Children's Hope Chest

There are millions of orphans around the world waiting for parents / families whom may never come. Being first hand witnesses to one small room full of such children touched our hearts deeply. Unlike others we have read about, we didn't actually wish that we could take all of the children home with us (a true testament to our introverted overwhelm), but we did desperately hope that these children would grow up feeling loved - in particular that they would know God's deep and perfect love for each of them.

Adoption is not for everyone. International adoption is for even fewer yet. But, there are SO many ways to get involved in the lives of children in need. I encourage each and every one of you to identify one way in which you can get involved in the life of a child who needs you.

Matt and I are sponsoring an orphan through Children's Hope Chest. There are many cool components to this program, but I am most excited about fostering a relationship with this child. We've been matched with Andrey. He's a seventh grader from Kirov, Russia who, though a poor academic perfomer, is apparently quite gregarious and outgoing!

We received a picture, brief history, birthdate and orphanage location. Our commitment to this relationship is three-fold. Spiritually, we have committed to keep Andrey in our prayers. Relationally, we will write to him as they recommend - one letter, one page, once a month. And, financially, our sponorship is $34/month.

It's a minimal committment really.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor through this organization, e-mail me and I'll connect you with Sarah - who will then connect you with a child to sponsor!

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