Bringing love home for over 40 years! |
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As time moves forward, there are a few things that signify getting older. For me it was turning 50 and getting that letter welcoming me to the AARP club and this fantastic magazine I can receive by joining. I am not going to lie to you - I chunked that piece of mail in the trash can. Nothing against those who are members of AARP, but I wasn’t ready to throw in the towel to be a member yet. However, as I adjust my expectations, my wife and I have found a new sport to play together. Maybe you have heard of Pickleball - it’s the fastest growing sport in America! It has mainly been a sport for senior adults but is quickly gaining popularity with a younger crowd. Email me if you would like to play some time, and remember no matter how old or young you are - your age is just a number and God has a plan to use you for His purposes and His Kingdom!
As we close out our 42nd year of ministry, I continually find myself amazed at God’s blessings on Christian Adoption Services. The team God has brought together at CAS is the absolute best! It is a privilege to be part of this fantastic group of folks who love the Lord and feel called to serve every day. The merger with Baptist Children’s Homes continues to yield so much fruit in a variety of ways. I am thankful for Dr. Blackwell and his leadership and vision to keep us on the forefront of caring for so many individuals from birth to death. Our next big endeavor in 2022 will be the opening of Emmanuel Home, an aftercare home for birth moms who place with CAS. I can’t wait to see how the Lord is going to use this home to impact many young ladies' lives in the days ahead!
Thank you for your support of our year-end giving campaign, the Angel Fund. Be on the lookout for these cards in the mail right before Thanksgiving.
I hope the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas will provide quality family time, gratitude for all God’s blessings, and focus on all that truly matters in our lives - a relationship with King Jesus!
God bless!
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Kevin Qualls
Senior Director
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Title Sponsor - New City Church |
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Charlotte Golf Tournament |
September 13th was a great day at Cedarwood Country Club. We are grateful for over 150 golfers who joined us in a fun day of competition and fundraising. Thanks to our sponsors and players, we were able to raise over $30,000 for the ministry of Christian Adoption Services. These funds will make a significant difference in the lives of children who need a forever family AND their moms who may find themselves in a difficult place in life. Special thanks to Cedarwood Country Club for hosting and to our Title Sponsor, New City Church. We hope everyone had a great day and that you will join us next year!
Save the date for next year's
Golf Tournament
September 12, 2022!
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GROSS SCORE WINNERS:
1st Place - Congregate NoDa
Randy Martin - Richard Moyer - Geoff Stearns - Drew Neseimier
2nd Place - Team Micah
Jeff Lindsay - Eric White - Micah Teague - Tripp Hardin
3rd Place - Security South Ron Powell - Steve Ferrell - Steve Warren - Jeff Price
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NET SCORE WINNERS:
1st Place - Team Micah
Jeff Lindsay - Eric White - Micah Teague - Tripp Hardin
2nd Place - Congregate NoDa
Randy Martin - Richard Moyer - Geoff Stearns - Drew Neseimier
3rd Place - Faithwood Construction
Adam Holleman - Gordan Stagal - Justin Kenley - Allen Durst
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Angel Fund is Here!
Donations to the CAS Angel Fund can now be made. The holiday season is a great time to complete your year-end giving, and we are grateful for gifts received through this campaign. We rely on these annual gifts to fulfill our mission of building God’s kingdom by connecting vulnerable children with Christian families. To give click here. Cards will arrive in your mailboxes in a few weeks. If you have any questions please email ctruax@bchfamily.org.
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students world-wide will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity. This is a great opportunity to give to Christian Adoption Services and participate in the building of God's Kingdom. Join the worldwide initiative to give November 30th on #GivingTuesday!
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Fall Benefit Banquets
We enjoyed gathering with supporters at the first of our "Family Tree" benefit banquets. The Spartanburg event was held at the Chapman Cultural Center on October 14th. The Rocky Mount banquet will be held November 4th at the beautiful Rose Hill Estate. Thanks to all who came and heard about the Boutin's amazing adoption journey. You have been so generous with your support, and the donations given at these banquets will have eternal impact in the lives of children!
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Restore Walk
He's at the finish line!!! Our dear friend of the ministry, Win McCullough, has spent the last five weeks hiking over 600 miles from Caswell, NC to Thomasville, NC raising awareness for the new Emmanuel Home Ministry (a home for birth mothers who chose adoption for their child but need a little extra help to emotionally heal). Win is scheduled to cross the finish line at the site of the new Emmanuel Home in Thomasville on November 6th. His trip will conclude with a groundbreaking dedication at the Emmanuel Home at 417 West Main Street, Thomasville at 10:00am.
We are blown away by the sights and lessons that Win shared with us along the way and we are overwhelmed by the support of so many of you who cheered him along on this journey or donated toward the Emmanuel Home in his honor. If you missed his trek, you can click here to read his blog.
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North Carolina Baptist State Convention
November 9th and 10th
If you are attending the NC Baptist State Convention in Greensboro, be sure to stop by and see us in the Exhibit Hall. CAS and Baptist Children's Home will be there to share about our ministries. We love catching up with friends and supporters at the convention so we hope you will come by.
Convention Breakout Session with Keith Henry and Kevin Qualls
Every Child: Connecting Vulnerable Children With Christian Families
Monday, 3:30 - 4:30pm and Tuesday, 11:00am - 12:00pm
There are 16,000 North Carolina children taken out of their homes every year. The church is the answer to this crisis. “Every Child” is a collaborative initiative of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina and the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Join foster care and adoption experts Keith Henry and Kevin Qualls with Baptist Children’s Homes as they shine a light on the need in our state. Learn how your church can develop a foster care and adoption ministry to meet this critical need.
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Please help us congratulate Marilie for finalizing the adoption of her nephews, Barry and Givv from the Philippines. We are so happy for this family and look forward to seeing all the amazing things the Lord has in store for them. |
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International Adoption
The month of November has always been dear to my heart for many reasons. Two particular reasons, are that November is National Adoption Month and November 7th is Orphan Sunday. The international adoption team at Christian Adoption Services has the privilege and responsibility to advocate for the countless orphans in the world. At our agency, we are honored to be accredited in the Philippines and the Czech Republic, and serve as a vessel to help find families for children. The need is very real for families to be obedient and step forward for a child or sibling group who is praying for a family. You do not need to be a perfect family, just willing to answer the call. A family that will provide unconditional love, support, and stability. Could that be you? Is God tugging at your heart to step forward? Maybe it’s just hearing some more information? Maybe, just maybe, you already know there is room in your heart to love another child and you are willing to let God work out all the details. If so, our team will always welcome and answer any questions you may have about international adoption.
Laura Nichols-Virgilio
Executive Director of International Adoptions
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Domestic Adoption
We are excited to announce the next Birth Mother Retreat! April 22-24, 2022, we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary of offering the Birth Mother's Retreat to the women who have placed a child or children through Christian Adoption Services! Over 30 women gathered last year at a local hotel in the triangle area to be with other birth moms who have made the same decision. The retreats are a safe haven where they can share their stories and feel no judgment or condemnation. The retreats are a way to continue to support CAS birth moms for life. Many attend every year and plan their vacation around the time of the retreat. Lots of tears, laughter, grief and joy is shared over the weekend. Lifelong friendships are formed. Often women who placed years ago surround and embrace the birth moms who are just beginning their life long journey of adoption. A special guest is invited to speak and the gospel is shared with these women. It is undeniable the love of Christ that fills this entire weekend; from the message of the speaker, to the carefully selected gifts for each mom, to the donations that are given by those who desire to "love on" the birth mothers. We will provide a list of specific needs in the January newsletter. The team appreciates your prayers as we prepare for this retreat!
Marsha Hancock
Director of Domestic Adoptions
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Congratulations Sharon Cole
Sharon Cole, Home Study Supervisor and former Executive Director of Christian Family Services (CFS), has announced plans to retire at the end of the year. Sharon joined Christian Adoption Services (CAS) in October of 2017 when CFS and CAS officially merged. Sharon's social work career spans an impressive 40+ years of serving North Carolina and South Carolina children and families in need. We appreciate Sharon's dedication and wish her well in her retirement.
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