Earn While You Learn
Testimonials
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Look at what others are saying about the Earn While You Learn
Program!... read the testimonials (Original on file) |
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September 15, 2006
Mr. Jerome Scott Scott & Associates Financial Group PO Box 58163 Fayetteville, NC 28305
Dear Mr. Scott,
My name is Lesley S. McIntyre, I was enrolled in the “Earn While You Learn” program at Fayetteville Assembly of God Church.
The financial planning class that you gave to the parents in May 2006 was awesome! It made me begin to think about a budget and how to start saving and investing my money.
Right now, I have started a savings account with five dollars a month. With four children, this is a great start–compared to me saving nothing before. I am very happy for the wealth of information that you shared with me and the other parents.
I thank you for being a part of the “Earn While You Learn” program for pregnant moms and dads. Knowledge is powerful, thank you for sharing.
Thank you,
Lesley S. McIntyre |
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Signatures on file... |
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"Earn While You
Learn" Testimonies To:
Whom It May Concern From:
Demetris West, R.N.
MCC Coordinator Thru: Regina
R. Wesley, SW Supervisor
FCC Program Supervisor Date: September
28, 2006 Re:
The "Earn While You Learn Program" I am writing this letter on
behalf of the "Earn While You Learn Program". I have found
this program to be sensitive to the needs of expectant mothers and
fathers. I have made several referrals through my employment as a
Maternity Care Coordinator. My families have learned a lot and enjoy
benefiting from the program. The informational classes also help the
young mother and fathers become the best possible parents they can be.
They are given the opportunity to obtain clothing and furniture for their
newborn. Those who haven't completed their high school education are
encouraged to participate in the GED program that's offered. Guest
speakers are invited to motivate the families to go higher. It's my believe that this
program is an asset to the community. Your support of this program will
not be in vain. Please support the "Earn While You Learn
Program." Sincerely, Demetris West, RN |
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September 29, 2006 To The Earn While You Learn
Program
My name is Rosa’ Jones and I
participated in the program this past summer along with my child’s father
Raymond Williams. At first, we were a little timid to what the program had to
offer and what we would learn, but we soon realized that we made a great decision.
While in training, we got to learn things about our new arrival in which we
probably would have never learned on our own. Also the program helped us to
express our values and thoughts of parenting a lot easier; there were a lot
of differences that we probably wouldn’t have discussed. Our communication in
the relationship has definitely grown since the program ended. We both had an
excellent time learning. The instructors for the program were so helpful,
down-to- earth, and could relate to our parenting issues. For if any reason
we had a question they were more than willing to always have an open ear. We
even got the chance to receive financial and job-interviewing training.
That’s a major plus in today’s society. With the world being in such an uproar, it’s always good
to know that there is somewhere you feel safe and that’s in the house of GOD.
We felt very welcomed at the church services that we needed to attend as
apart of the curriculum. The congregation was all pleasant and greeted us
with open arms. We enjoyed ourselves very much so! We thank the program director and the instructors so
much. Our experience there was blessed and we feel that we will be much
better parents as a result of the program. Thanks to everyone who helped and
we hope that the program will continue its success. Yours Truly, Rosa M. Jones |
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Cora’s &
Operation Blessing of Fayetteville October 2006 The Program
"Earn While You Learn" brought a lot of enjoyment into my
pregnancy. It taught me a lot about being a responsible mother and made me
believe that I could achieve my goals in life, while still being a mother.
After taking this class I am fully committed to teaching and taking care of
my little girl, to make her happy and most importantly keep her safe. So
after all in all, this program has changed my life, and so have the people
who taught me. - J.S. I thank God
for "Earn While you Learn" it’s a great blessing in my life. I
thank God for Mrs. Pat and Mrs. Lynda they are truly great and loving
teachers. Just the opportunity of being part of this program is wonderful. I
never thought so much could be learned about being a parent or about your
child. Before I close, I would just like to say I thank everyone who was a
part of this class, and all the blessings I received. However, over all the
love I received in being part of Earn While You Learn. - L.C. I thought
that the class was very informative and I learned a lot. The teachers must
have big hearts that God will bless them for so much. I will walk away much
more prepared to have my baby. Even though I might not have much money, I
will be ahead of the game from the beginning. It has been fun! - H.J. First, I
thank God for allowing the ladies to put this program together, because God
has blessed us and gave me the education. I need to be a great mother to my
son and to myself. I would recommend any person to come and see these two
beautiful ladies. Not only for the program but to get special guidance to the
Lord! Thank God! - S.S. This program
is the best program I have been in. I really appreciate the program and how
it has helped me learn to take care of me and my baby. When I first came here
I was really depressed and lost because I was single and alone but Sis Pat
and Sis Lynda told me I was not a lost cause and I would be fine. If it had
not been for the program, I really don’t know what I would have done. Thank
you. - M.B. I am so glad
to come to this program. In this program I leaned how to keep my baby happier
and myself too. The program taught me everything I need to know about my baby
from birth. Also, I learned about parenting skills. English is my second
language and nothing made me happier than seeing Ms. Lynda and Ms. Pat work
with me to make sure that I understood everything. Ms. Lynda was so kind to
all of us. It is really a great program. God bless the program and God bless
all the people that support the program. - K.F. These classes helped my wife and I in many ways. Not only by
providing us an opportunity to receive free gifts, but it helped us to gain
vital knowledge about our baby that we otherwise would not have known. Your
care and concern for our child’s future is a direct reflection of Gods will
being accomplished though Christ like people such as yourself. Thank you form
the depths of our hearts an souls for your hard word. - J.J. |
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I have always worked hard for
what I wanted and earned everything I got. The knowledge of my daughter was a
wake up call for me. God told me it was time to step up and be the man I was
put here to be. Since the day I have found out about my daughter I have
worked to better myself and change my ways for the better. This program not
only informed me, it changed me, made me want more, not for me but for my
daughter. You are all wonderful people that I pray God will bless because you
have truly blessed me, and I thank you! -T. B. 3/2007 |
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Baby saved from abortion February 28, 2007 July 6th, 2006 my world changed seemed like for the worst, or so I thought… First let me tell a little about myself, my name is M.B. and I am 27 years old and I work with developmental disabled adults and I am raising my 16 year old sister. On July 6, I found out that I was pregnant. At first glance I couldn’t believe it until I went to the doctor and took an official pregnancy test. It confirmed my fear, that I was indeed pregnant. I had mixed emotions with the results because the father of the baby I was in love with but I didn’t know how he or my family would react to the news. Even thought I hadn’t told the father he wasn’t my main concern (but I would soon change my opinion) it was my mother. I called my sister and told her and in my heart I wanted her to flip out and rant and rave and tell me what a bad decision I had made getting pregnant, but she was ecstatic and started making “baby” plans. So the idea of her being upset failed so I had to call two more people and they would surely make my decision for me. I called the father of the baby and he didn’t answer so I was off the hook with him, at least for now. The moment of truth came and I had to call my mother and I was more scared to tell her than the father. When I called her I started with small talk, the usual stuff and when I got her all warmed up I dropped the bomb. I took the phone from my ear, waiting for the screams and tears, but they never came. All she told me was that she wishes we were married and I was an adult but she was happy to my surprise. So that for now shattered the decision of someone helping to make the decision to abort the baby. At that point without the fathers take on the situation I was going to have a baby. I finally did get in touch with the father and he wasn’t so happy. He told me how this wasn’t’ the right time for us to have a baby and how he wasn’t ready for any more kids now with his new career. He never denied the fact he was the father and in my mind he better not have after I spent the last two and half years with this man because I think I would have flipped. I was initially hurt by his words but I felt deep down he would change his mind. July 17, 2006 I went to the first OB/GYN doctors appointment and found out that I was 5 weeks pregnant and saw the tiny ball pulsating (which I found out was the heartbeat). I called the father that day and told him what I had seen and been through and all he could say to me was he didn’t want me or our child. I fell apart and at this time even with all the congratulations and happiness that had been bestowed on me from other people I knew at this point I was to have an abortion. As I thought over the coming weeks I began to rationalize how having an abortion would add less stress to my life. At this point I was raising my sister with no support but what I made in two weeks and we struggle to get by. How could I add a baby in an already stressed situation? I was alone and I would have another mouth to feed when many of days and night I could barely feed me and my sister. My sister never complained or made me feel bad because she knew that I was doing the best I could do at the time. So I started to become depressed and feel sorry for myself for being in this situation. My work started to slip and people began to notice the dramatic change. A girl at my job had just came back from work from her maternity leave and asked why the change and we began to talk and I told her about the pregnancy and the choice to abort I was leaning toward. She began to tell me about the Earn While You Learn Program at her sister’s church. About an hour later she called her sister and told her my situation and in turn her sister called Mrs. Lynda and then Mrs. Lynda called me at work. Mrs. Lynda spoke with so much sincerity that I had to at least check out her program. She set me up with some dates and I started the program in August. I still wasn’t quite sure on what my decision was going to be but something kept me going back to the class each and every Tuesday and Thursday. Mrs. Lynda and Mrs. Pat spoke not only to my physical, they spoke to my spiritual. They treated every lady and gentlemen like family and in turn we began to feel like family with each other. They never pointed a finger telling us we were wrong but how we could keep on going despite this minor bump in the road. I stated friendships and sisterhoods with ladies from all walks of life. Although the class is finished I still share my bond with many of the mothers in my class. I no longer had or have the time to feel bad about my situation because I was busy learning and becoming excited about the baby. I think the actual thought of abortion left my head after the second class when I met everyone and heard that there were other ladies like me willing to keep going and still have their babies. I had really become excited about my baby for the first time despite who was there and who wasn’t and I knew without a doubt I had good people in my corner. One joy of becoming a part of this program is they helped; me to become a mother and a better sister. They involved my sister as much as possible and made her feel as important as they could and it has helped our relationship become stronger. She is a straight A student with goals and ambitions and she has been my rock in this situation besides the people involved in the program. The other true joy is although the program is finished the relationship with Mrs. Pat and Mrs. Lynda did not end on Graduation Day. I love when they call to see how I am doing and how my sister and baby are doing. They still encourage me and if I just need to talk they are there just to listen. I talk about the program with anyone who will listen. In my opinion there are not many people willing to help others for no reason at all except those who are truly a child of God. These ladies are sent by God to make other who have gotten off the beaten path make decisions to become batter people and give honor and thanks to God. I honestly don’t know how my situation would have turned out if I hadn’t met Mrs. Pat and Mrs. Lynda. One thing for sure, I am glad God led me in their path. Sincerely, M.B. |
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Sara Listening To God’s Voice Hi, My name is Sara Green, I was two months pregnant when I
moved from Missouri to West Virginia this year to live with my parents. Every
step I took seemed as if I was placed two steps back. The emotional stress
was so unreal that each day was a struggle just to get out of bed. Helping my
parents with things that they couldn’t do helped me to keep my mind off the
pain of being separated from my husband. God has always been in my life,
beginning at the age of eight years old. In my heart I knew that God will never leave me nor forsake me,
no matter how far I ran, there were times that I couldn’t see the light at
the end of the tunnel. I didn’t know what to do next. I began praying,
although I loved my parents and would miss them I took a step on blind faith
and moved back to Fayetteville where I had once lived. Here is where I found
hope. After being here for only a month and a half I could feel that
this is where God wanted me to be. Not knowing how I was going to make it,
determined not to give up, God began to open doors for me. This is important because here is where God started opening
doors. I went to a store and noticed a brochure sitting at the check out
counter. It was a program to help pregnant women in need. (The Earn While You
Learn #2 Program) God’s voice told me to pick it up, I took it home and laid
it down. God’s voice began speaking to me again to call. I called and left a
message. A lady called and invited me to the class. Since being here this program has helped me in so many ways. I
know that I’m not alone and God has me in His hands. All I have to do is
trust Him. Life is hard but when you find people that love God and people,
that makes things so much easier. Thanks for helping me to get through to the
next day! Sara Green - age 32 separated, first time mom |
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