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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
Hope for the Hopeless
By Mike Krick | Senior Director of AdvocacyI have been studying the book of Habakkuk lately and have found myself going through some similar patterns as this prophet. God, how long before you listen? Do I have to yell before you come to the rescue? Why am I...
Yet I Will Rejoice.
By Emily Hilburn | J117 Coordinator"Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle in the...
Meet The Team – Jeremy Resmer
Name and position with World Orphans..Jeremy Resmer, Project Manager.What attracted you to your current position?The opportunity to work with great people and for an organization that makes a positive impact in the world. Where do you live and who do you live with?I...
Encouraged By Prayer
By Kathy Davis | Holistic CarePaul, an apostle of Jesus Christ and a mighty man of faith, encountered affliction that left him so utterly burdened beyond his strength that there were times he despaired of life itself.2 Corinthians 1: 9-11 reminds us that there is...
Contagious Action
All it takes is one person to catch God’s heart for the fatherless and good things begin to happen.Bryan Dietzel and his wife lead a Life Group through their church, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. Last February, Bryan invited Alan Hunt, World Orphans VP of Advocacy, to...
Shining His Light in Haiti
Last month, a team of World Orphans board of directors and other leaders traveled together to Port au Prince, Haiti. This is a team of men accustomed to meeting regularly to lead and direct the ministry of World Orphans. Being together in Haiti was both unique and...
Sity – An Unforgettable Child
By Scott Vair, President/CEO There is something profound about visiting someone in their home when they are sick or in need of companionship, in need of encouragement or support, in need of hearing that there is hope. Surely this must be part of what James 1:27...
Meet The Team – Lori Resmer
Name and position with World Orphans..Lori Resmer, Director of Journey 117.What attracted you to your current position?God has given me a passion for missions mobilization. I love to journey with people from the beginning of their calling to serve and help catapult...
Home Improvement in Africa
By Alan Hunt & Amy WingfieldMeseret and her son, Milon, live in a rental home made of sticks and mud in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their home is falling apart, listing to one side, slowly beginning to crumble beneath torrential rains and threatening to collapse....
My Impression…
By Debbie VairWe have been tremendously encouraged of late by the staff and volunteers of World Orphans. Many have agreed the February staff retreat was a wonderful time of fellowship and learning more about World Orphans and each other, and we are still seeing the...
Meet The Team – Kevin Squires
Name and position with World Orphans..Kevin Squires, Senior Director of Advocacy.What attracted you to your current position?The idea of churches helping churches really stuck out to me. When I looked into World Orphans, I saw a humble ministry that simply wanted to...
God’s Heart for the Orphan is His Heart for You
By Jedd Medefind | President of Christian Alliance for Orphans“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families ...” (Psalms 68:5-6 NIV)The gods that the ancient world worshipped were concerned with...