MWC 2009-10 Annual Report

8/8/2019 MWC 2009-10 Annual Report

1/14

CelebratingaGenerationofsavingbabies,onewomanatatime!

2009-2010ANNUALREPORT

Ofce HoursMonday - Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Jim Peet, President

Laura Martin, Secretary

Jon BaxterPastor David Levy

Jennifer Moreau

Kathy Peet

Pastor Dennis Wilkinson

Clare Erickson, Vice President

Diane Eliason, TreasurerDave Sebald

Lindsay Tuttle

Ameriprise

Anonymous Business & Financial Donors

Benjamin D. Franklin Financial Services

Brist Chiropractic & Naturopathic

Wellness Center

Community Solutions Fund

Gretch Foundation

IBM

Jonathan Charpie, Lewis Tronson

Microsoft

Nystrom Publishing

Printmakers

Ralph Westphal

Sanamax

Starmaker Marketing

Thrivent Financial

Truist/United Way

Wayne Newhouse & Associates

WCTS Radio Station Staff

Weld & Sons Plumbing Co.

Wells Fargo

Special Thanks

Board of Directors

6418 Bass Lake Rd, Crystal, MN 55428

www.metrowomenscenter.org

Office: 763-533-8642 Fax: 763-533-5307


2/14

Awise person once said,Firemen do not sit aroundand pray about what to do about

a re. They know where the re

is, and they rush to the source

to put it out. Like remen, weknow where the re of

abortion is in Minnesota, and we

know the number of casualties.

In 2009, nearly 13,000 abortions

occurred in Minnesota. Forty-

six abortions were performed

on girls aged 15 and under, and

2,890 women reported they had

aborted at least once before.

Twenty years ago, March 1,

1990, Metro Womens Center

began putting out the re of

abortion in Minnesota by

offering hope and help to

Colleen Tronson, Director

Tupee Garsinii, Assistant

Celebrating a Generationof saving babies, one woman at a time!


Mission Statement

Metro Womens Center strives to educate the communityabout pregnancy alternatives so informed decisionsconcerning the outcome of pregnancy can be made. Metro

Womens Center places value upon all human life from

conception onward. An abortion ends a life prematurely and

unnaturally. Metro Womens Center offers a compassionate

Christian response to the needs of individuals confronted with

challenging pregnancy situations.

Vision Statement

By the grace of God we desire to encourage believers to actpositively on their convictions and to step forward to assist

individuals with challenging pregnancy situations through our

outreach. We desire to see men and women brought to a

knowledge that life within the womb is Gods creative work and

strive to show the Gospel to all who will hear.

Services Abortion Education

Adoption Referrals

Chastity Advising

Church Referrals

Community Resource Referrals

Life-afrming Medical Referrals

Limited Housing Options

Labor Companions

Post-Abortion Support

Pregnancy Tests

Spiritual Advising

Message from Metro Womens Center Staff

individuals facing challenging

pregnancy situations. The rst

client who walked in the door

was abortion-minded and, after

meeting with a volunteer, she

chose life for her baby!

While the world continues to

fan the ames around the

hopeless lie that abortion is

sad but necessary, MWC

offers our clients hope-lled

truths from Gods Word and

provides positive options so

both mother and child can live.

Every day we look for ways to

lead individuals away from

the re.

Thank you for being part ofMWCs rescue efforts by pro-

viding nances, time, talents

and material aid along with

your valuable prayer suppor

In 2010, the abortion infern

continues to rage andRoe v

Wade is still the law of the

land. Mark Crutcher said,Roe v. Wade may never be

overturned in our country, b

every time a mother choose

life over abortion for her ch

for that particular mother an

child,Roe is overturned.

So, until the smoke clears, w

thank you for laboring with

to Save babies in Minneso

one woman at a time!

About Metro Womens Center

Thank you for being part of our rescue operation!

Friend

69

Other

31

Phonebook

7

Web

12

Agency

67 21

FormerClient

39

Sign

How Clients Found Us


3/14


Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

1

New Years D

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17

Martin Luther

King Day

18 19 20 21 22

March for Li

State Capito

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

January 2011

Pro-Life Prayer Reminder:

Pray for individuals who are

facing an unplanned pregnancy,

that they would fall in love

with their babies and they

would not let fear drive thechoice to abort the child.

25 women have new life in Christ.

But seek first the Kingdom

God and His righteousness

and all these things shall

be added to you. Therefore

not worry about tomorrow,

tomorrow will worry about i

own things. Sufficient for th

day is its own trouble.

Matthew 6:33

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

I dont have the money to

raise a child.

Clients are served without regard to age, race, income,nationality, religious afliation, disability or otherarbitrary circumstances.Clients are treated with kindness and compassion.Clients always receive honest and open answers.We are committed to offering accurate information about

abortion procedures and risks.Clients receive accurate information about pregnancy,fetal development, lifestyle issues and related concerns.Client information is held in strict and absolutecondence. This information is only disclosed as requiredby law and when necessary to protect the client or othersfrom imminent harm.All of our advertising and communications are truthfuland accurately describe the services we offer.All of our staff and volunteers receive proper training touphold these standards.

Our Commitment of Care


4/14



Pray for single parents to

have the physical, emotional,

nancial, and spiritualresources to raise their children.

February 2011


1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14

Valentines Day

15 16 17 18 19

20 21

Presidents Day

22 23 24 25 26

27 28

For I know the thoughts I

think toward you, says the

Lord, thoughts of peace an

not of evil, to give you a fut

and a hope.

Jeremiah 29

Hope-Filled Truth:

Face to Face

Prior to receiving apregnancy test at MWC,58 women stated they were

abortion-minded or undecided

about carrying a pregnancy toterm. Out of those 58 women,

30 had positive pregnancy tests.

After considering their options

and visiting with an MWC

advisor, 20 of these women

chose life for their babies!

Telephone ContactsIn conversations with women

over the telephone, ve babies

were spared from abortion.

Unfortunately 15 callers were

not willing to change theirminds about having an abort ion.

Hopeless Lie:

This baby just wasnt part

my plans.

2009-10 At-Risk Pregnancy Outcomes

25 babies saved from abortion.

Prior to visitingMWC, 35 women

experienced 65

prior abortions.


5/14


Services and Telephone Inquiries


Pray that victims of rape or

incest who become pregnant,

that they would be supported in

carrying their child to term so

the child does not become the

second victim of these acts

of violation.

March 2011


1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Telephone Inquiries RegardingAbortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Adoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Housing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Birth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Hope Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Hours/Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Medical/Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Morning-After Pill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ongoing Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Post Abortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Pregnancy Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Total Calls 751

Services ProvidedAbortion Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adoption Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Church Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Educational Brochures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Evangelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

HOPE Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Maternity Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Medical Assistance Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ObGyn Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Post-Abortion Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pregnancy Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Shepherding Home Refer rals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Spiritual Discussion/Literature Given . . . . . 294

Ultrasound Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

WIC Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

But Peter and the other

apostles answered and sai

We ought to obey God rath

than men.

Acts 5

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

My parents are forcing me

have an abortion; I will lose

my place to live.


6/14


Chastity Advice Given to 185 Individuals.

72 may considerchanging behavior

65 willing to

change behavior48 not willing to

change behavior

27 35-50

50 14-19

90 20-24

31 30-34

48 25-29

Latino

Black

Asian

Other

African

W

hite

61 11 92 17 52 13

Livin

gTogether

M

arried

Sing

le

CulturallyMarried

Divorced/Widowed

166 45 20 105

Then spake the woman

whose the living child was

unto the king, . . . give her

the living child, and in no w

slay it. But the other woma

said, . . Divide it. Then the

king answered and said, gi

her the living child . . . she

the mother hereof.

1 Kings 3:26

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

I could never make an

adoption plan for this baby

so I will have an abortion.


1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24

Easter

25 26 27 28 29 30

April 2011


Pray for doctors, nurses,

non-medical staff and clinic

escorts working at abortion

clinics to stop terminating lives

and for sidewalk counselors at

abortion clinics to be able to offer

life-afrming options to thoseentering the clinics.

Client Age

Client Culture

Marital Status

Client Response to Chastity Advice

MWC Serves Individuals of All Ages, Marital Statuses and Cultures


7/14



1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2nd Annu

Amazing G

Walk

8

Mothers Day

9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

Memorial Day

31

May 2011


Pray that women having

ultrasounds at pregnancy centers

would see their child and hear its

heartbeat and then choose life

for the child.

With men it is impossible, not with God, for with God

things are possible.

Mark 10

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

Im too young to have

a baby.

Conversions: 25 Gospel Presented: 195

Spiritual Discussions: 230 Bibles Given: 72

Our Gospel Witness

Baptist

16

Catholic

17

Muslim

8

Luth

eran

5

No

Religion

13

Other

44

Jew

ish

5

Christian

138

Client Religion

Seven clients chose adoption.


8/14



1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19

Fathers Day

20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

June 2011

Pro-Life Prayer Reminder:Pray for pregnancy care centers,

adoption agency staff and

volunteers to have the spiritual

resources to minister effectively

o individuals in crisis and to trustGod for every outcome.

Ultrasound ReferralsMetro Womens Center provides referrals for free educational

ultrasounds for women who are undecided or abortion-

determined about their pregnancies. An ultrasound helps the

mother see her unborn childs movements in her womb and hear

her babys heartbeat, and is a life-afrming experience. Fourwomen accessed free ultrasounds through the Center this year and

all four chose life!

The Acacia Fund MWCs client assistance fund distributed more than $600

in nancial assistance for rent, transportation and other

client expenses.

HOPE Program: (Helping Others Parent Effectively)Eighty-three families initially enrolled in the HOPE Program

with thirty-seven families completing the program. These

families received baby clothing, equipment, 24 cribs/Pack &

Plays, 10 infant car seats, and more than 300 packages of diapers.

Cradle of Hope and Life Fund AssistanceThrough our partnerships with the Cradle of Hope Motherhood

and Life Funds, forty-two mothers received nearly $15,500 in

rental assistance.

Material and Financial Aid

But as for you, you meant

against me, but God mean

for good.

Gen 50:

This child is the result of a

rape. How can I possibly ca

it to term?

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:


9/14



1 2

3 4

Independence

Day

5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31

July 2011


Pray that churches would

lovingly and compassionately

welcome individuals experiencing

pregnancy-related crises, and

that pastors would not be afraid

to confront the moral issue ofabortion from the pulpit.

He that is faithful in that

which is least is faithful als

in much, and he that is

unjust in the least is unjust

also in much.

Luke 16

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

Im not ready for this kind

huge responsibility.

What did you like about the Center?

Advisor did not judge me; very concerned about me; I felt respected, they listened to me.

I liked the great loving and kind attitude; very generous, I felt comfortable.

The free pregnancy test, it was quick and easy; they explained things well.

This place feels like home; center is quiet; convenient and organized.

They offered me great resources and good spiritual advice; very encouraging.

The questions asked helped me see how I could get on the right path.

The visit was really helpful; service was good, very sensitive staff, I liked their honesty.

Center has many items my children need through the HOPE program.

I was greeted warmly and in a welcoming way; relaxing place.

The Center is very clean and they encouraged me to stay close to God.

They gave me helpful information and I learned abortion is not the best idea.

What did you dislike about the Center?

Need more locations; make a very big sign in the street with the name on it.

Offer bus tokens and other stuff without us having to do things to earn the items.

Asked too many uncomfortable questions; very judgmental and pushy.

Anyone should get diapers and wipes no matter what the situation or the age of children.

Our Clients Comments


10/14



1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

August 2011


Pray for individuals experiencing

post-abortion trauma to come

to know and accept the

Lords forgiveness.

Support HomesChip Norkumis Family

Dave Carpenter Family

Jeff Girdner Family

Ofce Volunteers

Cassandra Pierce

Diana Grifeth

Elaine Winch

Elizabeth Ekblad

Emiko Wederath

Gloria Odens

Judy Moessner

Mary & Larry Feldhahm

Ronke Lawoyin

Rose Seymour

Sarah Agrimson

Vonnie Jenson

462 volunteer ofce hours served!

Special ProjectsAllan & Kay Hawkins

Andre McAndrews

Becky Girdner

Beth Stoll

Bright Lights Group

Carman Mazuchella Family

Carolyn Amborn

Cheryl & Elianna Ayala

Christa Christensen

Chuck Bumgardner

Daniel Stahl Family

Dave Carlson Family

Dave Carpenter Family

Dave Sebald Family

Deanna Ruddy

De Mills Family

Elizabeth Charpie

Fourth Baptist Young Adults

Gennet & Sara Tellefson

Hannah Schwenke

Harlan & Char Anderson

Jonathan Charpie

Karen Quast

Kathy Lemire

Katie Gonczy

Katie Muri

Kayla McQuistin

Kristi Flink

Kristin Agrimson

Lamanzo Winch

Lisa Kurrus

Pennie Charpie

Ralph Westphal

Ruth TaylorSandy Baxter

Sarah Agrimson

Southview Baptist Youth Group

Susan Mowen

The Amazing Grace Walk Crew

The Back Pack Crew

The Dog Tag Crew

The Heathers Knitters

Tom Eliason Family

Tonya Novitskiy

Wini Ensminger

Constant Contact Prayer WarriorsThank you to more than 250 individuals and churches who pray regularly for the ministry. You can sign up to receive our Constant Contact e-mail newsleat www.metrowomenscenter.org. To volunteer contact [email protected].

Praise the Lord for Our Volunteers!


11/14


We thank the Lord for our supporting churches!

For You formed my inward

parts; You covered me in m

mothers womb. I will prais

You, for I am fearfully and

wonderfully made; marvelo

are Your works, and that m

soul knows very well.

Psalm 139:13

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

This baby will have many

medical problems.


1 2 3

4 5

Labor Day

6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30

September 2011


Pray for individuals considering

the option of adoption to seek

the Lords best plan for their

children; and for individuals

seeking to build their families

through adoption to wait on theLords timing.

Ambassador Baptist Church - Shoreview

Berean Baptist Church - Brooklyn Park

Bible Baptist Church - Farmington

Boy River Log Chapel - Remer

Calvary Baptist Church - Chateld

Chisago Lakes Baptist Church

Coon Rapids Baptist ChurchCornerstone Baptist Church - Willmar

Faith Baptist Church - St. Paul

Fellowship Baptist Church - Brooklyn Center

First Baptist Church - St. Francis

First Baptist Church - Waterville

Fourth Baptist Church - Plymouth

Grace Baptist Church - Stillwater

Grace Baptist Church - Waseca

Liberty Baptist Church - Eden Prarie

Lighthouse Baptist Church - Cottage Grove

Normandale Baptist Church - Bloomington

Oakdale First Baptist Church - St. Paul

Oakwood Church - St. Paul

Parkers Lake Baptist Church - PlymouthPine River Baptist Church

Southview Baptist Church - Richeld

Sunrise Bible Church - North Branch

West River Road Baptist Church - Brooklyn Park

Woodcrest Baptist Church - Fridley

Victory Baptist Church - Maple Grove

Our Supporting Churches


12/14


When a persons ways

please the Lord, He makes

even his enemies to be at

peace with him.

Proverbs 1

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

The babys father doesnt

want me to have the baby.

October 2011


Pray for individuals experiencing

a pregnancy involving a child

with special needs to have the

support they need to carry the

child to term.


1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10

Columbus Day

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

Metro Womens Center has exper ienced a largenumber of requests from pregnant womenseeking housing over the past 20 years. Within 50

miles of MWC, there is one small maternity home

equipped for pregnant women. The number of womenneeding housing far exceeds that homes capacity.

In response to this great need, in 2003, MWC began

a capital campaign to establish the Amazing Grace

Home (AGH).

The Amazing Grace Home will minister to the needs

of pregnant women by providing them with safe,

Christ-centered housing. The home will provide

each resident with basic needs, such as food, shelter,

discipleship and life-skills training. Each resident

will be offered opportunities to explore decision-

making options in order to create a parenting or

adoption plan for her child.

AGH will house women who are in their rst 20

weeks of a pregnancy and are at least 18 years of age.

A pregnant woman will be considered for the

Amazing Grace Goal:

$400,000

2003 20100

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000

program with the understanding the home uses

Biblical principles as a guide for change. Each

womans application will be considered on its own

merit and reviewed by an application team prior

to admittance.

Our hope is Amazing Grace residents will learn to

see themselves through Gods eyes. This new vision,

gained through Gods Word, will provide hope for

those who were once without hope. We believe it is

through the power of Gods love, forgiveness and

restoration that true life changes can occur.

OUR TWO-FOLD GOAL

To raise a minimum of $400,000 by the end of 2012

in order to establish the home.

To secure future funding for operating expenses of

$75,000 annually.


13/14


Thine eyes did see my

substance, yet being

unperfect, and in Thy book

all my members were writte

which in continuance were

fashioned, when as yet the

was none of them.

Psalm 139

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

The baby is not devloped

its not really a person.


1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

Veterans day

12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24

Thanksgiving

Day

25 26

27 28 29 30

November 2011


Pray for individuals who

encouraged or in some cases

orced/coerced a pregnant woman

to have an abortion to recognize

their part in the death of a childand seek the Lords forgiveness.

Metro Womens Center Balance Sheet

ASSETS

Current Assets

Bank Accounts

Acacia Fund TCF 580.13

Capital One Money Market 210,712.87General Fund TCF 22,201.99

Total Bank Accounts $233,494.99

Total Current Assets $233,494.99

Other Assets

Deffered charges 373.92

Total Other assets 373.92

TOTAL ASSETS $233,868.91

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabities

Payroll Liabilities 455.10

Federal Withholding 457.04Medicare 54.36

MN Unemployment -72.37

MN Withholding 246.00

Social Security 232.57

Total Payroll Liabilities $1,372.70

Total Other Current Liabilities $1,372.70

Total Current Liabilities $1,372.70

Total Liabilities $1,372.70

EQUITY

Opening Balance Equity 86,433.36

Retained Earnings 96,533.11

Net Income 49,509.74Total Equity $232,496.21

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $233,868.91

As of September 30, 2010

71%

7%

22%Individuals

Churches

Charities

Donor Funding Sources


14/14


Behold, happy is the man

whom God corrects;

therefore do not despise th

chastening of the Almighty

Job 5

Hope-Filled Truth:

Hopeless Lie:

Why did this happen to me

I was using protection.


1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25

Christmas Day

26 27 28 29 30 31

December 2011

Pro-Life Prayer Reminder:Pray all those involved in an

unplanned pregnancy and not

Expenses

2009-2010

Current Budget

2009-2010

Actual Expenses

2010-2011

Proposed Budget

Advertising 6,300.00 6,017.52 6,300.00

Auto 1,500.00 1,356.35 1,500.00

Bank Charges 150.00 85.20 150.00

Conference 500.00 0.00 500.00

Fund Raising 5,000.00 7,580.33 7,000.00

Insurance - Bonding 3,500.00 3,478.82 3,500.00

Legal - Professional Fees 1,000.00 655.00 1,000.00

Literature 300.00 68.45 300.00

Miscellaneous 250.00 72.91 250.00

Office Supplies 2,300.00 3,210.68 3,000.00

Office Water 150.00 171.53 150.00

Postage & Delivery 1,800.00 2,083.64 1,800.00

Pregnancy Tests 400.00 473.00 400.00

Printing 600.00 253.74 600.00

Rent 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00

Repairs 100.00 0.00 100.00

Telephone 1,700.00 1,454.85 1,560.00Training 300.00 0.00 300.00

Gross Wages 50,310.00 47,966.10 51,321.30

S.S. & Medical Tax 3,849.00 3,669.40 3,926.08

Unemployment Tax 250.00 247.00 250.00

Total Expenses 92,259.00 92,852.11 95,907.38

200910 Expenses & 201011 Proposed Budget

Documents

MWC 2009-10 Annual Report