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November is National Adoption Month 
National Adoption Month was first recognized in 1995, and each year it brings much-needed awareness to the cause of foster care adoption. Join us in celebrating all adoptive families and advocates this month.
Not only do we want to celebrate with you, we need your help. At the Foundation, we believe that every child deserves a safe and permanent home. We also believe that everyone has a story to tell. Let us hear yours. Go to bit.ly/16LENAd and download our icon. Decorate it, tell us your story, or show us your favorite memory. Share it socially using #nationaladoptionmonth & #myfamilyis and we'll update the submissions on our Tumblr page every week to celebrate you! And join the conversation. Follow and friend us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tumblr for daily photos, updates, and success stories of youth and families. Happy National Adoption Month! |
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Monday, November 11, 2013
National Adoption Month: The Dave Thomas Foundation
November is National Adoption Month! Therefore, I will be featuring different organizations, ministries and relevant information on adoption. To start us off, here's a post from the Dave Thomas Foundation.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
New Book: "Becoming Home" by Jedd Medefind
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When Christians choose to adopt, foster, mentor, or support care for orphans around the globe, it reveals God's true character to the world like nothing else we can do. Becoming Home unpacks specific steps everyone can take to help.
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In times of uncertainty we look for guides. For thirty years Barna Group has built a reputation as a trusted analyst of religion and culture, guiding you through a complex world.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Workshop: Working with Families in Poverty
You are invited to:
Safe Family Gathering
Friday, November 15
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
South Park Church - Park Ridge, IL
Fellowship Hall
Featuring Joel Hamernick of Sunshine Gospel Ministries
This event is open to anyone interested in understanding how to work with families entrenched in poverty
Light Refreshments
Child Care Available for ages 2 -10
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monthly Gathering
The Vulnerable Children's Ministry
Invites you to
our Monthly Ministry Gathering
Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 2013
Willow
Creek Community Church
67 E.
Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL
Room B107
(lower level, near the chapel)
This month, learn more about how to
get involved in:
v Adoption
v Foster Care
v Safe Families for Children
v Orphan Care Opportunities
v Support Services
- 5:30pm-7pm - Meet in the Atrium to share a meal
together. Food is available for
purchase in the Harvest food court, or you may bring your own.
- 7pm-7:30pm - Worship in the Lakeside Auditorium
- 7:30pm-8:30pm – Meet in room B107 for the program portion
of the evening.
v D.C.F.S. Training credits available for licensed foster parents.
v Childcare available for kids through grade 5 with Midweek for Kids. (http://www.willowcreek.org/midweekforkids)
Please RSVP to vcministry127@gmail.com
and let us know what portion(s) of the evening you will be joining us for. We look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, November 4, 2013
Scholarship Offered to Domestic Adoptee
Segler Scholarship Applications Available
Scholarship Offered To Domestic Adoptee Seeking Higher Education
Applications for the Dr. Samuel Louis Segler Memorial Scholarship are now available. The scholarship was established in 2002 by the Segler Family in order to further the education of any young person adopted through the Sunny Ridge Domestic Adoption program who is seeking higher education in a college, university, vocational, or training institution.
To receive an application packet or for more information, e-mail Linda Segler at segler6242@sbcglobal.net. Applications must be returned no later than December 1, 2013. Continued memorials offered on behalf of Dr. Segler are the source for the scholarship fund.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Orphan Sunday at Willow Creek!
Thanks to all attended our Orphan Sunday event! If you missed it, here are some pictures.
The Heart Gallery in Section 206b
Christmas Stocking for kids in foster care.
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Reece's Rainbow (adoption for children with Down Syndrome)
Eevah Jewelry
D.S.F.S.
Cindy Champnella
Safe Families for Children
Metropolitan Family Services
Adoption-Link
Lifebooks from Lutheran Social Services
Guest Speaker, Cindy Champnella
Friday, November 1, 2013
Life Book from Lutheran Social Services
Check out this wonderful resource from Lutheran Social Services. For more information, contact Mary Sue Waite at mary.waite@lssi.org.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Countdown to Orphan Sunday - 1 Week Away!
Do you ever wish you could be a voice for orphans and vulnerable children? On November 3rd, Orphan Sunday, you can! Plan to host or attend one of thousands of events happening throughout the world. Click here to find an event near you. By attending an event, you are giving voice to the 143 million orphans and vulnerable children worldwide. Attend an event. Show them you care. www.orphansunday.org.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Orphan Sunday at Park Community Church
YOU’RE INVITED!!
PARK COMMUNITY
CHURCH
ORPHAN SUNDAY
EVENT
THURSDAY NOVEMBER
7, 2013
7 – 9 PM
PARK COMMUNITY
CHURCH, NEAR NORTH
CAMPUS 1001 N.
CROSBY, CHICAGO, IL 60610
LEARN MORE ABOUT
DOMESTIC ADOPTION, INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION,
FOSTER CARE AND
REAL WAYS WE CAN RENEW OUR CITY AND MAKE A GLOBAL
IMPACT BY OPENING
OUR LIVES TO CHILDREN IN NEED.
HEAR FROM BETHANY CHRISTIAN
SERVICES (THE LARGEST ADOPTION AGENCY IN THE U.S. FOCUSING ON BOTH DOMESTIC
AND INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION) AND LAWRENCE HALL YOUTH SERVICES (ON
FOSTER CARE, RESPITE CARE AND DOMESTIC ADOPTION).
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CORA PASSIS AT CORAPASSIS@YAHOO.COM
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Countdown to Orphan Sunday - 2 Weeks Away!
2013 Special Broadcast from Ukraine
This year, we will journey to Ukraine for a special Orphan Sunday event. God is moving across the Eastern Europe, and many hearts are being moved for the orphan. We are witnessing a great awakening in the Ukraine church to foster care and adoption, as well as improved orphan care. Our team will film and produce an Orphan Sunday broadcast, suitable for viewing for Orphan Sunday events (with subtitles and voice over, some content in English). The broadcast will be webcast on Sunday, November 3, 2013 as part of the worldwide celebration of Orphan Sunday.
The program will include worship in Russian with subtitles, prayer for the orphan, testimonials, and snapshots of how orphans are being adopted, fostered and cared for in Ukraine and other nations
Please plan to join us via the Web for this special event! We anticipate the broadcast to be approximately 35 minutes long, allowing for your event to show the program and also add your local elements or prayer.
We would like to thank our brothers and sisters at Ukraine Without Orphans for helping us produce this special event.
The program will be available for download and testing on November 1, 2013 on this page. To register to receive it directly, click here.
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