"1930s Reproduction Quilt," Handmade by St. Martha's Quilters - Opening Bid $50
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I can't imagine the world without Maddison. When I took a pregnancy test 20 months ago I thought the result was
a lie. My mom said it was her experience that those test were usually
accurate. When I shared this information with my boyfriend and his family they
drove me straight to the abortion clinic - in their eyes I was destroying
their son's life. In my eyes that is exactly what they wanted me to do to my
baby. I told them that I would not murder our child. Instead I sought counsel with Birth Choice, a Christian-minded organization which offered many options. The
best part is that they reminded me that I was not alone. Today I'm very grateful for all of the support, friends, love, clothing, food, diapers,
furniture, encouragement and prayer that my self, my boyfriend Frankie, and
our daughter Maddison have been privileged to be blessed with.
The previous cyberauction pieces are now closed for bidding. Bids for the following unframed drawings close on October 2nd.
Johanna Vogelsang was an artist who devoted her life and
work to Civil Rights causes in Washington from the 60’s through the
90’s. Her
fliers, posters, and paintings have been featured in major newspapers
such as
the Washington Post and in museums as influential as the Smithsonian.
Johanna depicted civil rights and protests through the truth and spirit
of
the events themselves, illuminating human suffering and injustice
around the world.
Our mission is to keep
the spirit of her life and work alive by using funds raised through the
display and sales of her artwork to promote social awareness and
encouragement of struggling arts programs. Our intent is to teach and encourage students who wish to explore
their creativity and develop music projects in a culture that devalues artistic expression.
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11x14 MARTIN LUTHER KING (starting bid $40 for original)
The previous cyberauction pieces are now closed for bidding. Bids for the following unframed sketches close on September 18th.
Johanna Vogelsang was an artist who devoted her life and
work to Civil Rights causes in Washington from the 60’s through the
90’s. Her
fliers, posters, and paintings have been featured in major newspapers
such as
the Washington Post and in museums as influential as the Smithsonian.
Johanna depicted civil rights and protests through the truth and spirit
of
the events themselves, illuminating human suffering and injustice
around the world.
Our mission is to keep
the spirit of her life and work alive by using funds raised through the
display and sales of her artwork to promote social awareness and
encouragement of struggling arts programs. Our intent is to teach and encourage students who wish to explore
their creativity and develop music projects in a culture that devalues artistic expression.
In order to bid, please type the following information into the "Comment" box at the bottom of this page: 1. The name of the piece 2. Your bid 3. Your email address
Thank you to Joseph Carrol for donating to the cyber auction. Check out Joseph Carrol's Blog for photos and blog posts. Visit the Cyber Auction to bid on a photography session and 8x10 canvas portrait ($229 value).
A big thank you to Davida Parker, whose photograph graces the front cover of our event program and fliers. She will be shooting candids of attendees and stage highlights.
And of course, another huge thank you to John Tobin for donating free family photos to all event attendees, in addition to taking photos of our clients. For more information, check out the latest post about John Tobin. He was adopted and wants to give back to the type of organization that made his own life possible.
I never thought I would fall pregnant at such a hard time in my
life. I went through a horrible divorce, then a year later I lost my job, and
started to lose my house. I broke up with my boyfriend and found out afterward
that I was pregnant, which was shocking after preventative measures were taken.
I was so scared and embarrassed and filled with shame.
I
found myself at Birth Choice the very next morning to get an ultrasound to see
how far along I was. I got more than an answer. I was shown a heartbeat, even
at just five weeks. I saw LIFE that was undeniable! I found truth and honesty
and women that spoke up for God and against sin. I was a mess and was not
ready, but I was given options of adoption if need be. I was set up with Dr.
Elfelt who remained my doctor the whole way through.
And
boy did I go through a lot. Two weeks overdue, I was induced, forty-nine hours
of labor, thirty-six of those drug-free, then a Cesarean section and then my
Lil boy wasn't breathing nor did he have a heartbeat, (talk about praying for
miracles). So he was flown away down to Radys Children's hospital before
I could see him, while I was kept at Rancho Springs to recover :(. He was born
on 3-5-2013 and I met him on the morning of 3-7-2013, and after holding him I
named him Braven Lee Ellis (I was praying for Bravery). Everything was worth it
and I would do it all over again. I feel so blessed to be a mommy of a healthy
baby boy. I am so glad I was in the hands of people who care about life, as I
now can't imagine my life without Braven.
50 years ago, on August 28th, Martin Luther King Jr. made his "I Have A Dream" speech... we commemorate this day with a portrait of Martin Luther King from Johanna Vogelsang's collection.
Thanks to UCLA Students for Life, "Crescendo" will be screened at the event.
"Crescendo," produced by Pattie Mallette, Eduardo Verastegui and Jason Jones, has won over 11
international awards. It depicts the crisis pregnancy of Beethoven's mother.
UCLA Students for Life President Joy Romea (right) with Birth Choice client advocates Lauren Campfield (middle) and Carmen Hall (left) at a previous screening of "Crescendo."
This year's Respect Life Banquet features a cyber-auction, featuring some of Johanna's pieces focused on women and the family.
Bids for artwork below close on September 10th. A new series of artwork will be posted on September 2nd.
Johanna Vogelsang was an artist who devoted her life and
work to Civil Rights causes in Washington from the 60’s through the 90’s. Her
fliers, posters, and paintings have been featured in major newspapers such as
the Washington Post and in museums as influential as the Smithsonian. Johanna depicted civil rights and protests through the truth and spirit of
the events themselves, illuminating human suffering and injustice
around the world.
Our mission is to keep
the spirit of her life and work alive by using funds raised through the
display and sales of her artwork to promote social awareness and
encouragement of struggling arts programs. Our intent is to teach and encourage students who wish to explore
their creativity and develop music projects in a culture that devalues artistic expression.
In order to bid, please type the following information into the "Comment" box at the bottom of this page: 1. The name of the piece 2. Your bid 3. Your email address
MAMA AND BABY SKETCH - OPENING BID $25
ANGEL SKETCH - OPENING BID $25
HANDS SKETCH - OPENING BID $25
MOTHER AND CHILD SKETCH - OPENING BID $25
GIFT CERTIFICATE - OPENING BID $75
SUSAN BROWNMILLER -AGAINST OUR WILL 3' X 2.5' 1976 OPENING BID $300
Birth Choice of Temecula welcomes John Tobin to this year's banquet. John will be providing a FREE 5X7 FAMILY PHOTO to banquet attendees! Below, John shares his story:
"My parents were so proud of me they couldn’t wait to show me off, and
had professional portraits done just a few weeks after bringing me home.
They would then take me and my sister to photography studios as I got
older and I have always appreciated the quality of my baby pictures, it
really made an impact on me." - John Tobin
When I started my photography business I was looking for an organization
to support. I was happy to discover Birth Choice right away because I
have a heart for the unborn. I was adopted myself when I was three
months old. When I was an adult I was able to locate the woman that gave
birth to me. At the time I was born she was barely 17 and still in
school. I was to find out that she had pressure from family and friends
on both sides of the abortion issue, and she had to make that decision
on whether to abort me or not. She told me that it was her decision to
have me and give me up for adoption. She had to stay at a maternity home
far from her friends and family for months until the pregnancy was
“over." On the day her mom drove her home she had to duck in the car
until they rolled into the garage and closed the door so the neighbors
wouldn’t see her. She was ashamed. Her family was ashamed. But God
wasn’t. I know because he created me, and I was meant to be the son, the
husband, and the proud father that I am. Our paths in life may keep us
apart, but this sacrifice on her part was worth it. I was raised in a
good home by loving parents (my Mom and Dad), and I have a wife and
three children of my own. Our family would also like to adopt a child
(or two) that is in need of a loving family, and this has been difficult
but we know if it’s meant to be, the opportunity will come. Where God
guides, God provides.
I have been a photographer ever since I could walk, and it is a blessing
to document these babies that have been assisted by Birth Choice, as
well as the families that share the joy of life.
Birth Choice of Temecula is thrilled to have Kirsten Vogelsang and her cello students providing entertainment at this year's banquet. Below are the words and music of Kirsten Vogelsang. Her albums, "I Stand Transformed," and "She Spirals," will be available for purchase at the banquet.
As the daughter of Johanna Vogelsang, accomplished artist and
activist, I grew up in a home where artistic expression was upheld as
the highest form of achievement. My mother used her gifts to illustrate
civil rights, human suffering and injustices. My father was a musician
(pianist) and writer who was not so caught up in politics but in the
“finer things in life."
I evolved my own
artistic identity in the midst of this and during my first years of
college where I attended Bennington college. Bennington also placed
being in touch with one’s creativity as a pinnacle achievement.
As
a composer/cellist for over 25 years, my musical creations have been
rooted in the deepest of human expression. In my early years as a
fledgling artist in NY, many of my colleagues passed due to the Aids
epidemic, and so my early works pay tribute to this. I worked in
collaboration with dance companies, creating scores based on this, the
“disappeared” in South America in the 80’s, addiction, etc.
Moving
to CA in 1990 after a residency at the Sundance Institute for film
composers, I created scores for over 15 films, most of the epic, high
drama genre. “heartbreakers…”
Simultaneously I worked on
my own stand-alone or album pieces. The first album I STAND
TRANSFORMED, however, is a collection of my film music. The second
album, SHE SPIRALS are pieces featuring cello with electronica
backdrops….utilizing my experience in film and dance, creating
transcendent pieces. I am now working on my third CD and
am seeking backers to complete this, which will be the pinnacle of my
career. It is titled LET GO, and I have completed 2 of the pieces so
far, one of which you will hear tonite.
As an educator
now in my 50’s, I dedicate myself to passing on my dedication and musical experiences, providing the best possible experiences for my
students, as you will hear at the banquet.
A photo of our Key Note Speaker, Associate Pastor Scott Scharpen of The Rock Valley Christian Church, with his wife, Carolyn. Pastor Scott will be presenting the ICU Mobile RV unit that God inspired him to bring to the Temecula Valley.
Birth Choice of Temecula will be partnering with ICU Mobile and other pregnancy resource centers to GO to, rather than wait for women. ICU Mobile seeks to offer women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy an opportunity to receive a free ultrasound to confirm their pregnancy and see their unborn child in a convenient and comfortable environment.