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Where are they now? | The Jones Family
We had the privilege of first sharing Jack and Lindsay's powerful adoption story in 2017. Their story resonated deeply–not because it's a testimony of ease, but rather, because it's a story of redemption. A year has passed since their journey was first published, and adoption still impacts their…
Exciting Resources for Orphan Sunday
Orphan Sunday is coming—the day Christians around the globe will stand together for the orphan—and since you have a heart for fatherless and vulnerable children, you are invited and encouraged to get involved. Take a look. November 11, 2018: One day. One voice. One purpose. Orphan Sunday is…
Why “The Least of These” Matter Most
Bible scholars have argued the identity of "the least of these" for decades. Is Matthew 25 referring to the world's most destitute, or is it instructing believers to care for fellow Christians in need? Either way, both interpretations of "the least of these" have sufficient Biblical support in other passages. Scripture isn't silent…
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. MEET PASTOR MARON AND HIS WIFE, PRECIOUS. Pastor Maron is the campus pastor and the Discipleship Director for…
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…
7 Easy Ways to Educate Your Church About Adoption
It is often said that adoption takes a village, and it does! But specifically--Biblically--it takes the Church. If you are looking to expand your Church family's knowledge of or involvement with adoption, here are 7 ways to do so— 1. Welcome the questions. Anyone who has or was adopted knows adoption…
5 (Simple) Things Every Man Can Do to Help the Fatherless
Not everyone is called to adopt, but helping the fatherless is something each one of us can (and should!) do. Here are five things you can do to help children who don't have a dad at home. 1. Pay attention. Who are the kids in your church who don't…
15 Ways to Be a Foster Care Friendly Church
Foster kids need the church. Foster families need the church. Here are 15 ways to be a foster care friendly church– Teach Educate, educate, educate. Host informational meetings for would-be foster parents, but also for members of the church family who simply want to learn more about foster care.…
We Needed Our Church | Mission Moment
Andy and Abby Huette know first-hand the powerful impact of being loved and supported by their church family during and after an adoption. In 2008 the couple joined a short-term mission team to Lifesong School in Zambia where God broke their hearts for the orphan. Leaving the children of Zambia to return home…