ABOUT OUR MINISTRY
“Everything you do is beautiful flowing from your goodness; teach me the power of your wonderful words.” - Psalm 119:68
A place to fortify and build up God’s people through eliminating generational strongholds, while experiencing His loving embrace as individuals. It’s a warm and inviting place to join in communion with God and each other through relationship. Sharpening our faith, and leaning on each others strengths as we journey through life together.
Our Father’s House is a family, made to model and represent the body of Jesus Christ. It’s a place where the fragrances of home envelop the air and soft music echoes in the background. A place to take your seat at the table, to share a home cooked meal, gather together in fellowship and unity in Christ.
Tom Bucinski Co-Founder
Diana Varn – Director
Theresa Bucinski Co-Founder
Donna Lofhouse - Director
CHRIS VARN - Director
STATS
· Single parents are raising one in every three kids across the nation.
· Of all single-parent families in the U.S., single mothers make up the majority.
· According to 2019 U.S. Census Bureau, out of 11 million single parent families with children under the age of 18, 80 percent were headed by single mothers.
· Even with the best efforts of parents, children growing up in single-parent families typically have access to fewer economic resources and valuable time with adults than children in two-parent families in which child-raising responsibilities can be shared.
· 31 percent of single-parent families had incomes below the poverty line, compared with 7 percent of married couples with children.
· The effects of growing up in single-parent families go beyond economics, increasing the likelihood of children dropping out of school, being disconnected from the labor market and becoming teen parents.
“Mercy to the needy is a loan to God, and God pays back those loans in full.” - Proverbs 19:17
• Employment – About 2/3 of single moms work outside the home.
• Income – About 40% of US single parents are employed in low-wage jobs and often have no access to paid leave.
• Poverty - About 2/3 receive free or reduced meals.
• Hardships – 1/3 of single mother families spend more than half their income on housing.
• Healthcare – 15% of single mothers have no health insurance.
• Education – 1/6 did not complete high school.
• Childcare – In some state, the cost is more than that of a single moms annual income.
“You will be abundantly enriched in every way as you give generously on every occasion, for when we take your gifts to those in need, it causes many to give thank to God.” - 2 Corinthians 9:11
• 63 percent of suicides nationwide are individuals from single-parent families.
• 75 percent of children in chemical dependency hospitals are from single-parent families.
• Substance abuse among children of single mothers continues to rise across the US.
• More than half of all youths incarcerated in the U.S. lives in single-parent families as a child.
“Let hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times. Take constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guest in your home.” - Romans 12:12-13
