If you understand the theology of adoption, you see that we are all called to the ministry of adoption and the care for orphans. We are considered the Body of Christ for a reason - it takes all parts and each part is equal and important.
Yes, some of you may adopt. And if you do - we should all gather around you in support and encouragement. It does indeed take a village - or rather the Church!
Practical ways you can support adoption/foster care:
- Are you a photographer? Offer a free photo session for either the family's adoption application or post-adoption to document their new addition.
- Financially savvy? Help an adoptive couple create a new budget in order to prepare for the cost of adoption. Be a resource for them - point them in the direction of organizations that financially support adoption. (www.abbafund.org provides interest-free loans for adoptive couples)
- Take meals to a family for the first few weeks they have their child in their home. We do this with other families in our church with newborns - regardless of the age of the child, having a new son or daughter in your home can be hectic...who has time to cook?
- Baby-sit an evening a month so the parents can have a date night and continue to prioritize their marriage.
- Consider starting an adoption fund in your church.
- Sponsor a child that is in need of spiritual adoption. www.compassion.com www.worldvision.org
- Become certified to offer respite care for foster families.
- Be an advocate. Educate your church and your community about the plight of the orphan. Is your local church doing anything for Orphan Sunday (Nov. 7)? Great FREE resources are available at www.orphansunday.org
- Be part of the 1K Campaign (http://www.destinynetwork.com), a vision to see 1,000 projects that benefit orphans occur in 1,000 days.
- Pray. Lift up the families and churches all over the world that are attacking the global orphan crisis.
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