We are excited about Together for Adoption National Conference coming to Austin on October 1-2
Click here for more information about the keynote speakers:
http://www.togetherforadoption.org/?p=6033
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Need a Couple of Book Recommendations?
Here is a great book that everyone should read if orphan care and adoption is on their hearts.
It is Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore.
It doesn't just discuss the miracle of adoption of a child into a forever family, but it dives deep into the adoption of believers into the family of Christ.
Another great book on parenting adopted children is The Connected Child by Karyn Purvis.
Though not overtly Christian, this book's principles and methods are found on a Christian worldview. Using compassion and grace to build a special bond between parent and child, without having to ignore boundaries.
Both must-reads if you are interested in adoption.
It is Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore.
It doesn't just discuss the miracle of adoption of a child into a forever family, but it dives deep into the adoption of believers into the family of Christ.
Another great book on parenting adopted children is The Connected Child by Karyn Purvis.
Though not overtly Christian, this book's principles and methods are found on a Christian worldview. Using compassion and grace to build a special bond between parent and child, without having to ignore boundaries.
Both must-reads if you are interested in adoption.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Praise God for a Wonderful Conference!
350 people were in attendance at A Future and A HOpe Adoption Conference at Grace Covenant Church. A multi-church team planned and prepared for the conference. Please see the Bridges of Grace website on the Adoption Conference website to download a pdf of the materials.
Dan Cruver, Director of Together for Adoption was the keynote speaker. He did an outstanding job explaining that our vertical adoption into Christ's family should be the foundation for any horizontal adoption of children into our family. (We are sorry to not have this recorded!)
An adoptive family panel consisting of families who had adopted internationally, domestically, and foster to adopt gave great insight.
Aaron Ivey, Worship Pastor at Austin Stone Community Church, sang his song Amos Story about waiting for his 2 children from Haiti to come home. (Praise God they are both living as Ivey's now!)
Dan Cruver, Director of Together for Adoption was the keynote speaker. He did an outstanding job explaining that our vertical adoption into Christ's family should be the foundation for any horizontal adoption of children into our family. (We are sorry to not have this recorded!)
An adoptive family panel consisting of families who had adopted internationally, domestically, and foster to adopt gave great insight. 
Aaron Ivey, Worship Pastor at Austin Stone Community Church, sang his song Amos Story about waiting for his 2 children from Haiti to come home. (Praise God they are both living as Ivey's now!)
Monday, February 8, 2010
Childcare Almost Full!
You don't have much time if you would like to take advantage of free childcare during A Future and A Hope Adoption Conference. We are almost at full capacity.
Register Now!
www.grace360.org/bridges/conference.php
Register Now!
www.grace360.org/bridges/conference.php
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Orphans Nearby: Embracing Foster Youth in Texas and Beyond
Orphan Ministries all over Austin are coming together to respond to the foster care needs and orphan needs all over the world. Here is an article sharing that we are not the only ones doing this. God is moving in His people to reach some of the neediest children.
Orphans Nearby: Embracing Foster Youth in Texas and Beyond
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Haiti, Orphans and A Long-Term Response
There are lots of questions arising about the adoption and hosting of orphans from Haiti. Christian Alliance for Orphans is doing a fantastic job keeping up with the latest information regarding this.
If you want more information, their website is a great place to start.
Haiti, Orphans and A Long-Term Response
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If you want more information, their website is a great place to start.
Haiti, Orphans and A Long-Term Response
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
A Future and A Hope Adoption Conference
We would like to announce an upcoming conference focused on adoption. Several area churches are coming together to present this conference including: Grace Covenant, Austin Stone Church, Hill Country Bible Church Northwest, Hill Country Bible Church Pflugerville, and The Well.
Our prayer is that you would share this with anyone you know who may be interested in adoption.
A Future & A Hope Adoption Conference
helping families to discover God's heart for adoption
WHEN: Saturday February 20, 2010 - 9:30am-1:30pm; check-in starts at 9 am
WHERE: Grace Covenant Church - 9508 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759
EVENT INFORMATION:
Attendance is free and lunch provided; registration required
Childcare provided with advanced registration; limited availability
Register at http://www.grace360.org/bridges/conference.php
Our prayer is that you would share this with anyone you know who may be interested in adoption.
A Future & A Hope Adoption Conference
helping families to discover God's heart for adoption
WHEN: Saturday February 20, 2010 - 9:30am-1:30pm; check-in starts at 9 am
WHERE: Grace Covenant Church - 9508 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759
EVENT INFORMATION:
Attendance is free and lunch provided; registration required
Childcare provided with advanced registration; limited availability
Register at http://www.grace360.org/bridges/conference.php
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