Embrace Grace, Raymond Il

11/14/2024

Here's another testimony from another Brave Girl, Destany. She experienced heartbreak and then Jesus rescued her.

During my first pregnancy, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. He was five pounds and oh so perfect. I felt like I had found what I had been searching for my whole life in him. I had plans to pour all my love and energy into my baby boy. I wanted to raise him in a house full of love and acceptance. But four months and 19 days later, I had to say goodbye to my firstborn forever.

Losing my baby broke me– it broke my spirit. I lost all my faith in God. How could He take my baby from me? How could He ignore my cries? Why didn't He take me instead? Losing my son turned me into someone I didn't recognize. I was abusing drugs and alcohol. I lived through two miscarriages that, at the time, I considered a punishment from God. When I turned 21, alcohol became my biggest vice. I truly believed that I would never be a mother again, and that consistent thought had me binge drinking daily. But shortly after my birthday, I found out I was pregnant.

After finding out I was pregnant again, my thought process shifted. I started questioning myself. Like how could I forsake God, knowing that my baby boy is in heaven? How will I join him if I don't believe? It wasn't until my fiance's coworker told me about Embrace Grace that I put actions behind restoring my relationship with God. It was hard for me to believe these women were willing to love and give so freely with no strings attached. It astounded me.

Since joining Embrace Grace, I've gained a community of kind and accepting women. I have accepted Jesus Christ into my heart and dedicated my daughter Fayelynn to Him. Every week, I attend classes with my daughter, and she is shown nothing but love and gets to learn alongside me. I strive to retain as much knowledge as possible to continue to lead by example for my daughter.

I have found a peace I never expected in my relationship with Jesus. I want my daughter to grow up in a household where you can always feel God's love. I plan to join the church and attend as often as possible, even after the semester ends. I can not wait to see how our life develops in the light of Christ.

11/14/2024

Real Life testimony from a Brave Girl, Madison. This is what Embrace Grace is all about. ❤️

Before I got pregnant, I was just living my life as a 27-year-old teacher until I went on a date with someone I thought I knew– it turns out I didn't know him as well as I thought I did. Two weeks after I stopped seeing him, I was unexpectedly pregnant, but we tried to make it work for the sake of our child.

I've been in and out of church for a while, but when my mom passed away five years ago, I completely stopped going. Luckily, I was surrounded by coworkers who believed in God and encouraged me to go to church again. I started visiting again here and there, but I wasn't convinced. When I was at my lowest point, my coworkers led me into the arms of Embrace Grace. One of their husbands worked at a church, which is why I heard about the program.

Before attending Embrace Grace, I didn't know where to turn. I talked to one of the leaders several times before mustering enough courage to attend my first class. It was on a Monday night– I had been at school all day, and before I left, my sweet friends prayed for me and reassured me that I would be okay. I was 15 weeks pregnant and terrified! The unknown of everything was terrifying to me, especially with the issues I was having with my baby's father that ended our relationship for good. I wasn't sure if I was making the right decision. I stood in the building doorway and cried for 5 minutes before walking in. In my first class, I didn't say a word. I sat there and cried for 2 hours straight– Just so overcome with emotions. I still didn't know if this was right for me, but I didn't give up.

Before my next class, I caught up on my previous week's homework and returned the following week. I was still absolutely terrified and still not talking. But I realized this was the right place for me– even if I wasn't emotionally ready to share my story. Over the next several weeks, I created an amazing bond with my group. Embrace Grace became my home. My feelings of anxiousness were replaced with excitement; I started to look forward to opening up about what was happening in my life because they understood what I was going through.

During one of the most challenging times of my life, Embrace Grace spoke to my heart and told me everything I needed to hear – that I am loved, and so is my baby. This meant everything to me because, at the time, I felt everything but that. I felt so unworthy. Embrace Grace taught me that I am redeemed and that even though my baby doesn't have a physical father figure right now, she will always have a Heavenly Father who will cherish her for the rest of her life. Without Embrace Grace, I don't know where I would be. This program helped me reestablish my relationship with the Lord.

09/26/2024

Are you u***d and pregnant? Are you pregnant with an unexpected pregnancy? Are you unsure what to do in this difficult time? Check out Embrace Grace at Raymond Baptist Church. We are here to help ladies, ages 15-50, experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. We are here to love on them, and their unborn baby, support them to believe that even though this is a difficult time, Jesus still loves them. If you have any question, send us a message. You are not alone, Brave Girl!!

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09/13/2024

One million abortions happen each year.
THE PROBLEM
Women all over the nation are finding out they are pregnant and they feel completely alone. They look to abortion as the answer because of fear of the unknown.
Fear can feel overwhelming and many women feel pressure to make a quick decision. They don’t know where to turn and they think their life and dreams are over.
THE SOLUTION
The church can ensure no single mom walks alone. When working together, we have all the resources and giftings to help her be brave and feel empowered to make a life decision.
There are over 300,000 churches in America. Together, we can make abortion unthinkable. Through our support groups, moms will find community and know that they can have their baby and their dreams too!

09/01/2024

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Embrace Grace is a 501c3 that inspires the church to love on single and pregnant girls. Visit http://www.iembracegrace.com to join or start an Embrace Grace ...

09/01/2024

Any ladies interested in learning more about Embrace Grace? Come on over to RBC or message us to find out more.

09/01/2024

09/01/2024

Todays the day ladies!! Come and see what Embrace Grace is all about!! See you at 4pm at RBC!!

08/27/2024

08/26/2024

Know someone who is experiencing an unexpected pregnancy? Embrace Grace is a support group for single, u***d ladies. We will meet Sunday, September 1 at 4pm. Any questions, feel free to reach out to us and we can help answer any questions you may have. Check out embracegrace.com to see how many ladies have participated and their experiences going through Embrace Grace. We look forward to seeing you!!

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