He is near. So shall Myword be that goes forth from My mouth; It

shall not return to Me void, But it shallaccomplish what I please, And it shall

prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

((Isaiah 55:6 and 11 NKJV)

Real Life Stories / the Year in Review (late summer and early fall)

Cece (age 23) and her boyfriend Ronnie came in for baby items to our Irvington location. She did not knowChrist when she came in but was led to the Lord by Gloria in April. Jim spoke with Ronnie and found out he hadalready trusted Christ. Both were invited to church and a local bible study.

Myra (age 36) never heard about the gospel. She believed no one loved her. She was sexually abused many timesand blamed herself. She was doing drugs. When Arely, our Elizabeth volunteer shared Christ, she trusted Him forsalvation. Both are pictured below (Myra on the right)

Lisa, a volunteer at our Plainfield location spoke with a woman in early December. She was determined tohave her baby in spite of recent health issues and the concerns of her husband. She was against the abortion,even. This young woman had surgery for epilepsy in February, and then she had a stroke. Her physical healthdid not look good. Her husband actually gave her the money to have an abortion, however (as Plainfield ClientServices Director, Dorothy Booker writes) all is well.. she used the money to help with her prenatal care. Sheand her baby are doing well and she's due to deliver in a couple weeks. Praise the Lord!

Russ Passamano and Jose DeLaCruz of theSalvation Army in Hackensack join Dean atthe literature table after our Sunday morning

July 1st

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Maddie * was distressed at her positive pregnancy test. She wanted to get anabortion. Our Elizabeth volunteer, Daniella, showed her Harder Truth. She had anultrasound left, still distressed but deciding to carry to term. Her baby is due in lateDecember 2012.

Elsa* has had a tough life. She never had a good relationship with her parent.Feeling rejected, she began having sex at age 15, looking for love. She cried herself to sleep. She was thrown out of five schools. She began prostituting herself butstopped when she found out she was being stalked by one of her clients. Evelinshred the gospel and her testimony with Elsa. She gave her a Bible, a devotional and

the book An Anchor for My Soul, as well as a list of local bible churches. Pray shetrusts Christ.

Dean sharedEvangelism

Tips withthe

SalvationArmy

Fellowshipin

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The year in review (late fall / winter)

Dean pictured with FBI Newark Special Agentin Charge Michael B. Ward (early August)

Hurricane Sandy blew away our sign in Irvington, but a number of supporters helped raise the$2,800 to restore it within a few weeks. Since 1991, this sign has been used by the Lord to bringmany women to the true light found only in Jesus Christ. I am th e light of the world.

Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12

Satellite locations: 65 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 403, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 and705 Park Avenue, Suite 202, Plainfield, NJ 07060

(973) 399-8378 and (908) 353-0604 / [email protected] such a time as this. Esther 4:14

A note from our agent contact at the FBI this past summer: I just wanted to say thank you again so much. Idrove the food cards and supplies down on Monday andmom cried and was just thrilled.

Over the past three years many of our supporters havefinancially helped trafficked women with needed suppliesgiven through our association with the Newark FBI.

{Please pray for our FBI contact. We have witnessed toher for the past three years and recently (within the pastweek) have found out that she is Jewish. She had workedwith us in assisting women who have been trafficked. Andin need of immediate physical help. She graciously hasallowed us to give bibles and gospel portions to the womenweve assisted. Thank you to all who have gi ven to thisspecial project.} Please pray for her trust in the Messiah.

Tom Weinert , pictured herewith daughter Maci (now 22)shared at our recent Banquet

how his decision for lifechanged his life.

The Genesis Praise Band shared their blend of original

Christian praise music.
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Gateway Pregnancy Centers 960 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111

Phone: 973-399-8378

1. Look at What God Has Done for us! Luke 2 11-For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 14-Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Ephesians 2:8-9 8 -For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:it is the gift of God: 9-Not of works, lest any man should boast.

2. Look at What Has Accomplished through Gateway!a) In the last twelve (12) months Gateway has:

- Seen about 1200 women and about 75 men- Over 125 have trusted Christ as Savior- Over 20 rededicating their lives to Christ- Over 150 babies have been born- Had nearly three dozen speaking engagements

3. Look at what God can do in the next year!Gateway goals for 2013a) Obtain a full time director for our Irvington locationb) Increase the number of women seen at our three centers to 1,500c) Stabilize and increase our budget to $225,000

4. Look at what God can do in the next five years! (Our 5-5-5 Plan)a) Five centers, including our current three increase of two locationsb) Five hundred thousand dollar budget increase of $375,000

5. Our commitment to the Lord and to you, our supportersWe will continue to build upon God s plans for Gateway revealed over the past 27 years

We know where we came from: such were some of you I Corinthians 6:11 We celebrate His Incarnation, trusting He will use us to seek and save the los t Luke 19:10 We maintain the same focus: people over profit, faithfulness over fundraising, trusting God for theresults. Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things

shall be added unto you. We strive to serve Him, believing He has Greater Things for this go spel ministry

Perhaps God is using you to meet the urgent needs at Gateway so that we may..a) Continue and expand the ministryb) Continue to focus on the urgency of presenting Christ to women in crisis pregnancy.

Your contribution, prayers and continuous support is greatly appreciated. God Bless You All!!Sincerely,

Rev. Dean Gavaris

Executive Director

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