THE MISSION OF LIFE NETWORK IS TO CULTIVATE A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES LIFE THROUGH THE LOVE OF CHRIST
They seek to achieve this by:
- Presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Providing life-affirming alternatives to abortion
- Promoting sexual integrity & healthy decisions
- Empowering parents to be healthy & hopeful
- Giving hope and healing to post-abortive
- Engaging the community to advance life
Life Network began as a crisis pregnancy center, but now also includes much more! Outreaches currently include:
The Pregnancy Center offers life-affirming alternatives to those facing unplanned pregnancies. All services are free of charge, including: pregnancy tests, STD testing, options counseling, ultrasounds and emergency assistance such as diapers, formula, and maternity and baby clothing. Through their Pregnancy Centers, they have the opportunity to see God use the miracle of ultrasound to change and save lives. Ten years of Life Network data show that over 86% of abortion-vulnerable clients choose life after seeing their little one on the ultrasound screen.
LifeSteps is a program that equips teen and first-time parents with both foundational parenting education and vital material resources. From pregnancy until their child’s second birthday, these parenting appointments provide mentoring opportunities and education on many topics, including pregnancy, nutrition, childbirth and child development. As they participate, clients earn credits toward items in the LifeSteps Baby Boutique, ranging from baby and maternity clothing, blankets and diapers to larger items, such as a new crib, car seat or stroller. Every item in their Baby Boutique is donated by generous supporters of Life Network.
Education for a Lifetime (EFL) equips middle and high school students with medically sound training on the benefits of avoiding sexual activity outside of marriage. More than 6,000 students annually hear presentations in their classrooms with hope-filled messages like: “valuable people make valuable choices” and “your past does not dictate your future.” As a result of this program, the number of students who highly agree that sexual risk avoidance leads to healthier outcomes increases by 65% after the training.
Using biblical principles as tools for healing, Bridges of Hope offers a nine-week healing and support class to those who are struggling with the effects of a past abortion. The study addresses topics including: grief, anger, guilt and forgiveness.
Men’s Services: Men play crucial roles in the face of an unexpected pregnancy. The impact of fatherlessness is far-reaching as children without dads are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse, drop out of school, commit crimes and repeat the cycle of fatherlessness. From the early days of pregnancy, Life Network offers resources and support for men regarding how to be God-honoring fathers while also learning to support their partner.
Family Thrift Store not only provides quality affordable goods to our clients and community members, but also will provide proceeds that benefit the ministry of Life Network through their other outreaches.
The Family Thrift Store is made possible through donated items from their supporters and the public, and the work of many volunteers. If you would like to donate quality new or gently used items to the Thrift Store, please visit their location at 5406 N. Academy Blvd, Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm. For a complete list of items that they do and don’t accept, please visit the Thrift Store website here.
HELPFUL LINKS
- Life Network: https://www.elifenetwork.com/ (https://www.elifenetwork.com/)
- Volunteer: https://www.elifenetwork.com/get-involved/volunteer/ (https://www.elifenetwork.com/get-involved/volunteer/)
- Donate Items: https://www.elifenetwork.com/needed-baby-items/ (https://www.elifenetwork.com/needed-baby-items/)
- Become a Donor https://www.elifenetwork.com/donate/ (https://www.elifenetwork.com/donate/)
To learn how our church is actively supporting Life Network and get involved, contact our church office.