Meeting Women Where They Are

Right There for Me

Pearls of Great Price

Rise Up to Protect Life – 2017 Banquet

Jody didn’t know Women’s Care

Center existed until the day she

walked in our doors. Jody describes

that day, “The floor dropped out

from underneath my feet. I found

out I was pregnant and I couldn’t

believe it. I had been told I

wouldn’t be able to have children. I

didn’t know what I was going to

do.” Jody took the time after her

Shepherd’s Fold appointment with

Lily to stop in and tell us how

appreciative she is for how we have

helped her.

“Everyone makes me feel welcome

and Women’s Care Center is a great

organization. You have been right

there for me. I am so glad you exist

for women who need you. I am

glad you are here for those who

aren’t sure what they will do when

they find out they are pregnant.”

Praise God for His provision of our

$102,149 goal for this year’s banquet!

You were created for a purpose “For we

are God’s handiwork, created in Christ

Jesus to do good works, which God

prepared in advance for us to do.”

(Ephesians 2:10) Dr. Kathy Koch spoke

about the uniqueness of each person

God created and the work He has for each of us to do. She encouraged the

hearts of all in attendance with her call for God’s people to “rise up” to

protect life and build up the next generation.

Janet Kimes was recognized by the board for her 20 years to Women’s Care

Center with a special glass memorial

constructed to represent the aspects of

the ministry she has faithfully served.

Amy Newbanks was recognized for her

20 years of administrative service to the

ministry with 20 long stemmed roses.

Janet provided the growth vision for

WCC and the list of areas we are called

to “fight” for life!

Taylor and Nadia, our patients who were in attendance, were welcomed

warmly by the crowd. Their video testimonies told the story of how they

found Women’s Care Center, how they worked through their decision to

parent, and how grateful they are for the lives of their children. They wanted

to let other women know the importance of Women’s Care Center being the

first place they sought services. If you missed the banquet and would like the

audio file of Janet’s address or Dr. Kathy’s speech please contact us for the

recorded disk.

Taylor, Banquet Patient Testimony

You can change a life!

Staff Nurse – Opening at WCC

Women’s Care Center is currently seeking the position of Staff Nurse. This

is a part-time, hourly position that could lead to a full time position.

Applicants must have at least a 2 yr. degree, nursing experience, current

WV RN or NP license, and be able to meet the operating statements of

Women’s Care Center. The staff nurse will receive limited obstetrical

ultrasound training. The job responsibilities include pregnancy

testing, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, and STD testing/treatment.

Applicants may submit a resume to Janet Kimes at director@wccmov.org

or PO Box 4765, Parkersburg, WV 26104.

Volunteers – God’s Hands and Feet

Women’s Care Center Volunteers – March In-Service Training

L to R – Becky Miller, Volunteer Nurse; Jennifer Morris, Patient Advocate; Sherry Stephens,

Volunteer Nurse; Kay Steed, Patient Advocate; Tammy Barrett, Patient Advocate; Gretchen

Hofmann, Patient Advocate; Jill Amos, Patient Advocate; Janice Burkhammer, Patient

Advocate; Jennifer Hamilton, Patient Advocate; Sharon Safstrom, Patient Advocate. Absent:

Doris McCarthy, Patient Advocate; Lisa Indermuhle, Patient Advocate

God has taught me each woman is unique; each has a story. Some

are heartbreaking, but no matter what, God loves each one.

Sharon Safstrom

Ministry Opportunities – 1st Quarter Unique Patients Served: 273 Pregnancy Testing - 145 Ultrasounds - 109 Gospel shared – 101 Salvations – 3 Patient Comments: "She went above and beyond for me today. Thank you so much." "Very helpful and sincere!"

Supporter Profile Liberty Street Church of God has been

supporting Women's Care Center since

1998. Pastor Brian Harrell became

involved with WCC when he was asked

to serve on the board of directors.

Liberty Street provides annual financial

support to the center. They also

participate in our Walk for Life each

year.

Pastor Brian Harrell & Nancy Harrell

Nancy Harrell has also served as a

board member. In addition to his term

on the board, Pastor Brian steps in to

lend a hand when called upon. Brian

and Nancy are gracious table hosts for

our annual banquet. Pastor Brian has a

fivefold mantra for his church:

1. Get Jesus Here 2. Get Better Here 3. Get a Family Here 4. Get Serious Here 5. Get Out of Here! This saying fits with his “be on mission”

in the community approach. Thank you

Liberty Street Church of God!

Volunteer Profile

Lisa Indermuhle started training in 2016, completed her training in early 2017 and conducted her first solo patient session in January. She loves connecting with the patients by listening and learning about their lives. She was scared but found God gave the strength and words for each of her sessions. Here is a little more about Lisa from our interview: How did you find out about Women’s Care Center and what made you want to get involved? Jill Amos who is another volunteer at the center told me about her work here. I had been a volunteer mentor at New Beginnings when I lived in Cape Coral, FL. It is a mission for single moms and children.

The Whole Sex Talk™ is a new

program offered to churches by Women’s Care Center. It is a Biblically-based, six-session multimedia program that empowers parents to have healthy, ongoing conversations with their kids about

I enjoyed my time with them and thought I would like to get involved where I live now. My heart is burdened for human trafficking. As I prayed about a way to serve women, I found Women’s Care Center is a way to help single moms. What is your favorite part of working here? I am so encouraged by the staff and other volunteers that I find it very spiritually uplifting to come to Women’s Care Center each time I am scheduled. I was impressed with the thorough training and shadowing I was required to complete. They really prepare you to help patients. We also pray before each session which is critical to our work and what we might encounter during the appointment. I love feeling like I have connected with the women and have been able to help them in the short time they are with us. What would you tell others who might be considering volunteering? I would tell others who are interested in the ministry here to come if God is leading. I have struggled with self confidence in my life and my involvement here has been a huge blessing.

love, sex, and relationships. The

program includes six sessions on

three DVDs that utilize short films,

brutally honest parent and teen

testimonials, expert panel

interviews and more. To bring this

program to your church, contact

Sara Dunn at

abstain@wccmov.org.

WCC Staff

L to R – Robin Woodard, Nurse Manager,

Janetta Ross, Development Director, Marina

Gannon, Receptionist, Toni Mullenix, Staff

Nurse, Sara Dunn, Abstinence Director, Janet

Kimes, Executive Director, Amy Newbanks,

Admin Assistant

Welcome Heather! Heather Burnosky joined the staff as

Nurse Manager April 10th and will

replace Robin when she steps away

from her current position. Heather has

worked in many areas of nursing for

the past 22 years. She has felt God’s

call into an area where she can minister

to women for the past 3-4 years. The

opportunity at Women’s Care came

with a resounding yes from The Lord

through many levels of confirmation.

Heather is married to Wayne and they

have two sons, Caleb and Luke.

Board of Directors

Dan Stevens - Chairman Jon Lands - Vice Chairman Candy Alfred - Secretary Marilyn Matheny - Treasurer Randy Brooks LuAnn Murray Tammy O’Callaghan Russell Wooten Executive Director: Janet Kimes director@wccmov.org

Staff Heather Burnosky, Nurse Manager( in training) Sara Dunn, Director, Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Marina Gannon, Receptionist Janet Kimes, Executive Director Toni Mullenix, Staff Nurse Amy Newbanks, Administrative Assistant Janetta Ross, Development Director Robin Woodard, Nurse Manager

Save the Date

Walk for Life is scheduled for Sunday, October 8th at Parkersburg City Park

Year End Appeal

Thank you for your response to our year end appeal to pay against debt principal! You lowered the principal by $10,086.

Women’s Care Center 3007 Dudley Avenue

Parkersburg, WV 26104 Mailing Address

PO Box 4765 Parkersburg, WV 26104

(304-)485-7122 www.yourwcc.com

Baby Bottle Boomerang – Great Success! Mother’s Day – Join the Mission Area churches raised over

$40,000 for Women’s Care

Center so far this year with your

change in baby bottles! Another

Baby Bottle Boomerang is

scheduled for Mother’s Day to

Father’s Day for those churches

who didn’t get a chance to

participate for Sanctity of Human

Life Sunday in January. Below is a

list of our top 10 churches for

SOHLS. Thank you!

Karen Noel – Women’s Care Center Church Liaison for BBB

Top 10 BBB for 1st Quarter 2017

Southside Southern Baptist $2,324.20

Mt. Pleasant U.M. Church $2,137.91

Porterfield Baptist Church $2,036.34

West Ripley Baptist Church $1,846.42

Grace Gospel Church $1,712.56

Vienna Baptist Church $1,541.52

First Baptist Church Williamstown $1,521.81

South Parkersburg U.M. Church $1,479.41

Grace Baptist Church $1,418.09

Pine Grove Baptist Church $1,416.55

Call Janetta at 304-485-7122 to arrange a pickup for this Mother’s Day fundraiser. As a church liaison, just pick up the bottles, arrange a way to distribute to church members, and then drop them off after they are returned to your church. We will count the money and let you know how much your church raised!

Be a Prayer Warrior Email Marina at recep@wccmov.org and give her your cell phone number. We can text requests to our prayer partners!