Friends of Hope-WI

15/06/2026

Men - abortion healing is for you, too. We know you're out there and we want to help you move forward.

Some common emotions and behaviors reported by men impacted by abortion decisions include: anger or rage, anxiety, fear of failure, self-loathing, suicidal thoughts, lack of trust, isolation or avoidance, and substance abuse. HOPE offers free weekend healing retreats where you can examine the impact of abortion on your life. Men find healing and restoration, too!

Our next retreat is August 21 - 23, 2026. Go to https://hopewi.org/deeper-still/ for more info and to register.

11/06/2026

You've had an abortion(s). You're considering attending our free healing weekend retreat but aren't sure. Here's a sample of what participants had to say:

"This retreat has been an amazingly healing weekend. The encouragement to unravel my past and my abortion experience was so healing to my heart. The ability to put words to the hurts from growing up and realizing how those hurts affected the rest of my life and then being able to forgive those people and put those events to rest."

"I felt safe and loved and appreciated. How organic important conversations unfolded. Nothing felt rushed. It was great – all of it."

"They (the team) were so kind, thoughtful in everything they said and did. I left the camp feeling like a precious woman whom God loved, instead of a human machine that was supposed to produce daily as efficiently as possible to prove my worth. I think of myself so differently now."

Our next retreat is August 21 - 23, 2026. Got to https://hopewi.org/deeper-still/ for more info and to register.

09/06/2026

Will you pray with us? tps://mailchi.mp/8ef749e8bf87/june-2026-prayer-letter-14203533

Our most recent Prayer Partner Email is available, featuring specific ways you can support Hope through prayer. As we serve women, men, and families in our community, we depend on God's guidance and the faithful prayers of friends like you.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer this month.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Hope on the Block 2026 is in the books! Great night of music from Unspoken Awaken - CCC Worship Band Zeke Garcia Music
We are so encouraged that so many people came out with umbrellas in hand.
Photos courtesy of Photopoulos Family Photography

06/06/2026

35% of Christian women who've had an abortion indicate they currently attend church once a week or more. Maybe you know intellectually God has forgiven you. But you are not free. You're still suffering guilt and shame.

We can help! HOPE offers free three-day retreats known as Deeper Still for women and men. Retreats run from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. These retreats provide a safe and confidential place where you can examine the impact of abortion on your life.

People who attend a retreat report being able to find the healing and restoration they are looking for. Retreats are facilitated by trained, caring, and compassionate people who walk you through this process.

Our next retreat is August 21 - 23, 2026. Got to https://hopewi.org/deeper-still/ for more info and to register.

05/06/2026

Hey Wausau! Unspoken thanks you for coming out in the rain

05/06/2026

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wittenberg is passing out baby bottles for the Operation Baby Bottle Campaign. If this is your church, please don't forget to pick up a bottle, fill it with cash, checks, or coins, and return it to the church by July 26th. All proceeds go to Hope.

THANK YOU to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wittenberg for supporting Hope!

05/06/2026

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Hope Life Center and The Hagar House held their third annual Hope on the Block event at the 400 Block in downtown Wausau.