Fields of Hope August 2010

The latest news and information

	Abba Changes Everything - Why every Christian is called to rescue orphans, Christianity Today (July 7, 2010) This great article presents a compelling study of orphan care and adoption, calling every believer to action on behalf of the Father to the fatherless.
	Orphan Sponsorships are now available online! http://www.youthreach.org/orphansponsorship Your family can make a difference in the life of a specific child in Russia or Ukraine. For $50/month, they receive love and acceptance, hope for the future, a community of care, life skills for success, a birthday present, a Christmas gift, and school supplies.
	Orphan Sunday - November 7, 2010 http://www.youthreach.org/orphansunday Orphan Sunday is a worldwide movement to bring awareness of the plight of orphans to the body of Christ and to inspire the church to do something about it. Your church can make a difference. Find out how.
	"Church Camp, European style", The Christian Chronicle (July 7, 2010) YouthReach International gets a mention in Erik Tryggestad's blog regarding church efforts reaching youth in the former Soviet Union.

From our blog (http://blog.youthreach.org)

Abilene beats the Brownes... again! (August 10, 2010 - David Hennessey)

A Heavy Heart (August 5, 2010 - Rob Browne)

"What's the most disgusting thing you've ever eaten?" (July 21, 2010 - David Hennessey)

Online Resources

New YouthReach International Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/YouthReachIntl Check out our new Facebook page and click "Like".  One of our new "Fans" will win a YouthReach International T-Shirt and Baseball Cap!  The drawing will be held next Friday, August 27, 2010 - all current "Fans" are eligible to win (excluding YouthReach International staff and immediate family).

The YouthReach International website has a new design!  http://www.youthreach.org
With spotlight stories of selected orphans, mentors, and missionaries, a Facebook social application right on the home page, and updated content throughout.

We now have a blog!  http://blog.youthreach.org
Please read our blog to hear thoughts, challenges, and musings of the YouthReach International staff.

Prayer Needs

• Traci Browne has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and will be having surgery September 7.
• The Novosibirsk, Russia History Makers journey is in process right now with 30 young Christians that are learning how to encourage others in their country towards life-changing faith in Christ.
• In mid-September, David Hennessey and Tony Morrow will be traveling to Ukraine to conduct two Mentor Training Retreats (in Donetsk and Simferopol).
• Moscow and parts of Ukraine have been covered in a dangerous smog from forest and peat fires.
• We are currently operating with a deficit.  Please pray for financial resources for YouthReach International so we may continue our orphan outreach efforts.
• Orphan Sunday has the potential of impacting thousands of orphans lives worldwide.  Please pray for the partner churches, organizations, and individuals that will be calling the body of Christ to action in the lives of these forgotten children.
• There are several Christmas orphan outreach trips coming together right now - please pray for these missionaries as they coordinate and finalize their plans over the next few months.