November 2009
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WatchOperation Christmas Child @ CCBC - yes a simple box CAN make a BIG difference in the life of a child. Come see us Sunday in the Great Room and pick up your boxes.
Operation Christmas Child Video →
The Spirit of Adoption
You don’t often hear sermons about adoption. As someone who grew up attending church, I cannot remember hearing a single one. And as a kid, I never gave adoption much more than a passing thought. Never once did I consider the deeper role that adoption would play in my own family or the deeper meaning it would reveal concerning my relationship with God. But as an adoptive father, I have found...
October 2009
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Operation Christmas Child 2009
You may be surprised to hear this, but it’s already mid-October! That means Operation Christmas Child is approaching fast. We have a big need this year for helpers to make Operation Christmas Child a success. We have doubled our goal from last year. We have set a goal to get 2,500 boxes distributed, filled, returned, and delivered to the OCC Distribution center in South Fort Worth.
We need 20...
August 2009
3 posts
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans...”
– James 1:27 (NET)
The Blind Side →
What a great story of hope and love. This story of caring is a great example of how we should all work to find worth in another human being even if their circumstances are unlovely.
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'Adopted for Life' by Russell Moore - My Notes #1
Followers of Christ, are called to protect children, which means removing the curse of fatherlessness whenever possible. (via @drmoore) 10:08 PM Aug 1st
Jesus’ human identity (in the House of David and as heir to the throne) came to him through adoption. (via @drmoore) #adoption #theology 9:45 PM Aug 1st
If Joseph is not “really” the father of Jesus, we’re going to...
July 2009
7 posts
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“This is the kind of fast I want.
I want you to remove the sinful chains, to...”
– from Isaiah 58 (NET)
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The Isaiah 58 Fast
Isaiah 58 is opening the eyes and stirring the hearts of many. A grass roots movement to set aside Wednesdays to pray and fast while meditating in Isaiah 58 is gaining ground. Wednesday is the day to focus on the plight of the poor, the hungry, the oppressed, and the fatherless around the world. God has provided Isaiah 58 to remind us that our task is to call out to Him on behalf of those who are...
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Contemplating Mary-Louise Parker's comments on... →
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans...”
– James 1:27 (NET)
WatchChristian Families who have followed God’s Will into adoption.
July Luncheon Notes - Kevin Harris
Where are we now?
quiet behind the scenes ministry of Christ Chapel
Laying Groundwork with some Strong Alliances
Christian Alliance for Orphans
DFW Alliance for Adoption and Orphan Care Ministries
Hope for Orphans
Adoption Financial Assistance Fund (ABBA Fund)
Partnered with Loving Shepherd Ministries
Keeps us updated on adoption, foster and orphan concerns
Provides free christian...
HISchild Orphan Care Ministry
HISchild is a ministry of Christ Chapel Bible Church and ministers to adoptive and foster families by giving them a sense of community and group identity. We also minister to orphans globally by supporting causes and ministry efforts that reach out to every corner of the world.