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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.8.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:24:26 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Orphan Advocates</title><link>http://lifesong.squarespace.com/orphan-advocates/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:38:09 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.8.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Gary Ringger</title><category>Business for Kingdom</category><category>Gary Ringger</category><category>Orphan Advocates</category><category>Orphan Care</category><dc:creator>Andy Lehman (andy@lifesongfororphans.org)</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:50:01 +0000</pubDate><link>http://lifesong.squarespace.com/orphan-advocates/2008/8/20/gary-ringger.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">260273:2697716:2162014</guid><description><![CDATA[<p> </p><p><span class="full-image-float-left"><span><img  src="http://lifesong.squarespace.com/storage/GaryPortrait.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1219267423229"></span></span></p><p>TMG Foundation was founded in 2002 based on a vow made by businessman <a href="http://www.lifesongfororphans.org/orphanAdvocates.html">Gary Ringger,</a> who committed the ultimate purpose of a new business venture in 1991 to be for “Kingdom purposes”. The proceeds from the sale of that business where used to launch orphan ministry.   </p> <p>As a result of this alliance TMG Foundation pays all USA administrative costs for <span style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.lifesongfororphans.org/">Lifesong for Orphans </a></span>where Gary serves as Chairman/President of Lifesong for Orphans. This commitment assures Lifsong for Orphans donors that 100% of their donations will go directly to care for orphans and their needs.</p> <p> Lifesong for Orphans also utilizes the equity created by the Manna Group businesses (i.e. <a href="http://www.watershedfoods.com/">Watershed Foods</a>,<a href="http://www.themannagroup.com/"> The Manna Group,</a> etc.), to help grow orphan care initiatives. </p> <p> <em>"I have been blessed so much. My prayer is that God will use The Manna Group to bless others." -</em> -Gary Ringger, Chairman  </p> <p>   </p> <!--EndFragment--> <p> </p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://lifesong.squarespace.com/orphan-advocates/rss-comments-entry-2162014.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Andy Lehman</title><category>Andy Lehman</category><category>Church Orphan Ministry</category><category>Orphan Care</category><category>Orphan Ministry</category><dc:creator>Andy Lehman (andy@lifesongfororphans.org)</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:46:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://lifesong.squarespace.com/orphan-advocates/2008/8/20/andy-lehman.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">260273:2697716:2161957</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left"><span><img class="selected " src="http://lifesong.squarespace.com/storage/Andypic.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1219265383430" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Andy serves as Vice President at <a href="http://www.lifesongfororphans.org">Lifesong for Orphans</a>&nbsp;and is married to his "love of a lifetime",&nbsp;Jill, and have 4 little 'Jesus followers in the making' (kids) - 2 biologically and 2 through adoption. Andy and Jill felt the desire to serve the fatherless early in their marriage, as they were moved by James 1:27. &nbsp; Andy and Jill had the privilege of serving as houseparents at a Christian children&rsquo;s home, <a href="http://www.gatewaywoods.org/">Gateway Woods</a>,&nbsp;for a few years, and has been serving with other dedicated orphan advocates at Lifesong for Orphans since 2002.</p>
<p>Andy and Lifesong have a passion to "join voices" in advocating for the fatherless as they serve on the <a href="http://www.christianalliancefororphans.org/about.php">Board</a> of the<a href="http://www.christianalliancefororphans.org/"> Christian Alliance for Orphans.&nbsp;</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/andylehmanlifesong">Linked In profile</a></p>
<p>Email: &nbsp;andy@lifesongfororphans.org</p>
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