by Nicole Leeper | Aug 21, 2012 | Fundraising
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Aug 17, 2012 | Meet The Team
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Aug 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Aug 10, 2012 | Meet The Team
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Aug 9, 2012 | Christian Living, Orphan Care
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Aug 2, 2012 | Meet The Team
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Jul 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Jul 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Jul 31, 2012 | Haiti
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...
by Nicole Leeper | Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
