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Urgent Advocacy Opportunity
Waiting children in China need your voice. So thank you for responding to this urgent advocacy opportunity. Today, we come to you with an urgent request on behalf of nearly 300 children whocontinue to wait in orphanagesacross China—children who have families ready and waiting to bring them home.…
Announcing a New President to Further Lifesong’s Gospel-Centered Mission
An important announcement from Lifesong for Orphans Founder and President, Gary Ringger— Thank you for your continued support in helping bring joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children. Your partnership is invaluable as we work together to make an eternal impact. For the past several years, Marla…
See the Extraordinary: What God Could Do in 2025
What if 2025 became the year hope reached further than ever before? Imagine orphaned and vulnerable children not just surviving but thriving. Welcomed into families, empowered through education, and introduced to the life-changing love of Jesus. Picture the global Church rising boldly to meet the needs of the…
The Unlikely “Yes” | An Adoption Story You Have to See to Believe
https://youtu.be/5-guVyr0iek Tommy and Heather only planned to adopt one child. They had three biological kids already, and they believed their family was nearly complete. Never in a million years could they have predicted what the future held. In Tommy's words— "What God had planned was adding five more…
How Gen Z Can Answer the Call to Adoption
me with my parents My name is Tristyn, and I had the opportunity this summer to intern at Lifesong. I saw all the children that are being adopted into amazing families, but I also saw the critical need for more waiting children to be welcomed into a loving…
See Your Eternal Impact on Orphans and Vulnerable Kids This Year
As we reflect on another year of ministry, we want to Thank You. As we reflect on another year of ministry, we want to thank you. You're making an eternal impact. You're making an eternal impact. As you'll see below, you've adopted, cared for, and given generously, making…
You’ve Seen The Sound of Hope: Possum Trot, Now What?
Feeling inspired to care for vulnerable kids, but not sure where to start? The new movie, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot presents an incredible opportunity to mobilize your community to care for children in foster care. But sometimes it's hard to know where to start…
10 Powerful Quotes from Bishop WC Martin | Sound of Hope
Bishop WC Martin, as presented in Sound of Hope As the pastor of Bennett Chapel in Possum Trot, Texas, Bishop WC Martin is a leader, adoption advocate, and the inspiration for the new foster care/adoption movie coming to theaters July 4. Bishop Martin and his wife Donna adopted…
7 Human Trafficking Statistics that Put the Problem in Perspective
Slavery does still exist. Disguised under the term human trafficking, it's one of the fastest-growing crimes. And it often hides in plain sight. Since today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we hope these 7 statistics will shed light on the global crisis, and that with them, you'll…
What Could Happen in 2024?
With the new year fast approaching, what might 2024 hold? While nothing is certain, we hold fast to God's promise— “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families.” —Psalm 68:5–6 This past year, God used…