Archive for March, 2009

By Jenny Pope
Buckner International
A group of Russian orphans will make the trip of a lifetime as they travel across the world to stay with American host families this August.
The program, called Angels from Abroad, provides older children who are available for international adoption a chance to learn about American culture, share their Russian culture and experience [...]

By Scott Collins
Buckner International
MISSION, Texas – Texas churches joined forces from El Paso to the Lower Rio Grande Valley during spring break to build homes and share Christ through KidsHeart, a combined effort of Buckner International and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Texas.
According to preliminary reports from the mission teams, more than 2,400 people were served [...]

By Jenny Pope
Buckner International
(DALLAS, Texas) – Families traveled around the world and back Feb. 28 at the annual Adoption Heritage Day at Buckner Children’s Home in East Dallas. More than 88 people and 25 volunteers attended the event designed to help international adoptive families connect with their child’s culture and with each other.
“It’s so neat [...]

By Analiz González Schremmer
Buckner International
Getting a young family involved in missions might seem impossible, but there are several possibilities available to help children and parents serve the needy locally or overseas.
Violetta Alvarado, volunteer coordinator at Buckner International, offered a number of ideas that you can consider doing with your family, including creative opportunities to raise [...]