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6 Practical Ways Your Church Can Reach Orphans
We often get asked... "How can my church reach orphans?" "How can we start an orphan care ministry?" "What does it look like to care for the fatherless?" The answers can be so simple they make us think there must be more to it. We are each on a…
We Have Exciting News for You!
Earlier this year we refreshed our logo. Today, we are excited to show you our all-new website, designed with YOU in mind. Our goal, quite simply, is that this website refresh will better connect you with the people we serve, as well as give you the tools you…
World Day Against Child Labour
Students in Haiti enjoy some downtime together. The United Nations has declared June 12 to be World Day Against Child Labour. Who's affected? Why does it matter? What should we do? Who's affected? An estimated 152 million children around the world aged 5 to 14 work for…
See an Exciting Story in Pictures! | Haiti Update
God continues to do big things--through your prayer and support--for children and families in Haiti. Yesterday morning at 9:00--under a bright blue sky, surrounded by friends and family--a group of believers decided to publicly proclaim their faith by becoming the first (ever!) group to be baptized at Lifesong…
A Zambian Adoption Story
Your support helps change the lives of orphans around the world. Whether through adoption funding or orphan care, lives are being transformed by the Gospel. Here is one family's story. https://vimeo.com/267447756?share=copy Meet Pastor Maron and his wife, Precious. Pastor Maron is the campus pastor and the Discipleship Director…
Shauna’s House Now OPEN!
Shauna's House is now open to orphan graduates! Shauna Yelton saw the devastation first-hand.When a Ukrainian orphan ages out of an orphanage at age 18, there is a 70% to 80% chance that he or she will experience crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years.…
13 Years Old, With a Baby of Her Own | Guatemala Update
For as long as Juana could remember, the gang her biological dad called family had called the shots in her life. As a tiny girl, Juana remembered the fear that would grip her when she was in the presences of the gang members. She instinctively knew she…
See an Exciting New Church Partnership in Haiti!
Not only does individual support--like yours--help change the lives of orphans around the world, but churches are also working together in exciting ways to transform the lives of orphans with the Gospel. Here is the story of Summit Church and their partnership with Lifesong Haiti. MEET NATE Nate Johnson…
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Show Love to the Fatherless
With a new year comes new opportunities to do things we've always wanted to do but never done. If you're in the habit of writing New Year's Resolutions, consider adding some or all of these to your list. 1. Sponsor a child. Christian-based child sponsorship has incredible…
What Is the Value of a Girl?
We live in a world that undervalues girls. Every day, the world pumps out conflicting messages en masse. On one hand, it argues vehemently that a woman should have the right to earn equal pay and the right to do whatever she wants with her body. At the…