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Show a short video about orphans during the service and pray together for vulnerable children. - Preach a sermon on God’s deep love for orphans.
- Lead a Sunday School lesson on the theme: “God loves and wants to save every orphan.”
- Organize a movie night with a documentary or film about orphans in your home groups. Prepare discussion questions for after the screening.
- Recognize adoptive and foster families during the service. Invite them to share what these children mean to them — and what their parents mean to the children. Pray for them as a congregation.
- Experience Orphan Sunday in a deeper way by walking through the story of a child entering care. This simple role-play helps your church feel the loss and loneliness many children face—and moves hearts to pray, support families, and reflect God’s love. Learn more
- Invite representatives from local social services or orphan care ministries to share about needs and opportunities in your community.
- Host a benefit concert, donating all proceeds to support orphans or at-risk families.
- Fast and pray — skip one or more meals during the week, pray for orphans, and donate the money saved to orphan care.
Ideas for Supporting Foster and Adoptive Families
- Organize a special celebration or appreciation event for families who have adopted or fostered children.
- Invite children from foster families to spend a day in your home, giving the parents some rest time.
- Host an evening with foster/adoptive parents to hear their experiences, concerns, and challenges. Encourage and support them.
- Meet regularly with a foster/adoptive family to pray together and build friendship.
- Prepare a meal and invite at-risk families into your home — get to know them and begin forming caring relationships.
And remember - it is the united prayer of believers and their practical service to orphans that is the foundation of a world without orphans.
