Lifesong for Orphans: Orphan Sunday

I am so excited about Lifesong's mission moment this month.  Well, it usually excites me but this month just a little more than usual!  

November is Adoption and Orphan Awareness month and our church's Orphan and Adoption Ministry has a great night planned for Orphan Sunday.  Well, since our speaker wasn't available on November 3 which is Orphan Sunday worldwide, we changed it to November 10th and are so excited about it. Until a few years ago I didn't know about Orphan Sunday.  I didn't know about a lot of things were God's command to care for the fatherless was concerned but I'm learning. God may not "call" everyone to adopt but he does command everyone to care for the orphan.  Read more from Lifesong. 

On November 3rd, 2013, thousands of events will echo across America and around the globe, all sharing a single goal: that God's great love for the orphan will find echo in our lives as well. (OrphanSunday.org)

One Day. One Voice. One Purpose. Orphan Sunday

Does your family, small group or church have plans for Orphan Sunday? There are so many ways that we can honor orphans collectively as the Body of Christ on Orphan Sunday. Here are just a few:

• Advent for Orphans Calendar -- see explanation below
• Orphan's Table -- share a meal eaten by orphans around the world. Gather with family, small group or church for the meal, discussion and prayer.
• Partnership Packages -- easy-to-follow Orphan Sunday event plan, enabling you to partner with an organization to create a simple event!

Other Resources -- videos, prayer guides, sermon notes, t-shirts & more!

To learn more about Orphan Sunday or find an event near you visit OrphanSunday.org.

Advent for Orphans Calendar

This year, make Advent about more than just eating chocolate.

We are so excited to announce this year's Advent for Orphans Calendar! What is Advent for Orphans? It's a creative way to celebrate Advent with your family, small group, church, etc. while loving and providing for orphans around the world. It's especially great for families with kids!

Request your free Advent for Orphans Calendar today at www.LifesongforOrphans.com/Advent.

Read More...

Impact of Advent for Orphans -- Read about the impact Advent for Orphans had on Blake and Christine's family last year. Read More

More Orphan Sunday Event Ideas -- Struggling to think of an event for Orphan Sunday? Read through examples of past Orphan Sunday events. Read More

I AM LOVED -- Watch Christian Alliance for Orphan's Official Orphan Sunday video!  Watch Video

Share Orphan Sunday -- Share the joy of Orphan Sunday with your friends by posting badge & banner on your blog or facebook page. Get badge and banner