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Each month, WCCH publishes a letter sent to supporters about events and updates happening in the ministry.
June 2021
Recently, on a sunny afternoon, the WCCH children were playing outside. Some were on the basketball court, while others were throwing frisbee in the field.
May 2021
Every so often in life, God provides an opportunity to participate in something great, to become part of an effort that transcends each individual person.
April 2021
Life is an adventure to be experienced, not a task to be completed.
March 2021
There has been a lot of activity and excitement at the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. We have spent considerable time planning for the expansion, helping each child learn and grow, and time in fervent prayer, seeking God’s direction. As each activity expands, so does our excitement. 
February 2021
Momentum is growing! The feedback from January’s strategic vision announcement has been overwhelming.
January 2021
Our best days are yet to come. We declare this truth to every child who visits the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home.
December 2020
Planting seeds. So much of what we do at the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home can be understood through the idea of planting seeds.
November 2020
Your giving helps Woodburn Christian Children’s Home provide Christ-centered care to children. 
October 2020
The Woodburn Christian Children’s Home provides a place where children and adults grow together. Each day at WCCH, God provides opportunities to gain His perspective on life and faith.
September 2020
The Woodburn Christian Children’s Home impacts children during all seasons of life. Every child who joins our family remains part of our “forever-family.”
August 2020
The Woodburn Christian Children’s Home has experienced many things over the years.
July 2020
​What is ministry? Ministry is helping children find Christ in the ordinary “walks of life.”
June 2020
​The idea of family lies at the heart of Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. Within the WCCH family, a very special group of people known as houseparents impact children every day. 
May 2020
​At the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home, we define life’s experiences through the biblical character of God, so that together we trust God to overcome challenges.
April 2020
“Family is God’s chosen medium for the transmission of godly lifestyle and values.” This quote, developed by Lee Bracey, reminds us of the important role parents have in the life of a child. Responsibilities go beyond food and shelter, and into the role of teaching a child how to live through faith in God.
March 2020
The Woodburn Christian Children’s Home is a Christ-centered family where you, along with our staff help children deal with difficult times.
February 2020
​One of the things I love about the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home is the many different people God brings together to help the children who live in our homes.
January 2020
​Your outpouring of concern for the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home enables us to remain faithful to our promises while fulfilling our calling to care for children.
December 2019
Representatives from WCCH travel every week to provide family-based workshops as part of our commitment to empower families. Please call the office to schedule a visit...
November 2019
​The Woodburn Christian Children's Home Benefit Auction was a tremendous success...
October 2019
The WCCH 14th Annual Benefit Auction is more than an auction. The event goes beyond valuable auction items, beyond delicious food, and beyond family-friendly fellowship… The fundraiser auction goes beyond all of this and into the hearts of children.
September 2019
The much-anticipated WCCH 15th Annual Benefit Auction is Saturday, October 19. The Hog Roast and Silent Auction begins at 4:00. The WCCH Children’s presentation will kick off the Live Auction at 5:00 PM. We are excited to announce the auction is moving to the Woodlan Jr/Sr High School gymnasium.
August 2019
The WCCH children are excited to begin the new school year. They are looking forward to making friends and extracurricular activities.
July 2019
The goal of WCCH is to “settle” into the lives of children ever reminding them we are in it for the long haul. Whenever a child joins the WCCH family, we stick with them throughout life, providing encouragement and guidance through our mutual faith in Christ.
June  2019
On June 1, our WCCH family celebrated the high school graduation of Crystine. On June 3, we welcomed Sarah Langley and Maria Hight as our summer interns. Both Sarah and Maria attend Lincoln Christian University.
May 2019
Family lies at the heart of our ministry...
April 2019
You have heard the old proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This is especially true at the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home.
March 2019
HOPE IS CONTAGIOUS at the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. Over the years, God has spread hope into the hearts of many discouraged children and families.
February 2019
At WCCH we live for teachable moments, for experiences that show us how to overcome challenges as a way of developing faith in God...
January 2019
Our goal is to step deeply into the lives of children to promote a sense of worth and vitality while unlocking a child's potential for achievement and independence.
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.(Galatians 6:2)

From Our Heart

We have archived a few of the many articles that Lee has written.
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
James 1:27