James 1:27...literally

 

"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you." James 1:27

It is our joy to partner with Both Hands Foundation to create an avenue for adoptive families, churches, and youth groups to live out James 1:27 in a very literal way.  By working on a widow's home, these individuals raise funds through Lifesong to bring an adopted child home or to partner in one our orphan care country initiatives.

Excited to share with you another example of what James 1:27 can look like through Josh & Kathryn's project they headed up to raise funds to bring their two children home from Ethiopia.  

(filmed & produced by Matt Wilson)

Want to know more? Visit the Both Hands Foundation website to see how YOU can live out James 1:27!

Family Friday: Matt & Jenni

 Lifesong is rejoicing with Matt & Jenni as they welcomed home their daughter from Ethiopia in August.  Lifesong had the honor of helping Matt & Jenni fundraise as they walked the journey of adoption.

Listen in to this special letter, written by Matt & Jenni, to their new daughter, Rachel Rose:

...now as we hold you in our arms, we are so thankful for each and every single delay that happened. Because of those delays - we were the family who got to be assigned to receive YOU. YOU were the exact child God had picked out for our family. Since before time began, it was in His plan that YOU, Rachel Rose, would be born in Ethiopia and then adopted into our family. How did we get to be so blessed? The word “thankful” hardly begins to describe the depth of our gratitude to have YOU as our daughter. -Matt & Jenni

To learn more about adoption funding, visit Lifesong for Orphans.

Give Hope. Give Future.

"God sent you...and you don't know how much we can sleep now and how the stress has left us. Thanks be to God that He heard us, and sent you."

-Emmanuel Jones, Lifesong Liberia

To give different this year. To give the love of Jesus. Visit our Lifesong for Orphans Gifts of Purpose Catalog. 

Last Minute Christmas Ideas!

Still have those last couple gifts to buy? Consider giving a gift that has a purpose.  Proceeds of the following items will go towards Lifesong's in-country orphan care & adoption financial assistance!

Lifesong T-shirts - $20 (see store for more color options)

Taste of Heaven Cookbook - $22

Leslie Ringger's Journey On CD - $15

Gobena Coffee - $12.95/bag (see store for varieties)

Gobena T-shirts - $5.00

Gobena Ceramic Mug - $7.00

Gobena Go-Pack - $39.00

(1 travel mug, 1 lb/16 oz. of coffee, & 1 T-shirt)

Also, don't forget to check out more gift opportunities from Lifesong's Gift of Purpose catalog!

Finish up your Christmas shopping TODAY!

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!