A God who sets the lonely in families

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is common for us as believers to spend a significant amount of time thinking upon our many blessings, and truly they are many. Most of us can find no shortage of things to thank our Father for – not the least of which is our families....

Safe Haven in South Africa

Ebenezer Bible Church (EBC) in Temba, South Africa, has been a World Orphans partner since 2008. With a passion for reaching the lost, they are ministering to their community in many ways, concluding each year with a Celebration honoring God for what He has done. In...

Collaboration in Cambodia

In His final prayer for the future generations of disciples, people that would someday become members of the Kingdom, Jesus prayed, “…that all of them may be one.” And while most Christians would gladly acknowledge that they value “oneness” in the Kingdom, living and...

One At A Time

By Sheri Mellema – Advocacy There she stood with red rimmed eyes, tears about to spill onto her cheeks. She was young, and as I awkwardly attempted to comfort her, I was instantly drawn to this girl’s innate and very palpable sense of compassion. “What do we do?” she...

Where Did You Get That Cool Shirt?

Our staff has been sporting new World Orphans t-shirts lately that are drawing a bit of attention, and we keep hearing the question: “Where can I get one?” At the new World Orphans web store, that’s where! And, we’re having a design competition… You can now get...

Kenya – A Church: A Family

Ten years ago, James Maina was eight and living on the streets of Eastleigh, Kenya. He and his seven-year-old brother, Joseph, were alone, fending for themselves. Because of their love for Christ and a heart for street boys, Fountain of Life Church rescued James and...