We Were Filled with Laughter

"We were filled with laughter and sang for joy." Ps. 126:2

I was so excited to see the turnout for our Grand Opening in Folsom last night. The crowd of over 250 people came despite a Rainy forecast and the lure of staying at home on a Monday night. Everyone came because they wanted to join with others in celebrating the bond of Life affirmation.

I heard over and over individuals telling me about the excitement they have in knowing that more lives will be saved because we said Yes to the challenge of this endeavor. Can I tell you how proud I am to lead such a team of servants? It would take pages and pages and it would all be true. I lead the best staff and volunteers in the world! What a joy.

I want to quote a few of the statements that were made from Congressman Lungren as he delivered a proclamation on this momentous occasion:

"Whereas, Alternatives Pregnancy Center believes that every community should have a life-affirming pregnancy center in order to assist in meeting the needs of young women in such communities as Folsom and Sacramento; and

"Whereas, Alternatives Pregnancy Center serves high risk youth population in need of a powerful and effective sexual health and integrity education program, with the potential of reaching over 13,000 high school students in the Folsom/El Dorado Hills area; and

"Whereas, Alternatives Pregnancy Center offers free ultrasound services so that women can make informed choices..."

(there were more Whereas statements, but for the sake of space, these were highlighted).

Congressman Lungren then went on to proclaim publicly his congratulations for our grand opening of our first satellite office.


The highlight of the evening was getting to share more of the vision for our future “life affirming” efforts, and to be blessed by the meaningful prayers by Pastor Brad Franklin and Pastor Kent Carlson. I am very grateful for all who came, all who celebrated,and for those who came to simply say “we are in this together.”

It was a night I will never forget. And now, we begin the journey of witnessing the miracles that God will do one woman, one man, one baby, one life at a time.

by Jennifer Zachariou