The Global Orphan Crisis Be the Solution, Change Your World

by Elliot, Diane Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780802409546
• ISBN10: 0802409547
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-10-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

God's call to care for the orphaned and vulnerable children of the world is not easy or comfortable and will require willingness, commitment and sacrifice. The more you know about the global orphan crisis the more your heart will break and it will cause you to want to do something... anything... to make the life of an orphaned child a little easier. The need is overwhelming, but if you are willing, you can be part of the global orphan solution. It is a decision that will change your life, for the rest of your life. The journey will be worth the effort in countless blessings along the way. Together, with God's strength, we can be the hands and feet of Christ and make a difference in the life of an orphaned child now and for all eternity. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Author Biography

DIANE ELLIOT is an author, professional photographer and business administrator. With a heart for people and a passion for ministry, she has been involved in children's church, Christian education, high school student ministries, women's Bible studies and has served locally and internationally with short-term missions and relief projects. Diane's interest in the global orphan crisis started many years ago with a trip to a Siberian children's hospital for terminally ill children and later to an orphanage in Mexico. Seeing a small snapshot of the great need started her journey but it was through the education and encouragement of a good friend that is a social worker in child welfare that really inspired and fueled her passion for the orphaned child. Diane and her husband Dave live in Wauconda, Illinois with their dog Kody and they have over 59 nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces and the number keeps growing.

Table of Contents

<P><B>Part I - Understanding the Global Orphan Crisis </B></P><P>Chapter One - The Orphan Crisis: Where Do We Start?</P><P>Chapter Two - On Becoming an Orphan: Contributing Factors</P><P>Chapter Three - Dangers Orphans Face</P><P>Chapter Four - The Orphan Crisis in Developed Countries</P><P>Chapter Five - The Orphan Crisis in Developing Countries</P><P>Chapter Six - The Orphan Crisis in the Least Developed Countries</P><P> </P><P><B>Part II - Exploring Solutions to the Global Orphan Crisis</B></P><P> Chapter Seven - Bringing God's Kingdom to Earth: God's plan for Spiritual Adoption</P><P>Chapter Eight - God's Blueprint for Orphan Care </P><P>Chapter Nine - Moving Orphaned Children Towards Permanence</P><P>Chapter Ten - Supporting the Mission of the Church: the role of the local and global church in orphan care</P><P>Chapter Eleven - Making a Difference in an Every Day Way</P><P>Chapter Twelve - Changing Your Life to Change the World</P><P>Chapter Thirteen - Stories of Hope and Healing</P><P>Chapter Fourteen - Resources</P><P>Special Thanks</P>