Orphan Care Study 

Sundays at 11am in Room 809 

Bethany Baptist Church

7422 N. Heinz Lane

Edwards, IL 61528 

October 4-November 8, 2015

This study is for anyone interested in what the Bible says about caring for the disenfranchised. Learn what God’s Word says about caring for the orphan. For those with a heart to foster and/or adopt, this is the first step in partnering with the Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry. 

Questions?  Ken and Amy   -  levisix88@gmail.com

Spring Orphan Care Bible Study

Mark Your Calendars!

Using the Bible and A Passion for the Fatherless the Spring  Orphan Care Bible Study will delve in to what does it mean to care for the fatherless today.

A Passion for the Fatherless looks at the Scriptural mandate to care for the orphaned, helps families to look at why we care for the fatherless, and what are some ways they can respond to God's call to care for the orphaned.

Topics covered include: 

1.  The Uniqueness of Christian Orphan Care

2.  Compassion, the Disenfranchised, and the Orphan

3.  The Theology of Adoption 

4.  Blessings, Missions, and Orphans

5.  When Not to Care for Orphans

6.  The Greatness of Godly Affliction

7.  Decision Making and Moving Forward

You do not need to have the desire to bring foster or adoptive children into your home to attend this study.  Simply having a heart to see what God's Word says about caring for "the least of these" is enough. 

Orphan Care Bible Study

Dates: Sunday, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 19, 26, 2015

Time:  9:00am (during the Sunday School hour)

Place: Bethany Community Church, meeting at Five Points in Washington

          360 North Wilmor Road     

Taught By: Chuck Boysen

For further information contact: Seth at seth@bethanycommunitychurch.org

Fall Orphan Care Bible Study Beginning Soon

Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry will host again this fall the Orphan Care Bible Study. This study is for anyone interested in learning what the Bible says about caring for the disenfranchised. Foster parenting or adoption do not have to be in your future to be a part of this study, just a desire to know what God's Word says about caring for the orphan. The text for the study consists of Scripture and A Passion for the Fatherlesswritten by Daniel Bennett (Pastor of Bethany Community Church).

During the study we will look at God's heart for the orphan and some things to consider when looking at orphan care.

For those with a heart to foster and/or adopt this is the first step in partnering with the Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry.

Orphan Care Bible Study

Sundays, beginning September 21- October 26, 2014

Time: 11:00am – 12:15pm (during second service)

Place:  Bethany Baptist Church, Room 809.  (7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards)

Teachers: Ken and Amy Park

Questions? Contact: Ken and Amy at levisix88@gmail.com or Jerry Sanderson at jerry@bethanycentral.org

Fall Orphan Care Bible Study

Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry will host again this fall the Orphan Care Bible Study. This study is for anyone interested in learning what the Bible says about caring for the disenfranchised. Foster parenting or adoption do not have to be in your future to be a part of this study, just a desire to know what God's Word says about caring for the orphan. The text for the study consists of Scripture and A Passion for the Fatherless written by Daniel Bennett (Pastor of Bethany Community Church).

During the study we will look at God's heart for the orphan and some things to consider when looking at orphan care.

For those with a heart to foster and/or adopt this is the first step in partnering with the Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry.

Orphan Care Bible Study

Sundays, beginning September 21- October 26, 2014

Time: 11:00am – 12:15pm (during second service)

Place:  Bethany Baptist Church, Room 809.  (7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards)

Teachers: Ken and Amy Park

Questions? Contact: Ken and Amy at levisix88@gmail.com or Jerry Sanderson at jerry@bethanycentral.org

Re-Post: Spring Orphan Care Bible Study

The Orphan Care Bible Study is gearing up for a great session!  Interested in learning what God's Word has to say about orphan care?  You do not have to have a desire to foster and/or adopt, simply a desire to hear what the Lord has to say about caring for the orphan to attend. 

Using the Bible and A Passion for the Fatherless by Daniel Bennett this study will look at God's heart for the orphan and some of the areas to consider when desiring to be involved in orphan care of any kind.

For those with a heart to foster and/or adopt this Bible Study is also the first step in the process of partnering with Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry.

Orphan Care Bible Study

Dates:  Mondays, April 14 - May 19, 2014

Time:  6:15pm - 8 pm

Place: Bethany Community Church Community Room
                     27265 Dutch Lane, Washington,IL

Teacher:  Brian Entner

Questions or more info:  309-508-1755 or info@bethanycommunitychurch.org

Note: There is not childcare.

Fall Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Bible Study

Fall Open Hearts, Open Homes 

Orphan Care Bible Study

This study is for anyone interested in learning what the Scripture has to say about caring for orphans.  A desire to adopt or do foster care is not a requirement for this study.  We will also be using A Passion for the Fatherless by Daniel Bennett to help us better understand the theology of adoption and the practical application of orphan care. 

Sundays, September 22 - October 27, 2013

11:00am - 12:15 (during second church service)

Bethany Baptist Church

Led by: Jerry Sanderson

Any questions?  Contact Jerry Sanderson - jerry@bethanycentral.org
or Amy Park at levisix88@gmail.com

Fall Open Hearts, Open Homes 

Orphan Care Bible Study

This study is for anyone interested in learning what the Scripture has to say about caring for orphans.  A desire to adopt or do foster care is not a requirement for this study.  We will also be using A Passion for the Fatherless by Daniel Bennett to help us better understand the theology of adoption and the practical application of orphan care.

Sundays, September 22 - October 27, 2013

11:00am - 12:15 (during second church service)

Bethany Baptist Church

Led by: Jerry Sanderson

Any questions?  Contact Jerry Sanderson - jerry@bethanycentral.org
or Amy Park at levisix88@gmail.com

Next Orphan Care Bible Study

Passion for the Fatherless:

 The Uniqueness of Christian Orphan Care

All are welcome to join Pastor Daniel as a new Orphan Care Bible Study begins.  Come and see what the Scripture says about caring for the fatherless.  This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and make connections with others that are like-minded.  

Study Begins:  Monday, January 21, 2013 

Time:  6:15pm

Place:  Study is held at Camp Good News, Washington, IL.  The study is hosted by Bethany
Community Church.

Questions:  Contact: Bethany Community Church at (309) 508-1755 or Pastor Daniel at  daniel@bethanycommunitychurch.org

Fall Orphan Care Bible Study

Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Bible Study begins September 23!

This study is for anyone who is interested in hearing what God's Word says about the church's care for orphans.  The study will be led by Jerry Sanderson and will use the resource The  Passion for the Fatherless: Developing a God-Centered Ministry to Orphans written by Bethany Community's Dr. Daniel Bennett.

We will meet Sundays at 11am in Room 809 at Bethany Baptist Church.  The church is located at 7422 N Heinz Lane, Edwards.  The churches phone number is 309-692-1755.  Anyone is welcome.

Fall Happenings!

Fall is upon us and with fall comes the beginning of many activities.  Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Ministry has a couple of exciting opportunities for those looking for ways to become involved in some way in the care of the orphan.

Always something we look forward to is the start of a new Orphan Care Bible Study!  Mark your calendars now for this study.  This study is not only for those considering foster care and/or adoption but for anyone who is interested in hearing what God's Word says about the church's care for orphans.  We will be using some new video clips to get us started and the resource written by Dr. Daniel Bennett, Bethany Community Church, entitled The Passion for the Fatherless: Developing a God-Centered Ministry to Orphans.  While our study will take place on Sunday mornings, those outside of the Bethany Fellowship of Churches are also welcome to join us!  Jerry Sanderson will lead this study.

Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Bible Study      

Beginning Sunday, September 23 - October 28, 2012

Time:  11am 

Place: Bethany Baptist Church; 7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards,IL 
      We will meet in the Living Stones Classroom.

Questions? Jerry Sanderson - jerry@bethanycentral.org or Amy Park - levisix@frontier.com

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Secondly,  there is an opportunity through The Forgotten Initiative to take part in Mentor Training being hosted at Bethany Baptist Church.  The Forgotten Initiative provides training for anyone in the Body of Christ that would like to mentor a child that is currently in Foster Care.

You do not need to be a licensed foster parent to mentor a child.  The requirements are as follows:

- 21 years old (or older)
- valid driver's license
- Completion of TFI training
- minimum of 1 year commitment to mentor
- Successfully pass DCFS background check
- Successfully completes Application Process at Agency
- Belief/commitment to the TFI Statement of Faith

TFI Mentoring Training

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

6-9pm

Bethany Baptist Church
7422 N Heinz Lane, Edwards

To RSVP for training: infor@theforgotteninitiative.org

Questions? use above email address or 1-309-531-5824

Resources

Christian Alliance for Orphans has a great site to check out for resources concerning adoption and fostering. Below is the link:

http://christianalliancefororphans.org/resources/resource-library

The Open Hearts, Open Homes Ministry does not recommend all the resources on this site, but there are many that you may find helpful. We encourage you to use discernment as you look through the list.

Two Events to Note

We want to remind all of you ladies, no matter where you are in the process of adopting or fostering that you are invited to Focused Fellowship.

Focused Fellowship

Date: Monday, Sept. 20th

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Monica Lonergan's home @ 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria, IL

No RSVP needed. Questions contact Amy @ levisix@frontier.com

For Husbands and Wives together:

For those of you who have not had the opportunity to go through the Orphan Care Bible Study now is your chance.

Orphan Care Bible Study

Place: Bethany Baptist Church

Dates: October 10- Nov. 14

Time: During the 2nd church service (starting at 11:00am)

Any questions contact Jerry @ jerry@bethanycentral.org or Amy @ levisix@frontier.com

Orphan Care Bible Study coming soon!

Join us for the next Open Hearts, Open Homes

Orphan Care Bible Study

Dates: Sundays, March 21 - April 25

Time: 9-10am

Place: Bethany Community Church (meeting at Five Points in Washington, IL)

Pastor Daniel will be teaching.

This study is open to anyone interested in hearing about God's heart for the orphan. For more information or questions you can contact Daniel via email daniel@bethanycommunitychurch.org

The Open Hearts, Open Homes Ministry is a shared ministry of the Bethany Fellowship of Churches.