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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
Who Cares for Orphans?
By Phyllis M. LaBranche | MSW Ethiopia Country Director Who cares for orphans?If not the church, than who? The government? The UN? Surely these great organizations have resources and a stake in the welfare of children. But who feeds and clothes and loves the...
Churches Casting Vision
We love to see how our church-to-church partners in the U.S. are sharing their vision and work with the members of their church. Below is a post from Kathy Davis about River Oaks Community Church "A Night of Hope". A Night of Hope On August 8th, River Oaks Community...
Lessons from the journey
By Jenny Black | Pantego Bible Church team memberOn our recent trip to Ethiopia, we shared the gospel with many people through our words, but mostly with God's love and compassion. We saw many come to Christ and many seeds were planted in people's hearts that...
Church partnerships lived out
By Mike Krick | Regional Director of Advocacy - Midwest RegionLast spring I took my third trip in an 18 month period to beautiful South Africa. This trip reminded me yet again how much I love getting to do what I do.The church that fulfills James 1:27 is a...
Effective Leadership in Ethiopia
By Alan HuntPrior to World Orphans partnering with a church in a developing country we spend a considerable amount of time getting to know the senior pastor. We want to underst his heart, history, vision, and strategy to care for orphans and vulnerable children in his...
A beautiful friendship between churches
By Tari Holtorf | Regional Director of Advocacy - Mountain StatesA few months ago, I had the privilege of experiencing my first trip overseas since joining World Orphans. With all of the preparation and anticipation of going on a trip, much of that is preparing...
Together for Adoption conference extends special pricing
Together for Adoption's annual conference is just three months away and T4A is offering special pricing this week with a savings of $30. Join us October 21-22 in Phoenix for Together for Adoption Conference 2011. Over 1,200 people will gather together at Redemption...
A Family Changed By The Church
By Mark GummOn my recent trip to Ethiopia I had the joy of going to visit orphans and widows in their distress (James 1:27) with one of our church partners. I met Helen, a 13 year old girl who lives with her mother, two brothers, four sisters, and the baby...
Eight-Year Old Creates “Ade for Aid” Lemonade Stand
Eight-year old Marlow is enjoying her summer like every other kid who welcomes a break from school. But she's using some of that free time to help other kids through World Orphans. Marlow opened up her "Ade for Aid" lemonade stand with all the proceeds benefiting...
Project Launches Medical Clinic, Tailoring School
Fountain of Hope Church in Nairobi, Kenya recently opened a small medical clinic and tailoring school on the church property. The tailoring school has six sewing machines which will be used to teach women basic tailoring skills so that they can help provide income for...
Medical Camps and the Mercy of God
By Kathy Davis | Holistic Care LeadOne of the primary ways that World Orphans cares for the plight of the widow and orphan is through our Church-to-Church partnerships.River Oaks Community Church in Tennessee just returned from Nairobi, Kenya having spent 9 days...
Mercy received, mercy given
By Daniel Connor | Regional Director of Advocacy - West Coast"Whenever you reap your harvest in your field and leave some unraked grain there, you must not return to get it; it should go to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow so that the LORD your God may...