tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:38:46 +0000Tony DungyABBA FundPhilippinesCUREHIVChristian Alliance for OrphansChinaPeter GreerSaint's CoffeeHope InternationalTom DavisDr. Karyn PurvisNational Council for AdoptionOrphan CareBrittany's HopeWorld OrphansResourcesTravelHope For 100TwietmeyerMarathonThe Connected ChildEventsJCICSVideoShow HopeSteven Curtis ChapmanRandy AlcornAdoptionHalftimeFoster careConcertChildren's HopechestTogether For AdoptionRussell MoorePovertySafely HomeShaohannah's HopeDan CruverStarfish Foster HomeUgandaLove Without BoundariesBethanyEmpowered to ConnectJason KovacsHaitiThe ABBA FundMicrofinanceProject HopefulFor the Fatherless Dwain GullionFor the Fatherless Dwain Gullionhttp://www.forthefatherless.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)Blogger90125OphanCareAndAdoptionhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-752269015191640123Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:15:00 +00002012-01-22T13:38:46.408-05:00AdoptionVideoChinaOrphan CareShepherd's Field Children's Village Tim Baker and his family have been doing amazing orphan care work in China for two decades. This video shares some of the work at Shepherd's Village. I've been there at least four times and both of our girls have their hand prints on the Hands of Hope wall that you will see in the video. Thankful for the impact over the years in the lives of special needs orphans and the families that have http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/l_bT5kYkzaw/shepherd-field-children-village.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/l_bT5kYkzaw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2012/01/shepherd-field-children-village.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-7711038710294719747Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:55:00 +00002011-12-19T10:55:33.089-05:00PhilippinesCUREVideoChildren's hospital in the PhilippinesEveryone has been following Tim Tebow because of his public faith and because the Denver Broncos are winning their division over the Raiders and Chargers with Tebow as their QB. In his post game interview after a win over the Jets, he mentioned that even though he loves football, what is most important is his platform as an NFL player that allows him to help children and to build a hospital in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/vZaDYw2wqRE/childrens-hospital-in-philippines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/vZaDYw2wqRE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/12/childrens-hospital-in-philippines.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-5041925617637013774Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:26:00 +00002011-12-03T21:26:04.638-05:00AdoptionVideoTony DungyBethanyFoster careTony and Lauren Dungy on the orphan crisisTony Dungy Wants You to Consider Adoption from Bethany Christian Services on Vimeo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/wuUQ-7GCaHE/tony-and-lauren-dungy-on-orphan-crisis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/wuUQ-7GCaHE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/12/tony-and-lauren-dungy-on-orphan-crisis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-8436692791004973214Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:45:00 +00002011-11-03T15:49:35.820-04:00Help ABBA Fund win a $50,000 grant!Giving of Life is a new organization that is giving $50,000 to one of the top 20 organizations based on your votes. We really need your help! Details here and please help get the word out! Voting ends tomorrow.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/sp0bmfffuG8/help-abba-fund-win-50000-grant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/sp0bmfffuG8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/11/help-abba-fund-win-50000-grant.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-699499411493349468Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:29:00 +00002011-08-18T08:32:55.716-04:00Hope For Orphans InstituteJoin Paul and Robin Pennington along with other great speakers, including Dr. Karyn Purvis, at the Hope For Orphans Institute! Coming up September 16-17 in Plano, Texas. This conference will prepare families for adoption and encourage them with the resources that are available. Thankful for the work that Hope For Orphans is doing! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/JsFeHzswdzc/hope-for-orphans-institute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/JsFeHzswdzc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/08/hope-for-orphans-institute.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-435292557678127964Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:35:00 +00002011-08-07T17:35:26.220-04:00AdoptionTogether For AdoptionEventsDan CruverOrphan CareConcertAdoption and Orphan Conference in North CarolinaThe Pure Religion Conference hosted by Colonial Baptist Church in Cary, NC on August 12-13, 2011. Great lineup of speakers including Geoff Moore and Dan Cruver. Hope to see you there! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/9cHQ4TUy_5Y/adoption-and-orphan-conference-in-north.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0United States35.745563 -78.744269.364312999999996 -140.0038725 62.126813 -17.484647499999994<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/9cHQ4TUy_5Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/08/adoption-and-orphan-conference-in-north.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-8954720224425841390Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:26:00 +00002011-04-06T08:37:33.578-04:00Adoption interview with Craig JuntunenHouse Conference I (Part 3) from Together for Adoption on Vimeo.Both Ends Burning is a movement to reform the adoption process. Watch the interview and sign the petition on their website. Craig is a former professional quarterback whose life took an unexpected turn as a result of a trip to Haiti. Since that trip to Haiti, Craig has become an adoptive father, founder of Chances for children (whichhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/YLkbaa_MZS4/adoption-interview-with-craig-juntunen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/YLkbaa_MZS4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/04/adoption-interview-with-craig-juntunen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6104361694897399192Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:47:00 +00002011-04-05T19:53:01.558-04:00AdoptionDr. Karyn PurvisChristian Alliance for OrphansEmpowered to ConnectHague credit hours at Summit VIIYou have the opportunity to earn 4+ Hague credit hours at the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ national conference, Summit VII, in Louisville, KY on May 12-13.These courses will be taught by national experts on key issues of significance to adoptive families, including Dr. Karyn Purvis and they will be provided at no cost beyond conference registration.Alongside these sessions and more than 70 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/hpk6ZyszOW0/hague-credit-hours-at-summit-vii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/hpk6ZyszOW0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/04/hague-credit-hours-at-summit-vii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6674082039224427617Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:15:00 +00002011-04-01T16:25:39.606-04:00Adoption tax credit helps foster family with $54,000 tax refundReally nice story about the Ward family from Smithfield, NC who were caring for children through foster care and ending up adopting five! "We didn't get into foster care to adopt anyone, but when we started being foster parents we couldn't let a child leave us without a place to call home," said Thelma.Read more of their story on CNN Money here.Jason Kovacs recently posted a comprehensive articlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/B_J7EmtmPLE/adoption-tax-credit-helps-foster-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/B_J7EmtmPLE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/04/adoption-tax-credit-helps-foster-family.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-3535894390520876251Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:56:00 +00002011-03-16T00:00:56.667-04:00Support adoption during March Madness!ABBA Fund has teamed up with Good Brackets for March Madness. It is a great way to have some fun competition with family and friends and at the same time to raise funds for ABBA Fund and T4A. We will receive your donation when you fill out your bracket, but if we have the most brackets signed up to support ABBA Fund/T4A then we will also receive $500 or more! Visit www.goodbrackets.com for more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/CoIbpQaThME/support-adoption-during-march-madness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/CoIbpQaThME" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/03/support-adoption-during-march-madness.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-1284233502649419039Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +00002011-03-14T00:01:07.624-04:00AdoptionProject HopefulTwietmeyerHIVHIV Adoption and the Twietmeyers Project HopefulMy friends Carolyn and Kiel Twietmeyer from Chicago were recently featured in People Magazine. Their amazing testimony was also captured by Jena Bush Hager on the Today Show last week.Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyAnother interview from last week on Canadian 100 Huntley StreetThankful for the work that the Twietmeyers are doing to create awareness about http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/A_FKJ-w-TsA/hiv-adoptionand-twietmeyers-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/A_FKJ-w-TsA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/03/hiv-adoptionand-twietmeyers-project.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-7647937033584646676Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:38:00 +00002011-02-18T20:09:24.315-05:00Together For AdoptionDr. Karyn PurvisChristian Alliance for OrphansRussell MooreEmpowered to ConnectEmpowered to Connect Conferences and the Christian Alliance For Orphans Summit VIII'm looking forward to seeing many friends in Louisville, KY for Summit VII! Dr. Karyn Purvis and many others will be there. Here is the audio from Karyn's main session at Together For Adoption in Austin, TX last fall. She will be speaking at Summit VII as well as two Empowered to Connect Conferences in April (Denver) and September (Nashville).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/aDgk7VbEvAs/empowered-to-connect-conferences-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/aDgk7VbEvAs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/02/empowered-to-connect-conferences-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-1237685194400958408Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:28:00 +00002011-02-11T17:41:09.517-05:00Christian Alliance for OrphansSteven Curtis ChapmanOrphan CareTom DavisVideos from Tom Davis and Steven Curtis ChapmanThe Christian Alliance for Orphans is doing a great job getting the word out about adoption and orphan care. Here are a couple of videos they have put together from two of my favorite orphan advocates. Steven Curtis Chapman and Tom Davis!Christian Alliance for Orphans from New Vision Productions on Vimeo.Christian Alliance for Orphans from New Vision Productions on Vimeo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/3l4DvccDTts/videos-from-tom-davis-and-steven-curtis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/3l4DvccDTts" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/02/videos-from-tom-davis-and-steven-curtis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6753982836011084521Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:02:00 +00002010-12-30T00:03:55.541-05:00Steven Curtis Chapman and family on ABC!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/Vy4nm1U1Yic/steven-curtis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/Vy4nm1U1Yic" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/12/steven-curtis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-9014560128918953784Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:30:00 +00002010-12-22T10:45:59.733-05:00Steve Saint's Flying CarMy brother forwarded this video to me today. Steve Saint is the son of Nate Saint, missionary from Ecuador who's story of sacrifice is chronicled in the video "Beyond the Gates of Splendor". He is trying to develop this to help the people of Ecuador who adopted him after they killed his father. Pretty neat car!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/iXdpaHBA20o/steve-saints-flying-car.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/iXdpaHBA20o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/12/steve-saints-flying-car.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-1266106973980031136Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:30:00 +00002010-11-05T15:36:35.465-04:00Live from Colorado SpringsJoin students and other orphan advocates across America for the Orphan Sunday weekend National Simulcast ConcertLIVE from Colorado Springs! 6:00 PM Pacific 7:00 PM Mountain 8:00 PM Central 9:00 PM EasternWorship with The Desperation Band, meet orphans around the globe, and hear how students are showing the world God’s heart in service to orphans.There are 3 ways to join this event:1.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/2TendmrhVZo/live-from-colorado-springsa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/2TendmrhVZo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/11/live-from-colorado-springsa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-8389645277067104803Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:05:00 +00002010-09-28T21:27:27.953-04:00Dr. Karyn PurvisChristian Alliance for OrphansJason KovacsRussell MooreShow HopeReady for Together For Adoption Conference?Jason Kovacs and Dan Cruver have been planning and working with dozens of volunteers and the Austin, Texas T4A Conference begins this Thursday! There are over 850 registered so far to attend and hear speakers like JD Greear, Matt Carter, Bryan Loritts, Karyn Purvis and many more!It has been a busy few weeks leading up to this conference. On September 10-11, there were 350 who attended the Show http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/QQL9qcYkmBU/ready-for-together-for-adoption.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/QQL9qcYkmBU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/09/ready-for-together-for-adoption.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-709460096911619243Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:14:00 +00002010-09-03T07:37:25.851-04:00Angel Rutledge advocates for Liberia's orphansAngel is a wonderful friend from Charlotte, NC and she is doing an amazing job advocating for the fatherless. Check out her family photo, it is beautiful! Also, a couple of her recent posts are very encouraging for anyone involved in the adoption process. We all need to be reminded of the "vertical" (used with permission from Dan Cruver :) ) and theological reasons that we are involved in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/sWTbjFccepE/angel-rutledge-advocates-for-liberias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/sWTbjFccepE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/09/angel-rutledge-advocates-for-liberias.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-3484628785034021362Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:58:00 +00002010-07-26T09:18:38.913-04:00AdoptionTogether For AdoptionBethanyChristian Alliance for OrphansRussell MooreBethany reports adoption placements are upA recent article in the Sacramento Bee reports that Bethany Christian Services had a record 10,567 adoption inquiries in the past 6 months.The article attributes the increased inquiries to the Haiti earthquake, theological movements and also popular conferences, such as Catalyst, Together for Adoption, the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit and Adopting for Life.Thankful for Bethany and Bill http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/Wz5Lmd8jnDs/bethany-reports-adoption-placements-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/Wz5Lmd8jnDs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/07/bethany-reports-adoption-placements-are.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-3081111091135663375Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:01:00 +00002010-07-08T08:12:14.695-04:00Why Every Christian Should Care for OrphansA great post by Tom Davis this morning about Christianity Today's lead article by Dr. Russell Moore. Also mentioned is an article by Jedd Medefind and a list of top 5 books on orphan ministry. I'll echo Tom and say what a privilege it is to work along side men like Jedd Medefind and Russell Moore. Several great conferences coming up - September 10-11, 2010 in Nashville with Show Hope and Dr. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/7fo-INM_Sxs/why-every-christian-should-care-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/7fo-INM_Sxs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/07/why-every-christian-should-care-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-7631357332886370688Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:26:00 +00002010-06-07T08:41:09.866-04:00Love for orphans TransformsChristian Alliance for Orphans President Jedd Medefind recently wrote an article for Catalyst. He does a wonderful job explaining the transforming power of caring for orphans. Below is a segment that summarizes the article and shares the passion that drives many of us. Read the full article on catalystspace.comCaring for orphans invites a journey of discipleship. “I see these kids changed,” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/zg_g3R1qp1k/love-for-orphans-transforms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/zg_g3R1qp1k" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/06/love-for-orphans-transforms.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6305309361171917042Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:37:00 +00002010-06-01T19:19:26.793-04:00BethanyChristian Alliance for OrphansOrphan CareEthiopia and the orphan crisisOrphans' Matchbox (the blog for the Christian Alliance for Orphans) mentioned a Washington Post article written by Johnny Carr from Bethany. There is a great need all over the world to engage the local church in caring for orphans. The model of connecting US churches with the indigenous church in Ethiopia is a great way to help. It's hard to imagine 800,000 AIDS orphans in the world. But this is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/LEbe6CX4xAU/ethiopia-and-orphan-crisis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/LEbe6CX4xAU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/06/ethiopia-and-orphan-crisis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-4269731791706447835Tue, 04 May 2010 11:19:00 +00002010-05-04T07:28:02.891-04:00Created to Connect study guide is now available!Karyn Purvis and Michael and Amy Monroe have been working long hours to finally release Created To Connect: A Christian’s Guide to The Connected Child. This free online resource is designed to help adoptive and foster parents better understand how to build strong and lasting connections with their children, and is ideal for use in small groups as well as individually or as a couple.Learn more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/rkwN0qxlTIc/created-to-connect-study-guide-is-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/rkwN0qxlTIc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/05/created-to-connect-study-guide-is-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-3968697058777272233Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:09:00 +00002010-04-08T19:10:31.873-04:00Adoption Tax Credit Article By John Hine and Laura GodwinLaura Godwin from Nightlight Adoption sent me this article to post. See my previous post below for information on tonight's webinar if you would like to learn more. Please feel free to use the article below but please credit John and Laura. Also, please consult with your accountant for advice. This article is for informational purposes only as we continue to learn more about the new adoption tax http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/c2d3qwgjGNY/adoption-tax-credit-article-by-john.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/c2d3qwgjGNY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/04/adoption-tax-credit-article-by-john.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-7427978252236750006Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:47:00 +00002010-04-08T19:10:49.037-04:00Adoption Tax Credit Webinar Tonight!Please join me this evening to learn more about the increased and extended adoption tax credit. Please go to the link 15 minutes before the event.Topic: Funding an AdoptionDate and Time:April 8, 2010 7:00 pm, Eastern Daylight TimeEvent number: 666 525 053Event password: This event does not require a password.Event address for attendees: https://nightlightevents.webex.com/nightlightevents/onstage/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~3/nsD1rpmWgms/adoption-tax-credit-webinar-tonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OphanCareAndAdoption/~4/nsD1rpmWgms" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/04/adoption-tax-credit-webinar-tonight.html