Pregnant Viewed As Problem Because Of Untimely Factors
By Lari drier
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Pregnancy, ideally, is a
time of Joy... However,
there are circumstances in
which a pregnancy is
viewed as a problem be
cause of physical. emotion
al, economic, social or un
timely factors.
The Crisis Pregnancy
Center ministry is a unique
program deigned to offer
ate Christian support to
women who are experienc
ing such crises.
The CPC exists to aid
women who may not be
pware of alternative to
abortioaby providing ln
formation and support as
they sort through their
fears and anxieties.
The CPC Is in existence
to serve any woman in an
unanticipated, stress preg
nancy regardless of age,
race, creed or marital
status.
' Marilynn Chadwick, vo
lunteer coordinator at the
Charlotte Crisis Pregnancy
Center, 13X1 East More
bead St. along with Jane
Hebert, director, describes
the Center as s counsel
Mar&ynn Chadtcick
tag service. “We’re not
trying to condemn people
who want abortion, Just
offer other solutions. We
feel that by working with
women throughout their :
pregnancy, we cut enable
them to eome to gripe,
discover who they are and
where they’re going,’' she
The Charlotte CPC is a
locally organised and fund
ed non-profit ministry. It is
governed by a local board
of directors and nrnagori
by an executive director
who carries oOt the acti
vities of the Oerter through
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The CPC to first sod
foremost an outreach of
Christian tore and concern.
Over the phone On the
M-hour hotline or in the
office, there to someone
with whom to share the
stress and fears of a chtoto
cares and to available to
help...Mrs. Chadwick add
ed, "We offer alternatives
to abortion. Our Christian
ministry volunteers houtr
the pregnant girls for the
duration of their pngpan
cy. We also try to educate
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If you are pregnant and
need to talk, the Crisis
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