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ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More LIBERIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Liberia is the 4th poorest country in the world with 85% of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. So the needs of the country–and of ministry–are great. These include education, medical care, agriculture, special needs therapy, jobs and job training, and ministering to orphans and street children. 371 CHILDRENSERVED.
HAITI GUEST HOUSE
100% of the proceeds from your stay go to fund the orphan care ministry in Bercy, Haiti. Lifesong’s guest house is so much more than clean, modern hotel-style accommodations. It’s providing jobs for locals in Haiti, where there are little to no opportunities for employment. Before her job at the guest house, Lulune struggled toprovide for
TANZANIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Though Tanzania’s economy continues to grow stronger with each year, an estimated 12 million citizens remain trapped in poverty. Children feel the brunt of it, with more than 35% experiencing stunted growth due to severe malnutrition. Additionally,Read More
JOB BOARD - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Job Board We’re looking for driven, humble people with excellent skills to further Lifesong’s mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans. Lifesong for Orphans is a Christian, non-profit organization seeking to mobilize the Church to care for the orphan, where each member can provide a unique and special service: some to adopt, some to care, some to give. MUCH MORE THAN BERRIES We know it is God Who opens the heavens to send rain on our land in season and to bless all the work of our hands (Deuteronomy 28:12). God is at work, and this farm is much more than berries—this farm is changing lives through excellence in agriculture. Thank you for joining where God is working. When you pray and give to support kidsin need
5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. BOLIVIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Located in Central South America, Bolivia is rich in beauty, culture, and love. Yet, the country is still recovering from years of political and internal unrest which has led to overcrowded orphanages and regulatory obstacles that make adoption difficult. Today, nearly 10% of Bolivian children are abandoned to orphanages or the street. HOME - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSABOUT USADOPTIONORPHAN CAREFOSTER CARECHURCH PARTNERSHIPSAPPLICATION PROCESS GOD DOESN’T CALL YOU TO HELP ALL 153,000,000 ORPHANS WORLDWIDE. BUT YOU CAN HELP ONE. AND FOR THAT ONE CHILD, YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Orphans are among the most vulnerable. God calls us to care for these children who are close to His heart. You can feel great about giving to Lifesong, knowing every dollar you give goes directly to helporphans.
ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More LIBERIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Liberia is the 4th poorest country in the world with 85% of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. So the needs of the country–and of ministry–are great. These include education, medical care, agriculture, special needs therapy, jobs and job training, and ministering to orphans and street children. 371 CHILDRENSERVED.
HAITI GUEST HOUSE
100% of the proceeds from your stay go to fund the orphan care ministry in Bercy, Haiti. Lifesong’s guest house is so much more than clean, modern hotel-style accommodations. It’s providing jobs for locals in Haiti, where there are little to no opportunities for employment. Before her job at the guest house, Lulune struggled toprovide for
TANZANIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Though Tanzania’s economy continues to grow stronger with each year, an estimated 12 million citizens remain trapped in poverty. Children feel the brunt of it, with more than 35% experiencing stunted growth due to severe malnutrition. Additionally,Read More
JOB BOARD - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Job Board We’re looking for driven, humble people with excellent skills to further Lifesong’s mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans. Lifesong for Orphans is a Christian, non-profit organization seeking to mobilize the Church to care for the orphan, where each member can provide a unique and special service: some to adopt, some to care, some to give. MUCH MORE THAN BERRIES We know it is God Who opens the heavens to send rain on our land in season and to bless all the work of our hands (Deuteronomy 28:12). God is at work, and this farm is much more than berries—this farm is changing lives through excellence in agriculture. Thank you for joining where God is working. When you pray and give to support kidsin need
5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. BOLIVIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Located in Central South America, Bolivia is rich in beauty, culture, and love. Yet, the country is still recovering from years of political and internal unrest which has led to overcrowded orphanages and regulatory obstacles that make adoption difficult. Today, nearly 10% of Bolivian children are abandoned to orphanages or the street. ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to APPLY FOR ADOPTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lifesong for Orphans must receive the completed application before the placement of a child in your home. This allows Lifesong to comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice. You may only submit 1 application for assistance per adoption to Lifesong or any of Lifesong’s adoption fund partners. 1 application can be used formultiple
GIVE TO AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY Lifesong is a 501 (c)3 tax-exempt organization. Individual donations $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Donations are final once receipted. Lifesong for Orphans is committed to fulfilling all projects as described. If sufficient funds are committed to fulfilling a given need, additionalPODCAST ARCHIVES
Summer has (un)officially begun, thus putting society into two camps: Those with summer reading lists, and those without. While we love a good book, we also love a good podcast. DAD, YOU ARE NEEDED IN ORPHAN CARE. HERE'S WHY. Kids need a dad today more than ever. The role of a compassionate dad cannot be overestimated—especially for children who have experiencedtrauma.
THIS ADOPTION STORY ISN'T WHAT YOU THINK Guest post by Donna Nicholson, LPC, from Bethany Christian Services. Emily* was a 36-year-old mother of two and facing an untimely pregnancy when we met. Her story was long, complicated and, to me, a pregnancy counselor for Bethany Christian Services, very familiar.She came to me contemplating an adoption plan, but hesitantly revealed a more prevailing concern: the domestic MUCH MORE THAN BERRIES Lifesong Farms in Ukraine and Zambia continue to build an exciting partnership! Farm teams from Lifesong Ukraine and Lifesong Zambia have spent the past two years sharing farm management strategies and developing new techniques. Most recently, 5 members of our Ukraine team have been spending time on the Zambia farm, and—working hand-in-hand—the teams have figured out SHOULD WE HELP OTHER COUNTRIES BEFORE OUR OWN? According to the World Food Programme (WFP), at the end of 2019, 135 million people were living with acute hunger, but with many countries around the world still experiencing quarantine or the effects of quarantine, as many as 265 million are now struggling to find food. Countries without sufficient infrastructure to handle crises arecrumbing
THAILAND - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Thailand, located in Southeast Asia, is known for its tropical beaches and ultramodern cityscape. Specifically Bangkok, the country’s capital, is the second most visited tourist destination in the world. That said, the needs of Thai children are Read More HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More HOME - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSABOUT USADOPTIONORPHAN CAREFOSTER CARECHURCH PARTNERSHIPSAPPLICATION PROCESS GOD DOESN’T CALL YOU TO HELP ALL 153,000,000 ORPHANS WORLDWIDE. BUT YOU CAN HELP ONE. AND FOR THAT ONE CHILD, YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Orphans are among the most vulnerable. God calls us to care for these children who are close to His heart. You can feel great about giving to Lifesong, knowing every dollar you give goes directly to helporphans.
ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to APPLY FOR ADOPTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lifesong for Orphans must receive the completed application before the placement of a child in your home. This allows Lifesong to comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice. You may only submit 1 application for assistance per adoption to Lifesong or any of Lifesong’s adoption fund partners. 1 application can be used formultiple
ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More LIBERIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Liberia is the 4th poorest country in the world with 85% of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. So the needs of the country–and of ministry–are great. These include education, medical care, agriculture, special needs therapy, jobs and job training, and ministering to orphans and street children. 371 CHILDRENSERVED.
ARE THERE STILL ORPHANAGES IN AMERICA? The first orphanage was established in the United States in 1729. By 1850, 56 orphanages were up and running, responding to health epidemics and the rapid increase of poor immigrants. That number continued to grow through the start of the 20th century. And they weren’t the easiest places to live. There’s a reason Annie callsit a “hard
TANZANIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Though Tanzania’s economy continues to grow stronger with each year, an estimated 12 million citizens remain trapped in poverty. Children feel the brunt of it, with more than 35% experiencing stunted growth due to severe malnutrition. Additionally,Read More
HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More 5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. BOLIVIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Located in Central South America, Bolivia is rich in beauty, culture, and love. Yet, the country is still recovering from years of political and internal unrest which has led to overcrowded orphanages and regulatory obstacles that make adoption difficult. Today, nearly 10% of Bolivian children are abandoned to orphanages or the street. HOME - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSABOUT USADOPTIONORPHAN CAREFOSTER CARECHURCH PARTNERSHIPSAPPLICATION PROCESS GOD DOESN’T CALL YOU TO HELP ALL 153,000,000 ORPHANS WORLDWIDE. BUT YOU CAN HELP ONE. AND FOR THAT ONE CHILD, YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Orphans are among the most vulnerable. God calls us to care for these children who are close to His heart. You can feel great about giving to Lifesong, knowing every dollar you give goes directly to helporphans.
ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to APPLY FOR ADOPTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lifesong for Orphans must receive the completed application before the placement of a child in your home. This allows Lifesong to comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice. You may only submit 1 application for assistance per adoption to Lifesong or any of Lifesong’s adoption fund partners. 1 application can be used formultiple
ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More LIBERIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Liberia is the 4th poorest country in the world with 85% of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. So the needs of the country–and of ministry–are great. These include education, medical care, agriculture, special needs therapy, jobs and job training, and ministering to orphans and street children. 371 CHILDRENSERVED.
ARE THERE STILL ORPHANAGES IN AMERICA? The first orphanage was established in the United States in 1729. By 1850, 56 orphanages were up and running, responding to health epidemics and the rapid increase of poor immigrants. That number continued to grow through the start of the 20th century. And they weren’t the easiest places to live. There’s a reason Annie callsit a “hard
TANZANIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Though Tanzania’s economy continues to grow stronger with each year, an estimated 12 million citizens remain trapped in poverty. Children feel the brunt of it, with more than 35% experiencing stunted growth due to severe malnutrition. Additionally,Read More
HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More 5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. BOLIVIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Located in Central South America, Bolivia is rich in beauty, culture, and love. Yet, the country is still recovering from years of political and internal unrest which has led to overcrowded orphanages and regulatory obstacles that make adoption difficult. Today, nearly 10% of Bolivian children are abandoned to orphanages or the street. ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time toAPPLICATION PROCESS
Process Overview. 1. Getting Started. Submit your Lifesong application after your homestudy is complete. Complete and submit an application requesting a matching grant, interest-free loan, fundraising support, mySTORY crowdfunding, or Both Hands project. (Note: To comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice, we must receive your completePODCAST ARCHIVES
Summer has (un)officially begun, thus putting society into two camps: Those with summer reading lists, and those without. While we love a good book, we also love a good podcast.WAYS TO GIVE
100% of your donation received by Lifesong will go directly to the need. More Ways to Give. Give by Check. Please make checks payable to “Lifesong for Orphans” and mail them to: Lifesong for Orphans. PO Box 9. Gridley, IL 61744. *In the memo line, please write your gift preference, if any. (i.e. preference: where most needed) LIFE LESSONS FROM ADOPTION: LOVE IS COSTLY But it is so much more. Love is costly because real love—self-sacrificing-for-the-good-of-another love—will always cost you something. It may even cost you more than you budgeted. Adoption is costly. I don’t just mean financially. I mean that it costs you physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Adoption is unnatural. JOB BOARD - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Job Board We’re looking for driven, humble people with excellent skills to further Lifesong’s mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans. Lifesong for Orphans is a Christian, non-profit organization seeking to mobilize the Church to care for the orphan, where each member can provide a unique and special service: some to adopt, some to care, some to give. FRIENDS, FOSTER CARE, & MOTHER'S DAY She saw my value and worth in Christ. I treasure her friendship because she willingly and intentionally points me to the ultimate Treasure. She reminds me of who I am in Christ no matter what circumstance I’m in. That’s not to say the circumstance doesn’t matter. She saw me on Mother’s Day. But, her focus was on helping mesee Christ in
3 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN MOTHER'S DAY IS HARD For many women, Mother’s Day is the longest Sunday of the year. I know, because I’ve been there. I sat through 8 childless Mother’s Day church services after my first miscarriage, 3 of which my husband and I were waiting to meet the child we had been been matched with via international adoption. Maybe you understand? By my 8th childless Mother’s Day, I wanted to attend a new church for SHOULD WE HELP OTHER COUNTRIES BEFORE OUR OWN? According to the World Food Programme (WFP), at the end of 2019, 135 million people were living with acute hunger, but with many countries around the world still experiencing quarantine or the effects of quarantine, as many as 265 million are now struggling to find food. Countries without sufficient infrastructure to handle crises arecrumbing
DAD, YOU ARE NEEDED IN ORPHAN CARE. HERE'S WHY. Kids need a dad today more than ever. The role of a compassionate dad cannot be overestimated—especially for children who have experiencedtrauma.
HOME - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSABOUT USADOPTIONORPHAN CAREFOSTER CARECHURCH PARTNERSHIPSAPPLICATION PROCESS GOD DOESN’T CALL YOU TO HELP ALL 153,000,000 ORPHANS WORLDWIDE. BUT YOU CAN HELP ONE. AND FOR THAT ONE CHILD, YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Orphans are among the most vulnerable. God calls us to care for these children who are close to His heart. You can feel great about giving to Lifesong, knowing every dollar you give goes directly to helporphans.
ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to APPLY FOR ADOPTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lifesong for Orphans must receive the completed application before the placement of a child in your home. This allows Lifesong to comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice. You may only submit 1 application for assistance per adoption to Lifesong or any of Lifesong’s adoption fund partners. 1 application can be used formultiple
ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More LIBERIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Liberia is the 4th poorest country in the world with 85% of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. So the needs of the country–and of ministry–are great. These include education, medical care, agriculture, special needs therapy, jobs and job training, and ministering to orphans and street children. 371 CHILDRENSERVED.
ARE THERE STILL ORPHANAGES IN AMERICA? The first orphanage was established in the United States in 1729. By 1850, 56 orphanages were up and running, responding to health epidemics and the rapid increase of poor immigrants. That number continued to grow through the start of the 20th century. And they weren’t the easiest places to live. There’s a reason Annie callsit a “hard
TANZANIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Though Tanzania’s economy continues to grow stronger with each year, an estimated 12 million citizens remain trapped in poverty. Children feel the brunt of it, with more than 35% experiencing stunted growth due to severe malnutrition. Additionally,Read More
HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More 5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. BOLIVIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Located in Central South America, Bolivia is rich in beauty, culture, and love. Yet, the country is still recovering from years of political and internal unrest which has led to overcrowded orphanages and regulatory obstacles that make adoption difficult. Today, nearly 10% of Bolivian children are abandoned to orphanages or the street. HOME - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSABOUT USADOPTIONORPHAN CAREFOSTER CARECHURCH PARTNERSHIPSAPPLICATION PROCESS GOD DOESN’T CALL YOU TO HELP ALL 153,000,000 ORPHANS WORLDWIDE. BUT YOU CAN HELP ONE. AND FOR THAT ONE CHILD, YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Orphans are among the most vulnerable. God calls us to care for these children who are close to His heart. You can feel great about giving to Lifesong, knowing every dollar you give goes directly to helporphans.
ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to APPLY FOR ADOPTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lifesong for Orphans must receive the completed application before the placement of a child in your home. This allows Lifesong to comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice. You may only submit 1 application for assistance per adoption to Lifesong or any of Lifesong’s adoption fund partners. 1 application can be used formultiple
ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More LIBERIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Liberia is the 4th poorest country in the world with 85% of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. So the needs of the country–and of ministry–are great. These include education, medical care, agriculture, special needs therapy, jobs and job training, and ministering to orphans and street children. 371 CHILDRENSERVED.
ARE THERE STILL ORPHANAGES IN AMERICA? The first orphanage was established in the United States in 1729. By 1850, 56 orphanages were up and running, responding to health epidemics and the rapid increase of poor immigrants. That number continued to grow through the start of the 20th century. And they weren’t the easiest places to live. There’s a reason Annie callsit a “hard
TANZANIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Though Tanzania’s economy continues to grow stronger with each year, an estimated 12 million citizens remain trapped in poverty. Children feel the brunt of it, with more than 35% experiencing stunted growth due to severe malnutrition. Additionally,Read More
HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More 5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. BOLIVIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Located in Central South America, Bolivia is rich in beauty, culture, and love. Yet, the country is still recovering from years of political and internal unrest which has led to overcrowded orphanages and regulatory obstacles that make adoption difficult. Today, nearly 10% of Bolivian children are abandoned to orphanages or the street. ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time toAPPLICATION PROCESS
Process Overview. 1. Getting Started. Submit your Lifesong application after your homestudy is complete. Complete and submit an application requesting a matching grant, interest-free loan, fundraising support, mySTORY crowdfunding, or Both Hands project. (Note: To comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice, we must receive your completePODCAST ARCHIVES
Summer has (un)officially begun, thus putting society into two camps: Those with summer reading lists, and those without. While we love a good book, we also love a good podcast.WAYS TO GIVE
100% of your donation received by Lifesong will go directly to the need. More Ways to Give. Give by Check. Please make checks payable to “Lifesong for Orphans” and mail them to: Lifesong for Orphans. PO Box 9. Gridley, IL 61744. *In the memo line, please write your gift preference, if any. (i.e. preference: where most needed) LIFE LESSONS FROM ADOPTION: LOVE IS COSTLY But it is so much more. Love is costly because real love—self-sacrificing-for-the-good-of-another love—will always cost you something. It may even cost you more than you budgeted. Adoption is costly. I don’t just mean financially. I mean that it costs you physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Adoption is unnatural. JOB BOARD - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Job Board We’re looking for driven, humble people with excellent skills to further Lifesong’s mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans. Lifesong for Orphans is a Christian, non-profit organization seeking to mobilize the Church to care for the orphan, where each member can provide a unique and special service: some to adopt, some to care, some to give. FRIENDS, FOSTER CARE, & MOTHER'S DAY She saw my value and worth in Christ. I treasure her friendship because she willingly and intentionally points me to the ultimate Treasure. She reminds me of who I am in Christ no matter what circumstance I’m in. That’s not to say the circumstance doesn’t matter. She saw me on Mother’s Day. But, her focus was on helping mesee Christ in
3 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN MOTHER'S DAY IS HARD For many women, Mother’s Day is the longest Sunday of the year. I know, because I’ve been there. I sat through 8 childless Mother’s Day church services after my first miscarriage, 3 of which my husband and I were waiting to meet the child we had been been matched with via international adoption. Maybe you understand? By my 8th childless Mother’s Day, I wanted to attend a new church for SHOULD WE HELP OTHER COUNTRIES BEFORE OUR OWN? According to the World Food Programme (WFP), at the end of 2019, 135 million people were living with acute hunger, but with many countries around the world still experiencing quarantine or the effects of quarantine, as many as 265 million are now struggling to find food. Countries without sufficient infrastructure to handle crises arecrumbing
DAD, YOU ARE NEEDED IN ORPHAN CARE. HERE'S WHY. Kids need a dad today more than ever. The role of a compassionate dad cannot be overestimated—especially for children who have experiencedtrauma.
HOME - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSABOUT USADOPTIONORPHAN CAREFOSTER CARECHURCH PARTNERSHIPSAPPLICATION PROCESS GOD DOESN’T CALL YOU TO HELP ALL 153,000,000 ORPHANS WORLDWIDE. BUT YOU CAN HELP ONE. AND FOR THAT ONE CHILD, YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Orphans are among the most vulnerable. God calls us to care for these children who are close to His heart. You can feel great about giving to Lifesong, knowing every dollar you give goes directly to helporphans.
ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to APPLY FOR ADOPTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lifesong for Orphans must receive the completed application before the placement of a child in your home. This allows Lifesong to comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice. You may only submit 1 application for assistance per adoption to Lifesong or any of Lifesong’s adoption fund partners. 1 application can be used formultiple
ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSMY STORY LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS SCAMLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS COMPLAINTSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS REVIEWSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS ZAMBIALIFESONG FOR ORPHANS GRANT At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More ARE THERE STILL ORPHANAGES IN AMERICA? The first orphanage was established in the United States in 1729. By 1850, 56 orphanages were up and running, responding to health epidemics and the rapid increase of poor immigrants. That number continued to grow through the start of the 20th century. And they weren’t the easiest places to live. There’s a reason Annie callsit a “hard
6 STEPS TO COPE WITH A DISRUPTED ADOPTION We took these 6 steps to heal from the loss—. 1. Save the blame. As tempting as it may be to place blame for your disrupted adoption, resist the urge. Adoptions are disrupted for many reasons, and in the end, blaming can actually make you the source of your own suffering. Blame doesn’t eliminate stress or fix what is broken—instead, it JOB BOARD - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSMY STORY LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS COMPLAINTSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS REVIEWSCHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS SCAMLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS ZAMBIA Job Board We’re looking for driven, humble people with excellent skills to further Lifesong’s mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans. Lifesong for Orphans is a Christian, non-profit organization seeking to mobilize the Church to care for the orphan, where each member can provide a unique and special service: some to adopt, some to care, some to give. 5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS COMPLAINTSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS GRANTLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS REVIEWSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS ZAMBIALIFESONG FOR ORPHANS GRIDLEY ILHAITI CIA WORLD FACTBOOK At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More THAILAND - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Thailand, located in Southeast Asia, is known for its tropical beaches and ultramodern cityscape. Specifically Bangkok, the country’s capital, is the second most visited tourist destination in the world. That said, the needs of Thai children are Read More HOME - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSABOUT USADOPTIONORPHAN CAREFOSTER CARECHURCH PARTNERSHIPSAPPLICATION PROCESS GOD DOESN’T CALL YOU TO HELP ALL 153,000,000 ORPHANS WORLDWIDE. BUT YOU CAN HELP ONE. AND FOR THAT ONE CHILD, YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Orphans are among the most vulnerable. God calls us to care for these children who are close to His heart. You can feel great about giving to Lifesong, knowing every dollar you give goes directly to helporphans.
ADOPTION - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS What Our Families Are Saying. “Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”. “We were so humbled for a second time to APPLY FOR ADOPTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lifesong for Orphans must receive the completed application before the placement of a child in your home. This allows Lifesong to comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice. You may only submit 1 application for assistance per adoption to Lifesong or any of Lifesong’s adoption fund partners. 1 application can be used formultiple
ZAMBIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSMY STORY LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS SCAMLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS COMPLAINTSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS REVIEWSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS ZAMBIALIFESONG FOR ORPHANS GRANT At a glance: Officially known as the Republic of Zambia, the country is landlocked in Southern Africa. Ongoing challenges include rural poverty and high unemployment. One-third of the population has no access to clean water, and one-half of the population Read More ARE THERE STILL ORPHANAGES IN AMERICA? The first orphanage was established in the United States in 1729. By 1850, 56 orphanages were up and running, responding to health epidemics and the rapid increase of poor immigrants. That number continued to grow through the start of the 20th century. And they weren’t the easiest places to live. There’s a reason Annie callsit a “hard
6 STEPS TO COPE WITH A DISRUPTED ADOPTION We took these 6 steps to heal from the loss—. 1. Save the blame. As tempting as it may be to place blame for your disrupted adoption, resist the urge. Adoptions are disrupted for many reasons, and in the end, blaming can actually make you the source of your own suffering. Blame doesn’t eliminate stress or fix what is broken—instead, it JOB BOARD - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSMY STORY LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS COMPLAINTSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS REVIEWSCHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS SCAMLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS ZAMBIA Job Board We’re looking for driven, humble people with excellent skills to further Lifesong’s mission to bring joy and purpose to orphans. Lifesong for Orphans is a Christian, non-profit organization seeking to mobilize the Church to care for the orphan, where each member can provide a unique and special service: some to adopt, some to care, some to give. 5 EXAMPLES OF ADOPTION IN THE BIBLE Absolutely! And in every Biblical picture of adoption, we see God using it to accomplish an amazing, critical purpose. Here are 5 examples–. 1. Pharoah’s Daughter and Moses. The picture: After Pharoah decreed that all Jewish babies must be drowned in the Nile River, Moses’ mother created a rescue plan for her son. HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS COMPLAINTSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS GRANTLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS REVIEWSLIFESONG FOR ORPHANS ZAMBIALIFESONG FOR ORPHANS GRIDLEY ILHAITI CIA WORLD FACTBOOK At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More THAILAND - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS AT A GLANCE: Thailand, located in Southeast Asia, is known for its tropical beaches and ultramodern cityscape. Specifically Bangkok, the country’s capital, is the second most visited tourist destination in the world. That said, the needs of Thai children are Read More GIVE TO AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY Lifesong is a 501 (c)3 tax-exempt organization. Individual donations $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Donations are final once receipted. Lifesong for Orphans is committed to fulfilling all projects as described. If sufficient funds are committed to fulfilling a given need, additionalAPPLICATION PROCESS
Process Overview. 1. Getting Started. Submit your Lifesong application after your homestudy is complete. Complete and submit an application requesting a matching grant, interest-free loan, fundraising support, mySTORY crowdfunding, or Both Hands project. (Note: To comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice, we must receive your complete 5 MORE PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS Summer has (un)officially begun, thus putting society into two camps: Those with summer reading lists, and those without. While we love a good book, we also love a good podcast. So much, in fact, we recommended 6 to you last year. And we have 5 more coming your way (just keep scrolling).WAYS TO GIVE
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It’s easier than you think to start a fund at your church. We’ll help—and it’s free. 507 Adoption Fund Partners In 44 States. Supporting adoptive families across the U.S. “Lifesong makes my job simple. We can focus fully on ministering to the families and fundraising so that we can continue to THIS ADOPTION STORY ISN'T WHAT YOU THINK Guest post by Donna Nicholson, LPC, from Bethany Christian Services. Emily* was a 36-year-old mother of two and facing an untimely pregnancy when we met. Her story was long, complicated and, to me, a pregnancy counselor for Bethany Christian Services, very familiar.She came to me contemplating an adoption plan, but hesitantly revealed a more prevailing concern: the domesticHAITI GUEST HOUSE
100% of the proceeds from your stay go to fund the orphan care ministry in Bercy, Haiti. Lifesong’s guest house is so much more than clean, modern hotel-style accommodations. It’s providing jobs for locals in Haiti, where there are little to no opportunities for employment. Before her job at the guest house, Lulune struggled toprovide for
LIBERIA - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS Liberia is the 4th poorest country in the world with 85% of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. So the needs of the country–and of ministry–are great. These include education, medical care, agriculture, special needs therapy, jobs and job training, and ministering to orphans and street children. 371 CHILDRENSERVED.
HAITI - LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS At A Glance: Haitian people are resilient people, having survived years of devastating natural disasters that have resulted in crop damages, food shortages, and housing crises. Homelessness, unemployment, and malnutrition are steep, ongoing challenges that have created an alarmingly high Read More 10 GREAT BOOKS TO READ TO YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER I love reading books with my kids. And I especially appreciate books with themes like diversity, adoption, compassion, and inclusion—topics I want us to discuss on a* About Us
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SIDE BY SIDE IN BUSINESS & MINISTRY Meet Vitaly and Vania. They were very young when social services removed them from their home and placed them in the orphanage where our staff first met them. The older of the two brothers, Vitaly was the first to graduate …Read MoreDecember 2
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JOY IN OBEDIENCE: ADOPTING THE LITTLE BOY IN THE PINK SHIRT Guest blog by David & Jackie Askvig In early 2015, we had two young children and began to feel God pushing us toward adoption. We narrowed our focus to foster care and felt God confirming that we should beginour …Read More
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