Foster Care and Foster Adoption Orientation

Foster Parenting and Foster Adoption Orientation - Sunday, 10/17

In the gym at 9:45am, the Adoption Ministry will be hosting an orientation for anyone interested in learning about foster parenting (including emergency and respite care) or adoption through the foster care. A representative from the San Joaquin County HSA will be informing us about how we, as families of FBC, can play a role in the lives of orphans in our county. These children in the foster care system, who have often experienced great hurt and loss, need adults who can love them with the love that only Jesus can offer. Please come, learn more, and show the county that we are passionate about helping orphans in our area. Invite friends or anyone you know that might be interested. For more information, please email the adoption ministry at adoption@fbclodi.org or call Leah at 277-4543.

Prayer!

One of the reasons we decided to set aside a specific day of prayer and fasting last week, was because we learned through A Place Called Simplicity (a blog written by an wonderful adoptive mom) that many believers were joining together that day to pray for orphans. The most awesome part of praying and fasting is that it gives us direct access to see God’s goodness. When I join with other believers in this way, I REMEMBER to pray for the things God has placed on my heart and, better yet, I REMEMBER to check up on those things to give HIM the glory for the answer. During this time, we did see God move in some amazing ways. Feel free to hop on over to Linny’s Blog and read all about it. It is so worth your time. It is my privilege to continue to pray for the people in our church and in the adoption group. Here are some prayer requests and praises for those of you who want to join with us!




Prayer update:



Please pray for the Paige Family. The court is due to terminate the parental rights of John’s biological mother on Wednesday, September 22 in the morning. Once that is completed, John will no longer have to have visits with her. The visits are very traumatic for John and his parents.



Praise for the Power family! Baby Mathew is adorable and was the highlight of this month’s adoption meeting!



Praise for Kevin and Leslie Crosby as they have finished their homestudy and are waiting for a referral for an emergency placement.



Pray for the Russu family as they are seeking the agency that would be the best fit for their family.



Pray for Rebecca Stark as she is in process of getting licensed.



Pray for the Huck family as they search for the best place to care for their daughter Janice.



Pray for the Morefields, for their discernment about how they should proceed.



Pray for the Goehring’s possible move so that they can begin the adoption process again.



Pray for all of those who have adopted children with “special needs” and for them to have the help and patience they need.



Pray for everyone who is in process of getting their homestudies done (please add your name if you are willing to share. I didn’t permission to share from everyone…yet!)



Pray for all of those who are considering the process that they will wait patiently on God’s timing.



Pray for the kids who will be coming into our families – for their safety, for their security, for their piece of mind, for them to have hope.



Pray that through the adoption process that all of us would see God’s work.

Pray for Beth (12 year old orphan in China)

I just read this post about a sweet, healthy 12 year old girl in China that needs a home. She is getting close to the age where children can no longer be adopted. Please pray for Beth to find a home. Here is the post.

http://strandfam.blogspot.com/2010/08/this-precious-girl-needs-family.html

Also, this family has an amazing adoption story if you scroll down on the blog. Another miracle only God could do!

Day of Prayer and Fasting for Adoptions - Sept. 8th

This coming Wednesday, a group of people from all over the United States are joining together to pray for families whose children are waiting to come home. Many have waited months and years and are still experiencing much opposition. Please join us in praying for these families along with families in our ministry in Lodi.

Here are the 2 posts that explain the Crazy Love Challenge:

Part one is Why does it have to be so hard?
Part two is Why does it have to be so hard? - Part 2

There is a place at the end of part 2 for families in the process who need prayer to get their child(ren) home can post their story. She is asking that we (as those who are passionate about orphans and adoption) join with MANY others around the U.S. in praying for God to bring these children home.

On Wednesday night from 7 - 7:45pm a couple of us are planning to pray in the prayer room during Pioneer clubs. Please feel free to come and join us in prayer. While we lift up the families on the blog, here are some prayer requests from our group:

1. Praise for baby Martin's arrival to the Power family. Pray for the adjustment and bonding to go well! Pray for strength as they begin the process to make him their own!
2. Tony and Dee Morefield go for their San Joaquin County Orientation this week. Pray for wisdom and guidance.
3. Pray for the Goehrings and the house that they have an offer in on. Pray for bank approval of their loan and that they also would be patient and trust God's timing in providing them a new house (so they can begin the adoption process again!)
4. Pray for Rebecca Stark as she continues in the process of adopting through the foster care system.
5. Pray for guidance and wisdom for the Huck Family as they help their daughter Janice plan for her future.
6. Pray for the Crosby Family as they have finished their classes and are ready for emergency placements of foster children. Pray for courage and strength as they seek to be light in an area of darkness in our county.



I know there are some more requests, so feel free to post them in the comments or email them to me and I will add them. I can't wait to see God move!!!!

Power Family has a Baby!!!!

Update!!!!

This past Friday (9/3), Vern, Diane, and Jordyn Power brought home baby Martin. He is about 2 months old and is adorable! It was so fun to see him at church today! We are putting together a meal list and throwing a shower for Diane in the next couple weeks, so let us know if you would like to be a part of the celebration.

Vern and Diane are working with Sacramento County and hoping to adopt baby Martin:-) Pray for them as they begin the process and for their attachment and adjustment!