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2012 Trip to Ludlati Carepoint in Swaziland

2011-10-04T18:32:43Z

We have already locked down a date for the 2012 trip to visit Ludlati Carepoint.
We are on the schedule with Childrens HopeChest to travel to Ludlati Carepoint
July 24 - August 4, 2012 (home on Aug 5th).

You may use this forum thread to track related information about the trip and post questions and comments.

Please contact us for questions about supporting or coming on the trip:

Travel Team Leader: Don King - don at knowntome dot net or (217)390-6798

Travel Team Leader’s wife: Barbra King - barbra at knowntome dot net

Travel Team Coordinator: Kim - kim at knowntome dot net

Just a really great quote to ponder when thinking of why we do what we do :)

2012-04-11T16:48:05Z

If you follow Jesus only because he makes life
easy now, it will look to the world as though you
really love what they love, and Jesus just happens
to provide it for you. But if you suffer with Jesus
in the pathway of love because he is your supreme
treasure, then it will be apparent to the world that
your heart is set on a different fortune than theirs.
This is why Jesus demands that we deny ourselves
and take up our cross and follow him. (In Our Joy, John Piper. P. 22)

Going to Swaziland isn’t the hardest thing to do, but it does bring choices that require sacrifice. This also reminded me of our home visits last year and the concept of “suffering with” that we experienced. The garage sale is coming along nicely - my garage is almost filled and I still have some other things to get yet! All and any are welcome to come on the 20th - 21st to help/hang out!

DCFS Annual Caregiver Training Institute

2012-04-27T11:22:45Z

DCFS is offering the following opportunity for training credits for foster families or simply those interested in learning more about behavioral challenges facing children in the state foster/adoption system. For those considering foster care or fostering-to-adopt this would be a good informational session identifying issues children struggle with. The event is June 30th 9 am to 3 pm at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield. Lunch is provided, though childcare is not. For a copy of the flyer or further information, please feel free to contact me at joshuamikeworth at yahoo dot com.

Sunday Action - Have you attended one of the Agape Feasts yet??

2012-04-14T07:00:56Z

Sunday Action exists to help Christ-followers put the gospel commands of Jesus Christ into action. We believe that following Jesus means creating communities where people really do love and help each other. We believe that when we actually create loving communities, we show everyone Jesus in a powerful way. We believe that if we truly remain in Jesus and do what He asked us to do, God will do miraculous things through us. Together, we are the body of Christ. Together, we are called to put God’s Love and God’s Word into action in every community on Earth.

Attend a local Agape feast soon! Sunday Action agape feasts are free and open to all.

Also find Sunday Action on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sundayaction

CHOSEN adoption/foster care/orphan care conference—- FREE!!!!

2012-03-15T19:11:26Z

The Champaign-Urbana area will have our own adoption/foster care/orphan care conference this spring on April 28 at First Christian Church on Staley Rd. in Champaign.
The Not-to-be-missed key note speaker for this event is Carolyn Twietmeyer. Carolyn is a bold voice of truth about HIV/Aids, Adoption and Orphan Care.
Plus there are many interesting break out sessions to choose from on such topics as foster care, financing adoption, attachment and orphan care.

Please see all the details and easy, free sign up here:
http://www.chosen-fcc.org/

Can you help us spread the word with this one minute video invitation?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOsnF88t3MQ

Thank you!

Sunday Action Free Community Christmas Feast - Sunday Dec 18th @ 3pm

2011-12-17T01:48:48Z

You are invited to join in participating in an agape community feast once each month. People gather together and build relationships with the needy families and members of our community. God uses relationships to bring His love, hope, encouragement and help to all who need Him. This month is a Christmas feast for the community. All are welcome to join by open invitation. Here is a quote from the event post:

“Why should you come to a free “agape” feast? Because following Jesus means creating communities where people really do love and help each other. Because when we actually create loving communities, we show everyone Jesus in a powerful way. Because together, we are one in Christ. Together, we are called to put God’s Love and God’s Word into action in every community on Earth.”

The Christmas feast will take place this Sunday, Dec 18th @ Douglas Community Center in Champaign from 3pm-6pm.

Douglas Community Center
512 East Grove Street
Champaign, IL 61820

Event information posted here:
http://sundayaction121811-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Collection of Items for the Times Center

2011-12-06T21:35:18Z

Times Center , a transitional home for homeless men, is in need of men’s underwear, socks and soap.

Donna Robbins and some local youth are coordinating a collection and delivery of these items this Christmas season.
Please contact her if you would like to take part in this opportunity!
robbins at 1foundation dot com

About the Times Center
( http://helpbook.famservcc.org/fs010339ac.php )

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen

2011-11-30T08:15:49Z

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen will be distributing backpacks filled with snacks, toiletries, and cold-weather basics at their holiday lunch on December 21st. If you’d like to donate a filled backpack, label it with the gender and size of the recipient (including children’s backpacks and diaper bags), and drop it off at 124 W. White Street in Champaign. Donations will be received from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, December 12th through December 19th

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
http://dailybreadsoupkitchen.com/welcome.html

Foster Care Recruitment Event

2011-11-15T17:21:02Z

The Champaign County Recruitment Committee is hosting a special event on
November 17 at El Toro Restaurant in Rantoul from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Families are welcome. Chips, salsa and soft drinks will be served.

The Mission of the Urbana Foster Care Recruitment Committee (FCRC) is to seek out and recruit suitable foster homes willing to care for children who are placed into protective custody. It is the committee’s goal to identify potential recruitment opportunities, make information available for interested persons, support new recruits, and to identify communities where there is a greater need for foster homes.

The foster care recruitment committee is represented by local foster care agencies and local foster parents.

Please RSVP Julie Cebulski at (217)621-6347 or at cebulskij at yahoo dot com

CHOSEN Adoption Ministry Website

2011-11-14T17:54:39Z

Please check out the website for this local Adoption and Orphan Care Ministry.
There is so much information there!

http://www.chosen-fcc.org/