Orphan Sunday Resources

Deuteronomy 10:18 ESV  "He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing."

There are 143 million orphans and waiting children. That's a BIG number! Every Christian can make a difference. Go to Jesus and pray about what He wants you to do! There are many things you can do on behalf of these children:

1.  Pray  
Pray about adopting, fostering, or becoming a safe family. Pray if God is calling you to be involved in fighting human trafficking, working to preserve families, or helping women in need who are currently pregnant. Pray that God shows you what He wants you to do to care for these children. Pray for children who are looking for homes. Go online to find a list of children who are waiting for a home.  Check out www.adoptuskids.org or www.rainbowkids.com. Print out a picture of a child. Pray for this child daily!

2.  Read, study, and learn more about adoption, foster care, and orphans.  Become educated!
Adopted for Life  Russell Moore
Orphanology:  Awakening to Gospel-Centered Adoption and Orphan Care  Tony Merida
David Platt's Radical site has many resources.
Watch "Adopted: Rescued to Love"

3.  Find an organization that supports orphans/vulnerable children and support it!
Check out Heart for Africa, Asia's Hope,  IJM, or the Haiti Collective.  Locally, learn more about Mars Home for Youth or the Foster Love Project.  Search for others!  If you have more suggestions, let me know!

4.  Find a family who is adopting and adopt them. Adoption can be a long and difficult process.  Families who are adopting need lots of support. Pray for them. Encourage them. Help them fundraise.

5.  Support a family who has adopted or is fostering.
Think "wrap-around care". Mow their lawn, offer to babysit, help with car maintenance, house cleaning, donate supplies, line up meals, throw a shower for them, or run errands. Brainstorm other ways you can support! Check out this video from Austin Stone to be inspired. "Foster Care Babysitting"

Can't wait to hear how God uses you!  Remember, it only takes one caring person to change a child's life forever.