Not Your Ordinary Sunday...

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Since it was first introduced to the US in 2003, Orphan Sunday has continued to grow. Today the Christian Alliance for Orphans provides a wealth of resources and stories atwww.orphansunday.org, hopeful to inspire the church towards caring for the fatherless. May we, in our wealth, reflect God's heart to those who need it most.

At Lifesong for Orphans, we want to help inspire you to take action this Orphan Sunday. How can you be a part of this movement? Host a prayer group. Teach a Sunday school lesson. Encourage your pastor to preach about orphans. Host a gathering or lecture at your college campus. Take part in a Both Hands project. Serve Gobena coffee at your church. Launch an adoption fund or Adopt an Orphanage program at your church.  Orphan Sunday Partnership Packages are provided online for more ideas and help on how to utilize resources provided by orphan care ministries throughout the country.

November 7, 2010 marks another Orphan Sunday. Another day to focus on the "least of these." Another day to give voice to the voiceless. Another day to bring awareness to the church and inspire action towards a solution. Don't let this day pass without you. 

We have all been adopted into Christ's royal family. Just as we cannot imagine the Gospel without salvation, we cannot tolerate a Christianity that does not welcome the orphan into the family of Christ. On Orphan Sunday, join us to demonstrate the validity of the Gospel through our love for the widow, the poor and the orphan.  

Keith Swartley, Team Leader, Caleb Resources

How can my church become more 'adoption-friendly'?

World Magazine article, Look After Orphans (Paul Golden, January 30, 2010), presents 20 proactive ways in which your church can answer the call to 'look after orphans in their distress' (James 1:27)

Here are some highlights:

#1--'Pray that you and your church would become adoption-friendly'

#4--'Make adoption resources available to the church'

#10--'Create a standing chruch fund for adoption costs'

#16--'Sponsor a child'

Want to know more?

Read the article online or join us on our Facebook fan page as we feature these 20 ways in the next 20 days!

Church Adoption Fund Webinar

Are you considering starting an adoption fund at your church?
 
Is God stirring in your heart to take the next step toward engaging your local body of believers? 

The webinar will include:

• An overview of the Lifesong Church Adoption Fund concept.
• Lifesong partnership with churches and solutions to overcome "Common Barriers".
• Personal testimony/experience from Irving Bible Church / Tapestry Ministryof how Lifesong has partnered with his church and ministry, including obstacles he encountered.
• Concerns churches often face when starting an adoption fund
• Q&A- an open forum allowing you to ask your questions to Michael Monroe (Iriving Bible/Tapestry) and/or Lifesong staff

 Please join us for this opportunity to hear the heart of a ministry leader and adoptive parent.

Creating Intentional Orphan Cultures...

  

Highview Baptist in Louisville, KY follows James 1:27 by creating a culture of adoption in their church and community. Highview established a church adoption fund through Lifesong and hosts small group sessions for those interested in adopting, waiting families, and post-adoptive families.

Check out this GIANT map hanging in their building that posts updates on each adoptive family. Currently they are up to 55 out of 67 families on the map!

 

Pure Obedience!

 

When Kristin Himmler approached her husband Chad about adopting a child, which would increase their home to a family of six, it was through complete obedience that they surrendered to the Lord!

Chad is a school teacher in Pennsylvania and Kristin stays at home to care for their three small children. 

Lifesong was able to serve this family by providing them with an Adoption Matching Grant through North Way Christian Community Church. 

May we challenge you to consider how Lifesong can serve you... your church... your orphan care ministry?