Reflections TodayReflections Todayhttp://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009-11-27T14:00:59ZSquarespaceSharing God's Heart for Orphans With Your Kidshttp://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/27/sharing-gods-heart-for-orphans-with-your-kids.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-27T14:00:59Z2009-11-27T14:00:59ZCheck out this recent Tapestry blog posting -

As more and more people are awakened to the needs of orphans, we see many followers of Christ discovering and embracing (many for the first time) the privilege of loving and serving these children that are so very near to the heart of God. But the joy and blessing of being the ‘hands and feet of Jesus’ is not only for “big people” — it is for our children as well.

Hope for Orphans has recently launched a new website called Hope for Orphans Kids. This site has some great tools and resources, including a list of scripture references that detail how God views orphans (and how we should too!), testimonials from orphans from around the world, ways that kids can get involved in serving orphans and even a step-by-step explanation geared toward kids to help them better understand what it means to be adopted in God’s family through faith in Jesus Christ.

Check out Hope for Orphans Kids and invite your child to learn more and experience the joy of loving and serving orphans in Jesus’ name.

]]>Authentic Gratitudehttp://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/25/authentic-gratitude.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-25T15:56:32Z2009-11-25T15:56:32ZWe received this note today from Scott Hasenbalg, executive director of Show Hope -

Friends – 

First, a Happy Thanksgiving to each of you.  Last week, Kerry and I spoke at Focus on the Family Chapel and shared our journey over the last couple of years with the message of finding God in the valley and why we should carry AUTHENTIC GRATITUDE heading into this holiday season – “BECAUSE OF ANOTHER”.  Gratitude is birthed when we realize our need for another and regardless of your personal trial or suffering, we have a lot to be grateful for because of the work done on Calvary by our savior Jesus Christ.  May you be blessed this holiday season. 

As you begin to relax from a day of family engagements, don’t forget to tune in to CNN at 8pm EST as SCC was taped with Larry King 10 days ago as one of the “Hero’s” of the year as a touchback from his families live interview 14 months ago.  Other guests scheduled to appear are Tyra Banks, Mariah Carey, Ben Stiller and more. 

Also, there is an interview posted online:  click here.

 

Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we together CHANGE lives of our world’s most vulnerable children.  I am GRATEFUL for you.

By His Grace ONLY,

 

Scott

Are you carrying AUTHENTIC GRATITUDE into this holiday season?

]]>Thank you...http://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/23/thank-you.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-23T14:00:06Z2009-11-23T14:00:06ZWe couldn't help but share this heart felt thank you we recently received from the Couch family. Your donations make stories like this possible!

Dear Lifesong for Orphans,

We write you this note to express to you our deepest thanks for the matching grant to bring our newest little one home from Ethiopia. Our family has experienced the gospel lived out through the adoption of our two youngest and we are refreshed again through the process of our new adoption.

Thank you for your part in fulfilling God's plan for our family. May God continue to bless you for your important work in something so dear to HIS heart!

Thank you,

Montie and Sally Couch & family

To learn more about adoption grants and interest free loans, click here. 

]]>Gobena... new look, same GREAT vision!http://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/20/gobena-new-look-same-great-vision.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-20T14:00:14Z2009-11-20T14:00:14Z Gobena Coffee, with its new look, was recently featured on the Christian Alliance for Orphans blog! They've also created a new video describing their partnership with Lifesong in Ziway, Ethiopia.

Gobena Coffee Story from Danae Lehman on Vimeo.

 

]]>New Church Fund Partnerhttp://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/19/new-church-fund-partner.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-19T22:27:52Z2009-11-19T22:27:52ZWe are very excited to introduce a new church fund partner - Pathway Community Church in Fort Wayne, IN.

Check them out here...

]]>Both Hands...http://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/18/both-hands.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-18T19:52:54Z2009-11-18T19:52:54ZCheck out this story and this video that Jake and Merica Stum from Cleveland, TN posted about their Lifesong/Both Hands project this past weekend... truly incredible!

And... this video about the Darren and Rebecca Maas Lifesong/Both Hands project that took place this past weekend in Nicholasville, KY!  

 

Your donations make stories like this possible!  

]]>This hits you right in the heart...http://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/14/this-hits-you-right-in-the-heart.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-14T14:00:00Z2009-11-14T14:00:00Z

]]>Church Adoption Fund Webinarhttp://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/13/church-adoption-fund-webinar.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-13T14:00:03Z2009-11-13T14:00:03ZAre you considering starting an adoption fund at your church?
 
Is God stirring in your heart to take the next step toward engaging your local body of believers? 

The webinar will include:

  • An overview of the Lifesong Church Adoption Fund concept.
  • Lifesong partnership with churches and solutions to overcome "Common Barriers".
  • Personal testimony/experience from Irving Bible Church / Tapestry Ministryof how Lifesong has partnered with his church and ministry, including obstacles he encountered.
  • Concerns churches often face when starting an adoption fund
  • Q&A- an open forum allowing you to ask your questions to Michael Monroe (Iriving Bible/Tapestry) and/or Lifesong staff

 Please join us for this opportunity to hear the heart of a ministry leader and adoptive parent.

]]>Galesburg, IL family featured in local newspaperhttp://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/12/galesburg-il-family-featured-in-local-newspaper.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-12T20:32:01Z2009-11-12T20:32:01Z

James and Melanie Kochersperger know the joy of adoption first hand! This past September, they welcomed their son BJ into their home and can't imagine life without him!

They write,

Dear Lifesong for Orphans,

We have completed the journey and are now home with our precious 21 month old son named B.J.! We lov ehim dearly and can't imagine life without him. Your organization played a huge role in our adoption and we can't thank you enough! You brought our friends, family, and church family together in a way that created a miracle for us! We can honestly say that our adoption was only successful because of how God worked through your organization! God is using you in a big way and we are truly blessed to have been a part of it!

Thank you and God Bless You!

The Kochersperger Family (James, Melanie, and BJ)

Check out the newspaper article here.

We want to take this opportunity to thank our donors who make stories like this possible each day! Take a look at that smile and praise God for His faithfulness in bringing children into their forever families!

]]>Lifesong Ethiopia Feeding Programhttp://lifesong.squarespace.com/home/2009/11/11/lifesong-ethiopia-feeding-program.htmlChristi Ucherek (christi@lifesongfororphans.org)2009-11-11T21:43:38Z2009-11-11T21:43:38ZLifesong for Orphans and Gobena Coffee recently partnered with veteran missionaries to start a feeding program in Ziway, Ethiopia. Lifesong is also committed provide a Christian School to 300+ children in the Ziway, Ethiopia community who have very limited access to education.

Click here to read more!

   

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