This document provides information and suggestions for churches on how to become more supportive of orphans and foster youth. It discusses establishing various types of support groups, hosting events to raise awareness and funds for adoption, providing respite care for foster families, and partnering with organizations to help administer adoption funding assistance programs. Specific steps are outlined for churches to launch orphan care ministries, including gaining leadership approval, identifying passionate volunteers, determining areas of focus, and planning strategies before officially launching the ministry.
Adoption Funding Webinar (Christian Alliance for Orphans)Andy Lehman
The document discusses how local churches can help adoptive families overcome financial barriers to adoption. It provides an overview of adoption costs and various ways churches can create adoption funds, including managing funds internally, creating a 501(c)3 organization, or partnering with an outside organization. Specific options for direct grants, matching grants, interest-free loans, and community fundraising examples are presented.
The document discusses Lifesong, an organization that mobilizes churches to support orphans through adoption, care, and financial support. It outlines Lifesong's mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans through engaging the entire church community. Lifesong pledges to ensure orphaned children have their basic needs met and receive Christian training, education, and lifelong support. The document then provides details on Lifesong's various orphan care and adoption funding programs in multiple countries.
This document discusses several organizations that work to support orphans around the world through adoption, education, job training, and community support. They provide orphans with food, shelter, medical care, education, and help transitioning to adulthood. Some of the organizations discussed are Lifesong in Honduras, India, Ukraine, Zambia, and Ethiopia. They mobilize volunteers and church communities to fund adoption costs and support orphans through various programs.
The document provides information on various ways to fund adoptions, including direct grants, adoption tax credits, employer assistance, matching grants, adoption loans, and starting an adoption fund through a church. It discusses specific organizations like ABBA Fund and Lifesong for Orphans that help administer adoption funds for churches and provide resources like matching grants, covenant loans, and assistance starting a church adoption fund.
Lifesong for Orphans works in several countries to help over 2,500 orphans through Christian schools, feeding programs, transition homes, job training, businesses and mentors. They also help fund adoptions for 2,000 children through matching grants and interest-free loans. The document proposes specific projects in Ukraine and Liberia to provide housing, education, meals and mentoring for orphans, and to fund adoptions for 3 children through grants of $25,000 each.
Adoption Funding Webinar (Christian Alliance for Orphans)Andy Lehman
The document discusses how local churches can help adoptive families overcome financial barriers to adoption. It provides an overview of adoption costs and various ways churches can create adoption funds, including managing funds internally, creating a 501(c)3 organization, or partnering with an outside organization. Specific options for direct grants, matching grants, interest-free loans, and community fundraising examples are presented.
The document discusses Lifesong, an organization that mobilizes churches to support orphans through adoption, care, and financial support. It outlines Lifesong's mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans through engaging the entire church community. Lifesong pledges to ensure orphaned children have their basic needs met and receive Christian training, education, and lifelong support. The document then provides details on Lifesong's various orphan care and adoption funding programs in multiple countries.
This document discusses several organizations that work to support orphans around the world through adoption, education, job training, and community support. They provide orphans with food, shelter, medical care, education, and help transitioning to adulthood. Some of the organizations discussed are Lifesong in Honduras, India, Ukraine, Zambia, and Ethiopia. They mobilize volunteers and church communities to fund adoption costs and support orphans through various programs.
The document provides information on various ways to fund adoptions, including direct grants, adoption tax credits, employer assistance, matching grants, adoption loans, and starting an adoption fund through a church. It discusses specific organizations like ABBA Fund and Lifesong for Orphans that help administer adoption funds for churches and provide resources like matching grants, covenant loans, and assistance starting a church adoption fund.
Lifesong for Orphans works in several countries to help over 2,500 orphans through Christian schools, feeding programs, transition homes, job training, businesses and mentors. They also help fund adoptions for 2,000 children through matching grants and interest-free loans. The document proposes specific projects in Ukraine and Liberia to provide housing, education, meals and mentoring for orphans, and to fund adoptions for 3 children through grants of $25,000 each.
The document describes the Higher Education Fund scheme launched by Infant Jesus Church in Jogeshwari-East to help poor families pay for their children's higher education. The scheme was started in 2016 after the parish priest noticed many families struggling to afford engineering and other degrees. An initial amount of over 10 lacs was collected from parishioners and donors. Under the scheme, eligible students receive partial or full funding for fees and pay it back in installments, helping families avoid expensive loans. The sustainable model aims to eventually become self-funded through donations and repayments.
March of DImes, March for Babies – Fundraising Tips from Team LevineJosh Levine
Josh and Paulina Levine lost their twin daughters Chloe and Isabelle who were born prematurely in 2006. They have since had two other children, Olivia and Julian. They are dedicated to supporting the March of Dimes to help prevent premature births and ensure all babies are born healthy. Their fundraising tips include telling their personal story, creating videos to share on social media, developing a donor database to track supporters, sending targeted email campaigns to different lists, being active on social media and creating a team page, and organizing fundraising events.
The town meeting discussed several topics related to St. Monica Parish. There were questions about the status of the temporary contract with Cambridge School and access to the second floor. Parishioners also asked about youth ministry and collaborating with other parishes to share a youth minister. Additional discussion involved outreach efforts, engaging young adults and parents, and discovering the parish's charisms to attract people. The meeting highlighted several areas of focus for parish leadership and committees to explore further.
The document is a newsletter from the parish priest of Infant Jesus Church in Jogeshwari, Mumbai. It introduces the priest to parishioners at his new parish and asks for donations to fund higher education for poor students. It provides the church address and contact information. It also advertises upcoming events like marriage bureau services and quiz contests at the church website.
This document provides information on assimilating new guests and retaining existing members at a church. It discusses seven laws of assimilation and member retention, including showing love to members, investing in retention over visitor volume, empowering members to care for one another, defining assimilation expectations, and providing opportunities for members to serve using their gifts. The document also outlines strategies for following up with first-time, second-time, and third-time guests to integrate them into the congregation through relationships, groups, and events.
This document discusses engaging and coaching parents in faith formation. It provides examples of models for partnering with parents, including having parents form their own children using provided materials with coach support, faith-filled parent coaching and formation, and drawing parents into adult faith formation through their children. It also provides examples of topics that can be covered in parent coaching, such as the sacraments, morality, Scripture, and prayer. Sample lesson plans and resources for faith formation are referenced.
This document is the 2011 State of the Parish Report from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes reports from the Senior Pastor, David Hatch, and various church boards. Some key details include:
- The church saw a record harvest with 26 souls confirmed or baptized in recent months.
- Sunday school, adult education classes, and other programs are thriving and growing.
- The building is in constant use with groups and activities throughout the day and week.
- The various boards provide updates on their areas of focus, including education, elders, evangelism, fellowship, personnel and finance, stewardship, trustees, and youth. Most report continued growth and blessings throughout the year.
This document is an open letter from Martin Narey responding to criticism of his views on adoption. Narey acknowledges that children are sometimes taken into care unnecessarily, but believes that more often children are left in unsafe homes too long. He argues that adoption benefits the minority of children who experience long-term neglect and whose parents will not be able to properly care for them. While encouraging people to pursue cases where they feel their children were wrongly removed, Narey advises against undermining adoption in general and instead focusing on demonstrating errors made in their specific cases.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Beloit Weekly Announcementsoslcbeloit
This document contains announcements for Our Savior's Lutheran Church for the week of July 11-12, 2015. It announces upcoming bible studies, youth activities, volunteer opportunities, and events including a family swim night, God's Work Our Hands service day, and a corn boil fundraiser. It also provides updates about worship services, including summer choir and electronic giving.
The Buildings and Grounds Ministry Team discussed ongoing issues with rainwater entering buildings at the church. Rainwater was still entering the Estill House through glass doors, so caulk was applied and needs touching up. Rainwater also entered rooms in the Education Building during a heavy downpour, with photos taken to document the problem. The builder has been contacted to plan repairs. Gutters need cleaning and drain pipes need to be installed to divert water away from the building. A recent termite problem in the church received spot treatment on April 16th, with continued monitoring planned.
This document discusses ways to build relationships between schools and churches by overcoming barriers and finding areas of common ground and partnership. It suggests starting small with existing links through staff, students or activities, getting to know the school's priorities, and looking for low-key ways to support one another such as prayer, inviting students to events, or sharing facilities. Examples include providing worship activities, religious education, pastoral care, after-school clubs, or governor involvement to strengthen ties between the community and its places of learning and faith.
Short breaks, also called respite care, provide parents and carers of children with disabilities a temporary break from their caring responsibilities. A range of short break services are available in Caerphilly County Borough Council and are assessed based on the child's needs. Eligibility is determined through a core assessment conducted by the Children With Disabilities Team. Services include community activities, nurseries, Saturday clubs, in-home sitters, and overnight stays. Parents can request an assessment by contacting the council's Contact and Referral Service.
This document provides a summary of an interview with Melissa Meyer, a Tsimshian healer and wellness coach, about healing from residential school trauma and Indigenous child development. Some key points:
- Residential schools had massive impacts on Melissa's and her husband's families in terms of parenting and bonding. This intergenerational trauma still affects families today.
- The Prime Minister's apology was an important first step in lifting the "blanket of silence" and allowing survivors to start healing.
- As a healer, Melissa's work focuses on helping people change their perspective to view traumatic experiences as opportunities for growth and lessons.
- Melissa and her husband are consciously raising their children with both their
The document provides information on various opportunities to help orphans through spiritual employment and volunteer work. It discusses organizations helping orphans through adoption funding, providing for widows and orphans, and creating businesses to support orphanages. The document encourages individuals to make a difference through missions trips, letter writing, financial support, and using their skills and talents to mentor and advocate for orphans globally.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In a single sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create and share slideshow presentations online.
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can differentiate into specialized cell types. They are found in human embryos, fetuses, and some adult tissues. Researchers hope to harness the potential of stem cells to treat diseases like Parkinson's and diabetes through cell replacement or regeneration therapies.
1. The document provides examples of calculating derivatives of various functions using the power, constant multiple, sum and difference, and chain rules of differentiation.
2. Examples include finding the derivatives of polynomials, rational functions, radical functions, and compositions of functions.
3. The four main rules of differentiation are outlined and then applied to specific examples to calculate the derivative of each function.
O documento discute como a paz interior e o sossego permitem que as pessoas se vejam a si mesmas e aos outros com clareza, enquanto as tensões do dia a dia as impedem de fazê-lo. O autor deseja que o leitor encontre momentos de paz e tranquilidade nas férias.
The document describes the Higher Education Fund scheme launched by Infant Jesus Church in Jogeshwari-East to help poor families pay for their children's higher education. The scheme was started in 2016 after the parish priest noticed many families struggling to afford engineering and other degrees. An initial amount of over 10 lacs was collected from parishioners and donors. Under the scheme, eligible students receive partial or full funding for fees and pay it back in installments, helping families avoid expensive loans. The sustainable model aims to eventually become self-funded through donations and repayments.
March of DImes, March for Babies – Fundraising Tips from Team LevineJosh Levine
Josh and Paulina Levine lost their twin daughters Chloe and Isabelle who were born prematurely in 2006. They have since had two other children, Olivia and Julian. They are dedicated to supporting the March of Dimes to help prevent premature births and ensure all babies are born healthy. Their fundraising tips include telling their personal story, creating videos to share on social media, developing a donor database to track supporters, sending targeted email campaigns to different lists, being active on social media and creating a team page, and organizing fundraising events.
The town meeting discussed several topics related to St. Monica Parish. There were questions about the status of the temporary contract with Cambridge School and access to the second floor. Parishioners also asked about youth ministry and collaborating with other parishes to share a youth minister. Additional discussion involved outreach efforts, engaging young adults and parents, and discovering the parish's charisms to attract people. The meeting highlighted several areas of focus for parish leadership and committees to explore further.
The document is a newsletter from the parish priest of Infant Jesus Church in Jogeshwari, Mumbai. It introduces the priest to parishioners at his new parish and asks for donations to fund higher education for poor students. It provides the church address and contact information. It also advertises upcoming events like marriage bureau services and quiz contests at the church website.
This document provides information on assimilating new guests and retaining existing members at a church. It discusses seven laws of assimilation and member retention, including showing love to members, investing in retention over visitor volume, empowering members to care for one another, defining assimilation expectations, and providing opportunities for members to serve using their gifts. The document also outlines strategies for following up with first-time, second-time, and third-time guests to integrate them into the congregation through relationships, groups, and events.
This document discusses engaging and coaching parents in faith formation. It provides examples of models for partnering with parents, including having parents form their own children using provided materials with coach support, faith-filled parent coaching and formation, and drawing parents into adult faith formation through their children. It also provides examples of topics that can be covered in parent coaching, such as the sacraments, morality, Scripture, and prayer. Sample lesson plans and resources for faith formation are referenced.
This document is the 2011 State of the Parish Report from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes reports from the Senior Pastor, David Hatch, and various church boards. Some key details include:
- The church saw a record harvest with 26 souls confirmed or baptized in recent months.
- Sunday school, adult education classes, and other programs are thriving and growing.
- The building is in constant use with groups and activities throughout the day and week.
- The various boards provide updates on their areas of focus, including education, elders, evangelism, fellowship, personnel and finance, stewardship, trustees, and youth. Most report continued growth and blessings throughout the year.
This document is an open letter from Martin Narey responding to criticism of his views on adoption. Narey acknowledges that children are sometimes taken into care unnecessarily, but believes that more often children are left in unsafe homes too long. He argues that adoption benefits the minority of children who experience long-term neglect and whose parents will not be able to properly care for them. While encouraging people to pursue cases where they feel their children were wrongly removed, Narey advises against undermining adoption in general and instead focusing on demonstrating errors made in their specific cases.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Beloit Weekly Announcementsoslcbeloit
This document contains announcements for Our Savior's Lutheran Church for the week of July 11-12, 2015. It announces upcoming bible studies, youth activities, volunteer opportunities, and events including a family swim night, God's Work Our Hands service day, and a corn boil fundraiser. It also provides updates about worship services, including summer choir and electronic giving.
The Buildings and Grounds Ministry Team discussed ongoing issues with rainwater entering buildings at the church. Rainwater was still entering the Estill House through glass doors, so caulk was applied and needs touching up. Rainwater also entered rooms in the Education Building during a heavy downpour, with photos taken to document the problem. The builder has been contacted to plan repairs. Gutters need cleaning and drain pipes need to be installed to divert water away from the building. A recent termite problem in the church received spot treatment on April 16th, with continued monitoring planned.
This document discusses ways to build relationships between schools and churches by overcoming barriers and finding areas of common ground and partnership. It suggests starting small with existing links through staff, students or activities, getting to know the school's priorities, and looking for low-key ways to support one another such as prayer, inviting students to events, or sharing facilities. Examples include providing worship activities, religious education, pastoral care, after-school clubs, or governor involvement to strengthen ties between the community and its places of learning and faith.
Short breaks, also called respite care, provide parents and carers of children with disabilities a temporary break from their caring responsibilities. A range of short break services are available in Caerphilly County Borough Council and are assessed based on the child's needs. Eligibility is determined through a core assessment conducted by the Children With Disabilities Team. Services include community activities, nurseries, Saturday clubs, in-home sitters, and overnight stays. Parents can request an assessment by contacting the council's Contact and Referral Service.
This document provides a summary of an interview with Melissa Meyer, a Tsimshian healer and wellness coach, about healing from residential school trauma and Indigenous child development. Some key points:
- Residential schools had massive impacts on Melissa's and her husband's families in terms of parenting and bonding. This intergenerational trauma still affects families today.
- The Prime Minister's apology was an important first step in lifting the "blanket of silence" and allowing survivors to start healing.
- As a healer, Melissa's work focuses on helping people change their perspective to view traumatic experiences as opportunities for growth and lessons.
- Melissa and her husband are consciously raising their children with both their
The document provides information on various opportunities to help orphans through spiritual employment and volunteer work. It discusses organizations helping orphans through adoption funding, providing for widows and orphans, and creating businesses to support orphanages. The document encourages individuals to make a difference through missions trips, letter writing, financial support, and using their skills and talents to mentor and advocate for orphans globally.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In a single sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create and share slideshow presentations online.
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can differentiate into specialized cell types. They are found in human embryos, fetuses, and some adult tissues. Researchers hope to harness the potential of stem cells to treat diseases like Parkinson's and diabetes through cell replacement or regeneration therapies.
1. The document provides examples of calculating derivatives of various functions using the power, constant multiple, sum and difference, and chain rules of differentiation.
2. Examples include finding the derivatives of polynomials, rational functions, radical functions, and compositions of functions.
3. The four main rules of differentiation are outlined and then applied to specific examples to calculate the derivative of each function.
O documento discute como a paz interior e o sossego permitem que as pessoas se vejam a si mesmas e aos outros com clareza, enquanto as tensões do dia a dia as impedem de fazê-lo. O autor deseja que o leitor encontre momentos de paz e tranquilidade nas férias.
The document provides information on Reeni Kennedy's current role as Forest Project Manager at Rhubodach Forest, where she oversees overall operations and is responsible for financial management, fundraising, partnership building, project design and implementation, evaluation, and general office duties. She has achieved skills in fundraising, events organization, and using WordPress. The document also outlines her education history and qualifications, as well as her previous employment history working in procurement and supply chain management for Inbev UK Ltd.
This document lists 6 artworks created by the artist including two versions of "Healing Flow", an exterior and interior piece, a processional cross dedicated to Saint Andrews, a detail of that cross, a memorial plaque for Michael Dewitt, and a depiction of Saint Fiacre the patron saint of gardeners.
This document provides descriptions and photos of woodworking pieces created by Senomozi Gallery. It features 14 pieces including dining tables, TV stands, desks, cabinets, and more. Each piece is made from hardwoods like walnut, oak, birch, and cherry. Details are given on joinery methods, finishes, and design inspirations. Photos zoom in on features like dovetail joints, splines, and feet.
This collection of articles has been compiled by Animal Rights Advocates Inc. (ARA) to provide a guide for activists interested in the links between animal rights and other social justice movements and challenging their own oppressive behaviour.
El documento resume las actividades realizadas en una escuela para celebrar el tercer aniversario de Inzilbeth. Los niños hicieron un "mar de huellas" con los títulos de sus libros favoritos que llevaron a la biblioteca. También visitaron la cueva de Inzilbeth y le llevaron regalos. Más tarde, sopló las velas de una tarta para ella. Fue un día divertido con cuentacuentos y juegos para los niños.
Provides information about the plight of orphans in Ukraine and how Christian organizations like World Wide Youth Camps can partner with local churches to build a network of support.
This document discusses various ways to fund adoptions both domestically and internationally. It provides information on direct grants, matching grants of up to $4,000 per child, interest-free loans, and the federal adoption tax credit of up to $13,170 per child. Churches can partner with organizations like Lifesong for Orphans to set up adoption funds and administer grants and loans to help remove the financial barrier that prevents many families from adopting. Real-life examples show how families have funded adoptions through various donations, grants, fundraisers, and tax credits totaling thousands of dollars.
This document discusses various options for churches to establish adoption funds, including creating their own 501c3 organization, managing funds internally, or partnering with an existing organization like Lifesong. Partnering provides flexibility for the church's involvement level, allows funds to be set up quickly, and handles administrative tasks like qualifying families and disbursing funds with no cost to the church or deductions from donations. This "win-win-win" approach allows churches to actively support adoption ministry while removing financial barriers for families and finding homes for orphaned children.
Adoption Funding - More than dollars & centsAndy Lehman
This document discusses innovative ways to fund adoptions through church adoption funds and other programs. It provides the story of Wyatt, an orphan with many medical issues, to show why adoption funding is important. It then outlines several options for churches to establish adoption funds, including creating their own non-profit, managing funds internally, or partnering with an organization like Lifesong for Orphans. Benefits of partnering include flexibility, quick setup, and minimal administrative burden on the church. Real-life examples show how families have funded international and domestic adoptions through various grants, loans, donations and tax credits.
AdoptingForLife: Innovative Adoption Funding & Church Adoption FundsAndy Lehman
This document discusses innovative ways to fund adoptions, including through church adoption funds. It provides examples of families who raised adoption funds through various means, including grants, loans, tax credits, and donations. The document also outlines options for churches to establish adoption funds, either independently or by partnering with an organization to administer the fund with no cost or administrative burden to the church.
The document discusses adoption funding and resources for families seeking to adopt, highlighting both challenges and solutions. It presents the story of Wyatt, an orphaned child with many medical issues who was adopted from Lithuania. It then outlines various funding options like direct grants, matching grants, interest-free loans, tax credits, and partnerships with organizations that can help administer adoption funds for churches. Real-life examples show how families have utilized these resources to fund their adoptions.
The document discusses various ways that churches and organizations can help fund adoptions, including direct grants, matching grants, adoption tax credits, covenant loans, and partnering with organizations to set up and administer adoption funds. It provides examples of adoption costs and how families have pieced together funding from various sources. Contact information is included for several organizations that provide adoption funding assistance.
The document discusses several principles of biblical stewardship including that God owns everything and people are managers of his resources. It emphasizes teaching stewardship as a spiritual discipleship issue from the start of a new church. Sample budgets are provided showing funding needs increase as a church grows. People should be taught and helped to grow in whole-life stewardship of their time, talents, testimony and treasure.
This document provides information about funding adoption through God's provision and the support of churches and organizations. It discusses how God calls believers to be adopted as his children and promises to generously provide for their needs. It then gives an overview of the costs of adoption and various funding options including grants, loans, tax credits, employer assistance, and fundraising support. Specific organizations that provide funding are listed along with contacts for each. The purpose of funding adoption is to see orphans find homes, families assisted, and the gospel shared through this act of faith.
This document provides information about the Children's Sabbath School program at the Red Deer SDA Church. It outlines the different age divisions from Beginners to Youth, describing the focus of each program. It encourages parents to bring their children each week to learn about God and find a friendship with Jesus. Contact information is provided for the Children's Sabbath School Coordinator and links to additional online resources for each age group.
This document discusses compassionate justice and service learning. It provides examples of relief, development, and advocacy/justice approaches to addressing issues like hunger. The document outlines a 4-step service learning process: preparation, action, reflection, and celebration. It emphasizes the importance of deep listening, assessing gifts and passions, and creating partnerships with local leaders. The document also discusses accompaniment and provides suggested resources for service learning.
Children's and Youth Ministry Workshop: Anglican Diocese of Toronto Synod Wor...Tay Moss
Ideas and reflections on youth and children's ministry based on the experiences of Rev. Tay Moss and Ms. Kerrie Fulton at the Church of The Messiah, Toronto. We gave this presentation at a workshop at the Diocese of Toronto's 2009 Synod.
This document discusses the importance of teaching stewardship to children. It outlines four focus areas: mainstreaming stewardship education, building trust, empowering partners, and disseminating information. The document argues that stewardship education for children is important because habits formed early in life influence character development and because the Bible instructs parents to teach their children. It provides techniques for teaching children such as helping them recognize God's blessings, be grateful, see how generosity supports the church, and view stewardship as a lifestyle. The goal is to help children become disciples of Christ by understanding who God is and how to respond to Him.
Power point for ncyc info mtg w narrationCindee Case
For the Diocese of Youngstown - potential Group Leaders for the NCYC 2015 Pilgrimage with the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Cindee Case, Director
The Financial Challenge of Adoption and How the Local Church Can Respond (repeated)
Get to know available resources and services that enable churches to help adoptive families overcome the biggest barrier to adoption: money.
Since 2006 I have been involved in High School Ministry through My Outreach group Africa Youth Rescue Initiative and under Kenya Students Christian Fellowship and these are great lessons that I have learnt in the field and from Mwalimu Michael Gachohi who is a great mentor in high school ministry.
1. Demography
65% of the population in Kenya is below the age of 18yrs. The majority of our teenagers are in one secondary school or the other.
2. Research findings. In a research a few years ago, the respondents in some urban churches in Nairobi were asked to indicate the age at which they received Christ as their Lord and savior. The final analysis is shown below.
70yrs and above 0%
50 – 69yrs 1%
30 – 49yrs 5%
20 – 29yrs 15%
4 – 19yrs 79%
Where then should we invest our time and resources as a church and as individuals?
3. The opportunity
The students are in school at least 9 months p.a and 9hrs per day for the day scholars. This presents a golden moment to share with them the gospel. I am not advocating that the teacher to use their lesson to preach (although it may be ok once in a while to mention something), rather, we should model the Christian life to the students
A teacher having 16 lessons each of 40 minutes a week, each of 40 students has 25,600 man minutes or 427man hrs or 18 man days with the learners per year. This translates to 44 days p.a. of 24 hrs each. If we do not reach them effectively when in high school, they may eventually become unreachable. We will give an account of what we did with the opportunities God gave us.
4. Cost effectiveness
The students are mostly already organized for you. There is no adverts in the media, no sourcing security etc. the cost is mainly time and some fare. Those involved in organizing evangelism meetings/crusades in churches know how costly an effective meeting is.
5. Impact on church and society.
i. A strong Christian union is very helpful in instilling values and discipline amongst the students
ii. Most decisions made in teenage are lifetime decisions. We should assist in making them decide to follow Christ. That is why cooperates target the youth in their adverts.
Many leaders in the church today, such as Dr David Oginde, the Bishop emeritus of CITAM, & Bishop Mark Kariuki of DC gave their lives to the Lord while in High School. The same applies to innumerable Pastors, Elders and Deacons. The Lord eternally bless the people who took their time to minister to those students.
6. Obedience to the great commission
Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
This is not a
This document outlines the objectives and priorities of the Children, Youth and Children's Work (CYP) Team in the Diocese of Exeter. It provides contact information for the CYP Team members and their roles in supporting education, youth work, and ministry with children and young people. The objectives include developing a culture where children and youth are valued, providing training and resources, and greater collaboration between partners. It encourages listening to youth, partnering to build God's kingdom, and thinking creatively about how to meet youth "on their turf" through various activities.
This document discusses ministry with individuals who have special needs and their families. It notes that 19% of the population has special needs but are often marginalized. The document emphasizes that all people, including those with special needs, are created intentionally by God and have unique gifts to offer. It calls the church to fully include individuals with special needs in its congregations and ministries. It provides guidance on starting such a ministry through gaining support, educating others, and focusing on welcoming and accommodating individuals with special needs and supporting their families.
The document outlines an organization's approach to care, which includes domestic, international and indigenous adoption, providing for orphaned children's basic needs through various housing models, foster care through family placement and mentoring, advocacy at individual and higher levels, economic development through loans and training, family preservation through sponsorship and outreach, and multifaceted care.
The document summarizes the work of Lifesong for Orphans, an organization founded in 2002 that provides orphan care through adoption funding, church partnerships, foster care programs, and direct orphan care in several countries. Lifesong's mission is to bring joy and purpose to orphans by mobilizing the church community to adopt, care for, donate to, and serve orphans worldwide. They pledge to provide orphans with food, clothing, education, Christian training, and continued support into adulthood.
This document discusses plans for a strawberry farming business in Zambia. The business aims to provide funding for orphan care programs through profits. The farming business will employ local caregivers and aims to double employees' salaries within 8 months. The strawberries will be sold to major grocery store chains in Zambia, utilizing existing distribution networks. The business is run separately from the orphan care ministry but aims to gift a minimum of 10% of net cash flow annually to support orphan care programs in Zambia, with a long term goal of 30-50% of profits being gifted. All ultimate profits from the business will support orphan care in Zambia.
The document discusses plans for a sustainable strawberry farm business in Zambia run by Lifesong for Orphans to support their orphan care operations. The business aims to employ orphan graduates and caregivers. Profits will be reinvested or donated to fund Lifesong Zambia's capital costs and operational expenses, with a goal of donations covering 100% of operational costs. The strawberry variety grown is well-suited for the local market. Initial challenges include disease impacting nursery plants.
The document discusses overcoming barriers to adoption such as cost by providing interest free loans and matching grants. It also discusses helping orphans in Ukraine transition out of orphanages at age 16 to adult living within 2 years by teaching daily responsibilities and nurturing friendships, as well as indigenous adoption and foster care programs.
The document outlines plans to expand an orphanage and school called Lifesong in Zambia. It describes the current programs including feeding children twice a day, daily Bible study, and expanding grades each year. It invites support for a 4-phase expansion plan costing $550,000 total to add classrooms, a residential home, kitchen/cafeteria, and high school. It also details a 2-year plan to expand a strawberry farming business to provide income, employment, and self-sustainability.
This document discusses improving facilities at a school called Escalon in Honduras. It notes that the current kitchen is too small and lacks hygienic conditions, accommodating only 150 students despite having 550 enrolled. Renovations proposed include installing ceiling and wall fans in dorm rooms for ventilation, purchasing new industrial kitchen equipment like grills and stoves, and buying appliances, sinks, and cooking utensils to upgrade the kitchen. The total estimated costs provided are $15,300 for dorm ventilation and $17,000 for new kitchen equipment and appliances.
This document outlines a three-phase plan to help orphans in Ukraine. Phase 1 involves implementing a caring, Christian program at orphanages to provide for children's needs and prevent them from falling into crime or hardships after aging out. Phase 2 transitions orphans to a supportive "greenhouse" environment to learn life skills. Phase 3 establishes a camp program. The goal is to give orphans a foundation, continued support system, and prevent the high rates of problems they currently face after leaving the orphanage system.
The document outlines Lifesong's plans to care for orphans in Zambia through providing food, education, Christian training, and transition support as they become adults. It also describes their strawberry farming business which aims to provide jobs, dignity, and self-sustainability while funding orphan care operations. Their current needs total $330,000 including building classrooms, a computer lab, transport vehicle, farm facilities, and daily operations costs, of which $124,000 remains to be funded.
This document discusses orphan care projects in several countries run by Lifesong for Orphans. In Ukraine, the project aims to help 60 orphans transition to adulthood through job training, mentoring, and relationships. In Zambia, the project would provide schooling, two meals per day, and medical care through a nurse for 250 children. In Liberia, the project would provide school, three meals daily, and an orphanage for 120 children. In Honduras, outcomes for Lifesong students have exceeded national averages in terms of college attendance and employment, and the proposed project is to build a new kitchen and dining area to serve 550 children.
Honduras has one of the highest poverty and unemployment rates in Central America. Plan Escalon provides education and job skills training to help break this cycle for children. It currently serves over 550 students but has outdated facilities, including a small kitchen that can only seat 150 students and fried computers due to unreliable electricity. Proposed projects include installing ceiling and wall fans to improve ventilation in classrooms and dorms, constructing a new two-story building with a larger commercial kitchen and dining hall, and building a volleyball court to provide recreation. These improvements aim to better serve the growing student body and create hygienic conditions for their development.
Open Arms (revised) - Adoption General SessionAndy Lehman
This document discusses the story of Wyatt, an orphan born in Lithuania with multiple birth defects who was adopted from an orphanage in California. It mentions that God sets the lonely into families and quotes passages from the Bible and founders of charitable organizations about making a difference. The document also talks about Ukraine's broken orphanage system and Irving Bible Church in Dallas, Texas.
Our Children will provide orphaned children with food, clothing, medical care, shelter, fundamental Christian training, discipleship, and a quality education to set them up for the future. It will also continue to support children as they transition into adulthood with love. The organization aims to bring joy and purpose to orphans' lives without regrets through caring for children in countries like India, Liberia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Ukraine, and Zambia.
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)
Evangelize the lost: Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Edify the saved: Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture). The process also provides an opportunity for couples to develop relationships with other Christians as they seek prayer and financial support. Minister to those in need: There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier. By helping to reduce that barrier we are helping to rescue those children who are trapped in the cycle of orphan life. Be a Conscience in the community: As the Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves. “As Christians we are often known for what we are against, but the world doesn’t know what we are for. Jesus said ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” – FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans (Matt 5:16)