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God’s Plan B? | A Letter From One of Our Adoptive Families
We love hearing from adoptive families we've served through adoption and post-adoption funding. It's a beautiful reminder of the profound impact your generous support can have on lives. This letter from Ron and Alexxis is no exception. Take a look— Dear Lifesong family, Almost 16 years ago, you…
Another Missile Strikes, We Will Not Give Up
Children in Ukraine attend Vacation Bible School at a Lifesong Day Center. On Sunday, another missile hit a prominent theater in the main square of Chernigiv, killing 7 people and wounding 144 others. Chernigiv is home to many Lifesong staff, children, and volunteers. Our hearts are heavy as…
“Who Am I That You Love Me So Well?” The Transforming Power of Mentorship
"When I was with my father, we were homeless." So begins Lucy's story. When Lucy was a child, she suffered ongoing, escalating physical abuse by her father. Eventually her father was caught, and Lucy was taken to a children's home, which should have provided the safety she deserved.…
Missiles Strike in Ukraine—Our Children Are Safe
Children in Ukraine participate in summer camp activities. On Friday, as one of our church partners in southeastern Ukraine was wrapping up a VBS camp, missiles struck. Our children and staff are safe, praise God—and we recognize their protection is nothing less than the grace of God. Take…
God’s Faithfulness in Our Adoption Wait
My phone buzzed. During our adoption wait, I've always kept my phone close. Every time it rings, part of me hopes it's the call we've been waiting for. I answered. I tried to stay as calm as possible and listen to the information our social worker was giving…
Graduating with a Grateful Heart | An Update from Haiti
Graduates in Haiti are filled with excitement before the ceremony begins. When Jeff’s mother died in Haiti when he was just 6 years old, his older sister welcomed him into her home. Even though his sister was unable to complete her own studies, she paid his tuition fees…
High School Will Help Banchirga Become a Doctor | An Update from Ethiopia
Banchirga stands outside her home. Can you imagine having to choose to discontinue your education after 8th grade? This is the reality for many of the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve in Ethiopia. Since our school currently only provides education through 8th grade, just a small percentage…
In the Silence: A Family’s Story of Waiting
Waiting is hard work. Specifically, the idea of waiting for an adoption is not for the faint of heart. It requires courage, perseverance, and a willingness to surrender control. It's about learning to trust God, even when we can't see where the journey is taking us. Ross and…
“I realized God really exists.” | An Update from Ukraine
Our team in Ukraine continues to reach more vulnerable children and families through Day Centers. As the school year comes to a close in Ukraine, the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve celebrated educational accomplishments at Lifesong Ukraine’s annual Celebrate Life festival. Over 85 families and 150 children…
How God Changed a Life on a Migrant Site in Thailand
In the beginning of 2013, our team met Jua while he was living on a migrant site in Bangkok. Just 11 years old at the time, Jua came to Thailand with his parents who were construction workers. He was understandably fearful and unsure, having been abruptly uprooted from…