Three Items for Churches

Giving to a Local Church Adoption Ministry

Why give to a local church adoption ministry? Here’s part of Zach Nielsen’s answer to this important question:

When I write a check to my local church adopting family,
or to the church’s adoption fund, I know that I will get to observe and
perhaps participate in God-centered justice for the weak and voiceless
in a very personal way. There is a strong tie between relationships and
resources and our church is strengthened as we pursue justice in the
world TOGETHER.

Read the whole post.

Celebrate Adoption Conference in Kentucky

This weekend I have the joy of heading to London, KY for the JMS Ministries Celebrate Adoption Conference. JMS Ministries is a great Christ Based Pro-Life and Pro-Adoption advocacy ministry helping educate the community about adoption. 

If you are in the area this is a free event! Here is the information below –

November 8, 2008 at First Baptist Church, London Kentucky in association with Victory Baptist Church.

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Come meet International, Domestic and Foster to Adoption Agencies

6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Awards presentation and recogition of regional adoption advocates

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: ABBA Fund Overview by Jason Kovacs

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Childrens Program presented by Phil Wong

7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Keynote Presentation: Hidden Treasure by Kristin Wong

Those who choose adoption are entrusted with one of life’s most precious gifts – a child. But there’s more! Adoption also offers other riches, treasures which can expand our hearts and change our lives forever. Hear from author and adoptive mom Kristin Wong as she shares some of these secret gifts. Go away inspired by the marvelous riches of adoption.

ABBA Fund in WORLD Magazine

WORLD Magazine recently highlighted how churches around the country are establishing church adoption funds. Click on the image below to read the full article.

To find out more information on how the ABBA Fund can partner with your church to establish an adoption fund click here.

Church Adoption Fund in the News

One of the ABBA Fund’s newest church partners made the news! Read about how Grace Church Memphis is building their fund, the inspiration for the name, and the encouragement it has already been for one young couple.

Grace Church is a great example a young church plant weaving a passion for adoption into the very heart of what they are doing for the sake of the Gospel.

Read the article here.

For more information on how your church can start an adoption fund visit our website.