Classy Competition part 5

Did you think it was over?

Tomorrow is the last day the polls will be open at the Classy Awards and we want to celebrate with our 5th and FINAL drawing (other than the grand prize drawing of course)

(*Note*  Polls close tomorrow at 11:59pm EST, which means our competition will be cut short by 1 hour)

The format is the same (see here, here, here, and here if you don't know what we're talking about)

Our winner on Wednesday was Kim Kellenberger and... Kim Kellenberger?  Wow!  Someone has been working to get her votes in!  Remember, the more people who vote in your name, the more times you will be entered in the drawing!

Tomorrow's winners will get a Choisi flower pin!  Choisi (the French word for "chosen") was created to raise funds for Lifesong Cote d'Ivoire (find out more about Lifesong Cote d'Ivoire Here)  Trust me.  These little pins are even more beautiful in person!

(look them up on facebook HERE!)

So if you were hoping for that grand prize of a FREE trip for two to Arizona and the Together for Adoption Conference... you still have

1

MORE

CHANCE!

Starting tonight at midnight you can get voting to be entered to win!  (go Here to Vote for KC4K!) 

*Keep in mind that only NEW votes count towards tomorrow's drawing.  If you have already voted and want to be entered you will need to find new people to vote for you!

Our two Choisi flower pin winners AND our one grand prize winner will be announced on Monday, August 29th.  Not that we want to make you stew over the weekend... or maybe we do!

Good Luck!

 

Zambia Testimonials & Round FOUR!

This summer has provided an abundance of visitors at Lifesong School in Zambia.  From mission trips to individual volunteers donating their time, our kids have been blessed by the loving presence of some stellar people!

Two of these visitors share their perspective from visiting Lifesong Zambia:

“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

After spending even the smallest amount of time at Lifesong School in Zambia, it’s easy to understand the heart of Jesus as those words left his mouth.

The enthusiasm at Lifesong is contagious; from the oldest in Grade 5 to the smallest in the baby class.  Their smiles made teaching VBS lessons and skits for the week not only easy, but also rewarding. 

Drew

My time in Zambia has changed me forever.  To see what Lifesong is doing not only in the kids’ lives but also the parents as well was really amazing. By bringing in new parents every 3 months to work at the farm or at the school, Lifesong is giving the parents an opportunity… not only to hear the Gospel in Bible studies, but also to SEE it in the way David, Luke, Lucy, Albertina, and the other teachers live out Christ on a daily basis. 

KaraLea

In theme with Lifesong Zambia, this week marks our 4th and final Classy Competition (don't know what this is? click HERE)  The Classy Awards has named Kids Caring 4 Kids as a possible winner for 2 awards, the funds from which would go directly towards serving our kids in Zambia!

So on that note, get ready because starting tonight at midnight and ending tomorrow night at 11:59pm you will have the chance to win a lovely work of art, created by our students in Zambia!

Last week our winners were Kim Kellenberger and Janiece Schoening Wieschhaus!  These ladies both won Go-Packs from Gobena Coffee AND a chance to win at our GRAND PRIZE... aFREE trip for two to Arizona and the Together for Adoption Conference! (find out more about this conference HERE)

This week the format will be the same.  Simply vote for Kids Caring 4 Kids HERE in categories:

Small Charity of the Year

and

Most Creative Fundraiser by a Charity

(make sure you click the SUBMIT MY VOTES button or your votes won't count!)

SO...

-YOU vote for Kids Caring 4 Kids

-ASK your friends to vote for Kids Caring 4 Kids

-ASK your friends to enter you into our drawing by posting YOUR name on OUR facebook wall (or comment on THIS post)

You will be entered in our drawing for every friend that votes increasing your chances to WIN!

Questions, comments, or concerns?  Email info@lifesongfororphans.org

Making it Classy with some BIG prizes!

What happens when a teenager becomes passionate about helping kids serve other kids in desperate situations? In Kendall Ciesemier's case, a new ministry is born!  Kids Caring 4 Kids has become an inspiring real life example of 1 Timothy 4:12.

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."

 

At Lifesong for Orphans we are so thankful to have them as a partner with our Lifesong School in Zambia.

But do you want to know some really exciting news?

Out of 5,000+ nominees, KC4K is a finalist for not 1 but 2 Classy Awards!

The prize for each award is $15,000!  That's a possibility of $30,000 that would ALL go towards serving our children in Zambia!

Wow!

So in the hope of staying Classy, we are hosting a little awards competition of our own!

Here's how it works:

KC4K is in the final round to win the Classy Awards.  They are nominated for:

Small Charity of the Year

and

Most Creative Fundraiser

In order to win they need the most public votes between now and August 28.  This means we need YOU... and your friends and families and coworkers and the people that you pass on the street to vote!

so...

This is what you do... every WEDNESDAY through this month of August, between 12am - 11:59pm find as many friends as you can to vote for KC4K HERE

Once you're on the CLASSY AWARDS website look under CHARITY CATEGORIES and click on:

1. SMALL CHARITY OF THE YEAR and then click the VOTE button for Kids Caring 4 Kids

and 

2. MOST CREATIVE FUNDRAISER BY A CHARITY and then click the VOTE button for Kids Caring 4 Kids (and make sure to click SUMBIT MY BALLOT or your vote WON'T COUNT!)

once you and your friends have voted for BOTH awards go to our facebook page and tell us you voted!

Every week we will draw 2 NAMES from those who have voted... the names drawn will receive a prize and will also be entered in our GRAND PRIZE drawing which will take place at the end of the month.

The more friends you get to vote the more times your name will be entered in the drawing.  Simply have them post on our facebook wall:

I voted for your name!"

If your friends don't have facebook they can leave a comment on THIS POST.

Each person can only vote ONE TIME and you can vote anytime but only votes entered on a Wednesday will be entered in the drawings.

This week's prize will be a new copy of Orphanology (click HERE to find out more about this book!)

Oh!  And would you like to know what the GRAND PRIZE will be?

We will be providing 2 tickets to the Together for Adoption conference in Phoenix, AZ this October 21-22!

Oh, but it's doesn't end there!  We will also pay for a one night stay in a hotel AND airfare for two!!

Starting at midnight tonight we will be counting all votes and will announce the winner of the Orphanology book on Thursday.  The Grand Prize will be announced the week following the close of the entire competition.

So... get voting! 

And if you have any questions, comments, or concerns email info@lifesongfororphans.org

 

Dance 4 Lifesong

Any of you readers have high schoolers who like to dance?  What about their friends?  Why don't we give them something worth dancing for...

This year Kids Caring 4 Kids is raising money for Lifesong School in Zambia by inspiring high schools to hold a dance-a-thon.  Fun, right?  Kendall Ciesemier shares more in this interview...

What a creative and fun way to do fundraising!  Thank you, Kendall, for all you do for Lifesong Zambia and kids throughout Africa.  You are an inspiration to us all.  I have a feeling that $1 million mark isn't too far off.

Check out the Dance 4 Lifesong website here. 

 

Kids Caring 4 Kids visits Lifesong Zambia

"I'm just a girl who wants to make a difference for other kids."

In 2004, 11 year old Kendall Ciesemier organized Kids Caring 4 Kids after undergoing 2 liver transplants in one summer.  Her heart went out to kids who also had physical challenges but no family or resources to help them.  So instead of flowers and gifts, she urged family and friends to donate to her new organization and partnered with World Vision so she could help kids suffering from the affects of AIDS! 

Now, KC4K has also partnered with Lifesong and others and is on a mission to raise $1 million to help children in Africa!  In Lifesong Zambia, KC4K has funded indoor plumbing and a "sick bay" for the school.

This past friday KC4K had the great opportunity to visit our Zambia school.  Check out Kendall's blog here where she recaps their day!