Vision Partnering with the

Body of Christ to build a culture of life

in our community

Mission Statement Legacy exists to

embrace, encourage, and empower women and families facing an

unexpected pregnancy offering hope through

educational, social, emotional, spiritual,

and practical support.

847 Coffeen Avenue PO Box 252

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-673-4757 phone 307-673-4901 fax

info@legacypregnancy.org email

www.legacypregnancy.org partner site

www.pregnancysheridan.org client site

“Leaving a Legacy of Life”

Embrace –Encourage –Empower

Legacy NewsSPRING 2019

Legacy Pregnancy Center is a member of these

professional affiliations:

Thoughts from the DirectorFatherhood Matters!

Studies show anywhere from 75-90% of women vulnerable to abortion choose to carry their babies to term after seeing their children on an ultrasound screen. Without a doubt, ultrasound is a game-changer. But here’s another little-known fact. Of women who did choose to end their pregnancies, more than 80% tell surveys they would have likely chosen life if the father of the child was engaged and supportive of the pregnancy. Which is exactly why we have initiatives specifically focused on reaching dads, many of whom have never known a father figure in their lives. We believe when we meet his needs, address his fears, we see more lives saved and solid families formed.

We say thank you then, not only for supporting moms, but for supporting the dads who come in our door. Your investment in this work not only saves lives, it is turning around a culture where dads are often overlooked or dismissed altogether. In the world’s view the father’s voice has been erased as insignificant to the pregnancy even in the role of leadership within the family. God created fathers on purpose for a purpose. We pray that fathers will rise up and lead with wisdom and love and that the significance of their role within the family will be restored in our world!

Maureen MetcalfExecutive Director

Tia Finds HopeThank you for helping Tia and so many others parent their precious children with your gifts to Legacy Pregnancy Center.Tia came to Legacy Pregnancy Center as a single mother of three to find out more information about

abortion procedures. She had recently had a positive pregnancy test and was feeling overwhelmed about the prospect of having another child. Being new to the area, Tia was living with her parents at the time. The father of the baby lived in another state and she was not sure about a future

with him. She already had an abortion appointment scheduled for the following week

Tia was tearful and it was evident at her first appointment that although she had questions about abortion, she had mixed feelings and beliefs about this. She was informed early in the appointment that Legacy Pregnancy Center does not perform or refer for abortions. Tia met with staff who listened to her story and presented to her the 3 legal options that she had available to her - abortion, adoption, and parenting baby. She was given the opportunity to learn more about the specific abortion procedures that might be offered to her at her abortion

appointment as well as a list of questions to ask the staff there. Tia expressed that she had never really considered the option of adopting her baby out before, but that after this appointment it seemed like a real possibility. The nurse also offered Tia free lab-grade Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing, which she was happy to take advantage of.

Tia’s pregnancy test came back positive. Although Tia was a bit early in her pregnancy for an ultrasound, she was offered one anyway due to her upcoming abortion appointment. Tia was excited about the prospect of seeing her baby. Although Tia had been tearful and obviously distraught throughout most of her appointment, her face lit up upon seeing her baby’s heartbeat on the screen. Suddenly she was smiling. Tina had indicated that she had belief in God and accepted prayer before the end of her appointment.

Staff followed up with Tia the following week and Tia informed them that she had not made it to her abortion appointment! She also said that she had spoken with the father of the baby, who indicated that he would like to support her in whatever she decides. Staff encouraged her to take advantage of the Earn While You Learn (EWYL) classes so that she could earn new or lightly used baby items while also learning important parenting skills. She was given information about other resources in the community to help her with the specific challenges that she faced. Although Tia continued to face challenges, she did so with a new hope of knowing that she was not alone.

Join us at Legacy’s annual fundraising banquet celebrating our

10th Year Anniversary

> > > November 14, 2019

Your Story, My Story, Our StoryWe are celebrating 10 years of leaving a legacy of love in our community. We will be reaching out to various past board members, employees, and clients to capture a bit of your heart and story about the time you spent at legacy.Previous table hosts you will receive your invitation to host again in July. Please return your RSVP or indicate whom may be replacing your role August 15th to assist us in planning for the September Prayer Desserts.

Save the Date

Welcome to the Legacy TeamKristen Hein –Center Coordinator!

“Joining Legacy is a big change for me, but a change about which I am thrilled! I have run a busy dental office for over nine years with my

husband, Matt, in Buffalo. Leaving the

dental practice has been a difficult decision but the possibilities and new environment that comes with joining Legacy are so exciting to me. Matt and I have been married for 15 years and we have three daughters, Addison, Abrie, and Emberlee. We both were born and raised in Newcastle, Wyoming and we moved to Buffalo in 2010 and have been blessed by the landscape, our friends, our church family, and the community as a whole. We love it here and can’t imagine being anywhere else at this stage in our lives.”

Welcome, Amanda Deur—Program Coordinator / PRN Nurse“A Wyoming native, I grew up in Buffalo and earned an associates’ degrees in humanities and in nursing from Sheridan College. I left Wyoming for a short time to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Idaho and then a master’s degree in Counseling from Denver Seminary. I love being back home in Sheridan, close to the mountains and my family. I have experience working as a nurse in a NICU and in a Women’s Health clinic, as well as working as a community mental health counselor in Cody, WY. People have always asked me if I had any plans to combine my nursing education with my counseling background, and I am so excited to now have that chance here at Legacy!”

Marketing CoordinatorWorks closely with Advancement/Development staff to design consistently branded physical and electronic materials for clients & donors for regular programs and special events. Knowledge, skills and ability in digital marketing, content development, event support, analytics and design preferred. Remote work may be considered with this position. Hours: varies (3-10/wk)

Interested candidates should drop off a cover letter explaining why they desire to work at Legacy and a resume in person during Legacy’s office hours

Thank you to all of the church liaisons that helped support our baby bottle “change for life” fundraiser in your church.

Bethesda Worship CenterBig Horn Church—Sarah BennettBig Horn Baptist Church—Janet JohnsonCalvary Baptist Church—Kendyl BiebelChurch of Christ-Ashli FilkinsClearmont Community Church—Shirley KorpCornerstone Church–Karen LivingstonDayton Community Church-Kathy BarkerFamily Life Church—Pastor Scott OrchardFirst Baptist Church—Sierra MullinaxFirst Presbyterian Church—Janis DeVoreFirst United Methodist Church—Susan MacDougallGrace Anglican Church—Theresa MillerGrace Baptist—Amy WilliamsGrace Chapel—Jan DillHoly Name Catholic Church—Julie EstesIlluminate Church–Taylor GreenImmanuel Lutheran Church—Beth MantheiMercy & Grace Ministries—Myke TyreeMountain Alliance-Cindy WiestPrince of Peace Lutheran-Rev. Gerald HeineckeRanchester Community Church—Diane AchenbachReal Life Church-Pastor Ryan CharestSheridan Wesleyan Church—Gretchen DanforthSt. Edmund’s Catholic Church—Monique Barron &

Cathy FortierSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church—Claudia ElliotStory Community Church—Emma GroteluschenSummit Nazarene–Pastor Alex WilliamsSummit Wesleyan–Rachel HostetlerThe Rock—Sarah KellerTrinity Lutheran Church—Virginia BaumAlso thank you to Sierra Mullinax, Baby Bottle Coordinator & Kristin Jennings, Change Coordinator, and volunteers April Constantine & Angie Gilbert.

Needed: Baby Bottle Change Coordinator (Volunteer)

Are you a bank employee? Legacy is looking for a volunteer “Change Coordinator” for our annual Baby Bottle fundraiser, who can pick up change once a week during February--April to exchange for deposit. This volunteer needs to be a bank employee and have the permission of her/his bank to process the change in this manner. This reduces the amount of time staff spend waiting in line for change to be processed and allows bank employees to process the change during slow times at their bank.

We are grateful to Kristen Jennings for her volunteer support over the years as the Baby Bottle Change Coordinator!

The baby bottle change is being counted and we will share the total collective amount raised through our Sheridan and Johnson county participating churches in early June. If you still need to drop off your bottle you can drop it off at Legacy during our business hours. We believe our goal of $20,000 not only has been met but exceeded and appreciate all of your support!

We are Grateful for our Walk Underwriters

Walk Volunteers NeededDay of:

set up tables & tents, •

pick up food donations, •

blow up balloons,•

wash fruit, set out pastries & drinks•

assist with registration & check-in•

sell previous years’ Walk shirts•

After:enter pledges•

write thank you notes•

organize supplies•

If you can fill any of these needs, please contact Legacy at 307-673-4757

Check-in, refreshments & bounce house available 8 am to 9:30 am.

Walk begins at 9:30 a.m.

Easy 2-mile family-friendly walk beginning and ending at Legacy Pregnancy Center.

It couldn’t be easier!

Collect no money!

Come rain or shine

Bike-, Stroller-, and Pet Friendly

Free T-shirt for $200 in pledges!

Bagels, fruit, and coffee served

Walk on your own if you can’t join the fun.

Physically unable to participate? Not a problem! Join our prayer team and lift up

the Walk for Life and the ministry of Legacy in prayer the morning of June 8th. Fundraise online or with a pledge form, then “Walk by faith” on or around June 8th and mail your

pledge sheet to Legacy.

Register online: https://secure.ministrysync.com/ministrysync/event/?e=17401

Albertson’s • AT&T• Bank of the West• BNSF Railway• Cloud Peak Energy• Farmer’s Insurance• First Interstate Bank• Home Depot• McDonald’s• Morrison-Maierle• Peabody Western • Coal Company

Powder River Coal • CompanySherwin-Williams• Starbucks• State Farm • InsuranceU.S. Bank• Verizon• Wells Fargo•

Donating with matching fundsDid you know?

Your employer may match all or some of your charitable contributions! Check with your company’s HR department to inquire and for details regarding amounts, etc. Some programs cut a check if an employee volunteers a certain amount of hours. EMIT Technologies allows employees to nominate organizations for its community reinvestment program.

Here are some local employers with a matching gift program. If you know of more, please contact us!

Legacy’s EndowmentMaking a lasting gift has never been easier! Legacy partnered with Frontier Asset Management for our Endowment Fund because of the ability to provide an opportunity for people to leave larger gifts to Legacy, yet invest the funds in a manner that aligns with our values:

“Through our Christian Worldview strategies at Frontier, we provide the opportunity for biblically responsible investing which empowers the Christian to support companies that seek to uphold Biblical values and to avoid companies that don’t. We scrutinize each fund to determine their involvement in abortion, pornography, anti-family entertainment, non-biblical lifestyle, tobacco, gambling, and alcohol. This financial product allows us to invest in companies that uphold the views and values of our Christian clients.”

Donating to Legacy’s Endowment

Choose a donation option: cash, stock transfer, or 1. estate planning.

Contact Crystal (Advancement Director) to receive 2. endowment donation instructions at 307-673-4757.

Giving Opportunities

Sponsor A Day Calendar

We are grateful for your investment in the lives of young women, men, and unborn children. The Sponsor a Day program is helping us build a foundational income for the ministry of Legacy. How does it work? It costs about $600 a day to run Legacy, so a partner that donates $50 a month ($600 year) is sponsoring one day of operations at the Center. A partner that donates $25 a month ($300 year) sponsors a half day of operations. Partners who donate $25 or more a month, get to have a date of their choosing dedicated to their family. Thank you for your generous support of this ministry!

January 1 – Terry & Daphne Wietzel (1/2 day) 2 – John & Michele Muecke 3 – Dale & Karin Spann 4 – John & Mikki Matthews 5 – Tony & Julie Garber Larry & Jean Vignoroli 7 – Ryan & Maureen Metcalf (1/2 day) 8 – Debbie & Josh Malmberg (1/2 day) 9 – James & Darcie Gampetro Bill & Lorna Brooks (1/2 day) in memory of Lorraine Raymond 11 – Steve & Amy Rabon 12 – Dennis & Karen Schreffler 13 – Anonymous 14 – Katie Dehn 16 – Ray & Geri Usher 17 – Brent & Elizabeth Moore Kathie Stevens (1/2 day) 18 – Wayne & Pam Gable 19 – Bob Yardas 20 – Anonymous (1/2 day) 22 – Seven Pillars Foundation Roger & Jill Miller 26 – Rob & Theresa Miller

February 1 – Brian & Jennifer James (1/2 day) 2 – Patrick & JennaRae Akers (1/2 day) Wes & Autum Barrett (1/2 day) 3 – Kendra Curlin 4 – Dawne Risse (1/2 day) 5 – Dr. Derek & Kim Gilbert 6 – Timm & Ashley Cooper (1/2 day) 7 – Tim Doolin 8 – Jon & Sharon Deutscher 9 – Mary & Mike Lansing 10 – Lori Thomas 14 – Dennis & Brenda Jacobs (1/2 day) 15 – Jim & Katie Shellenberger 17 – Terry & Theresa Winnop 18 – Jerry & Penny Iekel 20 – Paul & Mae Huson 21 – Bill & Bonnie Brady 24 – George & Lisa Lunbeck (1/2 day)

March 1 – Dennis & Karen Schreffler 2 – Patsy Healy Brett Riley & Hanna Danielson (1/2 day) 3 – Bob & Delece Faurot 5 – Diana Beitler 6 – Ken & Diane Pendergraft 8 – Lara Cummings (1/2 day) Anonymous 9 – Ben & Sarah Keller (1/2 day) Kinnaird Law Office (1/2 day) 16 – Wayne & Judy Fahsholtz 17 – Brent & Elizabeth Moore 19 – Greg & Judy Hampson 20 – Jerry & Donna Forster (1/2 day) Wll & Regan Reedy

23 – John & Ruthie Tollakson (1/2 day) 25 – Dwight & Betty French (1/2 day) 29 – Ashleigh Fox

April 1 – Celebrate Recovery Casey & Tesha Osborn 2 – Kent & Kati Sherwood 3 – Mary June & Peter Gibson 9 – Greg & Laurie Morris 10 – Bob & Connie Moore 17 – Jake & Jennifer Fenton 19 – Randal & Stacie Huckeba 24 – Gary & Nancy Kopsa 25 – Brent & Elizabeth Moore 26 – Rob & Theresa Miller 28 – Andy & Diane Roman

May 1 – Dennis & Karen Schreffler 3 – Mark & Carrie Rogaczewski (1/2 day) Anonymous 4 – Ron & Patti Prestfeldt (1/2 day) 5 – Allison Wigglesworth 9 – Ron & Nancy Stanker (1/2 day) 10 – Collin & Joy Beecher 12 – Tempe Murphy 14 – Dr. Scott & Judy Tenney Greg & Melissa Lagorio (1/2 day) 15 – Stephen & Elizabeth Martin 16 – Louis Shea (1/2 day) 20 – Kyle & Chrystal Rhone 21 – Nathan & Sierra Mullinax (1/2 day) 22 – Myke & Dennis Tyree 23 – Luke & Calli Aust Loretta Tonak (1/2 day) Sam & Robin Hoffman (1/2 day) 24 – Janis DeVore 25 – Terry & Bev Burgess (1/2 day) 26 – Corey & Vicki Jost 28 – Chad & Jacque Reed (1/2 day) 29 – Kathryn Law (1/2 day)

June1 – Diana Beitler 5 – Scott & Stephanie Berglund 6 – Anonymous 8 – Andy & Abbey Fried 12 – Aaron & Katie Ligocki 13 – Dr. John & Helen Knepper Robert & Lisa Haugen (1/2 day) Paula Leuschen 15 – Jared Meacham 17 – Timm & Ashley Cooper (1/2 day) 19 – Chuck & Annie Magera 21 – Jim & LuAnn Selcher (1/2 day) Raleigh & Auda Whalen 22 – Jim & Tyna Staebler 23 – Kimberly & Ryan Meisel (1/2 day) 25 – Travis & Jennifer Evans

July 1 – Ronald & Sherry LeBlanc (1/2 day)

2 – Greg & Valori Marshall 3 – Katie Dehn Al & Brittni Schmit (1/2 day) Don & Lorraine Hand 4 – Ted & Marilyn Horsley 5 – Darrel & Melanie Meineke (1/2 day) 6 – Kevin & Carole Burgess (1/2 day) 7 – Judy Ford (1/2 day) 9 – Dennis & Karen Schreffler 11 – Bill & Bonnie Brady 12 – Karl & Donna Hunt (1/2 day) 13 – Cory & Jessica Pickett (1/2 day) 15 – Steve & Jeannette Wilcock (1/2 day) 17 – Jim & Valerie Spanos Dave & Merri Wills Greg & Taylor Green (1/2 day) 18 – KR & Anita Schamber (1/2 day) 19 – John & Andrea Baule (1/2 day) David & Carol Perry (1/2 day) 20 – Mark & Karen Fritz (1/2 day) 21 – Curt & Crystal Merriam (1/2 day) 25 – Casey & Tesha Osborn Darrell & Melanie Meineke (1/2 day) 28 – Bonnie & Sean Belliveau (1/2 day) 31 – Chuck & Nicki Burgess (1/2 day)

August 1 – Christer & Gina Johansson Brad & Kathy Tiffany 2 – Rob & Regan Palmer Elissa & Jon Oman (1/2 day) 4 – Colin & Pam Peldo 6 – Scott & Janet Lee 8 – Ron & Renetta Mischke 10 – Preston & Ashley Tiffany (1/2 day) 11 – Rick & Julie Estes Kent & Kati Sherwood (1/2 day) 12 – Rollie & Patti Hruza 13 – Chuck & Joyce Flint 15 – Timothy & Sarah Sandman (1/2 day) 16 – Rich & Angie Gilbert 17 – Ted & Marilyn Horsley 19 – Brad & Patti Kremensek (1/2 day) 20 – Amanda & Dennis Deur 21 – Paul & Katie Christopherson (1/2 day) 22 – Ryan & Maureen Metcalf 25 – Michelle Smith Tyler & Heather Neeriemer Jim & Katie Shellenberger 29 – Ken Anderson 30 – Jeremy & Jessie Zebroski (1/2 day) 31 – Steven & Gloria Sessums (1/2 day) Mark & Carrie Rogaczewski (1/2 day)

September 1 – Dennis & Karen Schreffler 2 – Rob & Bev Bernard 3 – Cameron & Emma Groteluschen 5 – Kelly & Stormy Broad 7 – Rob & Theresa Miller 11 – William & Karen Davies 14 – John & Mikki Matthews 16 – Greg & Deb Marino

17 – David & Toni Alden 18 – Katie Dehn 21 - Bob & Pat Thuesen 22 – Jeff & Lorna Poulsen (1/2 day) James & Jeannie Rollans 24 – Rooster’s (1/2 day) 25 – Baby Joel Hill 30 – Sarah & Jason Ruybal (1/2 day)

October 1 – Burger Wagon 2 – Joel & Anna Bailey (1/2 day) 3 – Dr. Scott & Judy Tenney (1/2 day) 4 – Christopher & Theresa Shaw 9 – Anonymous 10 – Dr. John & Helen Knepper 13 – Andy & Abbey Fried Bill & Bonnie Brady (1/2 day) 14 – Anonymous (1/2 day) Orlene & Russell Perritt 16 – Rafael & Michaela Escoto (1/2 day) 17 – Eric & Amy Bouley 20 – Jason & Sarah Otto 21 – Phil & Sharon Plett in memory of Rhonda June 24 – Lee Willey (1/2 day) Terry & Theresa Winnop (1/2 day) 25 – Colin & Pam Peldo

November 1 – Troy & Christine Robason 2 – Dennis & Karen Schreffler Gary & Trish Garland 4 – Tony & DeAnn Forman 5 – Ethan & Mary Beth Brown 6 – Greg & Deb Marino 8 – Gary & Nancy Kopsa 12 – Shannon Baker & Gary Helfeldt 15 – Katey VanHoosier (1/2 day) 19 – Dr. Kevin & Cheri McCurry 21 – Mike & Ruth Perry (1/2 day) 23 – Brian & Stephanie Hamilton 24 – Carlton & Jackie Perry 27 – Bill & Yvonne Gatley 30 – Greg & Holly Townsend(1/2 day)

December 1 – Luke & Sarah Sommers 3 – Tyler & Heather Neeriemer 7 – Ryan & Maureen Metcalf (1/2 day) 9 – Mike & Shirley Coulter (1/2 day) 10 – Michael & Sarah Brown (1/2 day) 11 – Richard & Judy Radtke (1/2 day) 12 – Shane & Becky Rosty (1/2 day) 13 – Jack & Karen Livingston 14 – JB & Sarah Skinner (1/2 day) 15 – Marcyes Schmaus Charlotte Yenney (1/2 day) 25 – Gary & Trish Garland 26 – Rosemary Schunk 28 – Kyle & Crystal Rhone Janet & K.O. Riesland 30 – Cory & Katie Medill

Partners who have the option to choose a date: All chosen at this time.

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Volunteer Medical Director: Dr. Derek GilbertRDMS (Trainer): Kimberly Meisel

Volunteer Radiology Services: Sheridan RadiologyBanquet Committee: Legacy teamBaby Bottle Chair: Sierra Mullinax

Walk Chair: Crystal MerriamChildbirth Classes/Doula: Wendy Gale

Abortion Recovery Support: Michelle Smith Client Adoption Mentor: Katie Dehn, Christina Oien

Bookkeeper: Nicki BurgessNurse Volunteer: Emma Groteluschen

LEGACY TEAMMaureen Metcalf - Executive Director

Crystal Merriam - Advancement Director

Kendyl Biebel - Nurse Sonographer

Amanda Deur - Program Coordinator / PRN Nurse

OPEN - Marketing CoordinatorKristen Hein - Office Coordinator

BoArd MEMBErsSierra Mullinax - Chairperson

Maureen Metcalf - President

Elizabeth Moore - Secretary

Nicki Burgess - Treasurer

Ross Elliot

Michael Lansing

Sarah Ruybal

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Myca Sturtevant: maternity clothes

Diana LoPresti: baby clothes, nursery decor

Bailey Tansy: diaper bags

FUMC The Closet: baby items

Dianne Cherni: diapers

Amanda & Chris Tolls: baby clothes

Ann Enloe: new baby hygiene items, diapers & clothes

Jennifer Perry: clothes, bassinett, baby bath, play mat

Dorie Thoma: onesies and baby wipes

Ashley Schreinert: clothes & play mat

Luann Weber: onesies

Mountain Alliance Church: baby clothes

Lois Jahnke: crocheted items

Tressa Thomas: new baby items

Megan Kekich: baby sling

Wes Dobrenz: new car seat/stroller system

Thank You for your special gifts and in-kind donations!

New Baby Basket Donations Needed:- baby socks- small stuffed animals - lanolin cream - thermometers- bottle brushes

Embrace Grace is a non-profit ministry with a mission to inspire and equip the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families. A chapter recently started in Sheridan, hosted at First Baptist Church on Monday evenings. For more information, go to embracegrace.com. To contact the local chapter, call Karis at 307.752.1064 or find them on Facebook at Embrace Grace Sheridan.

Emily offers newborn photography sessions in our

community.Pictures used in our newsletter

are often Legacy babies.

DedicationJohn & Marilyn LeanderIn Memory of Baby Hayden