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 Here are some ways you can be involved in ministry through Bethany. Please contact us if you need more information about any of these activities:
Help a friend
You join in ministry when you refer someone to Bethany when they are facing an unplanned pregnancy or if they are seeking to adopt a child. Your vote of confidence and referral are integral parts of serving our communities well.
Pray for Bethany
Prayer volunteers regularly uphold Bethany board, staff and clients in prayer. You may request a copy of our prayer guide or contact your nearest Bethany office about special prayer needs.
Find a new use for a seasoned skill
Office volunteers help provide the support system so casework staff can concentrate in their specialized skills. Office volunteers assist with mailings, help answer the phone, do general word processing, help keep closets for maternity and infant items neat and with occasional projects or needs.
Make important decisions
Individuals with leadership and planning skills serve on the local Board as we prayerfully review service opportunities, chart a course for Bethany’s future and provide overall direction. Board service also involves optimizing fund raising, networking and participation in benefit events.
Plan a really nice party
Project-oriented folks can work alongside the Board with fund-raising or promotional events - a spring banquet, a golf benefit tournament or the Christmas dinner - projects that are crucial to Bethany’s effectiveness and outreach.
Take in a baby for a few days
Families can provide temporary care for infants while a birth parent decides on a future plan for themselves and for their baby. Your family will need to have a home assessment completed and can select the time frames when they are available (summers, vacations, anytime, etc.).
Talk about Bethany
Individuals with public presentation skills are invited to help represent Bethany at health fairs, churches, schools and other presentation opportunities.
Plan a baby shower
Church or community groups are great places to prepare gift baskets for birth moms in the hospital, take-home items for babies in interim care or other “special touches” for clients Bethany serves. Call the nearest office to see what their current needs are then have a party!
Arrange a meeting
Bethany’s Board and staff love to talk about Bethany and would like to do so in your church, fellowship or civic group. We can provide special reports during worship services, reports to groups within the church, Bulletin inserts/covers for Sanctity of Life Sunday, Mother's Day, National Adoption Month, or secure other Bethany materials for use/distribution.
Reach into your pocketbook
A gift to Bethany can be a caring way to honor loved ones both living and deceased. Your gift will help Bethany in ministry to protect and enhance the lives of children and families.
Tell your story
Individuals who have been touched directly by adoption are often very effective communicators of what Bethany's ministry is all about. If you are willing to share your story for the benefit of others call the office and set up a time to talk with a caseworker about your interest.
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