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A Miracle in the Making

By Jim HardenNovember 30, 20191 commentAbortion, Blog Postsabortion, abortion laws, governor andrew cuomo, pregnancy resource center, unplanned pregnancy

A miracle happened in Rochester and it is happening again in Buffalo. The scope of CompassCare’s services include not only reaching and serving women seriously considering abortion in Rochester, but also two other major ministry elements: 1) helping Pregnancy Decision Centers get better at reaching and serving women and 2) educating the community about the inestimable worth of each human life. Over the course of the last year another field of missional harvest was added to CompassCare’s approach – Buffalo. So, what is the miracle?

Two Cities – One Mission

By CompassCareNovember 4, 2019Abortion, Biblical Theology, Letters from the President, Patient StoriesAbortion-minded women, choice, keeping the baby

Buffalo: Sally is a determined young woman from the heart of Buffalo with a plan to continue her education and launch her career. The last thing she wanted was to get pregnant. Yet here she is, sitting in CompassCare’s Buffalo office, the reality of a positive pregnancy test staring her in the face. Sally shook

No Sane Woman Wants an Abortion?

By CompassCareNovember 4, 2019Abortion, Biblical Theology, Blog Posts, Letters from the Presidentabortion reduction, babies saved, christianity

No sane woman wants to have an abortion. She feels stuck, trapped, like she needs to have an abortion. Her circumstances, culture, and relationships coerce her to make a decision she would not otherwise make. The mission of CompassCare is an expression of the Church’s desire to erase the need for abortion in her mind,

Decision Made – Pregnancy Continued

By CompassCareOctober 1, 2019Abortion, Patient StoriesAbortion-minded women, choice, keeping the baby

David was born via C-section this summer at a hospital in Rochester. His mom, Carrie, is delighted by his arrival and is overjoyed in her new role as Mom. Her joy is in sharp contrast to how she felt when she first found out she was pregnant, unemployed, without insurance, and in an unstable relationship.

“Thank you for everything you’ve done for me!”

By CompassCareSeptember 1, 2019Abortion, Patient Storiesabortion, choice, coercion, pressure

Trisha is a recent college graduate, just starting her professional career in the Buffalo area. She and her boyfriend were excited about their future plans together. Then Trisha found out she is pregnant. Unsure of what to do, she told her boyfriend who strongly encouraged her to abort. Trisha, feeling like she would lose him

Is the Church Ready for Abortion Tourism?

By Jim HardenSeptember 1, 2019Abortion, Blog Postsabortion, abortion tourism, abortion trends, Abortion-minded women, shopping for abortion

New York (NY) State has more abortions per capita than any other state in the union. At the same time, pro-life pregnancy centers in NY have the capacity to serve only a minuscule percentage of women considering abortion…except in Rochester, home of CompassCare. The pro-life infrastructure in NY is so small it is like trying to douse a house engulfed in flames with the bucket of suds left over from washing the car in the driveway.

“How can I possibly do this?”

By CompassCareAugust 1, 20191 commentAbortion, Patient Storiesabortion, abortion pill, abortion pill reversal, Abortion-minded women, babies saved, ru-486

Raised in a loving home, Liza grew up with the common goals of higher education and a lucrative career. She didn’t feel she had time for children and was enjoying life as a young, single, successful woman. Then Liza and her boyfriend discovered she was pregnant. Initially she felt ready to move forward with the

Buffalo Pregnancy Centers Unite Under CompassCare!

By Jim HardenAugust 1, 2019Abortion, Blog Postsabortion, crisis pregnancy centers, reproductive health act, support, unplanned pregnancy

Pro-life people understand that for women facing unplanned pregnancy this is not a political choice. She feels like she has no choice at all.

Save Lives – Walk for Life!

By Jim HardenMarch 28, 20192 commentsAbortion, Blog Posts, Human Rights, Walk for Lifeabortion, pro-life, walk for life

Together, we can continue to help women considering abortion have their babies. You, through the Walk invite others to join Jesus in what He is doing to erase the need for abortion, one woman at a time!

“I’m calling to confirm my abortion appointment at Freedom of Choice.”

By CompassCareFebruary 7, 20191 commentAbortion, Patient Stories

Joanie found out she was pregnant and panicked. “I need to get an abortion, NOW,” she thought to herself as she searched for a local abortionist online. Joanie made an appointment with Freedom of Choice for the following week. Joanie forgot to write down the time of her abortion and needed to call to confirm.

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