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SUMMARY:Caring Well Sunday
DESCRIPTION:To make our churches safe from abuse\, we must be proactive. Developing policies and procedures ahead of time\, training and educating staff and volunteers\, as well as partnering with abuse experts will set your church up well to be a safe place for your community. Here are five essential action steps you can implement to care well for survivors of abuse. \n1. Train:\nStatistics tell us 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys (though many believe this is much higher) are sexually abused before they turn 18. Only a small percentage of these victims ever reveal their abuse. Church leaders must help our churches understand that the mission to prevent sexual abuse and our response to it is a clear and compelling gospel issue. \n2. Screen:\nIn order to make your church safe from abuse\, it is critical to implement a thorough screening process for anyone who will have access to children\, youth\, and vulnerable adults. A careful process ensures that individuals are suitable and compatible with your church’s policies and procedures. \n3. Protect:\nOne of the ways you can protect children\, youth\, and vulnerable adults is by having solid policies and procedures in place at your church. These protect those you are serving while also protecting those that serve them. Once developed\, being intentional about following policies and procedures is imperative for the protection of everyone involved. \n4. Report:\nEvery state has laws identifying those required to report child abuse. Even if you believe you are not legally required to report child abuse in your state\, you are still encouraged to report suspected or known abuse. As followers of Jesus\, we are charged with protecting the vulnerable\, and reporting known or suspected abuse is part of that mandate. \n5. Care:\nAbuse violates the dignity of our God-given image and disrupts our voice\, sense of identity\, and sense of trust and safety in relationships. Our response in supporting survivors of sexual abuse has the opportunity to accurately reflect the mission and character of Jesus Christ. \nTo make your church safe from abuse\, church leaders must become informed about the impact of abuse and how to find the necessary supportive resources to come alongside survivors\, for the sake of the gospel. \nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/caring-well-sunday/2026-09-27/
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SUMMARY:Orphans and Widows Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Orphan and Widow Sunday reminds us to align our hearts with the call to practice true religion (James 1:27)\, caring for orphans and widows. Here are three ways a believer can be mindful of them throughout the year. \nBe Near to the Brokenhearted\nScripture tells us clearly that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps. 34:18). So\, those of us who choose to imitate Christ know that being Christlike means that we should be close to the brokenhearted as well\, and this includes caring for orphans and widows in our communities. The local church has the profound opportunity to be near to the brokenhearted over a long period of time. Whereas it is hard for one individual to carry the weight of being near all the time\, there is strength and stability when a group of people dedicate themselves to those who are suffering\, whether to widows in our communities or children placed in foster care. \nMake Service a Way of Life\nWhen we look at Scripture\, it is undeniable that serving those in need is a critical part of the believer’s life. And so\, we don’t merely give lip service to orphans and widows this Sunday\, we find ways to serve them throughout the year and practice the biblical call to a lifestyle of service. \nCover Them in Prayer\nIn addition\, prayer should always undergird our care for the widow and orphan. Prayer is never an empty sentiment in the believer’s life. Instead\, it’s a powerful tool to advance God’s Kingdom in our world\, and so we pray big and audacious prayers over the orphaned and widowed. We pray boldly\, “Thy Kingdom come\,” with all its restoration and redemption\, “on this earth as it is in heaven.” \nA Prayer for Orphan and Widow Sunday\nGod\, we thank You that You are a Father to the fatherless and near to the brokenhearted. Open our eyes to see the needs of orphans and widows around us\, and teach us to love them not only with words\, but through faithful action and prayer. Strengthen your Church to draw near with compassion and to reflect the hope of Christ in our communities and around the world\, so that orphans and widows may experience your steadfast love through the care of Your people. In Jesus’ name\, Amen. \nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/orphans-and-widows-sunday-5/2026-11-08/
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SUMMARY:Caring Well Sunday
DESCRIPTION:To make our churches safe from abuse\, we must be proactive. Developing policies and procedures ahead of time\, training and educating staff and volunteers\, as well as partnering with abuse experts will set your church up well to be a safe place for your community. Here are five essential action steps you can implement to care well for survivors of abuse. \n1. Train:\nStatistics tell us 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys (though many believe this is much higher) are sexually abused before they turn 18. Only a small percentage of these victims ever reveal their abuse. Church leaders must help our churches understand that the mission to prevent sexual abuse and our response to it is a clear and compelling gospel issue. \n2. Screen:\nIn order to make your church safe from abuse\, it is critical to implement a thorough screening process for anyone who will have access to children\, youth\, and vulnerable adults. A careful process ensures that individuals are suitable and compatible with your church’s policies and procedures. \n3. Protect:\nOne of the ways you can protect children\, youth\, and vulnerable adults is by having solid policies and procedures in place at your church. These protect those you are serving while also protecting those that serve them. Once developed\, being intentional about following policies and procedures is imperative for the protection of everyone involved. \n4. Report:\nEvery state has laws identifying those required to report child abuse. Even if you believe you are not legally required to report child abuse in your state\, you are still encouraged to report suspected or known abuse. As followers of Jesus\, we are charged with protecting the vulnerable\, and reporting known or suspected abuse is part of that mandate. \n5. Care:\nAbuse violates the dignity of our God-given image and disrupts our voice\, sense of identity\, and sense of trust and safety in relationships. Our response in supporting survivors of sexual abuse has the opportunity to accurately reflect the mission and character of Jesus Christ. \nTo make your church safe from abuse\, church leaders must become informed about the impact of abuse and how to find the necessary supportive resources to come alongside survivors\, for the sake of the gospel. \nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/caring-well-sunday/2027-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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SUMMARY:Orphans and Widows Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Orphan and Widow Sunday reminds us to align our hearts with the call to practice true religion (James 1:27)\, caring for orphans and widows. Here are three ways a believer can be mindful of them throughout the year. \nBe Near to the Brokenhearted\nScripture tells us clearly that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps. 34:18). So\, those of us who choose to imitate Christ know that being Christlike means that we should be close to the brokenhearted as well\, and this includes caring for orphans and widows in our communities. The local church has the profound opportunity to be near to the brokenhearted over a long period of time. Whereas it is hard for one individual to carry the weight of being near all the time\, there is strength and stability when a group of people dedicate themselves to those who are suffering\, whether to widows in our communities or children placed in foster care. \nMake Service a Way of Life\nWhen we look at Scripture\, it is undeniable that serving those in need is a critical part of the believer’s life. And so\, we don’t merely give lip service to orphans and widows this Sunday\, we find ways to serve them throughout the year and practice the biblical call to a lifestyle of service. \nCover Them in Prayer\nIn addition\, prayer should always undergird our care for the widow and orphan. Prayer is never an empty sentiment in the believer’s life. Instead\, it’s a powerful tool to advance God’s Kingdom in our world\, and so we pray big and audacious prayers over the orphaned and widowed. We pray boldly\, “Thy Kingdom come\,” with all its restoration and redemption\, “on this earth as it is in heaven.” \nA Prayer for Orphan and Widow Sunday\nGod\, we thank You that You are a Father to the fatherless and near to the brokenhearted. Open our eyes to see the needs of orphans and widows around us\, and teach us to love them not only with words\, but through faithful action and prayer. Strengthen your Church to draw near with compassion and to reflect the hope of Christ in our communities and around the world\, so that orphans and widows may experience your steadfast love through the care of Your people. In Jesus’ name\, Amen. \nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/orphans-and-widows-sunday-5/2027-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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