Psalm 41:1-2 "Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes." (NIV)
Hopeful Horizons, an adoption, foster and orphan care ministry of Amherst Baptist Church, offers a variety of ways to participate in helping children in need or simply to get more information. Below is a list of some of the areas available to you to grow in your knowledge and support. Please visit this page reqularly for details on current and future events.
Community Outreach
Hopeful Horizons is focused both on assisting members of our Church community and providing awareness programs to anyone considering adoption or foster care. Here is a list of upcoming information sessions:
One Day Adoption and Foster Care Workshop - October 9, 2010 (more information contained in box on the right)
Hopeful Horizons is focused both on assisting members of our Church community and providing awareness programs to anyone considering adoption or foster care. Here is a list of upcoming information sessions:
One Day Adoption and Foster Care Workshop - October 9, 2010 (more information contained in box on the right)Monthly Meetings
Once a month our ministry hosts meetings in various members' homes to fellowship, pray and learn more about how to help adopted and fostered children find hope and healing within our families. These meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, please contact us through the contact us page and someone will get in touch with you for details about our upcoming meetings.
"Adoption Fund" Fundraisers
Throughout the year our ministry participates in fundraisers for the Hopeful Horizons Adoption Fund to help families of Amherst Baptist Church offset the financial costs of adopting. Here is a list of upcoming fundraisers:
Community Wide Yard Sale - Summer 2010 (details TBA)
Cruise and Blues Car Show - Summer 2010 (details TBA)
Throughout the year our ministry participates in fundraisers for the Hopeful Horizons Adoption Fund to help families of Amherst Baptist Church offset the financial costs of adopting. Here is a list of upcoming fundraisers:
Community Wide Yard Sale - Summer 2010 (details TBA)Cruise and Blues Car Show - Summer 2010 (details TBA)Quarterly Fellowship Meetings
Once a quarter our ministry hosts meetings that bring adopted and foster families together for a refreshing time that focuses primarily on fellowship and prayer. These meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, please contact us through the contact us page and someone will get in touch with you for details about our upcoming meetings.Winter 2011-12 Calendar of Events
Each of these events is open to anyone in the community who would like to attend. If you would like to attend any of these events and are not already involved with the Hopeful Horizons ministry or Amherst Baptist Church, simply let us know through the Contact Us page and we'll see you there!
No events scheduled at this time. Please check back again soon.
How can I help?
"Millions of orphaned and foster children of all ages from the US and around the world need loving families.
May the Lord stir your heart and direct your path as you learn more about how to reach out to these needy children."