Foster Care Prayer Vigil | May 17-24

...calling followers of Christ together across the country during the week of May 17-24 to cry out to God on behalf of children and youth in our nation's foster care system, their families, their workers, and the church as it responds to the needs of those involved in the foster care system.   

A prayer vigil can take on many forms. It can be a formal, church-wide event, or it can be an informal gathering with your family after dinner.  The possibilities are endless, check out some ideas

Is God calling you to be the voice for your city? See the map for a listing & locations of vigils already scheduled.  

Gather together.  Pray for the kids.  Watch God work.

No better time than now!

Many churches are experiencing the joy and blessing that comes from reaching out to love and serve children in foster care.

Watch this video from the Tapestry Adoption/Foster ministry, that illustrates some of the many ways to serve children in foster care...

and then consider how you and others in your church can get involved. There is no better time than now.

No Better Time Than Now from Tapestry on Vimeo.

Your involvement in the lives of children in foster care can make an eternal difference. This short video highlights the many ways you can love and serve kids in foster care. There is no better time than now to start making a difference.

(excerpted from the DFW Alliance Blog)

In-Country Solutions | Ukraine Orphan Care

A recent note from our Ukraine Director, Denis...

...Lifesong for Orphans is currently working with about 285 children ages 6-19 in the Matvievka area.  Lifesong staff are currently serving in the orphanages 7 days a week conducting:  CCP (mentoring) lessons, one-on-one counseling, music, crafts, job skill training and sports education.

Two young boys have recently become Christians.

Please pray for:

1. Kids and orphanage staff/administration at the orphanage

2. More Ukrainian families to become foster parents.  We currently are able to  place only 16 so far, we need families for 34 more children. It's a big need.

Thank you for your continues support of the work we do in this region of Ukraine!

Yours in Him,

Denis

"Our Children" will have:

1. No want for food, clothing, medical care, or shelter

2. Fundamental Christian training and discipleship

3. A quality education to provide a foundation for the future

4. Continued love and support as they transition into adult living