Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Dallas Christian Ministry Monthly Food Drive
Dallas Christian Ministry is currently requesting the following items but desperately needs ALL non-perishable donations:
They also need clean, used grocery bags, hygiene and monetary donations. New coats and blankets are also accepted. You can now donate online as well as other ways, just visit their website. You can also contact them M & W from 11a-4p at 704-922-1236.
Monthly Mission Emphasis
In addition to collecting non-perishable items for the Dallas Christian Ministry, each month OSLC emphasizes a different ministry with opportunities with which the congregation can engage through prayer, service, and giving. Each organization bears witness to the love and mercy of God.
2024 August Mission Emphasis – 34th WALK FOR LIFE (CPC)
Friday, September 6, 2024
“Walk the Walk”
Our History
Roe vs. Wade in 1973 had gone unanswered in Gaston County, until on November 13, 1985, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. an initial
meeting of the Board of Directors was held at the law offices of Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland here in Gastonia.
Seven men and women came together as God had encouraged their hearts to respond compassionately to the needs of
those facing unplanned pregnancies. They gathered to initiate a ministry that would upon opening their doors for clients in
September of 1986 have an immediate impact.
No longer would words be heard without matching deeds and actions that gave a visible expression of our concern for
the abortion issue.
No longer would someone who could not afford a pregnancy test be denied one.
No longer would the longing for a listening ear, a compassionate, caring counselor when the crisis of pregnancy came
about be denied.
No longer would the everyday needs of material assistance and crisis calls from clients of needing a listening ear, go
unanswered.
On that day, this Board of Directors, composed of Dale Chase, Rev. Marion Clark, Audrue McMahan, David Ward, Rev.
Marlin Mull, Peter Caprise, Rachel Pichet and Cathy Epperson nominated officers, set meeting times, elected an Executive
Director, and voted to request information from a sister CPC. Other Board members unable to attend that day were: Steve
Baker, Laura C. Atkins, Rev. M.O. Owens, Dr. Glenn Phoenix and Dr. Thomas Will.
From that humble beginning, the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County has been in three pivotal rental locations and
finally was able to purchase property and a home in July 1996. The journey from those initial days included leadership from
diversely skilled Board of Director Members, to Executive Directors, to multi-talented staff, to service by Volunteers that utilized
the gifts of individuals as well as the strengths of an interdenominational ecumenical corporate body working for the
cause of the unborn.
The history of the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County, Inc. has included immeasurable faith, the development of a
support base that transcends race, gender and religion. The experience of serving in this setting allows women, men and their
families to see the efforts of all combined to meet the needs of one. It is an awesome testimony to see so many varied agencies,
individuals, and churches tackling this single issue.
From its inception, the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County, Inc. has now served 50,000+ clients, been blessed by
faithful volunteers, trusted God for budget needs numerous times, and made an impact in this County that is now indelible
and indispensable.
Over the years, an expanding staff, a diversified Board, Abstinence emphasis, ultrasound/medical clinic, seasoned and
well trained volunteers, public presentations, our annual fund-raisers, ad. infitnitum, are making the future as bright as
God’s genius and calling.