The Grapevine

The Latest News from His Branches

Care Net Crisis Pregnancy Center

His Branches has begun the development of a long-term vision for impacting families in our community.  The initial phase of the concept is being fostered by the passion and dream of a local church to start a Care Net affiliated crisis pregnancy and resource center.  The design is for the office to be located in our building at 342 Arnett Boulevard and work in tandem with the medical staff and Doctors of Grace Family Medicine.  Grants have been submitted to local foundations and conversations have begun with Focus on the Family towards purchasing an ultrasound machine in order that the Center could become a medical crisis pregnancy center right from the outset.

The disturbing reality that is driving our passion is that 1 in 2.2 reported pregnancies (388 reported) in the zip code 14619 (our zip code!) ends in abortion. That's nearly 50%! The number is staggering and the surrounding zip codes are not much better.  As an organization that stands for pro-life, represents Christ in our community, and has the experience and ability to address this issue with medically sound services and advice, we want to make a difference.  The larger dream is to grow into a comprehensive service that addresses the needs of families, adults and children in a program that is an alternative to the leading abortion providers in the region.  This will include the counseling and support services that have been in plan for several months now and will also rely on a growing network of strong and supportive ministries in the neighborhood.  Stay tuned for more developments!

If you have interest in this area or want to help in a tangible way, please contact us or you can even donate online!  Give us a call as soon as possible to discuss your alternatives!

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New parking, green space, and a mural!

The development of our parking space is finally under way! Ground was broken Saturday 8/21/04!  We have been waiting for over three years to see this project come together!  Our contractor, Spoleta Construction, assures us that all will be finished within a few weeks. The final mural as pictured below will probably not be finished until spring.  However, we will have a brand new door, new lighting and a new parking lot from which to enter and exit the building.  Praise the Lord for His will being accomplished in this process.

One idea for our proposed mural

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Jesus Rally Enjoyed by Many!

Under the start of a cloudy day, the Jesus Rally ended bathed in sunshine and truly in the presence of the Lord!  Jerry Wilkins (left-this year's coordinator) honored Mike Salamone (right-event's founder and ongoing inspiration) as part of the festivities.  Above right, Project Neutral Zone offered some compelling drama that spoke to the hearts and minds of all those in attendance.  Miracles were performed in the Prayer Tent under the prayerful leadership of Al Allen (including someone who was released from the use of crutches on the spot!).  There was a lot of time devoted to prayer and intercession amongst the broader group in attendance and significant time given to prayer for Israel and the Middle East.  Toward the end of the day, Joe Askins and several other key leaders in the United States Strategic Prayer Network (USSPN) for New York (USSPNNY) stood and delivered some dramatic declarations and prophetic words for New York State, the Western NY region and for the City of Rochester in particular.  We live in challenging and yet exciting times and this event allowed us to be reminded that our opportunities to praise the Lord and hear His words are not to be squandered or taken lightly.  It was a blessed day with significant impact in ways that will be made known in the days and months ahead.

His Branches, Inc. has had the privilege of serving as the Fiduciary agent for the Jesus Rally and our Executive Director was added to the steering committee for this event.  It is our strong belief that out of this event will flow the passion and energy to launch more strategically our prayer initiative for the community!  Stay posted to the ongoing developments...

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Prayer Chapel Under Development

Under the passion and leadership of Susan Morehouse, the prayer chapel at His Branches has begun to have some work done on it.  We are looking for volunteers who can help with painting, electrical, some woodwork and decorating.  It is a cornerstone aspect to what is being developed as part of the strategic prayer initiative of His Branches, Inc.  Please contact us if you are interested in helping in any way!

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Institute to Sponsor a Community Conference

The one-day conference is designed to share working models for building healthy and sustainable neighborhoods, including commercial areas, and will feature innovative and entrepreneurial strategies, development tools and techniques, and true stories that you can use to transform your commercial area and community.

In addition to presenting best practices in community development and newer concepts, the conference provides an opportunity to network with others in the field and to hear from experts about the future of development in communities. Our keynote speaker, Dr. John M. Perkins, President, John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development, Inc, will address the future direction of community building.

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Grace Family Medicine Associates News

Under the guidance of our new Executive Director, Scott Sittig, we are actively in the process of establishing the services offered by the physicians at Grace Family Medicine Associates as a Diagnostic and Treatment Facility under Article 28 of New York's Public Health Law, a designation that will help us to expand the scope of the clinical care we offer to better serve the needs of the community. The doctors in the practice are at full capacity and yet are receiving multiple requests for expansion of their services to new patients.  In conjunction with a major transition to a new software package that keeps charts entirely electronically, the office is really "hopping"!  Please pray that we will have God's wisdom and favor as we pursue the Article 28 license and make decisions for how to grow and expand our services.

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Christian Physicians Directory Available

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Intercessory Prayer Meetings

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Donations Being Received Online!

Over the years we have relied on the generous gifts of many of you in support of the work we do among those who are less privileged than we are.  This year as we embark on a time of unprecedented growth under the leadership of our new Executive Director, Scott Sittig, we have set a goal of raising $50,000 from people like you to help us meet the pressing needs of our community in the Name of Jesus. 

If you haven't already, would you consider making a significant donation to His Branches Inc.  this year?  Any contribution you can offer would be gratefully received, and all donations are fully tax-deductible. Please contact us with any questions you might have about our ministry or policies. God bless you!

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