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

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Immanuel Baptist | Church Fund Partner

Immanuel Baptist Church in Louisville, KY recently joined Lifesong by creating a church adoption fund.

In July, Immanuel Baptist decided to emphasize adoption, by preaching on the topic three weeks in a row! They focused on the vision for adoption, theology of adoption, and orphan care from James 1:27. During this time, they also had an adoption fair where they raised money for their Lifesong adoption fund and had 30 families commit to adopting during their campaign. The time concluded with a question and answer session with foster parents and adoptive families.

IBC has an abundance mentality and have expanding their orphan care ministry further than assisting families financially. The Louisville Orphan Care Initiative (LOCI) team attended these events and felt led to form a relationship with the IBC ministry team. After getting to know the team, LOCI decided to assist in this kick-off by making a donation to their adoption fund.

We feel so blessed to be a part of stories like this! To Him be the glory!