Gabriel Network (formerly Gabriel Project)
The Gabriel Project has been established to give practical help to women in crisis pregnancy situations. Gabriel Project volunteers take care of the immediate needs of their clients - food, clothing, transportation, shelter and professional counseling. "We begin by addressing practical needs first" explains former Director Jim Sharbaugh, the project's Maryland state director. "Once you address the practical needs, you move on to the emotional and spiritual needs."
The Gabriel Project offers several ways to get involved:
- Angel Friend to befriend an expecting mom
- Coordinator to help administer the local church effort
- Donor to assist with her material needs
- Mechanic to fix her car when needed
- Prayer supporter to assist her spiritual needs
- several weeks; long term: average three to nine months
"No room at the Inn."
Joseph had to find a place to stay for Mary to give birth to Jesus, but there was no room. After Bethlehem, they were refugees in the land of Egypt. Where did they stay? Many pregnant women need shelter during their pregnancy and until they can become independent again. But few are the families who are willing to provide shelter for them. Fear drives women to abortion clinics. Fear keeps people from opening their homes. Please pray and consider if you could provide a Shepherding Home. When we provide shelter for these moms, we provide shelter for Jesus. " .I was a stranger and you welcomed me . . 'Truly I say to you as you did it to the least of my brethren, you did it to Me.'" (Matt 25:36,40)
For further information please contact:
Maryland Gabriel Network Director: Anthony DiIulio 301-262-9011
for volunteers and further info or 1-800-ANGEL for prospective clients.
Or visit GabrielNetwork.org
The Laurel Pregnancy Center
A Christian Ministry of Hope and Encouragement
The LPC's Mission Statement:
The Laurel Pregnancy Center offers support and encourages responsible behavior in order to help our clients spiritually, physically, and emotionally as they face unexpected pregnancies.
The LPC's Services Include:
- Free pregnancy tests
- Confidential counseling
- Information on prenatal development
- Post-abortion counseling
- Maternity and infant supplies
- Referrals to needed resources
You Can Help The LPC Uphold The Sanctity Of Human Life!
- Pray
- Contribute financially
- Donate maternity and infant supplies
- Volunteer
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well." (Psalm 139:13,14)
For more information please call (301) 776-9997.
Rockville Pregnancy Center
The Rockville Pregnancy Center is a community based, non-profit organization providing free, life-giving alternatives to women and their families who are facing a possible unplanned pregnancy or who need healing from a previous abortion. In demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ, we minister to their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs in order to empower them to make responsible decisions for themselves and for their unborn children. With sensitivity, the gospel of Jesus Christ is shared at every opportunity. We encourage the godly view of sexuality and the sanctity of human life in accordance with God's Word.
All our services are FREE and include:
- Pregnancy testing and confidential counseling
- Accurate information on: pregnancy, fetal development, physical, psychological and spiritual consequences of abortion, options in an unplanned pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases
- "Clothes Corner"- Baby and maternity clothing, cribs, high chairs, formula, diapers, etc.
- Post abortion counseling
- "Window to the Womb sonogram program
- Referrals for low-cost prenatal care, adoption agencies, food, skills development, and other social service organizations
- "Computer Moms" program- Windows, MS Word and Excel training for low-income mothers of young children
- "Worth the Wait" abstinence program- an abstinence based program for teenagers in public and private schools, and churches
- Ongoing emotional support and friendship throughout pregnancy
- We are open Monday through Friday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm. Saturday we open 10 am - 1 pm.
There are many opportunities for ministry:
- Counseling
- Board Member
- Clothes Corner
- Prayer partner
- Professional staff- Medical, Computers, Counselor, etc.
- Financial partnership
- Fundraising
- Office help
For more information please call 301-770-4444 and speak with a staff member OR email Lissa Allen, Director of Development, dofd@rcpc.org.
