Let It Shine - Children's Home Day 2018
By Haley Hester | Video by Chris Hobbs • May 13, 2018
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven." -Matthew 5:16
Today, there are roughly 13,000 children
in the foster care system in Georgia. There are mothers in your
community struggling with homelessness and overcoming domestic violence. There are children being pushed into human trafficking daily. Right now, there are families and children in need of light
during their darkest hour.
Every day at Georgia Baptist Children's Homes, we help children and families who are navigating darkness find their spark through HIS light. In 2017, we helped 1,215 children and their families find a glimmer of hope through a variety of innovative programs and ministries designed to bring spiritual, emotional, and physical healing.
This is no easy task because these children and families we serve today often come to us without even the slightest glimmer of hope. Instead, they come with heavy emotional and physical scars. Many arrive defiant, traumatized, and angry at the world and everyone in it. There is no light at the end of the tunnel in their eyes. And who can blame them? How would any of us feel if we had been forced to live on the streets, a homeless shelter, in the back of an old car, or in just another failed placement through the system?
YOU
can make a difference in joining us in igniting hope in the lives of children and families who have walked in darkness. We ask that you make this a matter of prayer in supporting our ministry financially and joining us in shining HIS light of hope on those in need.
Because of your support, lives are forever changed.
Thank you for giving children and families hope and a home.
Read more stories of the difference you're making:
“I’ve been reading my Bible more, going through my devotions more, and praying more than I ever have,” Mariyah said. “If I could give anyone any advice I would tell them to continue to always grow closer to God.”
Helen Arnold - Director of Foster Care Ministry
“Coming here and being in this program has been one of the best opportunities that I've been given personally,” Destinee says. “I've had a chance to get to know myself with the space that me and my family have been provided and it has been life changing. This place is a safe haven for me, and I wouldn't trade it for anything else.”
