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  • Jack and Sara Belger, a BCH foster care couple.

    Belgers’ unexpected yes reveals God’s bigger plans

    “We would’ve told you this was never going to be in our cards,” Sara said. “But God has different plans than we have for ourselves.”

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  • Autumn and houseparent Denise Lewis at BCH’s Odum Home.

    For Autumn, BCH’s Odum Home gave her family

    Through her own hard work and the care and support of BCH, Autumn is headed to North Carolina State University for her first year of college.

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  • Olivia, Noelle, Robin, and Sam look through family photographs together.

    Olivia’s adoption story shows a larger family picture

    “Family doesn’t just mean blood. Family is love. And that’s something that my parents and my family have always had for me,” Olivia shares.

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  • BCH CEO David Melber prays with Mercy Hill lead pastor Andrew Hopper at Thrive.

    “Thrive!” pours into families who pour into others

    The heart behind Thrive is recognizing that saying “yes” to a child is only the beginning of the journey.

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  • David Melber CEO of Baptist Children's Homes of NC

    God’s perfect timing: purpose in the waiting

    We live in the land of the between, in the tension of the already and the not yet.

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  • A happy child smiling and reaching towards the camera in a vibrant ball pit outdoors.

    Recognizing the hurts behind the behaviors

    Behavior often communicates a deeper story. How churches can recognize the hurts behind the behaviors and build the trust that leads to gospel conversations.

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  • Ina Pickett stands on the porch of her restored home after a call to NCBAM for help.

    One phone call mobilizes NC Baptists to help Ina

    Ina Pickett called NCBAM about a leaking faucet. What followed was a rebuilt home and a picture of NC Baptists serving together.

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  • BCH Stegall Home resident Chris Kiser was invited to compete in Bocce at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota.

    Friends are the prize for Special Olympics athlete

    Chris Kiser lives at BCH’s Stegall Home. He came home from the Special Olympics USA Games with three medals – and something he valued a great deal more.

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  • The Scotts Hill praise team leads worship at Mountain Camp.

    Students put faith out front at Mountain Camp

    For the eleventh year, students from Scotts Hill Baptist led Mountain Camp for children in BCH care. One camper made the decision to follow Christ.

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