is the grace God has extended to us. How great is his love for us. Just as we love these children even though they can't give us anything, He also loves us even though we can never repay him. Why is Safe Families an important ministry? Safe Families is at heart a hospitality ministry; it's giving a cup of cold water in the Lord's name to the needy. There are many struggling families out there who have few or no relatives who can help them in a crisis. Who better to come alongside them than Christian families? Many children would have ended up in foster care if a Safe Family had not been available to care for them while their parents recovered from illness or found a safe living situation.
family. As parents we wondered if the emotional stress on our children was too much to ask of them. In faith we say, “No, it's not too much for them.” Our kids are learning what it means to love and lose. And then, not to become hard or bitter, but to open their hearts and love again. What is one thing you learned about God from your involvement? We've learned more about God's grace and love. We've extended grace to these families for a short time, but how much greater
What is something that you would like our congregation to know about? The average Safe Families child will stay with you for about two months, but placements range from two days up to six months. You will have a coach or social worker that meets with you and helps you throughout the placement. The goal of Safe Families is to protect the child during the crisis and then reunite the child to the parent(s). If you are interested in hearing more about Safe Families, please contact Laurie Nordstrom or email Kate Roe at kateroe0325@ gmail.com
Visit Pastor Josh’s Bible-teaching ministry at godcenteredlife.org. You can have daily devotionals delivered right to your inbox. There is also a daily teaching program streamed online, through podcasts, and at over 50 radio stations nationally. You can listen locally on Moody Radio (WMBI) at 10 p.m. M-F and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Your prayers and partnership with this ministry are greatly appreciated.
Peaceful Praying Outside Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood in Aurora is the largest abortion facility in the Midwest where about 300-400 babies lose their lives each month. Waterleaf, a pregnancy resource center, is across the street. Abortion industry workers report that when women see peaceful prayer outside an abortion facility, abortion appointment cancellations go up significantly. We will pray outside Planned Parenthood on Waterleaf's property for an hour monthly in cooperation with 40 Days for Life. There will
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be plenty of space for social distancing. Sarah Lindquist will guide this time of singing a few hymns and prayer for the babies, clients, workers, our community, and nation. • When: Saturday, May 8, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm • Where: Planned Parenthood, 3051 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504 • Parking: Please park in the AutoZone or Mariano’s parking lot.
