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What do you do when the Holy Spirit puts a desire on your heart, but the way seems impossible?

In the fall of 2008, Michael and Lisa wanted to follow God’s call to adopt, but financially they needed help. That’s when they turned to Lifesong for Orphans and got in contact with Louisville Oprhan Care Alliance (formerly LOCI).

Through the adoption fund that OCA developed with Lifesong, we were given a $3,000 matching grant. With that matching grant we raised a total of $11,000! The response was overwhelming. What an amazing experience! To KNOW that you were doing what God wanted you to do, and to SEE Him working it out is incredible!

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HT: Lifesong for Orphans

Title: Adoption Seminar Fall 2010
Location: Eastside Christian Church, 2319 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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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

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.

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!

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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

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.