HEARTBEAT Human Life Services Quarterly Newsletter

Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAID

Permit No. 417York, PA

HEARTBEAT is published by Human Life Services, Inc., a private, non- profit organization. Human Life Services is an affiliate of Care Net and NIFLA. Please call 717.854.7615, or email HLS@humanlifeservices.org to be removed from this mailing list. Comments, letters, and donations are always welcome.

MISSION STATEMENTHuman Life Services is a life-affirming,

Christ-centered pregnancy care organization, serving York through medical services, peer counseling,

education, and community referrals.

www.humanlifeservices.org

Please visit our website for moreinformation or to make a donation.

Where were you and what were you doing on April 1, 1985? Maybe you weren’t even born yet! But on that day Human Life Services arrived on the scene here in York, and LIFE has never been the same!

I’ve begun to look back over 30 years of history by reading our past newsletters, and I’m struck by how God has been faithfully working and blessing the ministry—sometimes in seemingly insignificant ways, and sometimes in astounding ways.

One such time in our history was in 1995 when Hillcrest Abortion Clinic went out of business here in York and Susan Lias, the Executive Director at

that time, followed God’s leading to raise the money to purchase the very building that Hillcrest vacated! As supporters sent their contributions toward the “Hillcrest for Life” capital campaign back in the mid-90s, they also included their comments. Here are just a few of the notes we received:

• My first grandchild was lost at Hillcrest. I pray this will help turn it around.

• God truly answers prayer. I protested at Hillcrest, and much, much prayer was given to God to stop the destruction …. Now I know God heard.

• One day I came to picket and we assembled to pray …. One person prayed that Hillcrest would cease to perform abortions and would instead house a center for those desiring to give their babies life! The first came to pass; what remains is now the second.

• It is my prayer that enough money will be raised to purchase this building and perhaps reverse what took place in the premises. I think that God is smiling on this project. The building will be yours and many women will be blessed!

What a blessing to see how many prayers have been answered over the years! You are such a treasured part of the story that God continues to write here at HLS! We deeply appreciate your prayers, your encouragement, and your generous support that have enabled us to continue reaching out to thousands of women through the years. Thank you for standing with us! We look forward to the great things God will do in hearts and lives over the next 30 years!

From the desk of

Lora J. AbelExecutive Director

HEARTBEATHuman Life Services Quarterly NewsletterS p r i n g 2 0 1 5 – V o l u m e 3 0 – N o . 2

In This Issue• Golf for Life Tournament

• Volunteer Spotlight

• Client Corner

• Walk/Run for Life Results

742 South George Street, York, PA 17401717.854.7615 Fax 717.852.8152

www.humanlifeservices.org

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Where Every Life Matters

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Human Life Services

Golf for LifeTournament

Thursday, July 30, 2015Presented by Trinity Lawand Nicholas Insurance

Heritage Hills Golf Resort12 Noon Shotgun StartIndividual Golfer Cost: $125

Sign up as an individual or teamGolfer package includes: golf, cart, range, lunch, awards dinner, snacks/beverages all day, outstanding golf gift package, course

contests – CTP all par 3s, long drives (men, women, and senior), hole-in-one

prizes, door prizes, optional prize contests

Corporate Sponsorships AvailableFor more information, or to register, please call Laura Tate at 854-7615 or

visit www.humanlifeservices.org.

Every LifeMatters.

Save the Date!Human Life Services’ 30th

Anniversary Celebration BanquetWhen: Friday, October 2, 2015Where: Wyndham Garden Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) 2000 Loucks Road, YorkKeynote Speakers: Ruth & Windsor Graham (daughter & grand-daughter of Billy Graham)

You won’t want to miss it!

Celebrating

Years1985-2015 30

HEARTBEATHuman Life Services Quarterly Newsletter

Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAID

Permit No. 417York, PA

HEARTBEAT is published by Human Life Services, Inc., a private, non- profit organization. Human Life Services is an affiliate of Care Net and NIFLA. Please call 717.854.7615, or email HLS@humanlifeservices.org to be removed from this mailing list. Comments, letters, and donations are always welcome.

MISSION STATEMENTHuman Life Services is a life-affirming,

Christ-centered pregnancy care organization, serving York through medical services, peer counseling,

education, and community referrals.

www.humanlifeservices.org

Please visit our website for moreinformation or to make a donation.

Where were you and what were you doing on April 1, 1985? Maybe you weren’t even born yet! But on that day Human Life Services arrived on the scene here in York, and LIFE has never been the same!

I’ve begun to look back over 30 years of history by reading our past newsletters, and I’m struck by how God has been faithfully working and blessing the ministry—sometimes in seemingly insignificant ways, and sometimes in astounding ways.

One such time in our history was in 1995 when Hillcrest Abortion Clinic went out of business here in York and Susan Lias, the Executive Director at

that time, followed God’s leading to raise the money to purchase the very building that Hillcrest vacated! As supporters sent their contributions toward the “Hillcrest for Life” capital campaign back in the mid-90s, they also included their comments. Here are just a few of the notes we received:

• My first grandchild was lost at Hillcrest. I pray this will help turn it around.

• God truly answers prayer. I protested at Hillcrest, and much, much prayer was given to God to stop the destruction …. Now I know God heard.

• One day I came to picket and we assembled to pray …. One person prayed that Hillcrest would cease to perform abortions and would instead house a center for those desiring to give their babies life! The first came to pass; what remains is now the second.

• It is my prayer that enough money will be raised to purchase this building and perhaps reverse what took place in the premises. I think that God is smiling on this project. The building will be yours and many women will be blessed!

What a blessing to see how many prayers have been answered over the years! You are such a treasured part of the story that God continues to write here at HLS! We deeply appreciate your prayers, your encouragement, and your generous support that have enabled us to continue reaching out to thousands of women through the years. Thank you for standing with us! We look forward to the great things God will do in hearts and lives over the next 30 years!

From the desk of

Lora J. AbelExecutive Director

HEARTBEAT Human Life Services Quarterly NewsletterSpring 2015 – Volume 30 – No. 2

In This Issue• Golf for Life Tournament

• Volunteer Spotlight

• Client Corner

• Walk/Run for Life Results

742 South George Street, York, PA 17401717.854.7615 Fax 717.852.8152

www.humanlifeservices.org

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Where Every Life Matters

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Human Life Services

Golf for LifeTournament

Thursday, July 30, 2015Presented by Trinity Lawand Nicholas Insurance

Heritage Hills Golf Resort12 Noon Shotgun StartIndividual Golfer Cost: $125

Sign up as an individual or teamGolfer package includes: golf, cart, range, lunch, awards dinner, snacks/beverages all day, outstanding golf gift package, course

contests – CTP all par 3s, long drives (men, women, and senior), hole-in-one

prizes, door prizes, optional prize contests

Corporate Sponsorships AvailableFor more information, or to register, please call Laura Tate at 854-7615 or

visit www.humanlifeservices.org.

Every LifeMatters.

Save the Date!Human Life Services’ 30th

Anniversary Celebration BanquetWhen: Friday, October 2, 2015Where: Wyndham Garden Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) 2000 Loucks Road, YorkKeynote Speakers: Ruth & Windsor Graham (daughter & grand-daughter of Billy Graham)

You won’t want to miss it!

Celebrating

Years1985 - 2015

30

Thanks to an overwhelming response from you, our supporters, we were able to purchase our new ultrasound machine! Take a look at these pictures of images from our old machine versus the new unit. WOW, what a difference!

Human Life Services donated the old ultrasound machine to Dr. Gracia Etienne who will take it to Haiti for use in medical missions.

A unique volunteer opportunity arose last fall when HLS needed a pregnant woman to model the new ultrasound machine we desired to purchase. Amanda and Cody graciously agreed to let us scan their baby in the womb at our fundraising banquet. Since that time, not only has the ultrasound machine arrived but so has their baby: sweet Jacob!

Volunteer SpotlightHLS Staff with New Ultrasound Machine

We know all too well here at Human Life Services that life doesn’t always go as smoothly as planned. In 1990, the Palmer family hit one of those unexpected bumps in the road when their 16-year-old daughter, Angela, became pregnant. Angela’s father, Tim Palmer, wrote to us and recalls their experience.

“We brought my daughter to Human Life Services because she was pregnant and we were against abortion. We were looking for guidance and moral support. Angela always felt that she was treated with respect and was never put down or made to feel disappointed in herself. She feels they did their best to give her the tools for her changing future and set her up for success in taking care of herself and the baby.

“I just wanted to share a picture with you of the many blessings that have come from making theright decision. The four-generation picture is my wife and me, my daughter, my granddaughterand my great-grandson. Children are a blessing from God no matter how they are given to us.”

Angela’s decision to carry her baby to term and raise this child will affect generations to come!Thank you, Palmer family, for sharing your story with us!

“One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.”Psalm 145:4

I remember sitting across the room from her; she had tears in her eyes as she said, “I just don’t think I can do this. My parents are going to freak!” “He — the father of the baby — wants me to get rid of it.” Our conversations went in circles. “What about adoption? No, I couldn’t do that. If the heart is beating, I don’t think I can abort. His Dad can never find out! I can’t do this!” I quietly turned to her friend and asked, “What do you think she should do?” Her friend said, “She needs to keep it.” More tears flowed from Qina’s eyes. “Why do you think she should

keep it?” I asked. Her friend said, “Because she’s strong. She can do this!” In 30 years, HLS has seen many strong women walk through our doors. Sometimes though, their strength is just not enough. However, we know One whose strength defies our imaginations! He works miracles every day in strong women’s hearts!

This week, one year and five months later, I caught a glimpse of a picture … It was a random picture that belonged to someone else and under other circumstances I would never have seen, but it was her, Qina and her little baby! I stared long at the picture, seeing her smile as she kissed her little girl. What a precious sight!! My heart danced with joy as it celebrated this life! I can’t wait to see what God will do in the next 30 years!

Client Needs• Diapers – NB & Size 4 & 5• Similac Advance Formula• Wipes• Dreft Detergent (or equivalent)• Large Diaper Bags• Rain Covers for Strollers• Small items for layettes – thermometers, nail clippers, medicine droppers, bottle brushes, etc.

Volunteer Needs• Volunteers to routinely weed our flower beds• Receptionist/Boutique Worker for Thursday evenings• Counselors for all shifts – we will train you!

Please call 854-7615,and speak to Lisa orsee the updated needslist on our website.

Did You Hear That?Here are some of our clients’ remarks after seeing their baby on an ultrasound for the very first time:“There’s our baby!”“He’s a dancer!”“He’s sideways – he sleeps like I do.”“Fantastic!”“Is he still looking at me?”“Oh my God, I see it! (referring to heartbeat)”

Prayer Requests:Pray that our clients will see God work – in their lives & meeting their needs!

Pray for abortion-minded women & men to come to our center and choose life!

Praise God for our new ultrasound machine!!

Many of our clients have needs beyond their pregnancies, such as addictions, unemployment, housing, abuse. Pray for our counselors as they walk through these issues with the clients. Pray for God to constantly direct their steps.

Pray for God to direct the needed volunteers to our center to do His work!

Then, pray He will direct the clients to meet these divinely appointed volunteers!!

HLS would also like to thank our financialunderwriters of the 2015 Walk/Run for Life:

DAN E. SNOOK

LAWN CARE

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2015 Walk/Run for LifeTotal Amount Raised: $16,507.80

Top Walkers(in most sponsor money raised)

1st Place: John Luxton III 2nd Place: The Linburg Family 3rd Place: Ruth Redmond

Top RunnersAdult Male

1st Place: Josh Breighner2nd Place: Ned Einsig 3rd Place: Doug Strayer

Adult Female

1st Place: Tyson Severin2nd Place: Lorena Myers 3rd Place: Lenna Schott

Youth (17 and under)

1st Place: Evan Schlosser2nd Place: Caleb Strayer 3rd Place: Caleb Hogan

Thanks to the awesome group of 23 runners and 52 walkers whose enthusiasm matched the beautiful day at Cousler Park on Saturday, May 16th! Without our many volunteers and participants, this day and these efforts would not be possible. For runners’ times, please visit our website, www.humanlifeservices.org. To view pictures of our day, please visit our Facebook page — and don’t forget to “like” us!

Advanced Auto PartsBarefoot FarmsBig Apple BagelsBoardwalk’s PizzaBrown’s Orchard & Farm MarketCheddar’s Casual CaféChipotleClair’s Family RestaurantCracker BarrelGenova’s Pizzeria & RistoranteGood Time IceHarvey’s Rent-All

Heritage Hills Golf ResortHickory Falls Entertainment Center of HanoverHungry Parrott Pizza Co. Irving’s Shoe FlyJim Mack's Ice CreamLaser Alleys Family Fun CenterThe Lucky Spot RestaurantMaple DonutsM&T BankMarcello’s EastMessina’s Italian RestaurantNittany Pizza

Paesanos Pizza Italian RistorantePerry Dell FarmsReineberg’s ShoesRich & Sue GravesRita’s Italian Ice Round the Clock DinerSal’s PizzaSouth York DinerSunnyDSweet Frog Frozen YogurtTexas RoadhouseVillage Green Miniature GolfYork Revolution Baseball

HLS wishes to thank the following businesses for their material donations for the 2015 Walk/Run for Life:

Client CornerLisa HildebrandClient Services Director

Pictured from left to right are Barb and Tim Palmer; daughter, Angela; granddaughter, Haley; and great-grandson, Nathan.

We would especially like to thank Olive Garden for providing the tasty lunch for our walkers and runners! What a wonderful way to

celebrate 30 years of ministry with our supporters!

Thanks to an overwhelming response from you, our supporters, we were able to purchase our new ultrasound machine! Take a look at these pictures of images from our old machine versus the new unit. WOW, what a difference!

Human Life Services donated the old ultrasound machine to Dr. Gracia Etienne who will take it to Haiti for use in medical missions.

A unique volunteer opportunity arose last fall when HLS needed a pregnant woman to model the new ultrasound machine we desired to purchase. Amanda and Cody graciously agreed to let us scan their baby in the womb at our fundraising banquet. Since that time, not only has the ultrasound machine arrived but so has their baby: sweet Jacob!

Volunteer SpotlightHLS Staff with New Ultrasound Machine

We know all too well here at Human Life Services that life doesn’t always go as smoothly as planned. In 1990, the Palmer family hit one of those unexpected bumps in the road when their 16-year-old daughter, Angela, became pregnant. Angela’s father, Tim Palmer, wrote to us and recalls their experience.

“We brought my daughter to Human Life Services because she was pregnant and we were against abortion. We were looking for guidance and moral support. Angela always felt that she was treated with respect and was never put down or made to feel disappointed in herself. She feels they did their best to give her the tools for her changing future and set her up for success in taking care of herself and the baby.

“I just wanted to share a picture with you of the many blessings that have come from making theright decision. The four-generation picture is my wife and me, my daughter, my granddaughterand my great-grandson. Children are a blessing from God no matter how they are given to us.”

Angela’s decision to carry her baby to term and raise this child will affect generations to come!Thank you, Palmer family, for sharing your story with us!

“One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.”Psalm 145:4

I remember sitting across the room from her; she had tears in her eyes as she said, “I just don’t think I can do this. My parents are going to freak!” “He — the father of the baby — wants me to get rid of it.” Our conversations went in circles. “What about adoption? No, I couldn’t do that. If the heart is beating, I don’t think I can abort. His Dad can never find out! I can’t do this!” I quietly turned to her friend and asked, “What do you think she should do?” Her friend said, “She needs to keep it.” More tears flowed from Qina’s eyes. “Why do you think she should

keep it?” I asked. Her friend said, “Because she’s strong. She can do this!” In 30 years, HLS has seen many strong women walk through our doors. Sometimes though, their strength is just not enough. However, we know One whose strength defies our imaginations! He works miracles every day in strong women’s hearts!

This week, one year and five months later, I caught a glimpse of a picture … It was a random picture that belonged to someone else and under other circumstances I would never have seen, but it was her, Qina and her little baby! I stared long at the picture, seeing her smile as she kissed her little girl. What a precious sight!! My heart danced with joy as it celebrated this life! I can’t wait to see what God will do in the next 30 years!

Client Needs• Diapers – NB & Size 4 & 5• Similac Advance Formula• Wipes• Dreft Detergent (or equivalent)• Large Diaper Bags• Rain Covers for Strollers• Small items for layettes – thermometers, nail clippers, medicine droppers, bottle brushes, etc.

Volunteer Needs• Volunteers to routinely weed our flower beds• Receptionist/Boutique Worker for Thursday evenings• Counselors for all shifts – we will train you!

Please call 854-7615,and speak to Lisa orsee the updated needslist on our website.

Did You Hear That?Here are some of our clients’ remarks after seeing their baby on an ultrasound for the very first time:“There’s our baby!”“He’s a dancer!”“He’s sideways – he sleeps like I do.”“Fantastic!”“Is he still looking at me?”“Oh my God, I see it! (referring to heartbeat)”

Prayer Requests:Pray that our clients will see God work – in their lives & meeting their needs!

Pray for abortion-minded women & men to come to our center and choose life!

Praise God for our new ultrasound machine!!

Many of our clients have needs beyond their pregnancies, such as addictions, unemployment, housing, abuse. Pray for our counselors as they walk through these issues with the clients. Pray for God to constantly direct their steps.

Pray for God to direct the needed volunteers to our center to do His work!

Then, pray He will direct the clients to meet these divinely appointed volunteers!!

HLS would also like to thank our financialunderwriters of the 2015 Walk/Run for Life:

DAN E. SNOOK

LAWN CARE

846-1293

12

6

39

2015 Walk/Run for LifeTotal Amount Raised: $16,507.80

Top Walkers(in most sponsor money raised)

1st Place: John Luxton III 2nd Place: The Linburg Family 3rd Place: Ruth Redmond

Top RunnersAdult Male

1st Place: Josh Breighner2nd Place: Ned Einsig 3rd Place: Doug Strayer

Adult Female

1st Place: Tyson Severin2nd Place: Lorena Myers 3rd Place: Lenna Schott

Youth (17 and under)

1st Place: Evan Schlosser2nd Place: Caleb Strayer 3rd Place: Caleb Hogan

Thanks to the awesome group of 23 runners and 52 walkers whose enthusiasm matched the beautiful day at Cousler Park on Saturday, May 16th! Without our many volunteers and participants, this day and these efforts would not be possible. For runners’ times, please visit our website, www.humanlifeservices.org. To view pictures of our day, please visit our Facebook page — and don’t forget to “like” us!

Advanced Auto PartsBarefoot FarmsBig Apple BagelsBoardwalk’s PizzaBrown’s Orchard & Farm MarketCheddar’s Casual CaféChipotleClair’s Family RestaurantCracker BarrelGenova’s Pizzeria & RistoranteGood Time IceHarvey’s Rent-All

Heritage Hills Golf ResortHickory Falls Entertainment Center of HanoverHungry Parrott Pizza Co. Irving’s Shoe FlyJim Mack's Ice CreamLaser Alleys Family Fun CenterThe Lucky Spot RestaurantMaple DonutsM&T BankMarcello’s EastMessina’s Italian RestaurantNittany Pizza

Paesanos Pizza Italian RistorantePerry Dell FarmsReineberg’s ShoesRich & Sue GravesRita’s Italian Ice Round the Clock DinerSal’s PizzaSouth York DinerSunnyDSweet Frog Frozen YogurtTexas RoadhouseVillage Green Miniature GolfYork Revolution Baseball

HLS wishes to thank the following businesses for their material donations for the 2015 Walk/Run for Life:

Client CornerLisa HildebrandClient Services Director

Pictured from left to right are Barb and Tim Palmer; daughter, Angela; granddaughter, Haley; and great-grandson, Nathan.

We would especially like to thank Olive Garden for providing the tasty lunch for our walkers and runners! What a wonderful way to

celebrate 30 years of ministry with our supporters!