would you consider?

Travel has been on both of our hearts for a long time...both of us aren't sure how this happened as my parents didn't enjoy or take part in much travel when I was a kid and while Arlan' parent's did travel, it usually involved some sort of cow show destination...with that being said, part of what is neat about the Lord bringing us together is not only has our love of travel expanded but we've been able to use that love for God's purposes...namely to travel to orphanages and help support, encourage, play and pray for many of the fatherless in our world.

As orphan advocates, Arlan and I have been given an opportunity to bring orphan awareness to another level by helping a specific Lifesong for Orphan site in Ukraine.  I've traveled to Loubetin orphanage three times & Arlan twice...thus it definitely has a special spot in our heart.  While it's been several years since either of us have been there, it never ceases to amaze me how those beautiful Ukrainian smiles still are close to our lives.

And since it has been a few years since we've visited, it is amazing to see how over time & prayer God is using the Lifesong staff at Loubetin to mentor, mold & show those orphans Christ.  Folks, God is at work in their hearts!  Young boys & girls who took part in their VBS programs, schooling opportunities, & mentorship years ago have now become Believers...are giving back their time & talents to other younger orphans...are marrying & breaking the cycle of orphans producing orphans...creating their own businesses and producing sustainable income for the orphanage...amazing work is happening!!

Much like Compassion International or AC World Relief, child sponsorship offers an intimate way where you can not only provide for basic food, clothing & education to a fatherless child with your monthly donation but you will also offer encouragement to confused hearts, traumatized lives, and brilliant minds left asking questions about their value....

So my question to you is: would you consider sponsoring a child through the Lifesong Ukraine Child Sponsorship Program?  It is a great way to teach your own children, church, family or friends about fulfilling a Biblical commandment to care for the fatherless (James 1:27).

Below is a video I put together of our travels to Ukraine from 2005-2007~please pray...not only for your opportunity to be a part of this great blessing but for these children to find stable encouragement throughout life.  If you are interested, please email me at arlanandkatie@gmail.com and I'll send the information to you.

Thank you for your prayers & blessings in advance....after all, we are ALL adopted!