Author: Melanie Smeenk

Peace

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Wow, in all my living years (and there are many of them 🙂 ) I’ve not ever felt such chaos in the world. It can be quite disconcerting. If you watch the news at all, not much of it is … Continued

Walking in Love

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Perhaps no one was more surprised than I was when I felt the nudge to answer the call for the Outreach Coordinator for LO. Not because I had any concerns about the ministry itself. I knew it was a top-notch ministry.  But, … Continued

Plans, Goals, and Dreams

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As pregnancy medical centers, we are almost fully staffed, well-trained and resourced to serve at least twice as many clients as we did last year. Our vision this year is to reach more clients, and to work more with the … Continued

Fruit of the Spirit

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CEO Commentary by Jan McDonald When I asked God what He wanted me to do for quiet time in 2017, He answered, “The Fruit of the Spirit.”  Great idea! I could do one a month and that would give me … Continued

O Holy Night

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CEO Commentary by Jan McDonald “You have got to come up here and listen to this Christmas music!” my hubby, Dennis, yelled from upstairs. I was in the middle of something and Christmas music is NOT my favorite.  Lest you … Continued

God at work

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Candace* came in the front door of our Sunnyside office sobbing in Spanish, clutching a sonogram picture in her hand.  Even Alex,* our bilingual receptionist, was having a hard time understanding her.  Alex gently led her to the back office … Continued