Branch House
Purpose
The Branch House Ministry is committed to addressing the needs of abused and neglected children by sharing the living hope of the fatherly love of God with them. We are dedicated to unfolding the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Christ-centered families who adopt and/or foster these children.
Purpose In Action
At the age of ten months, Jasmine was abandoned by her mother and left at a homeless shelter. She was temporarily placed in a foster home by the Division of Family Services, whose goal was to reunite her with her mother. After a futile attempt that lasted a year and a half, Jasmine's mother fell back into her drug habit. The foster family then decided to keep her and make her one of their own. The love of Christ compelled them, as it should move us all.
There are many other children in the St. Louis area that are in need of Our Heavenly Father's love practically felt and seen through the body of Christ.
Functions of The Branch House
- Mission is to love the orphan and support the families who are taking these orphans into their homes,
- Offer spiritual guidance to families and give counsel
- Connect families with resources in our community
- Monthly meetings with families with dinner, fellowship, and devotions
- Inviting other churches to participate in the meetings
How Can You Help
There are a number of ways you can support the Branch House:
- Become a foster and/or adoptive family
- Provide occasional childcare or meals for a foster or adoptive family
- Help us connect with community resources such as counselors, doctors, etc.
- Become an "aunt" or "uncle" of a foster or adopted child
- Help us connect with area churches to spread the word about the need for foster and adoptive families
- Pray for the children in particular, also their foster families, and the staff of the Branch House
Contact: Emily
Nienhuis
Phone: (314) 223-2496
