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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Orphan Sunday with Stephanie Fast

In recognition of Orphan Sunday, Willow Creek and
Loving Shepherd Ministries

proudly present

Stephanie Fast

One Orphan’s Remarkable Story

Unwanted. Orphaned. Left for Dead. Rescued. Redeemed.

Author, speaker, Stephanie Fast’s story of survival as a four-year-old nameless orphan in Korea has inspired thousands of people to walk with vulnerable children down the road of hope and healing. Her story has been featured on Focus on the Family and remains one of its most popular broadcasts of all time.

Fuel Your Passion.

This event will inspire you to help children break free from their past — no matter how painful — and step into the future confident, full of purpose, and filled with hope.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Location: Willow Creek Community Church

67 East Algonquin Road, South Barrington, IL

Room Blue Sky 1

Light dinner, presentation and expo of adoption, foster care and orphan care ministries.

*childcare will NOT be available

Contact Dina Ackermann with questions at: vcministry127@gmail.com

Visit www.loving-shepherd.org/Stephanie-fast

Learn more about Orphan Sunday and find additional resources at: orphansunday.org

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Stephanie Fast to Speak at Park Community Church

Come to hear the incredible story of love, rescue, adoption, and redemption from Stephanie Fast on Saturday November 8th at 9 a.m. at Park Community Church, Near North campus. She has a dynamic story that will inspire us all that we can make a difference in the life of a child.

You can also learn from the Loving Shepherd Ministries team about the multiple ways for to get involved, from adoption, to fostering, to respite care, to Safe Families, to serving as a CASA!

Cost is free. Childcare is provided. You can REGISTER HERE!

What: No Longer Alone: Kids in Need

When: Saturday November 8^th from 9 a.m.- 12 noon

Where: Park Community Church, Near North campus. 1001 N. Crosby St., Chicago, IL 60610

Who: Anyone who desires to hear God’s heart to serve vulnerable children. Anyone seeking ways to get involved.

Cost: Time and an open heart.

****Childcare is provided****

UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILLOW CREEK

Select Thursdays & Saturdays, May 10-June 7, 2018, 7pm - 9pm DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4pm - 8pm Adoption Community Picnic. Butterfield Park, Elmhurst. Join us for an evening of connection with other adoptive families! A photographer will be taking free family photos. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at adoption@willowcreek.org .

Thursdays, July 19-Oct 25, 2018 DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:30am-5:00pm DCFS Educational Advocacy training. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

ON-GOING GROUPS

Waiting Families Group: Families in the process of adopting meet every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:15 service (about 12:30) in the Link, (the breezeway connecting the atrium to the Care Center) for connection, support, & encouragement. For more information contact Angela Osgood at 773-430-5304.

First Mom Group: Women who have placed a child for adoption are invited to meet together for community, encouragement, support, & healing. no matter where you are on your journey. The group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:45. For more information contact Jan Collins (a fellow birthmother) at 773-983-3773.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Adoption Church Co-Coordinator: Help coordinate the adoption activities associated with the Adoption Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. Interview process required. Call Dina 708-363-2599.

Foster Care Church Coordinator: Coordinate the foster care activities associated with the Foster Care Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. . Interview process required. See Dina 708-363-2599.

Family Friend (Safe Families): Provide parent or child mentoring, babysitting, transportation, or other supportive services to families. Background check required.

Resource Friend (Safe Families): Provide assistance to host families by offering good & services or professional skills to serve children who are placed in Safe Families.

Prayer Team: Provide ongoing prayer support for family and ministry needs.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Orphan Sunday with Stephanie Fast

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Stephanie Fast to Speak at Park Community Church

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