An Orphan Sunday event starts with a single person who shares God's passion for orphans. Often they invite a few others to join also, together building a simple idea that fits their own community and calling.
"Orphan Sunday at Morningside Baptist in Sioux City, Iowa, not only became a catalyst for us to launch an orphan ministry -- including a new adoption and orphan care fund --but also spurred many church members to consider adoption, including a church elder whose family will be adopting this year as a result." --Jim Reynolds, Morningside Baptist
An event can be large or small. The goal is simply this: to see hearts stirred with the plight of the orphan-and what we can do in response. See below for event ideas.
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- Teach a Sunday School class on "God's Heart for the Orphan."
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- Encourage your pastor to preach on a Biblical theme related to orphan
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- Partner with the Faces of the Forgotten Google Earth project to highlight visuals of orphan needs worldwide to your community or church family.
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- Host a prayer gathering at your home or church
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- Host a "Movie Night" on Friday, Saturday or Sunday at your house with a film including orphan-related themes. Plan questions beforehand to stimulate post-movie discussion.
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- Show a short video during your Sunday morning service.
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- Host a campus gathering or lecture on orphan issues at your college.
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- Give up one meal on Sunday; devote the time to praying for orphans and the money saved to help orphans.
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