Pure Religion Book Release
Pure Religion: The Why & How of Caring for Orphan Children
by Scott Nordstrom
I have received good feedback since the release of my first book earlier this year. Check it out for a read and let me know what you think…
You will find stories form my experiences within the book that I hope will somehow encourage you. This is an excerpt from the Mission section of the book:
…Faith or Presumption? This is a question that we grapple with regularly. While I understand straight-line budgeting that takes place at many churches, we do not operate within the same type of constraints. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of challenges, but we can raise funding in ways that is not the norm in a church.
I love each of our board members dearly and am so encouraged by them (usually). They are all cautious and wise. If I do not value their council then there is no reason for a board. We could have a couple of people that always agree with me and be done, but I am afraid that GO! would also be “done” without this wise group to guide the steps of the ministry. I am thankful for each board member as they contribute their time and energy to this movement.
However, I always want to do more… If we know of a need, my thought is to fill it. My mindset is that if people know about a need, they will meet it. Lastly, the good Lord loves His children. If not via Global Orphan Relief, then God will come to the rescue in another way for these children. I cannot help but consider the following scripture when deciding whether or not we should help those in need:
If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. -James 4:17 (NIV)
This should cause anyone who makes resource delivery decisions to at least pause. I would encourage you to take it a step further… Bow your head and pray. Let us let God sort it out with or without our help. He is all-knowing and He may just be inviting you into a situation to be His hands and feet.
To date, we have peaked at serving 3,938 vulnerable children and believe that God has given us a vision to Feed 5,000, which would include children in all of our initiatives. We have been encouraged to see God growing our ministry to serve His precious children, and in the last five years we have grown from serving just 322 children.
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Global Orphan Relief (GO) has been serving orphaned children since 2005. We have accomplished this work to date through local partners in each country that provides oversight and distribution of care.
Scott Nordstrom leads GO! today and was a co-founder when we launched in 2005. Scott has served with GO! for 16-years and has been responsible in deploying 163 volunteers on 26 teams to the mission field. He has personally served in DR Congo, India, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, South Sudan, and Zambia since 2005. Scott has also spoke in the United States, as well as, internationally regarding child welfare and matters of faith, hope, and love.
You may send financial support or other correspondence to Global Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Cir, Parker, CO 80134 or you may give also give electronically at Support the Global Orphan Relief Children or you can give on this website at the upper righthand corner under ‘Donate’.
Movement of FAITH | Voice of HOPE | Act of LOVE
Global Orphan Relief is a Christian relief agency serving Orphans in need and a recognized U.S. public charity, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.