There are over 147 million orphans worldwide,120,000 children currently in the U.S. foster care system, and about 800,000 orphans in DRC. The biggest challenge isn't opening our hearts and home to another child, but it is finding the finances to make this happen. The estimated total cost for the adoption is $35,000. That’s certainly money we don’t have, but we know God is faithful and is leading us to trust Him. By God’s grace we've been able to pay the initial $12,000. Honestly it’s a little difficult (because of our pride) to make our needs known to the body of Christ but realize it is biblical to do so. Your friendship is appreciated, and we would like you to pray and consider helping us in one or two ways with our adoption.
1. Please pray God would tenderly care for Abijah in DRC until we are able to bring him home; that God would prepare our kids at home for the upcoming changes to our family; and that God will give us wisdom, discernment, and insight as we raise Abijah.
2. Lifesong for Orphans has committed an Adoption Matching Grant of $2500 to help pay our adoption expenses. Will you please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us meet this matching grant and cover the remaining $23,000 adoption expenses to bring Abijah home? Our matching-goal date is October 30th, but funds will be accepted towards our adoption until the child is in our home and/or our adoption is complete.
Please make checks payable to “Lifesong for Orphans. In the memo, note “Wolfe/#3912” to assure it goes to the correct account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL 61744. Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all U.S. administrative and fund-raising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.
Another option is to give online. Just click HERE. Complete the online form and fill in “Family Account Number” and “Family Name” Fields.
Thank you for investing in the Kingdom through prayer and finances—it will be an investment with an eternal return! We’ll give you an update with a pictures of Abijah and details as we receive them. Please pray this entire process will glorify God and fulfill His purposes.
In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use. Individual donations of $250 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $250 will gladly be sent upon request. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
