Gateway Today December 2021 by Dean Gavaris on Scribd
Friday, December 31, 2021
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Graphic Images – Why use them?
Gateway
Pregnancy Center has used graphic images for the past 36 years. Hundreds if not
thousands have changed their minds. We've used Harder Truth and Choice Blues.
We ask permission in writing and verbally. Those who turn down seeing a video
are usually open to telling us why, which leads to a fruitful discussion. We
are sensitive yet see the urgency of their decision and their need to be told
the truth by someone; if not us, whom?
Why Biblical
Imagery? Pastor Dave Brennan from CBRUK (Gateway friends in Great Britain)
explains why: Dave Brennan: https://youtu.be/ExRDsKBHxDw
The ONLY CHOICE?
Another reason Gateway is vitally needed
I was in the dark
shadows of the ultrasound room when I first heard the words “incompatible with
life.” I didn’t understand. He was already alive.
The
profession certainly made it clear that it supported the choice to terminate. I
was still reeling from the ultrasound when the doctor who delivered the news
began pressuring me to have a possibly risky and invasive amniocentesis – a procedure to remove some
of the amniotic fluid that protects the baby – just hours later. When I
declined, the doctor pressed harder, saying further testing was needed to have
more "choices." Instead, that day my husband and I gave the baby his
name, which is Hebrew for “gift from God.”
In
the weeks that followed, a parade of doctors pushed a slew of tests on me. For
more choices – that was always their justification. Never mind that I had
already made my choice, they only seemed determined to change it. Not once did
I hear the words I so craved: “Don’t worry about it. What do you want to do? I
will help you.”
So many women facing a
terminal diagnosis do so alone. They suffer greatly, unjustly deprived of a
supportive community. Too often that injustice begins in the doctor’s office,
where women are berated with so-called choices but in reality left feeling as
if they only have one. I had to fight for respect for my choice to bring my
terminally ill baby into the world, and until I found truly supportive medical
care, the doctor’s office was the only place where I did not feel sustained.
After
my unborn son's fatal diagnosis, doctors seemed determined to change my
'choice' - Monica Canetta / Thu, October 28, 2021, 8:01 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/news/unborn-sons-fatal-diagnosis-doctors-120137626.html
Friday, October 15, 2021
Honoring a faithful woman of God in the UK
From Our Friends in the UK, honoring a
very special woman .. we honor her as well
We want to take this opportunity to
honour a very special lady who has been a key part of the work of CBR UK as
well as the general fight for life in this nation. Her story is an amazing
example of what faith and perseverance can achieve.
A
woman who made a stand
As a passionate follower of Jesus,
Caroline Hubert was standing outside Wistons abortion clinic in Brighton for
well over a decade. This was alongside raising eight children and a career in
Pharmacy.
Wistons clinic was one of the first
abortion facilities in the UK, opened over 40 years ago by Bpas (British
Pregnancy Advisory Service). Around 3,000 babies were killed there annually in
recent years.
Following her husband Jeremy’s call
to stand and pray outside the abortion clinic, Caroline joined a small group of
faithful prayer warriors, including Sister Agnes, Judy and Kym.
A woman faithful to the cause
Caroline was involved with CBR UK
right from the beginning, eagerly supporting us and attending many of our
Public Education Displays. Some of our first displays were outside Wistons, and
she would stand at the clinic door with Kym to pray and speak to the ladies
going in, while the rest of the team stood with the display at the other side
of the clinic facing the college. Her daughters attended that college, and
would walk across the road to join the displays and prayer vigils. Pro-life
work was a normal part of Caroline’s family life and they have always been an
integral part of CBR UK and the work we do.
Caroline was at the Brighton Wistons
display when our founder Andy Stephenson and Kathryn Attwood, were arrested and
prosecuted by the Police for displaying factual graphic abortion images outside
the clinic. This led to us winning a significant case, giving us the legal grounds
to hold our Public Education Displays.
A
woman of prayer and action
Caroline and Kym, now partners in
the battle for life, became convinced that the two most powerful weapons
against the abortion industry and to save lives, were prayer and pictures.
They would pray weekly outside Wistons, with or without CBR UK display teams,
carrying leaflets with pictures showing the humanity of babies in the womb and
the reality of abortion.
Prayer presence was increased
outside Wistons in 2012 and 2013, as they mobilised a small team for twelve hours a day over forty days as part of the 40 Days for Life campaign.
Above: Kym, Caroline and Jeremy in
Heart Publication
Two great victories from this first
campaign were the two baby girls whose lives were saved from being
aborted, when Caroline and Kym met them at the clinic’s doors. They went above
and beyond, even housing one of the mothers in their homes when they were in
desperate need.
Caroline was determined to see the
closure of Wistons clinic, so no more babies would be killed there. She would
envision, with Kym, the building used instead for prayer, life-affirming
projects and a memorial garden for the babies who had been killed there. The
prayer vision was further inspired after Caroline’s visit to Auschwitz,
formerly a concentration camp, where a house of prayer now stands opposite.
A
woman victorious in battle
In December 2014, Caroline was
diagnosed with cancer. Through it all, she remained full of faith in God and
never complained. Her health improved, despite ongoing challenges.
Prayer outside Wistons continued
over the last two years, with the 40 Days for Life campaigns. Then the amazing
news came, in March 2021, from Brighton and Hove City Council: “The British Pregnancy
Advisory Service (BPAS) Wistons clinic on Dyke Rd will be closing in June/July this year as BPAS will no longer be providing
pregnancy advisory services in Brighton and Hove…”.
Victory! Kym and Caroline were
ecstatic to hear the news! Caroline had been too ill to attend any of the
prayer vigils in person that year, but on the 28th March 2021, Caroline, Kym,
and many of those who had been involved praying outside of Wistons over the
years, went for a final session. This time, Caroline was armed with a guitar,
worshipping God for what He had done!
A woman of legacy
Two of Caroline’s great desires and
prayers were that she would see Wistons clinic close and that she would see her
grandchildren. Caroline welcomed her first grandchild in February of this year,
with another one on the way. Wistons clinic closed on 30th June 2021 - no more
babies would be killed there or mothers’ and fathers' lives marred. The
property is now on sale for £3,000,000.
Three months later, on 25th
September 2021, Caroline passed from this world to eternal life with her Lord
and Saviour, Jesus Christ, to the one she loved and put her faith in. From the
time she was diagnosed with cancer to her final departure, the LORD graciously
gave her (and blessed us with) seven more years on earth.
In that time Caroline continued to
fight for life and support our work, warmly hosting many of our team meetings,
presentations and Christmas parties in her home. She joined us on displays,
toured with us in Ireland and fought dragons in central London. She remained a
trusted intercessor - leading the CBR UK prayer group for a season. You knew
when you asked Caroline to pray - she would pray - empowering us through her
great faith and encouraging us through words and pictures she received from
God.
One of the biggest gifts Caroline
has given us at CBR UK, is her daughter, Aisling Goodison. Aisling, like her
mother, fearlessly defends life, and in her role as Head of Training, also
equips others to do so with excellence. Meeting Aisling’s mother and father,
makes you realise why Aisling is so bold, confident and full of faith. What a
legacy Caroline has left behind in the fight for life, through her children.
Above: Caroline and daughter Aisling
A
woman who knew her God
The Biblical story of David and
Goliath gave Caroline great hope. She knew that the “Goliath” of the abortion
industry could be overturned by a small group of people who were willing to go
to battle because they knew their God.
Born on 23rd April - St George’s
day, Caroline, along with other prayer warriors over 54 years, slayed the
dragon of Wistons abortion clinic - destroying it by acting out her faith in
God. Caroline’s family fellowship was called: “Mustard Seed Family Church”, and
her life truly demonstrated this faith which can move mountains and shut down
abortion clinics.
To God be the glory.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
One Week to Go! Gateway's 36th Annual Celebration
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Friday, July 30, 2021
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Monday, July 5, 2021
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Please consider this request from Jeremy and Samantha. They are dear friends of the Gateway family.
https://gofund.me/ae39b4d3Samantha writes:
Help Us Give Our Baby Boy the Memorial He Deserves
Hey everyone, so as most of you may know, my water broke just shy of 17 weeks. Mine and Jeremy‘s plan was to keep our faith in God and continue with our pregnancy knowing the risk factors for me and for the baby I wanted to continue and get as far as I possibly could knowing that we were only five weeks away from 22 weeks which is considered viable at the hospital I was in. However, we didn’t make it that far and I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy on June 21st. Obviously he wasn’t considered “viable” as he was only shy of 17 weeks, he passed at 9:55am in my arms. I asked what happens with him and they told me the hospital “takes care of it” I’m sorry but I can’t bear the thought of him being throw in some trash bin like a piece of garbage so I requested he be cremated. This came as such a surprise to us as it would anyone and we just don’t have the funds to give him the proper memorial we need to give him. The urns are so expensive even though he’s so tiny, the keepsakes are expensive and if we want anything engraved, that’s a whole other story. So, I’m asking for help if anyone can help us, it would be greatly appreciated more than you know! If you can’t that’s okay too. Prayers are always welcome and appreciated Thank you all in advance
on Dean's Prayer Requests
Friday, June 25, 2021
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Gateway's Mission England Update!
Pastor Dave Brennan from the UK requests prayer for the HOPE Centre:
“Prayer for continuing wisdom and direction as we look to begin our first partnership with local churches to establish a physical location.”
Rebekah Collins challenges us:
Let's do 'HOPE' together!
We are trusting that HOPE is a: "...planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified" Isaiah 61:3
Will you join us in partnering with the Lord in this new project for His glory in our nation?
https://www.cbruk.org/hopedonation
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
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