Tonight, I would like to highlight an amazing organization that was originally founded out of one couple’s(Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman) desire to see more children find their way into forever families. Show Hope is a non-profit organization that mobilizes individuals and communities to meet the most pressing needs of orphans in distress by providing 1)homes for waiting children through adoption aid grants, and 2)life-saving medical care for orphans with special needs.
Last week, I had the opportunity to meet some of the beautiful children that Show Hope helped to bring home at a Steven Curtis Chapman concert. It was amazing to witness part of the ripple effect of the initial vision the Chapman family had to help a few orphans find a home. At the concert, it was announced that over 3,000 children have been adopted with the help of this organization.
I love that this organization realizes that adoption is clearly God’s heart, and they don’t want finances to be a barrier that prevents families from being able to adopt if they feel God is calling them to this. Show Hope provides adoption grants for families that qualify, has t-shirts you can sell for your adoption, and also assists with engaging the church to care for orphans. In addition to the adoption assistance, they also have various other ways to get involved in orphan care such as short term missions trips.
In James 1:27, God calls every Christian to look after the orphans and widows in their distress. If you want to be obedient in that calling, I strongly encourage you to explore Show Hope to find out more about this organization, and to see how you can get engaged!
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