Our Hope
The Ministry...
Our Hope is a Christian based, peer lead support group for women experiencing infertility and/or miscarriage. Our informal meetings bring together women with similar struggles and encourages fellowship, sharing of knowledge, encouragement, faith, and prayer.
Who it's for...
Women experiencing infertility and/or miscarriage.
When/Where...
Our Hope meets quarterly. We meet on the 3rd Floor of the Training Center.
Aspects...
We have quarterly meetings and an online group. One on one counseling/support is available.
Ronni Edmands is the Coordinator.
ronnikay2000@yahoo.com
304-482-1980
Getting Involved...
If you are experiencing infertility and/or miscarriage you are welcome to participate in our meetings or dinners. We would also appreciate your prayers for our group. Contact Ronni Edmands if you have questions or would like to participate.
UPCOMING EVENTS...
Next Meeting: January 15, 2008, at 6:30pm
Our Hope will benefit from a fundraiser on Monday, October 22 from 4-8pm. Dine at Bob Evans in the Park Shopping Center on that day and 20% of your total bill will be donated back to Our Hope.
Recommended Reading...
Lisa Welch's online book... http://tragedytrailsandtriumph.blogspot.com.
"Inconceivable: Finding Peace in the Midst of Infertility", by Shannon Woodward
"The Infertility Companion: Hope and Help for Couples Facing Infertility", by Sandra L. Glahn, T.H.M. and William R. Cutrer, M.D.
"A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss", by Gerald L. Sitter
Helpful Links...
Labor of Love Ministries: www.laborofloveministries.org
Project Cuddle: www.projectcuddle.org
www.fertilitylifelines.com (information on treatment planning and management)
www.shaohannahshope.org (adoption grants/assistance)
www.theadoptionguide.com/options/ (information on adoption: process, options,
costs, etc.)
www.bethany.org/A55798/bethanyWWW.nsf/0/6F8F4A26EA427AE985256D63006847C1#Washington
(features articles on infertility/miscarriage, adoption, marriage maintenance,
and more)