The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It is a special month of remembering and honoring our Hope Babies, sharing our stories, and shining the light of Christ into the darkness. We pray you’ll give yourself permission to spend October however feels most meaningful to you. No matter how you choose to spend this month, we pray you feel the nearness of our loving Father.
Our Executive Director has created a special October 15th SHINE devotional bundle (preview here) available for a $5 donation to our ministry. Along with this PDF devotional you’ll also receive two additional gift downloads: one with suggestions for how to spend the day and month of October as a Hope Mom, and the other is filled with encouragement for friends and family who love a grieving Hope Mom. All three downloads will arrive in your inbox immediately after purchase and we pray they are a comfort to you in this season.
Hope Parents, along with their families and friends, will be joining together to raise awareness for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss; and to remember and honor the lives of their precious Hope Babies. To participate – light your candle on Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm in your time zone, snap a pic, post it to your socials using #hopemommiesoct15, and take comfort in knowing you aren’t alone.
Save the date and join us on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day (Oct. 15) for a Wave of Light.
We are offering a special time of remembrance with speaking from Jennie Parks
and worship from High Desert Church, in partnership with Kingdom One.
(Vocals: Kristin Hernandez, Guitar & Vocals: Landen Crouch, Keys: Scott Partridge)
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CHAPTER PAIL EVENTS
Albuquerque
Saturday, October 26 from 8:30-10:30am @ Rotary Park
…static balloon display and event.
Austin
TBD
Baton Rouge
Hope Box Gathering with Hope Baby Memorial (details coming soon)
Central Oklahoma
Saturday, October 19th beginning at 2pm @ Enid’s Walking Trail
…memorial walk hosted by fellow HMCOK member Katelyn Freeman.
Central Texas
Saturday, October 19th beginning at 8:30am @ Crossroads Park
…5K and Fun Run
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Temple/HopeMommies5K
Dallas
Saturday, October 19th beginning at 10am @ Christ Fellowship Church in McKinney
…slideshow, photo booth, and prayer garden.
Houston
Saturday, October 19th from 3-5pm
@ Grace Presbyterian Church (Courtyard)
…live worship, delicious snacks and a lovely butterfly release!
Lubbock
Tuesday, October 15th from 6-8pm @ Story Church
…family-friendly remembrance event.
Northern Indiana
Monday, October 14th @ private home address
…annual candle making event (FB message chapter for time and location)
Texas Hill Country
Sunday, October 13th from 5:30-6:30pm @ Cypress Bend Park in New Braunfels
…message of hope and flower release into the river.
Tuesday, October 15th @ Facebook Live
…candle lighting and baby name reading.
West Texas
Saturday, October 19th from 5-7:30pm @ Lighthouse Fellowship Church
…live worship, speaking, and candle lighting.
