Jonathan and I had a wonderful first week back at school. Our students are energized and ready to learn, and we were very encouraged by being back at school with them.
We have also been wonderfully overwhelmed with encouragement from people all around the world who are voicing their support of our decision to pursue adoption. What a blessing it is to know that there are people all around the world praying for us and offering words of encouragement as we begin the journey to grow our family. It reminds me of the verse in Hebrews 10:24-25 that says, "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works...encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near."
Now we are asking you to partner with us financially as we answer God's call to adopt.
This fundraiser is called "Change Starts With One" and it's SUPER simple. Just pick up one of these (super cute) jars from us, fill it up with your spare change, and give it back to us when it gets full!
Easy, right?
It is my prayer that the message on the jar will remind you of two things. First of all, in the midst of living in a fallen, broken world, remember that it only takes one person doing one small thing to make a difference. One person taking God at His word and living it out can lead to positive, impacting change. One of my favorite Bible verses says, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." (James 1:27) It sounds so simple, but God really can use one person living out their obedience to Him to change the world.
Secondly, I hope that this reminds you that the most important "change" that ever took place started and ended with one person. Jesus Christ changed eternity forever when He died on the cross to pay the price for our sins. We were dead in our sin, but His atoning death on the cross changed us by bringing us back into HIS family. In John 14:18, Jesus said, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you," and we know that we serve a God who keeps His promises. What an amazing gift!
Secondly, I hope that this reminds you that the most important "change" that ever took place started and ended with one person. Jesus Christ changed eternity forever when He died on the cross to pay the price for our sins. We were dead in our sin, but His atoning death on the cross changed us by bringing us back into HIS family. In John 14:18, Jesus said, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you," and we know that we serve a God who keeps His promises. What an amazing gift!
We have a selection of 25 large and small jars, and we are looking for 25 partners in Korea to start this fundraiser. Can you help??? Just let us know that you would like to partner with us, and we will bring you a jar!
This is NOT just for our Korea friends, however! Stateside, Guatemalan, and around-the-world friends, you can grab a jar and start collecting too! I can even email you the little label for your jar, if you would like.
Thank you in advance for your prayers and for partnering with us as we answer God's call to grow our family through international adoption!
God bless!
~Laura~
