Adoption & Foster Care Ministry (Tapestry)
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. – James 1:27
About Tapestry
Tapestry, Watermark's adoption & foster care ministry, serves families that have been touched by biblical call to care for orphans in their distress (James 1:27). Our heart is to connect and encourage anyone who has an interest in adoption, foster-care or orphan care. Tapestry also wants to serve as a resource for those at Watermark and throughout the community who are interested in knowing more about God’s heart for the orphan.
Upcoming Events
Click HERE for a list of upcoming Tapestry events
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How Can We Help You?
Tapestry also provides a setting for those seeking more information about adoption and foster care. We are committed to providing relevant and helpful resources to those at Watermark and throughout the community who have questions about adoption and foster care. In fact, we have prepared a brief adoption resource guide covering a variety of adoption-related topics to help get you started. Click HERE to download the guide and feel free to email us with any questions.
Woven Together by Grace into The Tapestry Of God's Family
Scripture repeatedly refers to those who have believed in Christ as children of God. As such, our adoption experiences give us a wonderful perspective concerning those who have received God's saving grace through faith in Christ - we are all adopted! We are woven together by grace into the 'tapestry' of His family. Sharing this spiritual aspect of adoption is an integral part of Tapestry's ministry. The ministry also seeks to help the church better understand and more effectively serve adoptive families and their unique needs. If we at Watermark can help you deepen your understanding of who Christ is or help you progress in your ability to respond rightly to Him, please contact us.
Resources
- Adoption Resource Guide :: 60 pages of helpful articles and information on adoption.
- Eight Steps to Adoption :: Easy-to-use adoption information from a Christian perspective in this 24-page guide that will equip you to navigate through the adoption process. (published by Hope for Orphans)
- Our Adoption in Christ: What it Means for Us and for Orphans :: Written to help equip Christians theologically in the areas of orphan cre and earthly adoption. (published by Together for Adoption)
- Wrapping Around Adoptive Families :: This booklet from makes it clear that struggling adoptive families need their church community to support them during times of trials. The goal is to provide practical guidance for friends, family & community seeking effective ways to support adoptive families. (published by Focus on the Family)
Dealing With Infertility?
If you are dealing with issues relating to infertility, please check out Shiloh, Watermark's ministry to couples dealing with infertility and/or miscarriage. In addition, if you would like to get more information about Tapestry and Shiloh in order to better understand which ministry may be right for you at this time, please contact the Shiloh ministry team.
Questions? Need More Information?
Please know that there are no dumb questions when it comes to learning about how to serve the orphan. If you have questions about adoption, foster care or orphan care please do not hesitate to contact our ministry team.
