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Andy and Jill Lehman family

Entries in Lifesong for Orphans (198)

Wednesday
Aug252010

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! 

Tuesday
Aug242010

One Year Ago

A year ago today in Ethiopia, Kenny and Jana were introduced to two little boys... two little boys who had consumed their prayers for months... two little boys born in a different land with a completely different culture... two little boys for whom they had traveled across the world to rescue and call their own.

 

When Kenny and Jana first decided to adopt in May 2008, they knew they would face some financial barriers.  They received a matching grant through Highview and Louisville Orphan Care Alliance in partnership with Lifesong for Orphans, and by January of the following year they raised almost $26,000 for their adoption!

Now, 7 year-old Charlie and 3 year-old Sam are thriving.  And though this road has been anything but easy, Kenny and Jana would choose nothing else.  As they watch their boys grow, they are excited to instill an understanding of God's mighty hand in their lives.

I can’t wait until the boys are old enough to understand the testimony of faith that brought them to America and forever into the Cook family. I pray that they will use this awesome story as a part of their own personal testimony and share it for years to come!

~Jana Cook

Happy Gotcha Day, Cooks!
Check out their blog here!

Friday
Aug202010

changing a nation

Lifesong Honduras recently had their 4th Annual Alumni Conference.  At this yearly event, former students come back and share struggles and successes and reconnect with old classmates and teachers.

We were inspired as alumni shared struggles and how faith in God and values learned in Plan Escalon have helped them overcome. It's a joy to provide continued support they can rely on and to see them catch our vision to "change the nation" for themselves.  We know we are successful when our graduates, after living in the "safe" environment of our Lifesong program, walk in the convictions they were taught and make them their own when living in the "real" world.

Lifesong Honduras Director, Guy Henry 

Praise God for the work being done in children to change a nation!

Monday
Aug162010

You don't want to miss this webinar!

How does an adoption fund fit with your church's mission/vision?

  • Evangelize the lost – Adoption is evangelism at its core…Bringing the mission field home, where children are loved, cared for, and discipled to know Jesus Christ as their Savior.
  • Edify the saved – Adoption Fund challenges, encourages, and enables Believers to put their faith in action, by stepping out in faith to adopt (fulfilling God’s commands in scripture).
  • Minister to those in need There are millions of children waiting for forever families who would like to adopt them, but just can’t because of the financial barrier.
  • Be a Conscience in the community –  As th e Church becomes obedient to God’s commands concerning the fatherless, the community will see Jesus Christ is alive and working in the lives of His people to care for those children who can’t care for themselves.

Read more. Reserve your spot now!

Friday
Aug132010

A Trip to Zambia

This past January I had the opportunity to travel with a small team of Americans to visit our Lifesong School in Zambia and lead a week long Vacation Bible School program.  The week was filled with songs, games, skits, crafts, and many hugs.  

You know, many times we go on these trips hoping to make a difference, never quite prepared for the change that takes place in our own lives.  Such was the case here.  I think my fellow team members would agree, that these beautiful children changed us in ways we won't soon forget.

Zambia Team Video from Lifesong for Orphans on Vimeo.

Thank you, Lifesong Zambia staff, for your hospitality, warmth, and service.  We were blessed to play a small part with these kids, but you are the ones who sacrifice for them daily and through the grace of God make the difference that changes their lives.