Blog entries

Client Spotlight- Fallon

Administrator — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:59:02 +0100

“LifeCare has made such a difference in my life. Coming here helped me to accept my baby and I love him more than I could have ever imagined! I committed my heart to Christ and was baptized when I was 8 months pregnant. I have completed the Woman of Worth Program and now I have a healthy love and respect for myself. Read More...

The Director's Heart: February 2012

Karen Brooks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:21:16 +0100

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine, according to His power
that is at work within us, to Him be the glory.” Ephesians 3:20

Dear LifeCare Partners,

God is doing immeasurably more through your partnership of prayer and financial support!

Because you pray and give, our doors are open to welcome, love and serve those who are in need of the life-giving message of Christ.

We are experiencing “immeasurablRead More...

Cookie's Crumbs

Cookie Gray — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:45:28 +0100

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

A great part of the ministry of LifeCare is giving hope to those facing what seems like impossible circumstances. Some of those circumstances might include the shock of an unplanned pregnancy, lack of a job, disappointment at what a young woman thought was love but her baby’s father abandoned her, living in an abusive rRead More...

Twenty two years: the story of one client's baby

Cookie Gray — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:21:27 +0100

In the Christian church we call attention to the sanctity of human life in the month of January because almost forty years ago a law was passed that made abortion legal. It is so heartbreaking to think of the thousands of babies that have died at the hands of abortionist since that time. We at LifeCare have been seeing to the needs of young single women experiencing unplanned pregnancies for almost twenty-five years. Our purpose is to help them choose life for their babies by giviRead More...

The Director's Heart: January 2012

Karen Brooks — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:48:06 +0100

Dear LifeCare Partners,

As I reflect on this past year as official Executive Director, I am extremely humbled and blessed that the Lord has anointed me to carry on the life-giving ministry that He called Cookie to begin 25 years ago! I realize God has not called me to try to fill Cookie’s shoes (no one could ever take her place!), He has appointed me to build on and expand the spiritual foundation of ministry and leadership Cookie has successfully fulfilled and grown over tRead More...

The Christmas Card

Cookie Gray — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:24:44 +0100

I read the Christmas card. The printed part was very nice, and then I got to the part that was written by the person who sent it. The words caused a lump in my throat, you know, the kind that lets you know that you’re about to cry. This is what it said, “I love you, sweet friend! I don’t know how to express how much you mean to me!” It’s really hard sometimes to say or write words describing your inner most feelings about someone whoRead More...

EXTRAORDINARY* By Max Lucado

Cookie Gray — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:29:47 +0100

God did something extraordinary.

Stepping from the throne, He removed his rob of light, and wrapped Himself in skin: pigmented, human skin. The light of the universe entered a dark, wet womb. He whom angels worship nestled Himself in the placenta of a peasant, was birthed into a cold night, and then slept on cow’s hay.

Mary didn’t know whether to give Him milk or give Him praise, but she gave Him both since He was, as nearRead More...

Merry Christmas from LifeCare

Karen Brooks — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:00:54 +0100

“I have come that they may have Life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10

Athena chose life for baby Kaleah, recommitted her heart to Christ, completed “How to Grow as a Christ-follower” with one of our LifeCoaches, and started going to church with her boyfriend, David, who recently accepted Christ! They plan on taking our Birth of a Read More...

The Quest Testimony: Charles Shell

Administrator — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:26:22 +0100

These classes have made a big difference in my life. I have learned a lot about myself and others. I’ve learned a lot about parenting. I have learned to trust myself. I liked being in the group.

I have learned that my significance comes from God. I can trust God. God takRead More...

Client Spotlight- Anahi Garcia

Administrator — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:23:54 +0100

LifeCare has taught and helped me relate and communicate more with my partner and children. We speak to each other in a good way now, whereas before we fought and argued.

I believe in the Heavenly Father. He is everything to me.

I give all the thanks and praise to God for my childrRead More...

The Quest Testimony: Geoffrey K. Maina

Administrator — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:01:07 +0100

Since I started coming to these classes I’ve met wonderful people that relate to my situation. Real people. This has helped me know myself better and how I can reflect Christ to my immediate family.

LifeCare has helped me grow closer to Christ. I have learned that God is concerned with Read More...

God is expanding our territory..

Karen Brooks — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:06:55 +0100

The LifeCare SouthShore Center will be opening in January 2012!

Your support is allowing us to fulfill our mission in Ruskin...

We are excited to share with you that we are in the process of opening a satellite center in Ruskin!

Pastor Michael Kyker and Journey Church are partnering with us to provide office space free of charge.

We are asking God to provide laborers and resources needed for the harvest in Ruskin:

Volunteer LifeCoaches (bilingual)
DiRead More...

Special Thanks to Community Partners

Karen Brooks — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:49:24 +0100

Dr. Ignacio Armas- Champion for Life 2011

Dr. Armas and Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates was presented the “Champion for Life” award at our Gala for partnering with LifeCare over the past 12 years. They have faithfully provided free on-demand ultrasounds for our abor- tion-minded cRead More...

Giving Thanks for "Together for the Harvest Gala"

Karen Brooks — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:22:30 +0100

We are rejoicing and celebrating the bless- ings of the Gala harvest...

Nearly 800 guests and $178,000+ raised!

Special thanks to our underwriters, table hosts, program participants and guests for helping to make this our most successful Gala to date!

Thank you for giving!

Administrator — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:54:55 +0100

Your support is saving and changing lives! Thank you for giving to the Lord thorugh Lifecare!

Hear from Lisandra & Edwin about how God has enriched their lives with the blessing of Baby Derek!

“I’ve grown closer to God since taking the Birth of a Family class. I read more about HRead More...

THANKSGIVING IS HERE…

Cookie Gray — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:31:09 +0100

I don’t know when I noticed it, but the Thanksgiving holiday has gotten lost between Halloween and Christmas. I remember, as a little girl, this was a very special family time. Relatives would come. The table would be filled with wonderful home cooked food.

The Thanksgiving menu was pretty much the same every year. It included turkey, dessing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, butter beans, collard greens, lime congealed salad, sweet potato soufflé.&nbRead More...

Teach Your Children To Fear The Lord

Cookie Gray — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:11:51 +0100

Fearing God means that we honor, revere, worship, obey, serve, and respect Him. Fearing God also means that we do not want to displease Him. We fear the consequences of sin and doing that which God says is evil, wrong, hurtful, or dishonoring to Him and to others. John MacArthur writes that in order to teach children the fear of the Lord, we must teach them God’s attributes (holy, faithful, good, all-knowing, all present, all-powerful, loving, sovereign, unchanging, meRead More...

Truth………………

Cookie Gray — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:58:39 +0100

I’ve lived a lot of years, seventy-four to be exact. I’ve encountered many circumstances that required me to decide what was true or false, or right or wrong. How does one choose? Well, I was privileged to live in a home where my mother and father used the Bible as the standard for truth. Questions like “What would Jesus do?” or “What would Jesus say?” would come up when trying to make good decisions.

In our world we seeRead More...

How can we say thanks……..

Cookie Gray — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100

The GALA (our fundraising banquet) far exceeded our expectations! The total donations were $172,000. We, the Board & Staff, had set a goal of $130,000; the speaker asked for $150,000; so you can see the amount went far above what we were asking of God.

Our prayer for every person who gave from their heart is that God will open the windows of Heaven and pour out great blessings. The client stories that were shared affirmed our misRead More...

THE CLOCK IS TICKING….

Cookie Gray — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:12:01 +0100

TWO DAYS AWAY, Thursday, September 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel is GALA evening. We’re so excited because nearly 800 of you wonderful folks are attending the “TOGETHER FOR THE HARVEST GALA”. The GALA is our largest fundraising event of the year. This is just a friendly reminder to get ready for a very elegant evening with excellent food, fellowship, and program. There will be opportunity for you to bless LifeCare of Brandon with your genRead More...