Saints,

I received the following from Aimee Huber of First Choice Womens Resource Center (http://www.1stchoice.org) here in Montclair. I would ask that we all take a moment to read and respond. Keep them in your prayers as well.

Pastor George

Dear Calvary Chapel (Church),
In my almost 19 years at First Choice, I have never written to ask our supporters to contact an elected official on our behalf. We are in a new place today, however, because for the first time, there is a bill in our state legislature that would negatively impact pregnancy centers like First Choice. As one who supports our ministry, I’m asking for your help on our behalf.

Bill A3477 deals with the sale of ultrasound machines. Its wording could be interpreted to prohibit the sale or distribution of ultrasound machines to pregnancy centers. If you’re familiar with our ministry, you know that ultrasound is a major component of what we do. There’s nothing that impacts an abortion-vulnerable woman more than seeing her baby on the screen. We offer free ultrasound scans in all three of our centers and I can’t imagine our ministry without them.

Since this bill would adversely impact us, I’m asking for your prayers that it wouldn’t pass through the Senate. If you live in NJ, I’m also asking that you call or e-mail your State Senator and the Senators that serve on the Senate Commerce Committee. Your message should be:

“Please vote NO on A3477. We are supportive of our local pregnancy center, First Choice, and their purchase and use of ultrasound equipment under the supervision of licensed NJ physicians.”

The Senate Commerce Committee members and their contact information can be found here and your State Senator can be found by going to New Jersey Family Policy Council’s website, and clicking on Legislative & Action Issues and Find Your Legislator. You can then enter your address and it will link you to your representative.

It’s possible that the Senate Commerce Committee could hear this bill on June 11th, so it’s important that you contact the Senators within the next few days. It’s my understanding that phone calls are more effective than e-mails, although both are helpful. The bill has already passed through the Assembly and if the Senate passes it, we expect that the Governor will sign it. With his signature, it becomes law.

Thank you for your prayer support and for taking action on our behalf. Our trust is in the Lord and we serve with confidence, believing that our ministry to women in unplanned pregnancies is close to His heart.
Sincerely,

Aimee Huber, Executive Director