Orphan Sunday Stories of Impact Christian Alliance for Orphans
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- Religion & Spirituality
Through Orphan Sunday and Stand Sunday, we’re all a part of a great big story. Each observance is unique, yet together we are sharing God’s love for vulnerable children. Join us on a very special journey with guests from around the world. Stories of Impact will inspire you with small acts of faithfulness that have change children’s lives forever.
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Episode 8: Who Will Stand With Me? With Guest Bishop Aaron Blake
Bishop Aaron Blake and his wife, Mary, fostered 6 teenage boys which transformed their lives and their church. Bishop Blake challenged his congregation to stand with him for foster children and Stand Sunday was born.
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Episode 7: A Call to Arms for the Church: With Guest Glorya Jordan
Through Orphan Sunday, pro-life bio parents of 3 boys, DJ & Glorya Jordan had their eyes opened to the gravity of the need in the US foster care system. As a result, they became foster parents and have adopted their daughter through foster care.
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Episode 6: Awakening the Church in Zimbabwe: With Guests Kevin + Kuteesa Gweshe
After their church observed Orphan Sunday in Zimbabwe, the Gweshe’s began to talk about adoption. They listened to the voice of God and eventually adopted their little daughter. Now the Gweshe’s are passionate about adoption.
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Episode 5: Responding to God's Heart for The Orphan: With Guest Gary Schneider
Hear Gary Schneider as he joins us all the way from Zambia to talk about the impact that first Orphan Sunday had on him over 15 years ago and how he was moved to bring in to the US.
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Episode 4: God Writes Our Stories: With Guest Mandy Chapman
Join us as we hear from foster and adoptive mom, Mandy Chapman. With no intention of marrying or having children, God spoke to Mandy during an Orphan Sunday service about adoption and said, “You’re going to do that someday.” Now married with one biological child and 6 children through foster care Mandy shares her inspiring Orphan Sunday story.
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Episode 3: Zambia's Gift to the World: With Guest Pastor Billiance Chondwe
Pastor Billy Chondwe shares about that very first Orphan Sunday in his church over 15 years ago and the impact that it has had all around the world.