EO to begin STD testing
His Branches and Embracing Options have received a $1000 grant from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation through the intercession of Dr. Andrew Doniger and his staff at the Monroe County Health Department to fund a pilot project offering EO clients free urine testing for the two most common STDs, gonorrhea and chlamydia. Jessica Speares, our Rochester Youth Year worker, has been studying the issue and planning with Dr. Morehouse and Sandi Clawson for nearly a year, developing protocols and teaching materials and training volunteers. The pilot project will start next week and end with a...
Read MoreGNOC Open House on 2/2
On Saturday, February 2nd from Noon to 4 pm we’ll be holding an Open House at the Gerhardt Neighborhood Outreach Center (906-918 N. Goodman St. next door to Joy Community Church). Our second crisis pregnancy center and a new His Branches satellite medical office (Joy Family Medicine) will be open as well as a food pantry (the Hope Shop) next door. Staff will be there to show you the facilities and answer any questions you may have. Refreshments will be served. Come and bring your friends and...
Read MoreSOHL Day of Prayer
2nd Annual SOHL (Sanctity of Human Life) Day of Prayer, Friday January 18th from noon to 5 pm at Embracing Options, 342 Arnett Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14619. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Invited: All Pro-Lifers in the Rochester area who either stand on the front lines daily against abortion or if you have a heart for the sanctity of human life. We ask Pastors to come pray with and over us to bless us for the upcoming year of this battle against abortion and its ravages on our community. Contact Sandi Clawson at: (525) 235-0690 if you’d like to attend or share a...
Read MoreDREAM GIRLS Christmas Party
EMBRACING OPTIONS presents our 1st “DREAM GIRLS” Christmas Party to be held here at 342 Arnett Boulevard on Sunday December 16th from 2 to 4 pm. GIRLS ONLY, ages 13-18. Dessert and hot beverages provided on beautiful Tea Cup sets. Bring a friend and both will receive a Christmas gift. Call Jess to hold your place – space is limited – (585) 355-1317. NEEDED for the event: Mature Christian women to come along side these young girls to love on them and show the love of Christ to our young girls in the neighborhood. Donation of home made desserts and/or Christmas cookies....
Read MoreGNOC Work Days
Wow! Praise the Lord we are getting very close, and I thank you all for your patience as this project has gone on a bit longer than expected, but we are getting very close. The City Fire Marshall and Doyle Security will complete their work by December 15, so we should be able to open that next week. Praise God! We have lots of small tasks left to do, as you can see by the attached list. If the Lord has blessed you with a little or a lot of time in this busy season, we would be blessed to have you join us for a work night or day. We are located on the Southeast corner of Bay and Goodman. Park...
Read MoreHealing Choices
An Abortion Recovery Retreat Please get the word out. Browncroft Community Church is sponsoring a confidential, Bible-based weekend getaway for women who have experienced one or more abortions on January 11-13, 2008 where women can join with other women who understand their abortion pain. Cost: $25 includes Workbook, 2 nights lodging, and all meals. For more information, contact retreat leaders Karen Hunter at (585) 967-9151 or Susan Rebis at (585) 342-4127.
Read More
