Easter Sunday

Thank you

I would like to say thank you to all those who participated in our Forty to Forever day.  We had people donate to both our Reece's Rainbow grant and also our matching Lifesong grant.  We did not reach any goals but every penny counts, so thank you.  It always means so much to know there are those out their who are very willing to help us.

Day 39 of lent

Today is our day with Forty Day to Forever. 

You can click on the link above to find out more.

Dont forget about our matching grant

We have been blessed to receive a matching grant of $2,500 from Lifesong For Orphans.  We have until 18 April to reach this goal.  Here is how it works:

An UPDATE..We have received $72 towards our matching grant. This means we have a long way to go.  Thank you to those three families that helped up get this far.


Give by Check
Please make checks payable to Lifesong for Orphans.
In the memo please note your gift preference with "Preference Dismuke # 3342 adoption"
Please mail checks to:
Lifesong for Orphans
PO Box 40
Gridley, IL 61744

Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all US administrative and fund-raising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the need…helping orphans.

Give Online
1. Go to www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate
2. Select Give to an Adoptive Family
3. Complete online form and fill in Family Account Number & Family Name Fields with "Preference Dismuke # 3342 adoption"

*Please note that PayPal will charge an administrative fee (2.9% + $.30 USD per transaction). Your donation will be decreased by the amount of this fee.

Individual donations $250 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $250

In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.

Thank you from the bottom of our heart for helping us reach our matching goal.

Be apart of the journey to bring our little girls home.

 

AUCTION!!!

We are starting a new auction.  It will include handmade goods and retail items. I have something for everyone.  

Here is a sneak peek.....

Auction will be here, Mama's Bug A Boo Facebook page.

Grants

We have been blessed. After returning home from our final homestudy meeting (we had to do an extra meeting because our new country requires it) we checked our mail.  There was a letter from Show Hope.  My first response, and yes, sadly it was negative, I guess they are being nice and sending us a letter telling us sorry we did not except your application because you changed countries.  That negative was quickly turned to joy.  All my husband said was "teach you to be negative...I guess you want to take that back".  I am in shock that we received a grant in the mist of all the crazy of changing countries.  My husband said "well, I guess we are doing something right, I guess this adoption is what God wants". And he is right, we have been through so much, not just the interruption of our first adoption and the grieving from that, but also our cars have had issues since the day we decided to adopt. To me, this is Gods way of say "See, I got your back..and your front..and I will bring you through this, and you will be closer to me".

So, thank you Show Hope for the grant and THANK YOU GOD for showing us you are in control.

"Do for ONE what you wish you could do for everyone."

"And the King will say, 'I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!'" Matthew 25:40

One Child. One Life. One Soul.

An ongoing theme of our ministry is the power of ONE. Not to ignore the often overwhelming 147 million orphan statistic, but to focus on making an impact on ONE child. As Andy Stanley says, "Do for ONE what you wish you could do for every one. And when do you for ONE, you often end up doing for far more than just one." 

Please enjoy these ONE child stories...

IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS // Lifesong Zambia
In Zambia, like many parts of the world, witchcraft is very prevelant. At Lifesong School in Zambia, we teach the children that God is more powerful than witchcraft and the witchdoctors that practice it. They can have power through Jesus Christ to fight off evil, through HIS NAME! Listen in as Paul shares the experience that he and his friends had with a local witchdoctor...

Pray that God will continue to show himself to Paul and use this experience to build his trust and faith in our Father God.
Learn more about Lifesong Zambia >>

GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION // Lifesong Liberia
Thomas grew up on the streets without any parents to care, protect or provide for him. A missionary brought Thomas to Lifesong's Master's Home of Champions, knowing he would be cared for. Listen in as Thomas shares his heart for the people of Liberia and the role he sees for himself to bring Christ's name known!

Pray that Thomas will continue to grow in His relationship with Jesus Christ and with boldness, share the gospel to others. Learn more about Lifesong Liberia >>

Read more ONE child stories...
Katie Rescued from Orphanage -- Katie, born with down syndrome, was 9 years old and weighed only 10 pounds when Joe & Susanna traveled to adopt her. Read Full Story



Natasha Breaks the Cycle -- "I was looking for someone to understand me, to love sincerely...I received all this!" Read Full Story



"I am your mommy!" -- Beautiful account from one of our Lifesong Adoptive families, sharing their first moment they met their son Cohen from Congo. Read full story