Bringing Churches Around Adoptive Families

"The blessings go way beyond any financial support because the family is just knowing that the church cares."

--

Dave Blaske, His Kids-Our Homes Adoption Fund Director

 

Listen in as His Kids-Our Homes Adoption Fund share about their partnership with Lifesong for Orphans...

 

 

It has been exciting for us as a ministry to have a front-row view in what God is doing through our 210 active and intentional Church Fund Partners.  In the past six months alone, we have seen the generosity of these churches provide over $627,650 to 193 adoptive families in the form of grants and loans.

 

The refreshing joy of serving families, blessing orphans, and ultimately glorifying God is at the core of each church fund that we partner with.  We celebrate the work that God is doing through each of them as He places the lonely into families (Psalm 68:6). 

For more stories about how a church fund can bless adoptive families, we invite you to watch the Quine &Stewart family adoption videos.

 

To learn more about Lifesong Church Funds, please visit our website or contact Rich Metcalfe (309.747.4528, rich@lifesongfororphans.org)

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." Hebrews 10:24  

Introducing...Snapshot 365!!

We are excited to invite EACH of you to peek into the daily lives at Lifesong for Orphans!

Starting next week, for 365 days, we will be posting a picture a day on our Facebook page to give you a glimpse into our ministry.  We are hoping to highlight our orphan care countries, church partners, foster care outreach, adopted children & their families and maybe even a quick look into a 'day in the life' of the Lifesong offices!

Hang on & enjoy the ride!

Also, if you are a Lifesong Church Partner OR a Lifesong adoptive family--please share your pictures with us to possibly include in our Snapshot365. If interested, please email leah@lifesongfororphans.org.

Church Fund Update - A Year in Review

What do the great states of Washington, California, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Maine have in common?  Many things I'm sure, but one thing is they all have several churches who partner with Lifesong for Orphans to care for orphans and adoptive families. In fact, those 7 States are joined by church fund partners in 25 other states (combined 32 states) in which 166 churches partner with Lifesong for Orphans.  Each Orphan Care / Adoption Ministry is led by wonderful, servant-hearted Christ-followers who are working hard and sacrificially to be the hands and feet of God’s heart for the orphan. 

2011 has been a ‘record’ year for Lifesong in many ways and we praise the Lord for the opportunity He has given us to partner with special people in making an eternal difference in the lives of so many voiceless children.  We have truly seen Proverbs 68:5-6 in action this year!

'Father to the fatherless, defender of widows – this is God, whose dwelling is holy.  God places the lonely in families.'

-Rich Metcalfe, Lifesong for Orphans, Program Director 

See it in the stats...

• Growing number of Church Fund partners -- 166 church funds in 32 states
• 33 'Outside the Wall' adoptions this year
• Over $1.2 million committed grants & loans for adoptive families from Lifesong & Church Fund Partners
• November--record month--$126,000 of the $170,000 committed to adoptive families for grants & loans came from Lifesong Church Funds Partners

 What's all this talk about Lifesong Church Funds? Check out this video to learn more!

Next Generation Leaders - Lifesong Ukraine

Please enjoy this update from Lifesong Ukraine director, Denis Poshelok:

“We trust our Father everything is well with you and your families. There are many challenges in the work we do but there is confidence that He will provide all we need to be successful in this ministry. Please pray for our country!

It’s been very exciting to see three orphans, graduates Sergei Poshelok, Andrei, and Ruslan, plant a landscaping nursery/business on the property.  

We have planted about 2,000 plants of 18 different varieties of evergreens total. It is located on 2/3 of an acre of our camp land. Our boys did a great job and we all are prayerful for the good growth of the plants and success of this small business initiative.

This initiative means a lot for them and brings them hope for the future. This nursery provides not only growing opportunities for the plants and potential profit, but it provides a brighter future for our orphanage graduates.  Developing next generation leaders!"  

Orphans Lifesong has served are now mentoring, loving & encouraging other orphans…

“It is incredible to see orphan graduates invest in volunteers. Two of these kids are graduates from Sakhnovschina, Andrei and Ruslan. Without Lifesong, would they have heard the gospel, would they now be serving God, sharing the gospel? 

Alexei, Natasha, Tatyana, Galya, Oksana, Vitalek, Luda. Andrei, Ruslan and so many more!!!”

~ Denis Poshelok, Director Lifesong-Ukraine

Just Around the Corner...

Orphan Sunday, November 6, is your opportunity to raise a torch for the fatherless in your church, family or small group. 

We’re less than two weeks away, so here are some easy ways to make the most of Orphan Sunday:

• Request the Orphan’s Table (by Oct 27) and receive a simple meal, along with a prayer and discussion guide, for family or any size group.
• Request a free copy of the “Answer the Cry:  Faces of Hope” 30-minute DVD to show and discuss.
• Join the LIVE from Kansas City hour of GUIDED PRAYER and WORSHIP for the fatherless at 6 PM CST on November 6, along with Jon Egan of the Desperation Band, David Platt and other Christians around the globe!

See more at the Orphan Sunday website, including ideas for activities, downloadable posters and other materials, prayer and study guides, short videos, and much more!

Visit the Orphan Sunday Facebook page here.