Defend the cause of the fatherless (Isaiah

1:17)

The Plight of the Orphan Around the World

-153 Million Orphans (lost at least one parent)-17.8 Million “Double Orphans”

The Plight of the Orphan Around the World

-153 Million Orphans (lost at least one parent)-17.8 Million “Double Orphans”-These numbers do not account for millions worldwide living in institutions, on the streets, victims of trafficking, being used as child labor, etc.

The Plight of the Orphan in North Carolina

-8920 Kids in Foster Care-2191 “Waiting Children” (able to be adopted)-443 Kids age out annually

The Glory of our (Adoptive) Father

Psalm 146

Psalm 1461 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!2 I will praise the LORD as long as I live;

I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

3 Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.

4 When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;on that very day his plans perish.

5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,whose hope is the LORD his God,

6 who made heaven and earth,the sea, and all that is in them,

who keeps faith forever;7 who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry.

The LORD sets the prisoner free;8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down;

the LORD loves the righteous.

9 The LORD watches over the sojourners;he upholds the widow and the fatherless,but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.

10 The LORD will reign forever,your God, O Zion, to all generations.

Praise the LORD!

As children of our (adoptive) heavenly

Father and citizens of his kingdom, our lives should be defined by worship, trust, and

hope.

Worship the Lord -True worship belongs to Jehovah, the self-revealed God

Worship the Lord -True worship belongs to Jehovah, the self-revealed God-True worship comes from the heart

Worship the Lord -True worship belongs to Jehovah, the self-revealed God-True worship comes from the heart-True worship involves all areas of life

Worship the Lord -True worship belongs to Jehovah, the self-revealed God-True worship comes from the heart-True worship involves all areas of life-True worship involves submission

As children of our (adoptive) heavenly

Father and citizens of his kingdom, our lives should be defined by worship, trust, and

hope.

Trust the Lord-He is our (adoptive) heavenly Father

Trust the Lord-He is our (adoptive) heavenly Father-He is the Creator

Trust the Lord-He is our (adoptive) heavenly Father-He is the Creator-His plans never fail

Trust the Lord-He is our (adoptive) heavenly Father-He is the Creator-His plans never fail-He is compassionate

Trust the Lord-He is our (adoptive) heavenly Father-He is the Creator-His plans never fail-He is compassionate-He is righteous

As children of our (adoptive) heavenly

Father and citizens of his kingdom, our lives should be defined by worship, trust, and

hope.

Hope in His Kingdom-It is sure

Hope in His Kingdom-It is sure-It is glorious

Hope in His Kingdom-It is sure-It is glorious-It is Christ’s

Application-Our lives should reflect the nature and character of our (adoptive) heavenly Father

Application-Our lives should reflect the nature and character of our (adoptive) heavenly Father-Our lives should reflect the values of the kingdom of our (adoptive) heavenly Father

How Can I Be Involved?-Sanctity of Life (Curo)

How Can I Be Involved?-Sanctity of Life (Curo)-Foster Care/Respite (Bair)

How Can I Be Involved?-Sanctity of Life (Curo)-Foster Care/Respite (Bair)-Orphan Care (Canaan)

How Can I Be Involved?-Sanctity of Life (Curo)-Foster Care/Respite (Bair)-Orphan Care (Canaan)-Adoption

Defend the cause of the fatherless (Isaiah

1:17)