Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit - Streaming Live!


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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Culture Camp for Adoptive and Foster Families


Kaleidoscope Culture Camp is for children that joined their families through adoption or foster care, their siblings and their parents.


July 20 - 24, 2015
 9:00am - 3:00pm

 

Trinity Lutheran School
405 S Rush St
Roselle, IL 60172



This year they are offering 4 home-culture camp programs:  African American, Chinese, Eastern European and Latin American.  These programs are designed for children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall of 2015.   Children will be divided into groups by age and will participate in cultural experiences that may involve: language, food, dance, song, folklore, traditions, architecture, and exploring the people/land/animals of their homeland.

They developed a new program for pre-teens and teens last summer and it was a great success!  Campers entering grades 7th through 10th will be eligible for this new program (ages 12 – 15).  Pre-teens / teens will spend the morning in the teen camp and the afternoon back in their home camps.  For those pre-teens / teens that would prefer, they may remain in their home culture camps for the entire day.

They also offer a program for younger childrenSafari is for pre-school age children, typically 3 and 4 year olds.  Safari resembles a modified pre-school program, which includes cultural activities and games.  Safari’s enrollment is limited to families with an older child enrolled in one of our other programs and where a parent volunteers at camp for the week.  

Kaleidoscope Culture Camp is an initiative of Chicago Area Families For Adoption (CAFFA).  For more information or to register, click HERE

 

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Book Recommendation: "Major League Dad"







Book Review by Sharon Watkins

The title, "Major League Dad," caught my eye because my son loves baseball. I was also intrigued because the front cover states, "The Moving Story of an All-Star Pitcher Who Gave Up Baseball for His Family." Wow, that must be one special man to give up a life long dream to play baseball in order to be a dad. Now I really had to read this book. How does this story relate to you? Well, not until almost halfway through the book did I realize that Tim and Chris adopted four children internationally.

Their story deals with so many issues many of us have faced or have seen other married couples face: alcoholism, tragedy, death, loss, trauma, infertility, marital challenges/struggles, career moves, commitment, achievements, sacrifices, and so on. However, in the end, Tim and Christina learned through counseling and faith that they had to put God first, their marriage second, children third, etc. Wait, did she just say, God first? Yes, and I don't mean to insult anyone by this. I myself wondered what that had to do with the title and baseball. However, it was a very good book that helped me to realize everyone, even multi-million dollar All-Star major league pitchers have crosses to bare and choices to make.

If you are able to find this book online, please give this book a chance and read it. Tim and Christina alternate stories of their trials and triumphs through out the book while taking us on their life's journey from childhood and ending with Tim's retirement. This is one couple's heartwarming lesson about learning to set priorities and making time for things that matter.


Click here to read more reviews and purchase the book on Amazon.


Saturday, April 18, 2015

Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit



TOP 10 REASONS TO LOVE CAFO2015!

Inspiring Speakers
From heartbreak to jubilation, you'll feel it all as you hear some of the world's most compelling speakers and stories!
Affordable

Two amazing days for far less than most any national conference. Join CAFO as a member, the price is even lower!
Unforgettable Musicians

Audio Adrenaline, Jars of Clay & other great artist lead worship, live lunchtime music and much more!
CAFO2015 Intensives
Want to dive extra deep in your marriage,foster care or orphan care research? Come a day early and get even more.
Nuts & Bolts Workshops

From connecting with an adopted child at home to global orphan care partnerships, CAFO2015 has 120+ workshops to guide wise action! Woah.
oneBIGidea
Hear what's on the minds of top thought leaders when they can't sleep at night: the cutting edge ideas and insights that carry huge potential to impact lives.
100+ Exhibitors & 
Free Stuff
Visit the exhibit booths and win free stuff: iPad, Kindle, books & more. That's right!
Experience
Join a live radio audience, screen new films, walk the journey of a foster youth, connect with a mentor and much more!

Relationship & Connect
This road isn't supposed to be walked alone. Find new friends and allies who will go the distance with you!
The BIG one
Rooting adoption, foster care and global initiatives deep in the heart of God: "We love because He first loved us!"



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