May Focused Fellowship

May Focused Fellowship

Ladies - Join us as we support each other through prayer, sharing, and encouragement!  If you are fostering, adopting or considering come and get to know other ladies that have hearts being pulled in the same direction.  Ask a like-minded friend to join you!  

Monday, May 20, 2013

7pm

Home of Monica:  1111 W Burnside Dr., Peoria

No need to RSVP, just show up.

Any questions?  Contact Amy at levisix@frontier.com

Note:  We meet the third Monday of each month, so mark June while you are at it.  Stay tuned for information about a guest speaker who will be joining us in June.  

Save the Dates!

Foster Care Prayer Vigil  -

In conjunction with National Foster Care Month and the National Foster Care Prayer Vigil the Open Hearts Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry is hosting a Foster Care Prayer Vigil.

We will meet to pray for the over 400,000 children that are in foster care across the nation as well as all those that are involved in the process such as social workers, clinicians, judges, attorneys, foster parents, and birth parents.  Come and join us as we join in prayer with many others across the nation to bring these children before the Lord in prayer.

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

Date:  Thursday, May 23, 2013

Time:  6-7pm

Room:  Senior High Room

Any questions?  Amy @ 266-1635

For more information about this national event see: http://www.cryoftheorphan.org/Overview.aspx
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Spring Social - 

Stay tuned for more details for our Open Hearts Open Homes Orphan Ministry Family Picnic.

Date:  Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 4pm.  Stay tuned for a new date!

Interested in being a part of the STUCK documentary coming to Peoria?

Below is information we are passing on to anyone who is interested in helping to bring the documentary STUCK to the Peoria area.  This movie is "an advocacy film that reminds us that every child needs a family."

The kick-off meeting to discuss bringing STUCK to Peoria on Monday, May 13, at 5:30 PM, Richwoods Christian Church.   

The meeting will start with viewing the documentary, then proceed to discuss details about bringing it to Peoria.

 

They have reduced the license fee from $600 to $300!

 

If you know others who would like to get involved, please forward to them (you can use the links at the upper right) and they can sign up.

 

 

Visit     http://buy.stuckdocumentary.com/  to learn more about the film.

For Christian Alliance for the Orphans post about this go to:http://www.christianalliancefororphans.org/2013/02/16/special-stuck-movie-trailer-and-upcoming-national-tour/

Focused Fellowship

What is Focused Fellowship?  A time for women that are anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption to meet together.  Yes, anywhere in the process;  in the beginning decision-making process all the way to parenting for many years.

We spend time hearing a short devotion, praying for each other's family, and in fellowship.  It is a time to share what is on your heart and be encouraged.

While this is a ministry of Open Hearts Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry ladies attend from many different churches in Central Illinois.  If you have a friend that would be interested or would benefit from meeting with other women please invite her to come with you.

There is no need to RSVP, we are all busy ladies, we don't want you to feel that you can't come if you haven't let anyone know or feel guilty when your day blows up (though that would be the perfect time to come  meet with us).  Some of the ladies bring a snack to share, just finger food, nothing fancy.

Join us the third Monday of every month, with very few exceptions.

April Meeting :  Monday, April 15, 2013
                    
Time: 7:00pm

Place Monica's:  1111 W Burnside Dr. Peoria


If you have any questions please email Amy at levisix@frontier.com.

We hope to see you there!

Check this out!

Bethany Fellowship of Churches would like to invite your church to participate in our 2013 Orphan Care Conference! 

A Passion for the Fatherless 2013 is designed to equip the local church to care more effectively for the orphan. This conference will focus on the Biblical foundation of orphan care ministry and the centrality of the local church in meeting the needs of the fatherless.

  

What: A Passion for the Fatherless Orphan Care Conference 2013

 When: October 11-12, 2013

Where: Bethany Baptist Church | Edwards, IL.

 Featuring

Tony Merida | Rick Morton

 Orphanology

&

Daniel Bennett

A Passion for the Fatherless

&

Lifesong for Orphans
www.lifesongfororphans.org

 More information coming soon! Please let us know if you would be interested in advertising this event at your church.

Focused Fellowship

Spring!

  "And let us consider how we can spur one another on towards love and good deeds."  Hebrews 10:24      

Focused Fellowship exists to encourage ladies that are anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adopting.  Whether you are in the 'considering' stage or in the midst of parenting a foster or adoptive child you are welcome to join us as we take time to consider how to serve the Lord as we walk through our days, have a devotion, take time to pray for each other and share practical ideas to reach out to our children.  

We meet the third Monday of each month so please join us!

Monday, March 18, 2013  at 7:00pm.

We meet at the home of Monica at 1111 W Burnside Dr., Peoria. 

If you have any questions please contact Amy at 251-7250.  

Feel free to bring a friend.  If you are inclined you may bring a snack to share.  There is no need to RSVP, we don't want you to ever feel that you can't decide at the last moment to join us.  

                                            

Parenting Kids from Hard Places classes rescheduled

Every child has their moments of frustration. For some of our kids who have been through trauma, there may be times of unconsolable anger or disconnect that you just know are not the norm. We have been at our wit's end not knowing how to help and secretly (or not so secretly) wondering if we are making things worse for our kids. We would love for you to join us on our journey as we learn and grow and begin to see healing and connectedness. 

We have reschedule the next PKHP class for March 19-June 4. We will meet every Tuesday 7-9pm at 2261 Hollands Grove Rd, Washington IL 61571. 

DIRECTIONS: Rt. 24 just west of the 24/buisness 24 split in Washington. Turn NORTH on Hollands Grove or Grange Road, (Faith Church is between these two roads, Hollands Grove runs around behind the church. If you turn on Grange take a RIGHT onto Holland Grove). 2261 is on the LEFT (north) side. There are 3 mail boxes together. You cannot see their house from the road. Go past the first house and you'll drive through a few trees then you can drive straight into their driveway. 

Don and DeAnn Fraser 
309-550-2958