AAA Lifeservice Newsletter - January 2013

January 

Dear AAA Friend:

An out of the blue blessing arrived recently that we are praising God for.

             The month of January provides AAA Life Services with unique opportunities to speak in some of our supporting churches, as we once again acknowledge another year of legalized abortion in America. January is not the only time we communicate our mission, but on this 40th anniversary AAA and millions of others across our land commit once again to upholding the sanctity of all human life.

             Because of our supporting churches and the people that attend them the doors of this ministry stay open year after year. As we steward the financial resources that God provides we appreciate the chance to articulate how those resources are put to use and how that results in impacting lives with His truth. I think it is called being accountable.

             It was while I was at one of our supporting churches and sharing an update that I thanked this church for a recent donation. The decision to send us this donation came after a discussion at the church council meeting on our plans for a new partnership in 2013 to increase our impact with Clarion University students. I said it was our desire for this gift to be designated as seed money for that partnership. My hope was that we wouldn't need to use it for our mortgage or electric bill.

             Interestingly, I later had someone ask me how much our mortgage is, which I readily told them.  A few weeks later a note and check arrived for that very amount. The note explained that when this individual drove by our building they felt God was telling them to make a donation. As they prayed the amount they felt God was communicating was a mortgage payment, but they didn't know how to go about finding this out. That day God put all the details together. How amazing is that!

             Additionally, January is also the month we launch both of our major fundraisers. We begin the plans for our Fundraising Dinner and we start the first round of the Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser. During this month a huge amount of our time is spent on these two projects because their success significantly affects what we can and cannot do the rest of the year. Then in the midst of what feels like a daunting task, God blesses us with this gift from heaven.

             In case you're wondering, our mortgage payment is $678.38 and we would be humbled to have others come forward and do what this friend has done. However, we are certainly grateful for each and every donation that we receive. At the end of the note that accompanied the check are these words:

Giving glory to God,                                                                                                                                          Diane Fagley Executive Director

P.S. Details on the new partnership for AAA in 2013 will be shared at the Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, March, 21st at Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room on Clarion Unversity.