I keep forgetting to report that the Lord has provided 100% of our adoption expenses. The last $8,000 came in several weeks ago. The Lord has shown the church that He is able.
Also, the home show was a great success. We had 40 people in attendance. We think it was a good thing.
You may want to host a Russian orphan for 3 weeks. Leon and I have done this before. The host family pays the plane fare ($2,500) and cares for the child for a few weeks. During that time they look for a family to adopt the child. Nearly all of the children who get to come do find families to adopt them.
We learned through our experience that until someone meets these children face to face, they don't really become valuable, special children in peoples eyes. They are seen only as , "an orphan". When someone lays eyes on them in real life they begin to see who they really are.
When we first saw the 12 year old boy that we hosted named Sasha, we were shocked at this change. We could turn our back on just another 'orphan' but, we couldn't turn our back on Sasha, 'our Sasha'. with the sweet smile and the shining blue eyes. Sasha and his brother found a home where they would learn of Jesus.
If they don't come, they probably won't ever get adopted. Then they face a future with a high chance of suicide, crime, or prostitution.
If you want to look into it you can inquire through Angels Haven Outreach. www.rainbowkids.com
Also, the home show was a great success. We had 40 people in attendance. We think it was a good thing.
You may want to host a Russian orphan for 3 weeks. Leon and I have done this before. The host family pays the plane fare ($2,500) and cares for the child for a few weeks. During that time they look for a family to adopt the child. Nearly all of the children who get to come do find families to adopt them.
We learned through our experience that until someone meets these children face to face, they don't really become valuable, special children in peoples eyes. They are seen only as , "an orphan". When someone lays eyes on them in real life they begin to see who they really are.
When we first saw the 12 year old boy that we hosted named Sasha, we were shocked at this change. We could turn our back on just another 'orphan' but, we couldn't turn our back on Sasha, 'our Sasha'. with the sweet smile and the shining blue eyes. Sasha and his brother found a home where they would learn of Jesus.
If they don't come, they probably won't ever get adopted. Then they face a future with a high chance of suicide, crime, or prostitution.
If you want to look into it you can inquire through Angels Haven Outreach. www.rainbowkids.com
No comments:
Post a Comment