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Think Big: What 2020 Could Hold
2020 is less than a day away! Even with the new decade rapidly approaching, there's still time this year to make a big difference in the coming year. From now until midnight on Tuesday, December 31, your gift to Lifesong is matched up to $1,000,000. What would…
The Powerful Story Behind Orphan Sunday
In Lusaka, Zambia—a city of over 1 million people—is a tiny compound called Kalingalinga. Here, the roads are dusty as the sun beats an eternal inferno on the heads of street vendors selling vegetables to make ends meet.Children laughas they maneuver a tire around the deep puddles from…
When Adoption is at the Heart of the Church
You notice something unique when standing outside RiverTree Christian Church. Just beyond the front doors of its building in Canton, Ohio, wave the flags of 14 different countries. And each holds special meaning—each represents a country where a child was born and adopted before coming to RiverTree Church.…
3 Benefits of a Church Adoption Fund
Here at Lifesong, we believe the Church is the solution to the orphan crisis. And local churches—specifically—are uniquely equipped to reach families in their church congregation and to walk with them through the adoption process in a long-term, relational way. But practically, what could this look like in…
Is America the Answer to the Orphan Crisis?
Every day, an estimated 5,700 children become orphaned around the world. According to UNICEF, this happens because of war, natural disaster, poverty, disease, stigma, and medical need. Here in the United States—while we don't have traditional orphanages—the number of children in foster care continues to increase. In 2012,…
Your Church Can Help Foster and Adoptive Families. Here’s How.
In your church, families who are fostering and adopting need your help. Here at Lifesong, we take seriously our responsibility—and privilege—to encourage churches and church leadership like yours to get involved, and to equip church members to reach children and families in need. Jason Johnson, Director of Church…
Connected to a Bigger Picture
Like you, we love hearing how God provides for waiting children and adoptive families. Where He leads, He provides. We received the following note from a family who received a matching grant and brought their precious little girl home from Nigeria. In Rachel's words— Adoption is much more…
7 Powerful Quotes from CAFO2019
CAFO2019 Summit just ended in Louisville, KY. Over 2000 people from 100 nations gathered in 1 place for 1 reason: to glorify God by learning better how to love and reach children and families in need. And whether or not you were able to attend, we want you…
Reached from Outside Their Walls
Every truth, promise, and commission from God's Word applies to each member of His Church. So it comes as no surprise that, even when they don't know each other, believers across the world support one another for God's cause. When Chad and Mandy knew they were called to…
A Mother’s Painful Choice … and Her Faithful God
We believe God intends all children to grow up in safe, loving homes. And whenever possible, we support family preservation. We also believe the Church is the solution for children and families in need. Because of your prayer and support for the ministry in Cambodia/Thailand, we recently received…