Orphan Sunday

Not everyone is called to adopt.

But there aren’t very many people that would argue that we aren’t called to love and care for others in some way.

Even the most cynical among us has to feel something, even if it’s anger or a jaded skepticism, when they see a photo of a naked, malnourished orphan standing alone in the bush on a red clay road to nowhere.  Let’s just admit it, we’ve all cried along with Sally Strothers at some point in our past.

Most of us here have a heart for people in need. Many of y’all are already deeply engaged in caring for people who are in desperate need.

But we probably all know people who are just overwhelmed–who think that the problem is too big to make a dent.

It’s not. And these children need your voice.

Will you help?

National Orphan Sunday is coming up on November 4.  It’s a day set aside to amplify the voice of orphans worldwide, to remind those of us who have been given much that it’s up to us to help those who have lost so much more.

We have a great community of people investing time and treasure into making a difference in the world. We all have dreams. We spread ideas, we share hope, we offer grace and forgiveness and encouragement and peace.

Will you join me in spreading the word and encouraging the people you know to help a child in need?  Can you write a blog post or share the need on Facebook or Twitter?

They don’t have to adopt or move to Africa to be a missionary.  They just have to take a little step.

Every little thing we do makes a difference

Even if our actions only make a difference for one child, that’s one more child that has a chance.

What’s a creative way you can help spread the word about Orphan Sunday?  Leave a comment (and a link!)…