"Sharing a Hope and a Future"
This was a fundraising event that is crucial for the future of Hope Life Centers in the Sauk Valley Area.
"The Doctor is In"
This year marks the 21st anniversary of Hope Life Center in Sterling Illinois looking at 21 years of Hope past, and Hope future, with some bold visions and plans to have a fully staffed medical center including ultrasound equipment. The
medical aspect of the center is already under way with STD testing starting July 12th. Stay tuned for more developments!
Attending the banquet this year was past presidents, directors, board members, staff, local sponsors, local pastors,
invited guests.
Our guest speaker this year was Kathy Sparks, Executive Directory of "New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Southern Illinois. To see an online write-up about her testimony, see "From
Abortion to Conversion: Testimony of a Former Abortion Provider" by clicking the link.
We has around 210 attendees this year and we are thankful for each and every one that was present. We also want to extend a heart felt thank you to all of those who are contributing in so many ways through prayer, work and financial contributions.
We appreciate you all very much!
We would like to especially thank our generous sponsors this year for their support.
SPONSORS |
Benefactor |
Arthur's Garden Deli (Sterling, Rock Falls & Dixon) |
Brandywine Banquet & Conference Center |
Industrial Overlay |
John & Jody Novak |
Rock River Cartage, Inc. |
Tom & Tammy Shaw |
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| Advocate |
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital |
Mirror Landscapes |
Shaw Newspapers |
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| Life |
Brett Nicklaus CFP |
Dan Royer Photography |
Eric & Deb Forman |
Lee Wayne Corp. - Mark McGuire |
Peterson Chiropractic & Sports Injury |
Precision Automotive |
S & B Signs |
Sterling Rock Falls Clinic |
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| A Special Thanks To |
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Rock Falls |
Folsom's Bakery (Donating the desert) |
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