We are not all called to foster or adopt but we are all called to care. 

Father to the Fatherless & Lunch

October 12 / 12 PM / Fellowship Hall

Rick and Chris McMahon, along with their son Hayden, will share their adoption journey. In honor of National Adoption Month, we'll also spend time praying for the 1,500+ children waiting in VA foster care for a permanent, loving family, followed by a Q&A session. Everyone is welcome! RSVP HERE. Contact: Ali Fogarty

Volunteer Spotlight: Margaret

Hi, my name is Margaret Kelland and I’d like to tell you about my experience with the Wrap Around Ministry.

I accidentally stumbled into Wrap Around a few years ago. I had never been involved with foster or adoptive families but at some point I signed up for the Wrap Around email list. After that, I would get requests for ways that families needed support. I like to cook meals for people and it was also easy once in a while to donate supplies, a gift card, snacks, etc.,so that worked great for me.  One week there was an announcement in the bulletin asking for volunteers to help with a Foster Parents Night Out. I love kids and it was a one time commitment so I signed up. That event helped me put a face on this ministry and I began to see the people, not just a quick opportunity to pitch in.

I started attending meetings and luncheons and learning about the world of foster care and adoptive forever families. For me, Wrap Around evolved from an occasional moment of service to a ministry that I was committed to. It’s one of the great things about this ministry, there is a need for people who want the one time opportunity to serve and also for those who are very invested and active. I haven't felt God call me to foster or adopt but He has called me to use my gifts of cooking, babysitting and volunteering to support these families. And that’s what it’s all about for me. My family has been very close for my entire life and while my wish would be for everyone to have the same experience, I know that they don’t.  My commitment is to do what I can to help them receive the same love and support I have in my own family.

Learn About Foster Care

Foster Care 101

about WEPC's WrapAround Ministry:

The body of Christ is called to be pro-life for every life, at every stage, through the celebration and protection of the dignity and flourishing of every human life.

WrapAround is a ministry team at WEPC ready to serve:

• Nearby families in crisis (in an effort to keep families together and children out of foster care)
• Foster families (to support them as they care for children in foster care while birth families work to get back on track).

There is a role for everybody including making a meal, babysitting, giving rides, mentoring, providing respite care for foster families, and volunteering during special events for foster children.

If you’d like to join the team OR if you know someone who needs our help, please contact Ali Fogarty.
 

WrapAround also partners with:

Virginia’s Kids Belong 

Serving foster families, children in foster care, and birth families through the Department of Social Services in Henrico County.       

For Richmond

Unite the Church. Transform the city.