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I don’t know much about foster care. Sadly, what I know probably falls under the list of general misconceptions.  I don’t first think about the amazing opportunity it would be to share Christ’s love with a hurting and scared child, instead I usually go straight to thoughts of how “messy” it would be to enter into. I have recently felt compelled to pray for people who welcome these children into their homes. They are an example of Christ’s love not only to the foster children, but to the rest of their community.

Is the church body setting the same example?

Christ’s love should compel us to love those who need it most. Not because it’s easy or glamorous, but because He has called us to love one another. “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:12-13

Our MCG is excited to welcome Jim Carey from the Henrico County Dept. of Social Services, this Wednesday night, February 15, at 6 p.m. He is eager to help us better understand the foster care system and ways we can help.

There are approximately 5,500 children in foster care in VA alone. Most of these children need a temporary home and about 800 of them are waiting to be permanently adopted.

How can followers of Jesus care for these children?

I hope you’ll join us this week as we explore the avenues of respite care, foster care and supporting those involved in foster care.

By Ali Fogarty, group member.