The family I am going to introduce today is a brand-new addition to my reading list. Although I knew that they had adopted a little girl transracially and have enjoyed reading the husband's thoughts on that from time to time, I had never heard their story in full.
Now Noël Piper, inspired by Orphan Sunday, is writing daily installments of their adoption story.
Noël is the wife of John Piper, preaching pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and author of many books which challenge believers in their Christian walk. One thing I appreciate about John Piper's ministry, especially as a missionary living overseas, is that he makes all of his teaching and writing available free of charge on the Desiring God website. Much of the material is already translated into Spanish and other languages.
As an adoptive parent, however, what I appreciate about the Pipers' ministry is the high value they place on adoption. Not only have they experienced it themselves, but within their church family it is also celebrated and supported - or as the church website describes it: "Adoption Is Part of Bethlehem's Culture." Two adoption grants organizations, the MICAH Fund for minority children and the LYDIA Fund, are affiliate ministries of the church. Most importantly, they focus on adoption not only as a means of growing families but of reflecting the heart message of the gospel; expressing commitment to life; responding to the needs of orphans; advancing racial harmony; and sharing the gospel to various "tribes and tongues."
So without further ado I will direct you to Noël Piper's blog. Her adoption story begins at the link below and at the end of each of her posts you can follow a link to the next chapter of their journey. Enjoy and be blessed!
Now Noël Piper, inspired by Orphan Sunday, is writing daily installments of their adoption story.
Noël is the wife of John Piper, preaching pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and author of many books which challenge believers in their Christian walk. One thing I appreciate about John Piper's ministry, especially as a missionary living overseas, is that he makes all of his teaching and writing available free of charge on the Desiring God website. Much of the material is already translated into Spanish and other languages.
As an adoptive parent, however, what I appreciate about the Pipers' ministry is the high value they place on adoption. Not only have they experienced it themselves, but within their church family it is also celebrated and supported - or as the church website describes it: "Adoption Is Part of Bethlehem's Culture." Two adoption grants organizations, the MICAH Fund for minority children and the LYDIA Fund, are affiliate ministries of the church. Most importantly, they focus on adoption not only as a means of growing families but of reflecting the heart message of the gospel; expressing commitment to life; responding to the needs of orphans; advancing racial harmony; and sharing the gospel to various "tribes and tongues."
So without further ado I will direct you to Noël Piper's blog. Her adoption story begins at the link below and at the end of each of her posts you can follow a link to the next chapter of their journey. Enjoy and be blessed!
http://nations-be-glad.blogspot.com/2009/10/orphan-sunday-118-something-that.html
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