{"id":24311,"date":"2017-04-22T10:30:35","date_gmt":"2017-04-22T15:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mbcpathway.local\/?p=24311"},"modified":"2017-04-13T10:41:33","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T15:41:33","slug":"fbc-arnold-ministry-aims-for-one-less-orphan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbcpathway.com\/2017\/04\/22\/fbc-arnold-ministry-aims-for-one-less-orphan\/","title":{"rendered":"FBC Arnold ministry aims for \u2018one less orphan\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

ARNOLD \u2013 Adopting and fostering children is a journey. FBC Arnold has a ministry, \u201cOne Less Orphan,\u201d to make that journey easier to navigate by providing support for parents and children.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe started this ministry to encourage couples interested in adopting or going through the process,\u201d Lisa Jackson, leader and member of FBC Arnold, said. \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cTim and I have three biological children,\u201d Lisa added, \u201cand we adopted a boy from China.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tim and Lisa Jackson were surprised by some of the reactions to their adoption.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cA few people didn\u2019t seem to understand the why of our decision.\u00a0 <\/span>We feel called to adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAdoption is a wonderful mirror of what Christ did for us.\u00a0 <\/span>Some are called to be missionaries or to teach, but we are called to this ministry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Lisa, Tim Jackson periodically teaches a class on \u201corphanology,\u201d sharing what the Bible teaches about caring for the orphans and widows.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Stockton, FBC Arnold pastor of married adults, discipleship and counseling, agreed that\u00a0 <\/span>understanding of the biblical background is important.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThe class really helps the congregation understand why it is important to support this ministry.\u00a0 <\/span>God gives us the biblical mandate in James 1:27 to support and care for the widow and the orphans.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Jackson said the first step of support by \u201cOne Less Orphan\u201d is to get a prayer partner for the adopting couple.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe want to walk alongside them on this journey,\u201d she said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe want to text and email support them too.\u00a0 <\/span>We also have monthly meetings for those going through the fostering and adoption process.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe process is difficult, and it is one of the toughest things I\u2019ve been through,\u201d she said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThat\u2019s why we started the ministry.\u00a0 <\/span>It is a difficult path because of the paperwork, the waiting and all of the ups and downs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The ministry began as a support for international and domestic adoption, but now has extended to include helping with fostering children.\u00a0 <\/span>The entire community is observing what is happening in this ministry.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe discovered that more than 350 children needed foster care in the Jefferson County area, but at the time, there was only about 60 foster families,\u201d she said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cMany of the children had to go to other areas.\u00a0 <\/span>So, we partnered with Missouri Baptist Children\u2019s Home to come to the church to teach classes to our people with a goal of increasing the number of licensed foster families.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The church recently held the second series of classes. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne Less Orphan\u201d also sponsors a Foster Closet.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThe church has caught fire in supporting this ministry,\u201d Stockton said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cMany of the folks who are not able to adopt or foster still want to help.\u00a0 <\/span>They have donated many of the new or gently used items to support those who are fostering children.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The ministry is also looking for other opportunities to serve and care for orphans.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe are looking at an international adoption mission trip and other opportunities to prevent the need for foster care by helping families,\u201d Stockton said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stockton said the main goal with all they do is to share the love of Jesus.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe want to do everything in an excellent way because this is what we give to Christ,\u201d he said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe don\u2019t want to do this for the humanity reasons, we want to share the gospel with them.\u00a0 <\/span>We want them to come to know the Lord, and this gives us the opportunity to invite them to church or to share in homes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Love is being expressed in many ways to the children and those caring for children.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cChurch members reach out to care for families with gift cards and other ways,\u201d Lisa said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThe family brings the child home to find a meal, a clean house and gifts for the child.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Stockton emphasized the spiritual growth in understanding God\u2019s direction for the congregation.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThe Lord is moving in this ministry,\u201d he said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cAll we need to do is hold on with our finger tips and follow Him in obedience.\u201d\u2002<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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