If you are interested in finding out more about how orphans around the world are being cared for and how you (and your church or organization) can be more involved in this critical ministry then here is an opportunity to consider.
The Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit V is being held April 30 and May 1 at Irving Bible Church in Dallas, Texas.
Anyone who is interested in attending this event can Register online now or can follow this link to learn more about the Alliance.
Summit V is an opportunity to worship God by learning about how He is caring for orphans around the world through His people... and how YOU can join Him.
Detailed breakout sessions and strategic networking opportunities have been designed to equip the lay person, the church pastor & the orphan care worker with tangible steps they can take to love the orphan in their home, in their church, and through trusted organizations.
Don't miss our keynote speakers including Dr Tony Evans,Dennis Rainey, Russell Moore and Rob Mitchell.
Hosted by Irving Bible Church: a Christian Alliance for Orphans Member
Here are their prayer requests that my friend Maridel posted on their site.....Naughty of me to copy them rather than linking. But I think that we are more likely to pray over them as we read through them here without having to 'make time' later....
Prayer requests
The Word became Flesh.In John 1:3 we read “in Him was life, and the life was the light of men.”
The Word became Flesh.In John 1:3 we read “in Him was life, and the life was the light of men.”
In January we celebrate LIFE.
Each member of the Christian Alliance for Orphans is committed to bringing life and hope to vulnerable children around the world. Please join us in prayer that our light may shine into dark places around the world.
Pray for the unborn child……who even now needs rescuing from abortion plans.
For the birth mom in crisis… …will you called to minister to her hurting heart?
For our adoption ministry partners who serve birthmoms and adoptive families……with the kindness and compassion of Jesus.
For vulnerable children around the world who’s parents have died of AIDS……they need a family and food and shelter. Who will give?
Pray for the fathers and mothers who cannot feed their children……can we give so they might stay together as a family?
Pray for the Foster kids in your community……who need the HOPE that is offered in Christ. Are you reaching out in Jesus name?
Pray for the approximately 20,000 foster kids who age out of the system this year...…they don’t have the support to make it on their own. Who will fill in the gap?
Pray for more Christians to stand up and “defend the fatherless” (Is. 41:8)……will you go? Will you give of your treasures? Will you give so others may go?
We believe that Christ-followers are called to care in tangible ways for the vulnerable children of our world. Will you join us?
Feel free to contact us at info@christianalliancefororphans.org
Sincerely,Maridel Sandberg
President, Christian Alliance For Orphans
I love you Maridel and am praying over all these things even as I type!
2 comments:
Hey! Are you going? We're hoping to!!!!
Only if Maridel can sneak me into her sutcase!
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