Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Lifesong Farms Impact Lives


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Lifesong Farms. Through the partnership and expertise from our friends at Plant Sciences, Inc., jobs have been created for in-county orphan caregivers and orphan graduates who are transitioning into adulthood. The goal of Lifesong Farms is to not only benefit these individuals with employment, but also to establish sustainable businesses to help fund on-going orphan care.

Enjoy these updates from Lifesong Farms in Zambia and Ukraine...

"OUR LIVES HAVE BEEN CHANGED..." // Zambia





Because of the faithful work of our 16 farm ladies, we have been able to grow and sell berries to local grocery stores. More important than the berries sales, it is exciting to provide employment opportunities for these women, many of them widows, who care for multiple children.

 
Zambia Employment page



BERRIES SOLD IN GROCERIES // Ukraine



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Strawberries from Lifesong Farms-Ukraine are now in 5 different grocery stores in the Kharkov area. Sergei (pictured) and Andrei, both Lifesong graduates, have done an excellent job heading up this project. It's been amazing to watch these two young men, once behind orphanage walls, grow in their relationship with Christ and develop the skills to become successful businessmen. We are thankful to give opportunities to not only these two young men, but over 100 graduates who are employed through Lifesong Farms and other opportunities.


READ MORE...

First Harvest is In! - Lifesong Farms-Ukraine share pictures and thoughts from their first harvest this year. Read More

Brush to Berries - Listen in to how Lifesong Farms got started in Zambia. Watch Video

A Growing Potential - Orphan graduates, Andrei and Sergei, receive intentional and godly mentorship through Lifesong Farms. Read more

Sustainable Business - Learn more about Lifesong's sustainable business efforts in Ukraine, Zambia and Honduras.  Read More

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Adoptive Mom to speak at Women of Faith Event

This year, Buckner International is a sponsor of this year's Women of Faith events. Below is a special feature content from one of their event speakers, Lysa TerKeurst. 
 
I put my head against my bedroom wall, closed my eyes, and whispered, "There's no way." 10 years ago, my world collided with what seemed like an impossible invitation from God: adopt two teen boys from war-torn Liberia.
  
No matter how many times I whispered, "there's no way," this nagging sense of possibility wouldn't leave me. It wove its way through every fiber of my being until I stood up and shifted everything I thought my family would be with one weakly whispered, "Yes."
 
Dillon International and Buckner International will have exhibits at Women of Faith 'Believe God Can Do Anything' events:
 
Aug. 2-3 in Oklahoma City, OK
Sept. 13-14 in Anaheim, CA
Sept. 27-28 in Kansas City, MO
Sept. 20-21 in Dallas, TX
Oct. 11-12 in San Antonio, TX
  
Visit http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/ to learn more about these faith-building events.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Concert Tour to Benefit Lifesong for Orphans


Lifesong for Orphans
YOU ARE INVITED...
 
You are invited to family friendly concert featuring multiple award-winning Christian musical family group, The Isaacs, and veteran ventriloquist and comedian, Taylor Mason. Please share this event with your family and friends -- we hope to see you there!
 
Location & Ticket Information:
Tickets are $14.00 plus processing fees sold through Eventbrite.com. They will also be available at each venue.
 
Van Wert, OH
September 19, 2013, 6:30pm
 
 
Indianapolis, IN
September 20, 2013, 6:30pm
 
 
Washington, IL
September 21, 2013, 6:30pm
 

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A love offering will be taken during the concert, with 100% of the offering going towards the ministry of Lifesong for Orphans. 
 
Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all US administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the need...helping orphans.
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