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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
WRBC Embrace is Coming in 2012!
In a world that treats children with such disregard through the practices of abortion, abuse and purposeful starvation, it is time the Church steps up in its cause for orphans.
We are commanded to care for orphans
Christ did not suggest that the Church reach out and minister to widows, orphans and those in prison. He commanded that we do. So obviously, the next question is why aren’t we doing it? Facts are that if churches would simply do what Christ commanded we do, there would be no fatherless children on the earth.
Every day 5,760 more children become orphans!
In 2004, over 3,000,000 children in U.S. did not have homes!
What are we to do? We believe WRBC can have a direct impact in the world through the adoption of children. Every child that is adopted by a Christian family is giving not only the hope of an earthly joyful life, but most importantly, the opportunity to come to Christ. The basis of our entire future as a human race depends on children and our future needs more children that know and serve Christ.
Starting in 2012 WRBC Embrace will become a ministry to help educate, assist and support church members with the desire to know more about or follow through with adoption, and help the church body become more directly involved in orphan care around the globe.
YOU can make a difference through WRBC Embrace!
WRBC Embrace is looking to connect with; those interested in learning more about adopting a child and orphan care, those who have adopted a child and those adults that have been adopted –in order to form an internal adoption/orphan care community of support and information. We need your help today!
Pray – Volunteer – Connect – Support
Embrace Contacts:
Brady & Julie Speers (international adoptive parents) 817-909-2249 jules75@charter.net
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Adoption Resources
Check Out These Resources,,,
Internet Resources & Articles
Pastor Russell Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/
Adoptive Families http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/
Every Child Deserves a Family http://www.adoptiveblessings.blogspot.com/
Christian Alliance for Orphans http://www.christianalliancefororphans.org/
Adoption News http://news.adoption.com/
US Dept of State – Adoption Info http://adoption.state.gov/
“Ten Questions for Those Wanting to Adopt or Foster”
http://tapestryministry.org/ten-questions-for-parents-preparing-to-adopt-or-foster
“Adoption Costs & Financial Assistance Resources”
http://tapestryministry.org/adoption-costs-financial-assistance
“Don’t Adopt!”
http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/10/12/dont-adopt/
Recommended Books:
“Adopted For Life” by Russell Moore
“The Whole Life Adoption Book” by Jayne Schooler & Thomas Atwood
“Successful Adoption” by Natalie Gillespie
“The Adoption Decision” by Laura Christianson
Recommended Agencies/Organizations/Attorney
Domestic Organizations (Texas/DFW):
Bair Foundation (used by McMahon family) http://www.bair.org/
Covenant Kids (recommended by Tapestry) http://www.convenantkids.org/
International Agencies:
Dillon International (used by Speers family) http://www.dillonadopt.com/
Buckner International http://www.buckner.org/
DFW Adoption Attorney David Cole (recommended by Tapestry) http://www.adoptlegal.com/
Posted by Brady Speers
Internet Resources & Articles
Pastor Russell Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/
Adoptive Families http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/
Every Child Deserves a Family http://www.adoptiveblessings.blogspot.com/
Christian Alliance for Orphans http://www.christianalliancefororphans.org/
Adoption News http://news.adoption.com/
US Dept of State – Adoption Info http://adoption.state.gov/
“Ten Questions for Those Wanting to Adopt or Foster”
http://tapestryministry.org/ten-questions-for-parents-preparing-to-adopt-or-foster
“Adoption Costs & Financial Assistance Resources”
http://tapestryministry.org/adoption-costs-financial-assistance
“Don’t Adopt!”
http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/10/12/dont-adopt/
Recommended Books:
“Adopted For Life” by Russell Moore
“The Whole Life Adoption Book” by Jayne Schooler & Thomas Atwood
“Successful Adoption” by Natalie Gillespie
“The Adoption Decision” by Laura Christianson
Recommended Agencies/Organizations/Attorney
Domestic Organizations (Texas/DFW):
Bair Foundation (used by McMahon family) http://www.bair.org/
Covenant Kids (recommended by Tapestry) http://www.convenantkids.org/
International Agencies:
Dillon International (used by Speers family) http://www.dillonadopt.com/
Buckner International http://www.buckner.org/
DFW Adoption Attorney David Cole (recommended by Tapestry) http://www.adoptlegal.com/
Posted by Brady Speers
Friday, October 28, 2011
Embrace Pre-Launch & Orphan Sunday
Sunday, November 6, is Orphan Sunday in which churches around the country will take time out to pray for and consider ways to reach out to children without families.
We are proud to also announce that we are starting an adoption/orphan care ministry at our church (Walnut Ridge Baptist Church) in Mansfield, Texas, with a pre-launch promotional table on Orphan Sunday. Joining us in this effort to "embrace" orphans will be our new adoptive parent friends, Brandon and Jennifer McMahon and our amazing class "Couples for Christ".
What is Embrace?
See the next post!
We are proud to also announce that we are starting an adoption/orphan care ministry at our church (Walnut Ridge Baptist Church) in Mansfield, Texas, with a pre-launch promotional table on Orphan Sunday. Joining us in this effort to "embrace" orphans will be our new adoptive parent friends, Brandon and Jennifer McMahon and our amazing class "Couples for Christ".
What is Embrace?
See the next post!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Orphan Sunday 2011
Orphan Sunday is around the corner. Please consider asking your church to be a part of this special Sunday.
November is National Adoption Awareness Month and Christians around the country should unite to help solve this orphan crisis.
For more information check our our facebook page (WRBC Embrace) or visit this website:
http://orphansunday.org/
November is National Adoption Awareness Month and Christians around the country should unite to help solve this orphan crisis.
For more information check our our facebook page (WRBC Embrace) or visit this website:
http://orphansunday.org/
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Dr. Kim - Founder of Korean Orphange Dies
This world has lost another amazing person as Dr. Kim Duk Whang, one of the pioneers of international adoption, died this week at the age of 96.
In 2008 Julie and I flew to South Korea to meet the people of Eastern Social Welfare Society, an orphanage in Seoul, and to bring home our son. Dr. Kim took the time out of his busy day running numerous aspects of this large organization to speak to us and to tell us about his heart for the needy and his love for children. Sitting in his office that day hearing him share his story and his vision for the future was awe inspiring and humbling. He even signed and game us a personal copy of a book he wrote about Christianity in Korea.
Dr. Kim started ESWS in 1972 after seeing the need orphans in South Korea had for love and adoption. At the time adoption was unheard of in South Korea. Orphans needed love and care and Dr. Kim stepped in to meet that need. Today ESWS is a very large ministry with offices and locations all over South Korea that helps orphans and needy children find families, get educated and receive love and medical care.
If only we could all be half the man Dr. Kim was our world would be a better place. Because of this man we have a son. Because of this man thousands and thousands of children around the world have families and parents have children.
Dr. Kim loved on orphans and built an organization that will continue this service to mankind and God for decades to come. He was an advocate for children like one this world has never seen.
Do doubt this man fulfilled his calling and did a job "well done". His reward will be great.
Now it's our turn...
http://www.eastern.or.kr/eastern/board/detail.jsp?bt_no=33&c_no=002006001&b_no=32650&page=1
Posted by Brady Speers
In 2008 Julie and I flew to South Korea to meet the people of Eastern Social Welfare Society, an orphanage in Seoul, and to bring home our son. Dr. Kim took the time out of his busy day running numerous aspects of this large organization to speak to us and to tell us about his heart for the needy and his love for children. Sitting in his office that day hearing him share his story and his vision for the future was awe inspiring and humbling. He even signed and game us a personal copy of a book he wrote about Christianity in Korea.
Dr. Kim started ESWS in 1972 after seeing the need orphans in South Korea had for love and adoption. At the time adoption was unheard of in South Korea. Orphans needed love and care and Dr. Kim stepped in to meet that need. Today ESWS is a very large ministry with offices and locations all over South Korea that helps orphans and needy children find families, get educated and receive love and medical care.
If only we could all be half the man Dr. Kim was our world would be a better place. Because of this man we have a son. Because of this man thousands and thousands of children around the world have families and parents have children.
Dr. Kim loved on orphans and built an organization that will continue this service to mankind and God for decades to come. He was an advocate for children like one this world has never seen.
Do doubt this man fulfilled his calling and did a job "well done". His reward will be great.
Now it's our turn...
http://www.eastern.or.kr/eastern/board/detail.jsp?bt_no=33&c_no=002006001&b_no=32650&page=1
Posted by Brady Speers
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