Orphan Care Alliance http://www.orphancarealliance.org Equipping Christian families through engagement of the local Church to provide loving care and/or homes for the fatherless Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:42:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 2010-Oct.16: Adoption Seminar Fall 2010 http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/16/oct-16-adoption-seminar-fall-2010/ http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/16/oct-16-adoption-seminar-fall-2010/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:26:28 +0000 Tom http://www.louisvilleorphancare.com/?p=843 Title: Adoption Seminar Fall 2010
Location: Eastside Christian Church, 2319 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Link out: Click here
Description: Fall 2010 Adoption Seminar hosted by:
Eastside Christian Church,
2319 Veterans Parkway,
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Date: 2010-10-16

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

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27Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

~James 1:27

When you pray today, pray for OCA to eventually have the ability to support more full-time staff as the programs and organization develops.  Pray for the Lord’s direction and provision in all things.

Thank you for praying today and this week!  Today marks the conclusion of the four week prayer calendar.  Thank you so much for praying the past month.   Continue praying for OCA!  There will be opportunities in the future for more daily prayer like this.

]]> http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/13/pray-for-oca-to-support-more-full-time-staff/feed/ 0 Created to Connect Bible study starting Aug. 18th http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/12/created-to-connect-bible-study-starting-aug-18th/ http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/12/created-to-connect-bible-study-starting-aug-18th/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:29:52 +0000 Tom http://www.orphancarealliance.org/?p=1453 This is to invite any interested adoptive mothers to an upcoming Created to Connect Bible study, which will held on Wednesday evenings at Highview’s East campus, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning August 18th. This Bible study is designed to encourage strong and lasting connections with children who have been adopted from hard places. As we study God’s Word, we will explore the importance of having realistic expectations, and will develop tools and strategies to connect with our children as we help them heal and become all that God intends for them to be.  As adoptive parents, we must remain deeply rooted in His Word on a daily basis!

Please feel free to email Kimber Graves at kgraves@bethany.org or call her at 812-786-1236 with any questions.

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20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

~Ephesians 3:20-21

When you pray today, pray for churches to embrace this ministry and have wisdom and discernment in how they can be a part of OCA.  Pray for people and funds to come from these churches  and that strong partnerships will be formed.   Pray that OCA will stay strongly supported by the local churches and not have to depend on the State for money or resources.  We pray that our Father will do even more than we imagine by the power that is at work within us.  May His glory be shown and proclaimed in the Church because of Jesus for ever.

Thank you for praying today!

]]> http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/12/pray-for-churches-to-embrace-this-ministry/feed/ 0 When you pray today, pray for repentance in our own lives… http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/11/when-you-pray-today-pray-for-repentance-in-our-own-lives/ http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/11/when-you-pray-today-pray-for-repentance-in-our-own-lives/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:26:51 +0000 Tom http://www.orphancarealliance.org/?p=1460 “Quit your worship charades.
I can’t stand your trivial religious games:
Monthly conferences, weekly Sabbaths, special meetings—
meetings, meetings, meetings—I can’t stand one more!
Meetings for this, meetings for that. I hate them!
You’ve worn me out!
I’m sick of your religion, religion, religion,
while you go right on sinning.
When you put on your next prayer-performance,
I’ll be looking the other way.
No matter how long or loud or often you pray,
I’ll not be listening.
And do you know why? Because you’ve been tearing
people to pieces, and your hands are bloody.
Go home and wash up.
Clean up your act.
Sweep your lives clean of your evildoings
so I don’t have to look at them any longer.
Say no to wrong.
Learn to do good.
Work for justice.
Help the down-and-out.
Stand up for the homeless.
Go to bat for the defenseless.

~Isaiah 1:13-17, The Message

When you pray today, pray for repentance in our own lives and for the Church, where we have failed to defend the poor and oppressed and fatherless.  Pray that the Lord will hear our prayers, and our hearts will be pure to serve Him.  Pray that we will have a passion to work for justice and help those that need it.  Pray for churches to embrace this ministry and have wisdom and discernment in how they can be a part of OCA.  Pray for people and funds to come from these churches.  Pray that OCA will find favor with the Lord and churches, and that we will continue to be a voice for orphans.  Pray for the Board to have boldness, humility, and trust as they approach groups for financial help.  Pray that they will be favored and blessed.

Thank you for praying today!

]]> http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/11/when-you-pray-today-pray-for-repentance-in-our-own-lives/feed/ 0 OCA recognized by Jefferson County CHFS http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/10/oca-recognized-by-jefferson-county-chfs/ http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/10/oca-recognized-by-jefferson-county-chfs/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:01:59 +0000 Tom http://www.orphancarealliance.org/?p=1456 Praise to God for the acknowledgement of the work OCA does with Jefferson County Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the fatherless of our community.  Thanks to everyone who serves the fatherless through the OCA!

Inscription reads:

In Appreciation for all you do for the

families and children of Jefferson County

Cabinet for Health and Family Services Foster Adoption Program

August 2010

Orphan Care Alliance

]]> http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/10/oca-recognized-by-jefferson-county-chfs/feed/ 0 Register now: Empowered To Connect Conf. in Nashville http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/10/register-now-empowered-to-connect-conf-in-nashville/ http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/10/register-now-empowered-to-connect-conf-in-nashville/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:26:28 +0000 Tom http://www.orphancarealliance.org/?p=1451 This is to remind everyone to to register now for the Empowered To Connect Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, to receive the early bird rate. The $10 off registration offer ends on August 11 (less than a week away!).

The Empowered to Connect Conference is a two-day conference focused on equipping families, churches and professionals to bring hope and healing to adopted and foster children. Hosted by Show Hope board members Dan and Terri Coley, the conference will take place during September 10-11, 2010.

The Empowered to Connect Conference features sessions and workshops led by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael and Amy Monroe. Dr. Karyn Purvis, co-author of The Connected Child, will share her research, tips and strategies for easing post-adoption family life. Regie Hamm, writer of the hit song “The Time of My Life,” sung by American Idol’s David Cook, will share about how both the struggles and triumphs of adopting led to the writing of this song. You don’t want to miss this event!

Learn more about the conference and register at the Show Hope website, www.showhope.org.

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9 A generous man will himself be blessed,
for he shares his food with the poor.

~Proverbs 22:9

When you pray today, pray that the money will be available to run the OCA programs well as they develop.  Pray that churches and individuals will be generous in their donations.  Pray that those donors will be blessed by God and given back tenfold what they give.  Pray that the programs will continue to grow and that they will have the resources they need to operate.

Thank you for praying today!

]]> http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/10/pray-that-money-will-be-available-to-run-oca-programs-well/feed/ 0 OCA Foster Family Bowling Event – Donations Needed http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/09/oca-foster-family-bowling-event-donations-needed/ http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/09/oca-foster-family-bowling-event-donations-needed/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:45:23 +0000 Tom http://www.orphancarealliance.org/?p=1464 We are looking for donations of food or money to supply the following for an OCA Foster Family Support Bowling Event on August 21st.  With the donations we are hoping to supply a light breakfast of donuts, muffins, and fruit with napkins and small plates to serve 60 people.

We have some donated prizes for the event but are also looking to buy a few gift cards as a raffle.

If your church, bible study group, or individuals are interested in donating, please contact Britt Washausen at brwash@insightbb.com

]]> http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/09/oca-foster-family-bowling-event-donations-needed/feed/ 0 Pray the Lord blesses those who volunteer … http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/09/pray-the-lord-blesses-those-who-volunteer/ http://www.orphancarealliance.org/2010/08/09/pray-the-lord-blesses-those-who-volunteer/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:55:18 +0000 Tom http://www.orphancarealliance.org/?p=1443 Week  4  Focus:    Finances
17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and he will reward him for what he has done.

~Proverbs 19:17

When you pray today, pray that the Lord will bless those who provide so many needed volunteer hours.  Pray that they and their families will be financially provided for so that the work of OCA can continue.  God has given OCA a task to do in Louisville and the surrounding area.  Pray that we will all trust in His leading and be dependent on Him.  Pray that we will not be consumed with anxiety over finances, but trust that the Lord provides when He asks something to be done.  We must seek the Lord to provide for this ministry.

Please feel free to submit any specific/personal prayer requests through the WEBSITE. The small core prayer team is forming now and ready to pray!  If you would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.

Thank you for praying today!

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