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God Cares About College Students in South Korea
Oak Tree Project alumni spend time with staff. College can be a stressful time for any student, but for many orphans who attend college in South Korea, it is a time of utter exhaustion and isolation. At age 18, after graduating high school, South Korean orphans must move…
An Exciting Return to Camp in Korea
After a long break, we recently enjoyed our first camp in Korea since January 2020. And since orphanages in this part of the world are still being very cautious, we intentionally kept the camp small. We invited nine girls to attend—pairing each one with a volunteer. It was…
How Three Adoptions Grew into a Lifelong Call for the Kleins
Aaron is filled with joy as he holds his son Aaron and Cacey Klein's lives changed forever 15 years ago. They boarded a plane and flew to South Korea where they met a bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked, eight-month-old baby who soon became their son. Two short years later, they stepped…
Now a Family of Four | A Korean Adoption Story
After struggling with infertility, Jennard and Janny felt called to pursue adoption. With much prayer and preparation, they joyfully brought home their oldest son, Samuel, from South Korea in 2018 and spent two years enjoying life as a family of three until sensing God calling them to adopt…
God’s Timing Is Always Perfect
God’s will is perfect—never early, never late, but always on time. This family's adoption journey shows how true this is, as God provided them with the provision, right timing, and guidance. In their words... From the beginning of our marriage, we entertained the idea of adopting. We’ve…
Learning to Love: Jojo’s Story
As a little girl, Jojo's deepest desire was to be loved. Jojo ended up in an orphanage after her parents' divorce. Often, children who grow up in orphanages never experience a stable home. Caregivers, social workers, and even other children often come and go. Jojo shares her powerful…
What Happens When We Support Children Together
Jim and Elizabeth knew they would adopt. They just didn't know when or how. Together as a newly married couple from Somerset County, New Jersey, they had both worked in organizations through legal and charity work that opened their eyes to children in need all over the world.…
We’re Celebrating a Graduation in Korea!
Orphans in Korea must move out of the orphanage within two weeks of graduating from high school. So—with your help—our team in Korea is committed to reaching orphan grads and helping them navigate adulthood. Today, we're excited to update you on what God is doing— Recently, we celebrated…
Now Reaching Orphans in South Korea!
As you know, we live in a big world with equally big needs. So it's our joy and privilege to partner with existing ministries where God is already at work reaching the most vulnerable. Today, Lifesong partners around the world include fellow organizations, local churches, and courageous individuals…
From Orphan to International Adoptee
During the month of November—National Adoption Month—we’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Carpenter, speaking into her life as a former orphan and an international adoptee and adoptive mom. In her…