Beerlahai Roi Women's Ministries
You are the God who sees me. Genesis 16:13
Beerlahai Roi Women's Ministries
You are the God who sees me. Genesis 16:13
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions to Beerlahai Roi Women's Ministries will enable us to meet our goals and assist homeless pregnant mothers in a safe and loving environment.
We are BLR
Founders - Doug and Kim Fields
Our History
Beerlahai Roi: The Story Behind Our Name
"You are the God who sees me"
Then Sarai said to Abram, "You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my servant in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me. May the LORD judge between you and me."
"Your servant is in your hands," Abram said. "Do with her whatever you think best." Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.
The angel of the LORD found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur. And he said, "Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?"
"I'm running away from my mistress Sarai," she answered.
Then the angel of the LORD told her, "Go back to your mistress and submit to her." The angel added, "I will so increase your descendants that they will be too numerous to count."
She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "I have now seen the One who sees me." That is why the well was called Beerlahai Roi; it is still there, between Kadesh and Bered.
Genesis 16:5-10, 13-14
(New International Version)
Our Mission
Beerlahai Roi Women's Ministries
As a non-profit organization Beerlahai Roi offers services free of charge to women during pregnancy and up to 8 months following childbirth. Residents must be 18 years of age or older.
Since February of 1998 Beerlahai Roi has served many women and their babies with shelter, food, clothing and mentoring. Women that live at Beerlahai Roi desire a change in direction for their lives. Our goal for residents at the home is to focus on the needs of their baby, grow in their relationship with God, and make positive choices for the future.
Women interested in residing at Beerlahai Roi Women's Ministries should contact the home at 217.698.4194. We are unable to accept pregnant women who have other children.
Program Overview
Beerlahai Roi Women's Ministries offers care and compassion to homeless pregnant women in a loving Christian environment. Life at the home provides a wonderful opportunity for mother and baby to bond in a setting where there is love and support. All services are free to our residents.
Women accepted to Beerlahai Roi Women's Ministries are seeking positive changes in their life to provide a hope-filled future for their child. Living at the home is restful and stress-free for mom and baby which provides time to evaluate her life choices. It is an opportunity to leave the past behind and focus on what lies ahead.
Our residents willingly accept the responsibilities of serving in the home preparing meals and doing light chores. They are encouraged to pursue their education or seek employment; tutors are available to assist with schooling. Staff and volunteers mentor residents in a supportive environment.
Mothers in residence at Beerlahai Roi strive to attain three main goals:
- Learning to care for the needs of her baby
- Growing in her relationship with God
- Making positive choices for her future
Residents abide by a set of principles that allow for smooth operation of the home which include but are not limited to: following designated curfews; abstaining from relationships with men other than family; and attending church on a weekly basis.
As a Christian ministry, Beerlahai Roi encourages residents to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Living the Christian life impacts a woman's choices for good and will put her on a healthy path as she transitions back into the community.