We have 5 days... Let's make them count!

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This week we are inviting our faithful readers and supporters to step up and help us in a time of need for Lifesong Liberia.

Liberia is located on the west coast of Africa, between Cote d’Ivorie and Sierra Leone. After 14 years of civil war, the country’s infrastructure was destroyed. A peace agreement was signed in 2003, though significant issues still remain. Currently, there is an unemployment rate of 80%.

Lifesong has partnered with The Master’s Home of Champions orphanage and is providing a loving and safe home to many destitute and abandoned children, some of whom are deaf. Bishop Emmanuel Jones and his wife, Ramona, are passionate about rescuing and caring for such children. They seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and are focused on the goal of raising up champions for the good of Liberia and glory of God.  Three months after Lifesong got involved with The Master's Home of Champions Bishop Jones sent us this update:

You should see the children now!  They are beautiful!  When you were here, they didn't look good because they were malnourished, pale and some were sick.  Now they look completely different!

This summer, another orphanage was in dire need, and  thanks to an unexpected donation (story to come) Lifesong was there.  Praise the Lord we can help more children!  But now, we need help too!  We need your help to make sure these children are fed every day!  We need your help to care for the fatherless!  Will you join us?

70 sponsors in one week is a tall order.  We know this.  We also know that we serve a big God who has told us that caring for the poor and vulnerable is at the very heart of who He is!  We believe we can make this happen! We pray that God will call hearts this week and we trust that you will answer!

Our goal is 70 people.  $28 a month.  1 year commitment. Contact us at info@lifesongfororphans.org to commit!

Join us in bringing joy and purpose to orphans!

A Note of Encouragement

Back in July, 14 year-old Addisyn wrote on her mom's blog.  She challenged parents to teach there kids to think about others as they shopped for school supplies.  She challenged them to give to Lifesong Ehtiopia's preschool so children there could have books and uniforms:

My challenge for you is to talk to your child. Tell them. Teach them. They won't know unless you do- I didn't. Teach them something far more important than what they will learn the entire year at school. Challenge them to go without one of those items thrown into your cart and instead send that money to Lifesong for Orphans and for Adami Tulu preschool. Show them how to think of others. Help them develop a heart for giving. Show them how to think outside of their own wants. Teach them to make their lives count. Develop in them an awareness for others. Teach them how to care.

One family took her up on her challenged and their daughter, Kensley, was excited to reach out to other children across the world.  Check out what she sent to Ethiopia with her money:

Kensley, we love your heart!  Thank you, Kenny and Donna, for teaching your children to care for the fatherless!

What's the last $7 you spent?

Meet Teku

Teku is 8 years-old, though due to malnutrition he seems much younger.  Rickets has caused his legs to bow inward making it almost impossible to walk.  

Recently our Lifesong Ethiopia directors, Gary and Peggy Ifft, took Teku to Cure Hospital in Addis Ababa to have surgery on his legs, so he can walk normally.  After his first surgery, Teku's father wasn't able to afford crutches for him, so Gary and Peggy spent the $7 US for them.

Seven dollars!  And you can see by the joy in his eyes, how this small contribution made a BIG difference for Teku.

What about you?  We don't always have to give big, but we are ALWAYS called to give.  What are some ways you can make a big difference by giving in small ways?  I'd love to hear your ideas! 

little is much

Child-like faith?  How about child-like urgency!  When little Ashlyn heard about our kids in Zambia she wanted to do something to help... "FAST"!  Taking her homemade money box to family and friends she raised a total of $7.88 and sent it to our Lifesong School.  You've got to love her enthusiasm!

Need a last minute year end giving idea?