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November 2011
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Championing fostering and adoption in your church

The New Testament writer James had an adopted older brother. It took time, but he eventually came to see that this sibling was no rival; He was Christ the Lord.

The Christian Church has been at the forefront of providing care for parentless children for centuries, with James’ words a key spur. These words must inspire us still and, in these days of so many broken homes and abandoned children – there are approximately 30,000 waiting children in Canada today! – pastors must be at the forefront of calling the followers of Jesus to foster and adopt.
 
Why should pastors pay attention to this issue?


Check out these five reasons >>

For additional inspiration, find out what this pastor has to say about adoption and the church.



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NEWS
Date Night Challenge
Sign your church up for an exciting evening dedicated to helping couples strengthen their relationship. The night will feature world-class entertainment and teaching through a special webcast.

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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS
Churches across Canada are holding adoption Sundays in November (National Adoption Month). Join them and plan a service this month that celebrates adoption!

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if you need assistance or ideas. 
FEATURED RESOURCE
Wait No More

Discover the story of the Rosati family, who experienced God more fully through the great blessings and challenges encountered during their journey to adopt four children from the foster care system.

It's a tale of God's faithfulness to grow a family from the ashes of child abuse, neglect and abandonment. 
 
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FROM SCRIPTURE
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son . . . that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are His sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’”

Galatians 4:4-6
WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND
We will send a copy of this month’s featured resource to the first five pastors who email us to tell us what their church is doing to observe an adoption Sunday/National Adoption Month.

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TESTIMONY
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart! As a pastor’s wife, biological mom of three and adoptive mom of three, I have felt very led to help others in their adoption journey. The Waitingtobelong.ca website is going to be a valuable tool for me" 
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Focus Canada speakers are here to provide real help for families and marriages.

To learn more about having a Focus Canada speaker come to your church or event, email churches@fotf.ca.
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