Post Placement Workshop

In an attempt to keep this event as most recent on the blog I'm repeating it for those interested.

Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry

"Adjusting to a new normal...

seeking wisdom after an adoption or foster placement"

This workshop is for anyone who is interested in fostering/adoption and is at any stage in that process. Our hope is to encourage and equip you in this adventure!

Please pass this on to anyone you know that could benefit!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Time: 9 am - 1pm with a light lunch provided.

Place: Bethany Baptist Church, 7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards,IL

This workshop/seminar will consist of 2 sessions and a panel discussion, followed by a light lunch.

Workshops include:

Caring for the Orphan is Gloriously Painful - Dr. Daniel Bennett

Navigating ups and downs with your adoptive / foster child - Jerry Sanderson

Schedule:

9-9:15am – Welcome

9:15 – 10:15 – Pastor Daniel – Caring for the Orphan is Gloriously Painful

10:15-10:30 – break

10:30-11:30 – Pastor Jerry – Navigating Ups and Downs with our Foster/Adoptive Child

11:30-12:15 – Panel - made up of a variety of post-placement families

12:15-1pm – lunch

We will have childcare available. Please let us know when you RSVP the number and age of children you will be bringing with you that morning.

RSVP to: Bethany Baptist Church office - 309-692-1755.

For further questions: Amy Park 309-266-1635.

Defend the Cause

Below is a link to the Defend the Cause event in Normal, IL

Saturday, November 12, 2011.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Place: Eastview Christian Church, 1500 N. Airport Rd., Normal, IL

This event is free however tickets are needed (see link below):
http://defendthecause.eventbrite.com

http://webmail.frontier.com/service/home/~/Defend%20The%20Cause%20Flyer%204.jpeg?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=58341&part=2

October Focused Fellowship

Ladies - whether you are just in the investigation stage of fostering/adoption, waiting for the child the Lord has for you to minister to or in the midst of following the Lord in caring for a child Focused Fellowship could be for you!

We meet to pray and encourage one another in the journey of fostering and/or adoption.

Join us the third Monday of each month.

Next meeting:

Monday, October 17, 2011

Time: 7pm

Place: Monica's home: 1111 W. Burnside Dr. Peoria

No need to RSVP, just come. If you'd like bring a snack to share.

Any questions? Call Amy @ 266-1635

Post - Placement Workshop

Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry

"Adjusting to a new normal...seeking wisdom after an adoption or foster placement"

This workshop is for anyone who is interested in fostering/adoption and is at any stage in that process. Our hope is to encourage and equip you in this adventure!

Please pass this on to anyone you know that could benefit!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Time: 9 am - 1pm with a light lunch provided.

Place: Bethany Baptist Church, 7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards,IL

This workshop/seminar will consist of 2 sessions and a panel discussion, followed by a light lunch.

Workshops include:

Caring for the Orphan is Gloriously Painful - Dr. Daniel Bennett

Navigating ups and downs with your adoptive / foster child - Jerry Sanderson

We will have childcare available. Please let us know when you RSVP the number and age of children you will be bringing with you that morning.

RSVP to: Bethany Baptist Church office - 309-692-1755. For further questions: Amy Park 309-266-1635.

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