The Land family... dossier submitted!

Remember Vera? She's the little girl we did fundraising for about a year ago (read about her HERE). On January 21st, I learned that a family had committed to pursuing Vera (read that post HERE).

The Land family is not just seeking to adopt Vera, but 2 other children from her orphanage as well. They have been working diligently to raise funds, knowing that they were very close to having the opportunity to submit their dossier. As of October 16, they still needed $15,000.

On October 20, an anonymous family stepped forward and provided what they needed (read about that HERE).

And yesterday, their dossier was submitted to the SDA!!!

Please pray that everything is in order, and that they will receive their travel dates soon. Pray for their health and safety during this time, as well as the health, safety, and transitions ahead for them, their 2 children already at home, and the children God intends to add to their family.

Slava Bogu (Praise God!)!  Be sure to stop by their blog HERE and let them know you're praying for their journey!

Christmas shopping!

It's definitely not too early to start your Christmas shopping - Christmas is just 3 months from tomorrow!

The Land family has some fun fundraisers that can help you do just that. Here's text copied from some of Amy's recent posts... (and you can visit their blog HERE)

• Scentsy Fundraiser - remember to click on Land Adoption on the left. Also have the items shipped to yourself.
• Sarah's Treasures - ONLY ONE DAY OCT 8 - You will need to tell her it is for Land Adoption.
• Discovery Toys - You will need to e-mail Jill and tell her for the Land Family Adoption.
• Coffee Fundraiser
• T-Shirt Fundraiser
• Donate to our Family Sponsorship Program - tax - deductible donations

Do Good & Share with Those in Need

Remember Vera, the little girl we did fundraising for last year?

There is a family in Indiana that is working hard to bring her home - along with 2 other little ones from her orphanage.

The Land family is making progress, and hopefully soon they'll be traveling to bring their children home. But as you can imagine, the expense of adopting 3 children is not exactly small.

There are several ways you can help the Land family bring their children home...

• Buy coffee HERE (it is SOOO good!) and a portion of the money goes to the family
• Buy cool t-shirts HERE (similar to the ones we wore on our trip home) and a portion of the money goes to the family
• You can make a tax-deductible donation to their Reece's Rainbow account here: http://www.reecesrainbow.org/sponsorland.html

Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to help this family as they seek to live out James 1:27.

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need.
These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16

The Land family... and 2 Days... And Orphan Care Ministry

Take a look at the new button to the left - it's now official!  The Land family is seeking to adopt Vera, along with 2 little boys from the same orphanage, Sasha & Niko. 

You can click on the button to make a tax-deductible donation to their adoption fund through Reece's Rainbow.  We praise God for leading this family to these 3 children!

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Just 2 more days until submission.  Can't wait to get word that our facilitator successfully submitted our paperwork!!

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Zack & I are hosting a meeting in our home tonight, regarding beginning an orphan care/adoption ministry at our church.  We've had one preliminary high-level meeting, but this will be our first time to talk specifically about where God wants this to go.  This is something that has been on my heart for quite some time now, and I am so excited to see where He leads us!

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If you haven't already done so, don't forget to click HERE and make a comment for our Blog Roll, just letting us know that you're following along on our journey!

You can support Vera & Sasha's family

The family that is pursuing Vera and Sasha is working diligently to raise funds for their adoption. If you'd like to support them, please email me and I'll give you an address where you can make a tax deductible donation to them. They need to raise $3,000 right away to get the ball rolling on phase 1 of all the paperwork. I know that any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated!

(To everyone that has already given to Vera's fund, the funds in the Reece's Rainbow account will be available to this family once they travel, to cover the in-country expenses)

You can also click HERE for info on how to donate.