Hillside's Roe V. Wade Response
Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned a 50 year old precedent that limited the state’s ability to regulate abortion. This ruling essentially returned the responsibility to each state government to determine what’s right and wrong under the law.
The overturning of that law was the right thing to do. Not for any political or social reason, but because of what the scripture teaches about our Creator and Redeemer. He alone is the giver and sustainer of life from beginning to end. Therefore, it is morally wrong to take the life of the unborn. Every life matters to him - in and outside of the womb.
This monumental decision will not end abortion completely nor does it solve a host of the issues surrounding it. While there are political and social ramifications to the ruling, ultimately our concern is for the spiritual well-being of all people. With that being said, we have an opportunity to care for people in crisis and to demonstrate God’s lovingkindness.
So we must ask, as a church, what will we do? First, we will deepen our connection and assistance to local ministries who serve pregnant women in need; second, we can continue to lovingly and sacrificially support families in need and those who struggle to care for their children; and third we can offer healing, hope, and forgiveness to those who have had an abortion or contributed to one in any way.
While we are celebrating this decision, we understand that not everyone shares the beliefs that we hold as Christians, which makes this moment a time to offer a loving response to a world filled with fear and anger. This is not a time for gloating, but for compassion. How we interact with society and the world at all levels and on all platforms must be characterized by gentleness.
This is a time for us to be like Jesus--to be his hands and feet. A time to love, serve, resource, support, and even adopt. Let’s commit together to show God’s love to a hurting world.
What Does Hillside offer for unplanned pregnancies?
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- Self-help, self-improvement, and even secular counseling often fall short of providing the clear direction we need for lasting, heart-level transformation. Biblical Counseling is a Bible-centered approach that introduces you to the loving and true God. We believe Biblical counseling provides the only hope for lasting transformation, healing, and hope in Jesus’ name.
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Free Financial Coaching
- Financial Peace University is Dave Ramsey's life changing program that empowers you to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and experience financial peace.
- Email care@yourhillside.com to get the program for free
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Mentoring for Expectant Mothers
- Expectant mothers are partnered with a mentor mom to guide her through her pathway of pregnancy and beyond.
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Ongoing support
- During specific seasons such a Christmas and Back to School
Who Does Hillside Partner with for unplanned pregnancies
- Pregnancy Help 4 U
- All services are free and confidential
- Services Include
- Pregnancy Testing
- Ultrasounds
- Options Counseling
- STI Testing and Treatment
- Community Resources