Congratulations                                                      
                        to

               Josh and Janea!

                   Welcome to the family Jade and Jude!

                "Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him."  Psalm 37:4

Welcome Home!

Congratulations to Philip and Charisa!

Welcome Home Henry!

"In his heart a man plans his course,
 but the Lord determines his steps."  Proverbs 16:9

April Focused Fellowship!

LOCATION CHANGE FOR APRIL ONLY

Date: Monday, April 18th

Time: 7-9pm

Location for April only: Panera at Westlake Shopping Center

Ladies if you are anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption this evening is for you.  We invite you to join us as we do life together with other ladies who understand this part of your life.  Join us for an evening of fellowship.  Want to bring a friend - Sure thing!

Questions? Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

March Focused Fellowship

           
           March Focused Fellowship

Date: Monday, March 21, 2016

Time: 7-9pm

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

Focused Fellowship is here to support women anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption.  Join us as we spend time in prayer for our families, network together, and generally encourage one another on this great adventure. 

Come as you are, no need to RSVP, bring a friend or a snack to share, if you'd like.
 Any questions? Monica at 309-303-7965 or Amy at 309-251-7250.

Next 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: Mondays, February 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 14 

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Place: Bethany Community Church, Room 101

       

Taught By: Daniel Bennett

For further information contact: ohoh@bethanycommunitychurch.org 

February Focused Fellowship

               
  Monday,February 15th - 7pm-9pm

Monica's home - 1111 W Burnside Dr. Peoria

 Jen Walbridge from The Baby Fold will be joining us this evening to talk about TBRI (Trust-based Relational Intervention) questions.

 If you have a question ready please email Jen at jwalbridge@thebabyfold.org with the subject line: Focused Fellowship. This will help Jen to make the most of her time (she has to leave at 8:30pm) and perhaps have some resources in hand. Thank you ladies!

Focused Fellowship is a monthly meeting for ladies anywhere in the process of foster and/or adoption and Safe Families that allows ladies to connect with others in similar life situations.  We spend time with a short devotional, time of prayer for our families, and sharing our journey together.  

There is no need to RSVP, come as you where when you can.  Bring a friend and if you'd like a treat to share.  

questions? Monica 303-7965 or Amy 251-7250

Christian Adoptive Families notice

Christian Adoptive Families of Central Illinois is gathering.

Our Winter CAF Gathering will be Sunday February 21st 5pm

at "the Cabin" (west of Tremont one mile on Route 9)

Please bring a main dish and a side OR dessert to share.

Also, for those of you who attend our Adoption Support Group,

this will serve as a "combined" event, since we

missed our January meeting.

We hope to pick up again with our support group in March!

Hope to see you February 21st at 5pm!

(No need to RSVP)

  This is not a ministry of Open Hearts Open Homes Ministry but could be a valuable way for you to connect with other families.