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Stories of hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
World Orphans Rescue Run
Rescued to Run…Running to Rescue Hebrews 12:1-3:“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us...
Meet the NEW Team Members – Holly Glenn
By Alan Hunt | Vice-President of AdvocacyA little over three years ago, I received this email from Holly Glenn:Hi Alan,We met at CAFO Summit on the last day (I’m sure you remember me…hehehe). I am trying to start an Orphans Ministry at Pantego Bible Church here...
This Night…
By Kate BordersThis night as I sink tired, yet comfortably into bed I am overwhelmed by all those whose place of rest is so uncomfortable.This night some sleep too hot, so hot it takes your breath away...others are too cold. Some too dry, their bodies and land parched...
Meet the NEW Team Members: Nate Livesay
By Kevin Squires | Senior Director of AdvocacyIn continuing with our “Meet the Team” blog series, we are introducing you to several people who are in the process of raising support to join the staff of World Orphans.In December 2011, I led a team to Ethiopia...
Jesus Loves Children
When I have heard teaching about Jesus loving children through passages like Luke 18:15-17, it has been difficult for me to understand why this was radical and surprising for the disciples and crowds following Him. In my mind, it has always been obvious that children...
Meet the NEW Team Members: Bailey Kalvelage
By Kate Borders | Senior Projects DirectorAs an extension of our “Meet the Team” blog series, over the next few weeks we’ll be posting about our new team members, people who are in the process of raising support to join the staff of World Orphans.It is with great...
On Your Mark. Get Set. Go!
Ever wonder how you can help an orphan? How about 153 million? It’s overwhelming, we know. Here’s the good news: You can make a difference! Run or walk with us on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the inaugural World Orphans Rescue Run 5K. This year’s races will be held...
Gospel Hope in a Hopeless World
This August, in partnership with Together for Adoption, World Orphans will be bringing a time of spiritual refreshment and encouragement to the church in Nicaragua by hosting a conference for pastors, church leaders, and caretakers working with vulnerable children. We...
Falling Through the Cracks
By Nicole Leeper | Office ManagerReaching out to the little two-year-old girl to touch her arm as she lay in the crib, she began to make a high pitched squeal, and terror came over her face. She’s falling through the cracks...I had the privilege to visit Haiti...
In the Margins
By Jeremy Resmer | Projects ManagerIncreasingly, we hear stories about marginalization and social exclusion that result from physical, material, and social disadvantages of individuals, people groups, and sometimes, entire communities. The alienation and...
Meet The Team – Matt Mehaffey
Name and position with World Orphans.Matt Mehaffey, Director of Advocacy.What attracted you to your current position?My wife and I adopted two boys from Taiwan and through that journey God opened our eyes to the global orphan crisis. Soon after we were connected with...
Striving For Best Practice
By Jacques Sadie | Nicaragua Country DirectorLately, our World Orphans staff have been re-studying together the book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett. It is really a book about...