Walnut Grove is a House of Refuge. This applies to everyone in this church and people you may know who may be experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and need a place of refuge.
Here's what we believe.
We believe that every child, no matter how the are conceived, is an image bearer of God, knit together in the womb by Him.
Please know that being pregnant is not a sin, and the child you carry is not a punishment.
Regardless of the circumstances, we want you to know that you and your child are loved, and we are here to support you.
While we will never encourage or support the decision to have an abortion, it is important for you to know how our church
will respond to those facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Please know that being pregnant is not a sin, and the child you carry is not a punishment.
Regardless of the circumstances, we want you to know that you and your child are loved, and we are here to support you.
While we will never encourage or support the decision to have an abortion, it is important for you to know how our church
will respond to those facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Here's what we won't do.
This church family will not gossip about you, shame you, or abandon you. This is a House of Refuge.
We will not allow the family of God to harm others with words or actions contrary to the love of God as revealed in His Word.
We will not allow the family of God to harm others with words or actions contrary to the love of God as revealed in His Word.
Here's what we will do.
We will walk with you every step of the way, helping you carry and care for your child both before and after birth.
There are people in this church ready to mentor you, throw you a baby shower, and connect you with resources
inside and outside of our church. We will also encourage men to become loving fathers who protect women and children.
If you are considering placing your child for adoption, please know that we will be here to encourage and support you
as you make this loving decision.
If anyone in our church feels led to be involved in foster care or adoption, we will walk with you and provide resources
and community to help you answer this call to care for children in need of a family.
Finally, if you had an abortion or been involved in an abortion, we want you to know that abortion is not an unforgivable sin.
Proverbs 28:13 says, "Whoever confesses and forsakes sin finds mercy." If you have ever gone through an abortion recovery Bible study,
we will be happy to connect you to one so that you can walk in complete healing and freedom.
If you are in need of help due to an unplanned pregnancy, please reach out to us by filling out the form below.
There are people in this church ready to mentor you, throw you a baby shower, and connect you with resources
inside and outside of our church. We will also encourage men to become loving fathers who protect women and children.
If you are considering placing your child for adoption, please know that we will be here to encourage and support you
as you make this loving decision.
If anyone in our church feels led to be involved in foster care or adoption, we will walk with you and provide resources
and community to help you answer this call to care for children in need of a family.
Finally, if you had an abortion or been involved in an abortion, we want you to know that abortion is not an unforgivable sin.
Proverbs 28:13 says, "Whoever confesses and forsakes sin finds mercy." If you have ever gone through an abortion recovery Bible study,
we will be happy to connect you to one so that you can walk in complete healing and freedom.
If you are in need of help due to an unplanned pregnancy, please reach out to us by filling out the form below.
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