It was at this point in which we sensed the Lord leading us to adopt from Congo. We also found out that MLJ Adoptions had just started an adoption program in Congo and that it was moving along pretty smoothly at that time in (far worse currently). This was mind-blowing (and numbing) and we quickly learned that Congo was mired in a decades long Civil War and ranked last in the world on almost every index (economic, social, political, educational, etc.). Of course, it was clear that the continent of Africa had some of the highest numbers of orphaned children and we found out that the Democratic Republic of the Congo had over 4.5 million orphans out of 70 million people. Although adopting from Haiti at that time was not an option for us, it was this tragic event that led us to research which countries had the most orphans and adoption programs in those countries. We were very open to adopting internationally and He used the earthquake in Haiti (2010) to further awaken us to the multitude of orphaned and fatherless (motherless) children across the world. However, after we adopted our son, Abram (5), as a baby, God really opened our eyes and hearts to His heart for orphans and the fatherless and how He adopts us into His family as Abba (daddy).
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“God used the trial of infertility to lead our family through adoption. Adoption agency personnel are trained to counsel birthmothers in this decision.ĭomestic adoption can also happen through the foster care system for your state. This amount of time varies from state to state. After the child is born the birthmother has a set amount of time to change her mind before surrendering her parental rights.
Families wishing to adopt newborns are able to specify their racial/ethnic preferences.ĭomestic adoptions can come in the form of an open adoption (maintaining contact with the birth family) or a closed adoption (no additional contact with the birth family).Ī risk associated with the domestic adoption of a newborn is that there is a possibility that a birth mother could change her mind and decide to parent or place the child with a family member.
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Many agencies disclose a full social and medical history of the birthmother and test for drug and alcohol exposure. With domestic adoption, you will typically know the child’s background (family medical history, etc). From these profiles, a birthmother will choose a family for her child based on her own preferences. This profile will be presented to birthmothers through an adoption agency. Most typically with a newborn adoption, the adoptive family will create a profile/portfolio of their lives (which includes pictures and narratives). This meeting is every Wednesday at 7:00pm at the Church.Are you interested in adopting a newborn? If so, domestic adoption is the route to consider. We have an inter-church prayer meeting filled with praise and powerful prayers! Everyone is welcome to come. Thank you to Leftovers Calgary and Costco who donate food items to the SmileShop. Join the SmileShop group on Facebook to make an appointment or message Pastor Hooly at to make an appointment. There is time for fun and friends all while learning more about God’s word.ĭue to covid restrictions the Smile Shop is now open by appointment on Tuesday’s 1:00-3:00 and Sunday’s 10:00 – 12:00 pm.
Then they have games with Miss Jazmine and Miss Marcella until it’s time for a snack and a lesson. Kids Church is for children aged three years to Grade Six. Our Kids Church Ministry has an AWANA Sunday with Miss Sharon, a Kids Spring Sunday with Miss Jenny, and a Mr. The Children start off their morning gathering together at 10:15-10:30 in the Gym. Thanks to Dave & Mary Leggott who look after our bottles and to Faith Life Financial who match the funds that are raised. If you would like to donate your bottles & cans, please leave them in the back hall by the Kings Kids door. WNPG is an Inter-Church prayer meeting held at the Church 7:00-8:30 pmĬontact: Pearl Hayes ( 235-6766) or Craig Hayes 829-3096 (cell) You may register by leaving a message at the Church office 40 or e-mail NIGHT PRAYER GROUP (WNPG) Please register during the week to attend Church on Sunday morning. Be sure and watch our Online service on our Facebook Group at Cornerstone Christian Assembly.Īsk to be added if you are not currently a member.
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