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Episode 344: How to Care For Orphans and Widows

1. Recognize that you have widows and /or orphans in your church and community. Single Moms (and single dads)
2. Caring For Widows
   1. Be intentional. Assign specific people to serve specific widows. Call them. Send cards. Help them with home and auto repairs. Visit and take meals. Give them a hug. Hold their hand.
   2. Widow and widower banquets
3. Caring for Orphans
   1. Encourage church members to become foster parents. (Example: Amy in Yuma asked God for a sign) Support foster families
      1. How many children in America need foster homes?
   2. Support Christian children's homes.
      1. Don't just assume that the government is going to take care of orphans. Volunteer.
         1. Raise funds.
   3. Consider mentoring programs
      1. Example: The Buzzards (little brothers). Pair up a man with an orphan boy to teach them what a dad would teach.
      2. Encourage mentoring Programs - Fathers in the Field
   4. after-school tutoring projects
4. Single moms are another area of need
   1. physical, emotional, and financial burden
      1. car repairs
      2. school supplies
      3. care groups