This Sunday, November 7, 2010, is Orphan Sunday - a day set aside to bring awareness to churches, communities and individuals of the plight of orphans. It is a day to encourage people to care for the fatherless.In an effort to do this in our area, an Orphan Sunday event is being held in Des Moines this Sunday. Here are the details:
Location: Faith Lutheran Church 10395 University Ave. Clive, Iowa 50325
Date: Orphan Sunday November 7, 2010 1:00-3:00
Contact: Carla Tripp, About A Child carla@aboutachild.org.
Guest Speakers, Adoption Professionals & Adoptive Parents Available to address YOUR questions!
The event will have professionals and/or materials from local organizations such as Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, Iowa Association of Adoption Agencies, Iowa Kids Net and other agencies/organizations to promote foster/adoption in our community. There will also be a parent and professional panel to answer questions. (Jason and I are part of the parent panel.)
Foster and adoptive families, families considering foster/adoption globally and locally as well as supporters and adoption advocates are encouraged to attend. Come listen to knowledgeable guest speakers (Jake Sullivan will be a speaker) and visit with several local organizations and agency representatives with materials available for those interested in learning more about adoption/foster care. Come and celebrate permanency in the life of a child!! All are welcome to this free event.
1 comment:
It's going to be so POWERFUL! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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