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BCHFS NEWS: Real Life Stories of Hope

		(Spring 2012) ORPHANS, POVERTY & STARVATION: One Christian's Confession & Challenge Jay Boyd recently returned from a 12-day mission trip to Uganda with BCHFS as part of the new Latreia International program. Executive Director, Doug Devore, and Jay were privileged to lead a team of six to conduct VBS for the children of the Bukaleba Babies Home and paint the inside of their orphanage. > Click here read entire story.
		(Nov. 2011) Inaugural Women of Compassion Group Makes a Profound Impact on Several BCHFS Ministries! The first annual Women of Compassion Forum took place at Angels' Cove Maternity Center. Members of the group were treated to a gourmet meal, prepared by maternity center residents and staff, as they came together to decide where within the ministry of BCHFS to direct a portion of the funds raised by the group. > Click here read entire story.
		(Fall 2011) Full 'Circle of Love' in Adoption Almost 18 years ago I received a call from what was then called the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Marion, Illinois. A young lady had just left with the plans to have an abortion. Knowing God has no limitations on the "2 or 3 gather in my name," we prayed together on the phone. We prayed specifically that God would take care of this young mom and her unborn child. We asked that someone would come into her life to help her through this difficult time. > Click here read entire story.
		(Spring 2011) Miranda's Discovery "To carry a child is to know love. When you feel that child move for the first time, you feel a love like you have never felt before." This is a beautiful sentiment expressed by a young woman who was once lost, broken-hearted, angry, desperate and afraid - all before she found the love and support of God and His servants at Angels' Cove in Mt. Vernon. We'll call her Miranda. This is her story and her personal mission of discovery. > Click here read entire story.
		(Winter 2010) There is No Place Like Home - Meet Evelyn Money Baptist Children's Home and Family Services (originally called the Baptist Orphanage) was founded in 1918 in response to a need in Illinois to care for dependent children who were orphaned as a result of WWI and the great influenza epidemic that struck the state. Having been around for 92 years, it would be safe to say that there are not many people who remember how things were at the Baptist Orphanage during its humble beginnings – that is, except for Evelyn Money. During a recent visit to the BCHFS campus, the staff had the pleasure of visiting with Mrs. Money to learn more about her story. > Click here to read entire story.
		(Fall 2010) A Journal Entry from Twila- Words from a 15 Year Old Resident of Angels' Cove You know what? I'm learning a lot of things about Christ. A lot of people ask themselves, or even other people "what is missing in our lives?" > Click here to read entire story.
		(Spring 2010) From Carmi to Afghanistan: Providing the Building Blocks for Success Christian Castro, a former BCHFS resident, expresses pride and honor in serving his country in the United States Marine Corp. Chris is stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA. waiting for his orders to leave for Afghanistan. > Click here to read entire story.

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Each individual that comes into our care at BCHFS has a story and it is an important story because it matters to Christ. Sharing true life stories allows our investors to see and understand the results of their giving. We are thankful that their stories matter to you too!