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GraceHaven

Dinner will benefit GraceHaven pro-life ministry 

September 16, 2026 By Lisa Misner

Mt. Vernon | GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic is hosting a fundraising dinner Friday, Oct. 23, at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon. The event will feature bestselling author and life coach Pat Layton as guest speaker.

Layton has more than 35 years of ministry leadership experience. She founded one of the largest pregnancy resource centers in Tampa, Florida, serving as CEO for more than 25 years, and is the founder and president of an international abortion recovery ministry based on her bestselling Bible study, Surrendering the Secret. Layton has dedicated her life to helping women find freedom, healing and purpose through their stories.

Pat Layton

Pat Layton

Illinois Baptists are invited to be a sponsor or host a table. Bronze sponsorships are available for $250, Silver for $500, Gold for $1,000 and Platinum for $2,000 or more. Table hosts are asked to fill a table of eight people, with each table capable of raising $1,000.

Seating begins at 5 p.m. with the dinner and program starting at 5:45 p.m.

RSVP by calling 618-382-4164 ext. 1101 by Oct. 2.

GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic opened in 2020 and is a ministry of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services.

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