Years ago, the Pittsburgh Chapter of PPL launched an annual project called Precious Life Baby Showers. 30 PCUSA congregations participated by putting a crib or box in the church foyer or fellowship hall and asking members to bring gifts of baby clothing, furniture, diapers, and other items during a 3-6 week period. Items were then collected by chapter members and distributed to pregnancy centers in the area. One of those churches chose to wrap the gifts. Women of the church then gathered in a home for a traditional Baby Shower inviting two pregnancy center leaders to attend and open the gifts on behalf of their clients in need.
Two new events with similar intent have come to the attention of PPL this year. It's probably too late to plan for this Mother's day, but these ideas for sharing with mothers in need could be implemented any time of year or put on your life team's list of events for 2022.
All of these ideas celebrate mothers and engage congregation members. A baby shower is a practical way to share with mothers in need as they give life to their babies.
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