Cherrydale Baptist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
To love God and people above all else

If You Were Mine Workshop

"A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families."  Psalm 68:6a (NIV)
 

Workshop Date:  March 17

 
Cherrydale's Orphan Care Ministry is excited to be partnering with FamilyLife's Hope for Orphans in order to host the first 'If You Were Mine' One-Day DVD-based Adoption Workshop in the Metro-DC area! This workshop will be held at Cherrydale Baptist Church.
 
'If You Were Mine' is a workshop (March 17) that provides an in-depth look at adoption from a biblical perspective. It begins by exploring God's heart for adoption and then goes into a detailed look at the eight basic steps of the adoption process. You will have the opportunity to explore international adoption, foster care adoption, and private domestic adoption. This workshop will allow individuals to gain a biblical understanding of adoption and a clearer picture of what to expect from the adoption process. 
 

Workshop Location

Cherrydale Baptist Church
3910 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207
Click here for directions.
 

Schedule(see below for list of sessions)

8:30 am-5:30 pm
* Lunch Provided (with children - no childcare provided during the lunch break)
* Limited Free Childcare slots available (up to age 6) 
 


 

Early Registration (Deadline: February 26) 
$15/person 
$25/couple 
 
Late and On-Site Registration (After February 26) 
$20/person
$30/couple
 
Prices include workbooks, lunch,and limited free childcare slots.
 
Checks should be made payable to Cherrydale Baptist Church.  Please Note "If You Were Mine" in the memo line.
 

AGENDA

This workshop consists of sessions covering all aspects of the adoption process, including:
  • God's Heart for the Orphan
  • The Christian and the Orphan
  • Making Basic Decisions
  • Evaluating Agencies
  • Investigating Funding Options and Paperwork
  • Completing Your Home Study
  • Discovering Your Child
  • Welcoming Your Child Home
  • Finalizing Your Adoption
There will also be some wonderful personal stories from adoptive famlies, as well as ample time to ask questions and talk with adoptive families.
 
Download workshop flyer.
 
For more background information about the Hope for Orphans "If You Were Mine" workshops, visit their website.