Here's the most recent planning for the Chosen Ones Community Group, created especially for adoptive/foster families. Hope to see you there!
Friday, September 12th: A time of sharing the joys and challenges of building your family through adoption and foster parenting. Join us at 6:30 pm in room 106 at Salem Church of God. Childcare will be provided, so please contact hbench@woh.rr.com to insure proper covereage is provided.
Friday, October 10th: Fall Family Fun Time! We are decorating pumpkins together to celebrate the arrival of fall. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at Salem Church of God. Please contact hbench@woh.rr.com so your family's pumpkin will be provided.
Friday, November 14th: National Adoption Day Celebration!! Join us at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for a family party as we celebrate our adoption moments with fun & games for all ages. Contact hbench@woh.rr.com for more information.
CLARITY
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
What Can I Do?
I met a little boy recently. He came alone to a community outreach. I never saw or met his parents. People who served this community knew him by name. They encouraged him to befriend us and hang out.
I watched him in awe and saw him through God's eyes. This special little child of His. God knew him intimately and gave me His insight. "I love THIS child. This little boy, standing in front of you, is mine. Show him my love."
My heart broke. What could I do in a couple of hours? How could I possibly change this child's life? The instinct to scoop him up and bring him home was so strong. But God knows where he is. He has a plan for him and his parents. I needed to do what I could in that moment, which was to applaud his efforts, smile and give him encouragement...give as much love as I could. That's really all I could do.
But it isn't the end of my relationship with this little boy. I may never see him again, but I pray for him and his family every day now. I remember him. I smile at the memory of his delight. And in my time talking to God about him, I know God placed him in my heart.
I watched him in awe and saw him through God's eyes. This special little child of His. God knew him intimately and gave me His insight. "I love THIS child. This little boy, standing in front of you, is mine. Show him my love."
My heart broke. What could I do in a couple of hours? How could I possibly change this child's life? The instinct to scoop him up and bring him home was so strong. But God knows where he is. He has a plan for him and his parents. I needed to do what I could in that moment, which was to applaud his efforts, smile and give him encouragement...give as much love as I could. That's really all I could do.
But it isn't the end of my relationship with this little boy. I may never see him again, but I pray for him and his family every day now. I remember him. I smile at the memory of his delight. And in my time talking to God about him, I know God placed him in my heart.
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