The Case For Life
Benefit Dinner 2015
Time sure flies when you are saving not one, but two lives at a time! Can you believe our Annual Benefit
Dinner is upon us again!? Lifeline Family Center cordially invites you to our 18th Annual Benefit
Dinner, The Case for Life, with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Lee Strobel. We would love for you
to join us on the evening of March 26th at 6:30 p.m. at McGregor Baptist Church. Our guests this year
are amazing and we are thrilled to share this special evening with them. Atheistturned-Christian, author and journalist Lee Strobel will be our keynote speaker and
Lee County Commissioner, Brian Hamman will be our Emcee. We will also hear
from a Lifeline mom; her testimony and what God is currently doing in her life
through Lifeline. Needless to say that this will be a night where God will smile down
on us as we celebrate LIFE! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, don’t wait any
longer! To reserve a spot and buy tickets, visit our website at
www.lifelinefamilycenter.org/benefit-dinner or call 239.242.7238. Ticket per
person: $70 or a table of eight for $400. For sponsorship opportunities, which include
a VIP reception, please see the enclosed flyer and contact Randall at 242.7238.
By Karen Quintero
Offering a positive alternative to abortion, giving both mother and child HOPE for the future.
Volume XV
No. 1
February
March
April
2015
Heart of the Matter... Shelby’s Farewell
There are many forms of love but you will never have it or see it if you can’t accept it. I thought love was conditional
because most people have a rebuttal after they said something that was supposed to be meaningful. I used to think I
was too damaged and broken to ever see unconditional love. Life is a beautiful gift and should be cherished, but if you
see no value in it, then it has lost its meaning.
Dear Friends,
I grew up in a physically abusive home with no hope. My parents were surrounded by drug abuse and I was severely
uneducated. I lived in 34 different homes before I was 9. My father went to prison for abusing me when I was eight
years old.
When I was 15 and living in Florida, I met my best friend who would later become my life partner. He would stand
by me no matter what. Getting approval for our relationship hit a harsh reality and caused me to be homeless while
I was still in High School. Patrick, who was a senior when we met, graduated and was living on his own. He had me
move in with him. He helped me graduate High School, taught me how to drive, helped me get a part-time job and
get into college classes. He won the heart of my grandfather, the only person close to me. Everything seemed to be
going perfect until my grandfather’s life was taken. I blamed God. I blamed everything on God.
I
Ethan, Patrick, & Shelby
Patrick and I moved to Ft. Myers thinking that running was the best choice and hoping for a fresh start. With my past haunting me and my grandpa’s death, I
began to change in the worst ways. I began to lie and cheat on Patrick and got involved in drinking and drugs. In 2012 I even became pregnant. When
Patrick heard of my pregnancy, he came to me and we decided that we would work on our relationship and take responsibility for the baby. We married on
April 10, 2013. Though we loved each other our past issues and mistakes began to haunt us.
Not being able to trust each other led to another separation and domestic violence on both our parts. By then I was pregnant with a second child and it
made things more confusing. Our separation caused me to spiral downward and get involved in a life I didn’t want…a life that would later take me to my
knees. I was homeless again, sleeping in my car with my son. My mind was set upon divorce and I wanted to abort my unborn child. Things became even
worse when my car broke down and I had to find places for my son and me to sleep day by day.
I called a pregnancy clinic and they referred me to Lifeline. I came into Lifeline thinking I was going to get an abortion, until I walked through the front
doors and seen what they really do. With great love and understanding, as well as patience and counseling for me and my husband, they helped us rebuild
our marriage. Instilling God back into my life, they helped me see that anything is possible. I recommend this program to anyone who was like me. The
rebirth of my life happened here at Lifeline. My husband Patrick will be graduating with his RN in June 2015. I’m working on my Veterinary Assistant
certification, and our second child is due April 10, 2015, which just so happens to be our anniversary of 8 years together and 2 years married.
I thank God every day for the changes in my life. Always keep in mind, what doesn’t kill you can only make your faith stronger.
From our hearts to yours,
Shelby, Patrick, Ethan and Baby Brother
A Few Words From Our President
When Shelby and Patrick reunited their little family just before Christmas, I asked her if she would
consider writing the “Heart of the Matter” article for this issue of Life Lines. I never expected her to be
so totally transparent in sharing her story. As you read Shelby’s story, I hope you will have an even better
understanding of the broad scope that the heart and mission of Lifeline Family Center
encompasses.
Just before Christmas we also had the joy of reconciling one of our moms with her Dad. Samantha and
baby Michael were able to spend Michael’s first Christmas with his grandpa.
When reconciliation is possible, and it is a healthy life affirming choice, that is our first desire. When that
is not possible we are more than ready and eager to step up to the plate and be that family for our moms
and babies.
February is a special landmark month for Lifeline Family Center. Nineteen years ago on February 15 we
invited our first young mom into our little converted duplex on Orchid Boulevard, Cape Coral. Nineteen
years later we are in our beautiful, built to need, complex on southeast Fifth Avenue. Since February 15,
1996 young women and their babies have called Lifeline Family Center “home”…147 of them.
As we celebrate 19 years of ministry right here in southwest Florida, we invite
you to join us in praising our God and Father for the mercy and grace of Lifeline
Family Center that He has made possible through your support. You are a part
of each victory. Thank you.
For life and Truth,
Kathy Miller
President/ Founder
P.s.-Make sure to stay up to date with our blog
and our website LifelineFamilyCenter.org !
Uzziah & Kathy
Volunteer Angel News
I’m Kim Heller and I volunteer
in the nursery at Lifeline Family
Center. I’m a grandma but my
grandson lives in Minneapolis,
so I get to be a grandma to the
babies at Lifeline. It is a joy to
be there with these precious
children that are gifts from God.
I also help out with getting the
newsletter and Christmas cards
out to all of our donors. It is a
feeling of camaraderie with the
other volunteers when working
on these mailing projects. Lifeline
is a great place to help out at. You
receive many blessings in return for
your time helping out.
LifeWalk 2014 Recap By Karen Quintero
There is no way to downplay God’s hand over LifeWalk 2014. From the beginning, it was a new
adventure for some of us here at Lifeline. We knew little about the logistics and details, but we prayed
God would enlighten us along the way. And goodness did He go above and beyond! From our
wonderful Church Captains who worked with their churches motivating not only the pastor but their
whole congregation, to the unbelievable group of students at Florida School of Discipleship who took
care of the menial tasks of the day, to YOU, the walkers and supporters, who exceeded our goal for
2014. You raised over $28,000! THANK YOU! I don’t know any other way to put it but you are real-life
heroes. You didn’t just help us have a successful walk, you helped us save lives! A big shout-out to the
top fundraising church: Sanibel Community Church, to the top fundraising youth group: Friends Club
from First Assembly and top fundraising individual: Pastor Daryl Donovan from Sanibel Community
Church.
Sapphire, Kim
& Jacari
And to those who picked up on the vision of LifeWalk 2014 before the event even happened, our 2014
LifeWalk Sponsors. THANK YOU! Fenzel Air, Carl & Mary Lou Griffith, Mark Hembling at Edward
Jones Financial Services, Crystal Hernandez, Austine Mazander, Cindy D’Artagnan Accounting, Travis
McDaniel at Green Leaf Lawn Services, David & Mary Reardon, Carol Culliten at Gunterberg
Charitable Foundation, and the William & Patricia Lamothe Foundation. A special thank you to our
top sponsor, Premier Financial. Premier Financial made it possible for us to purchase “Made in the
USA” Tee Shirts for LifeWalk 2014 “Happily Ever After…begins at Lifeline Family Center.” Outreach Ministries by Sara Rodriguez
Lifeline Family Center: Outreach Ministries: Sharing the Good News.
Blessings of joy, peace, and opportunities this New Year, is our prayer
for all our readers and all who support the many ministries here
at Lifeline. As I write this, I am reminded of the many calls we had
during the holiday season. Many people searching for housing, food
and almost anything you could think of that is a basic necessity for
survival.
Although we are a crisis pregnancy ministry, and our hotline is for
that purpose, we get all kinds of crisis calls, which give us the
opportunity to assist with referrals and share the good news of God’s
love. We speak to women who are hurting through a crisis pregnancy
Ms. Sara
or who have lost a child through abortion or miscarriage. We get to
minister to the mom who has three other children, who is now pregnant and chooses life
through an adoption plan. We are blessed to have the ultrasound machine to help an
abortion vulnerable client see and hear her baby’s heartbeat. Through our Bible study
ministry, we see God forgive and set free women who have had an abortion.
Congratulations!
The following Angels earned Wings or
Halos this quarter of 2014-2015:
White Wings
Silver Wings
Gold Wings
White Halo
All great tools for what the Lord has anointed us to do, but, what about the calls we didn’t
expect? The mom on the street with her kids who needs a shelter. The family man who just
lost his job and needs food. The new mom who needs parenting classes or the elderly who
need financial help with utilities. We give these people hope for assistance through referrals
to the United Way 211 helpline. But, these calls are also an opportunity to share the good
news that God will provide a way even when there seems to be no way.
Carol Allen
Kim Heller
Lazaro Miel
Linda Prentice
Julie Bjornson Emily Schreiber
Gold Halo
Patty Elliott
(after 1,500 hrs.)
Leslie Robinson
LuAnn Vavrek
Susan Souchik
Jean Webb
Ms. Lea, who now works hand in hand with me in the outreach department states, “I have
had the pleasure to minister to many people over the phone and in person. At times, all they
need to hear or feel is that someone cares enough to listen to them and offer hope.” That
is the good news and referral they need the most. We know this by the way they let us pray
with them. Please continue to pray and support this ministry as we focus on being “about
our Father’s business”.
(after 60 hrs.)
(after 120 hrs.)
(after 180 hrs.)
(after 500 hrs.)
Raffle
We want to thank everyone who was part of the Raffle
fundraiser. We truly wish everyone could have been a
winner, because really you all are! The 1st and 2nd place
winners were Kathleen Potts and David and Sara King.
Each won a pair of Southwest Airline tickets. The 3rd
place winner, Valerie Pellegrino won two tickets to The
Case for Life Benefit Dinner and VIP Reception with
Keynote Speaker Lee Strobel. Of course, a huge thank you
to Southwest Airlines for donating these incredible first Pastor Brad Livermon & his family accept
and second prizes. Because of their generosity we were trophy for Sanibel Community Church
able to raise over $7,000 to help us keep on saving two
lives at a time!
Lifeline Family Center, Inc.
Jacari, Becky, Uzziah
& You’llseeka
Destiny & Sapphire
LifeWalk Supporters
Interface Band
Lifeline Family Center is registered with the Florida Association of Christian Child Caring Agencies
Thank you Kim Darrow at Palm Printing
for donating the printing and paper for
this issue of Life Lines! Please bless them
with your paid business whenever you
have the opportunity! You can reach
them at 239.332.8600
USA Made T-shirt Sponsor
Florida School of Discipleship Students &
Randall, Ministry Development Director
Florida School of
Discipleship Balloonists
907 SE 5th Avenue in Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 242-7238 Fax (239) 242-7248.
E-mail: [email protected].
Web: www.lifelinefamilycenter.org &
www.Facebook.com/LifelineFamilyCenter
24-hour Crisis Pregnancy Hotline (239) 772-HOPE (4673)
Outreach Ministries include: 24/7 phone helpline, Choose Life adoption assistance program,
Healing Hearts post abortion healing ministry, limited non-medical ultrasounds,
Relationships Under Construction abstinence based, sex education for middle and high
school students. Life College Outreach taking the message of help and hope to our
college population. For more information on how you can volunteer, please call Sara at
239.242.7238.
Amanda, Camille Herdoiza, Ivana
& Lynn Tabolt serving refreshments
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Board Members 
Barbara Montgomery.........Chairman of the Board
Kathy Miller...............................President/Founder
Cheryl Hilldore................................Vice Chairman
Jean Webb................................................Secretary
George Waters.........................................Treasurer
Lynn Talbot • Cheryl Chase • Wanda Jones
Camille Herdoiza • Lazaro Miel • Robert Minahan
Board Advisors
Pastor Keith Krueger,
First Christian Church Liz Munz • Phil Rice • Johnie Mae Hawkins • Jack Stanaland • Fred Atkins
Wishlist
•Diaper Genie refills
•Baby Thermometers
•Mobiles for the cribs
•Small Vegetable Chopper
•AA batteries
•Gas powered edger
•AA Battery Charger
•Gas powered hedge
trimmer