Child Protective Services (CPS) is something that many of us know nothing about other, than you’re supposed to report known abuse etc. of children to them, however most of my kids, have had experiences with CPS or know exactly what to do should CPS arrive at their homes. In fact many kids I deal with have CPS social workers that visit them in school to check up on them, it’s not unusual to see 10 social workers in a week visiting kids. It breaks my heart quite honestly, but what breaks my heart even more, is the fact that I’ve had two children say to me this week, “Miss Colleen, if I ever get taken away by CPS, I am going to tell them I want to live with you, you’re the nicest person I know.”
I don’t doubt that for some of these kids, I am the nicest person they know, but what breaks my heart is that they are thinking about who they’d want to live with if they got taken away from their parents. That they are thinking about getting taken away from their homes, that they are concerned that CPS is going to get called on their parents. This is heart wrenching, do you or I even know what it feels like to worry about having to go into CPS custody? I am begging you to pray for these kids tonight, calm their hearts, pray for deliverance for their parents, pray for protection over their homes, pray for God to be used in mighty ways in their lives so that they can reach their parents.
Our float in the MLK day parade was awesome, it was so cool to see such unity happening in our city, did you know that Baltimore’s MLK day parade is one of the largest in the nation? It was such a good opportunity for us to show unity and share our message of hope. I have gotten about 15 phone calls just this afternoon, from people wanting to know how to get their kids involved in MetroKidz, I am so excited about the opportunities God is providing for us to get our name out their, get our vision out their, and let people see how this is a place for Kids to dream, and chase after their dreams.
Speaking of opportunities I am excited about the opportunity I am being given to host a silent prayer movement called God Belongs in My City Baltimore on Saturday March 6th. We’ve been praying for at least 500 people to join us in this Prayer Movement through Baltimore City, it will give us a chance to unite as Christians and stand together declaring our faith. It’ll give us an opportunity to move through the city, praying for God’s Hands and Love to take over this city, we’ll pray through the Inner Harbor to City hall and back. We’ll ask God for protection, vision and strength to take over this city in His name. I am praying for the hearts of the people who are going to join us on this journey, I am praying for God to move in the hearts of people to get out of their seats and take a stand. If you’d like more information about God Belongs in My City Baltimore, please feel free to send me an email colleen@metrokidzbaltimore.org
Prayer Request: Tonight we’re sharing the Gospel and challenging our kids in a way we never have before. Fifteen or so teachers will be presenting the Gospel and inviting their kids to accept Christ tonight, please pray for open hearts, no distractions (haha) and for the right words for each teacher!
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