FIFTY-ONE families who are stretching their faith and trusting the LORD for every dollar they need to bring their sweet children home. They're all working so very hard!
FIFTY-ONE families who need our support and encouragement!
SIXTY-FIVE children in the process of being RESCUED!
That's so enormous!
Sixty-five children being rescued out of darkness and brought into families who cherish them! Sixty-five children being given hope and a future!
I long to see every one of these precious ones come home.
And I long, with all my heart, to ease the financial burden that these families who have stepped out in faith carry.
To try and help, today I am going to offer a little incentive.
I AM GIVING AWAY THREE $100 GIFT CARDS.
What do you need to do to be entered into the giveaway?
Easy!
Spend some time reading the incredible testimonies of the fifty-one families listed below and find one (or ten) that moves you! Stories which capture your heart. Go and donate to their cause--bid on an item in their auction, buy a T-shirt, a candle, or a piece of cute jewelry (or anything else on offer)--and then come back to this post and leave me a comment telling me which fundraiser you sowed precious seed into. Do some Christmas shopping and be in line to win a $100 gift card!
It's as easy as that! We are not all called to adopt children. But the Bible is as clear as daylight--we are commanded to care for the orphan (James 1:27). "Caring" looks different for every single one of us. Some are called to go. Some are called to help. Some are called to support. Some are called to encourage. And some are called to give!
How the Father loves to take our sweet offering--our beautiful seed--and multiply it for His glory!
Let's be a blessing to these amazing families by encouraging their hearts today--by giving what we are able to give and by leaving encouraging notes on their blogs. As an adoptive parent who has fundraised for six adoptions, I know it would mean the world to these families to feel like the body of Christ is behind them...cheering them on toward the finish line.
And lastly, in order for this to be successful (as there are many families who we need to help), please would you share this wherever you possible can? Share on your social networks and I will give you an extra entry in the giveaway! Just make sure you leave a separate comment telling me you shared!
I will use the comments on this post to draw winners next week.
***If anyone would like to add a gift card to this giveaway, I would love that too. The more, the better. E-mail me at nogreaterjoymom@gmail.com. Thanks!
NOW GO SOW SOME SEED ON FERTILE SOIL!
220 sweet thoughts from friends:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 220 Newer› Newest»I bought paracord keychains to "bring Ben home".
Amber
amberlowmiddleton@gmail.com
We bought goats milk soap so far. Thank you for doing this. It will raise awareness and get the word out and help us all bring our kids home. Be blessed
Ashlee
Shared on facebook also.
Be blessed
Ashlee
Just bought a shirt from number 16. serial adopter. Omgsh that is the funniest thing ever!! I cant wait to wear mine and it is so true! We are doing number 2,3 and 4 right now making a total of 8 kids. Be blessed
Ashlee
http://continuingourjourney.blogspot.com/
Donated to Nico #11.
http://justonemore4us.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/impossible.html
I hopw this is okay to post here. This family have less than a week to be fully funded to be able to bring there 9 year old son home. Can anyone help, all small amounts can help.
I hope this is okay with you Adeye x
Awesome Adeye! Bid on auctions for family #7 Crazy Christmas Chaalenge and donated to family #19, will you update if there are any families that are left out (that dont get any donations)?
So wonderful of you to do this! I donated to #11 sweet Nico's fundraising. I love to follow RR blogs and read their testimonies. It's very inspiring to read their walks in faith. Michele K e60502bay@hotmail.com
#37! Thank you for doing this!
I bought two shirts from the #2 entry! Super cute and such a great cause.
Donated to the Moes' 3 Polish kids adoption.
I hope it is acceptable that I add this as well. We are one of the three families listed in #44/Scentsy fundraiser. Our blog is http://noodlemama3.blogspot.com/ should anyone desire to know more about our family and new daughter.
I bought a shirt from the Allyn family #2, will be also bidding on the auctions, and will share :) Thanks for everything you do, Nicole N.
Shared on FB
Donated to the family of precious "Mabel" #37. Oh how I love that little one and cannot WAIT to see her home!
Shared on Twitter
Donated to number 28-Rescue Adoption of 3 Polish Children
Bid on 2 items in Silent Auction #31
Davis Family
#40 Bought T-shirt to help bring Baby E home from Ghana
#2 Bought a T-shirt for the Allyn Family Adoption
I bought a shirt from #43!! :)
shared on Facebook!
We're family #22 and I just wanted to say THANK YOU to you Adeye for doing this!!!! Also, because I could only link our auction site, I wanted to share our story so your readers can learn more about our family and our journey. https://adopttogether.org/ghanakeepgrowing/ God bless your ministry!
#19- contributed to their raffle.
Also shared on my fb account.
I bid on the an item from auction 31!
I made a donation to #19.
I am family #47 and just wanted to say THANK YOU from all of us adopting families, I also am hosting the auction for family #45 but I dont think the linky worked right in case it did not people can search on facebook for the auctions page its called Auction for The Rowe Family, adopting two teens from Eastern Europe.
I bought two shirts from #14 and a puzzle piece from #30. I'm in Canada though so I'm not sure if these gift cards are usable up here. If not that's fine!
A Big ol' hug from #15 family! Thank you so so much for doing this. It came at the perfect time, right before we leave.
I placed a Scentsy order for #44 to help bring a sweet little girl home to her forever family.
I bought a tee from the Allyn family (love it!!), and bid on some things from the Cole's auction. It's a pleasure to help in this little way.
I donated to #19 and I'm praying this is a HUGE blessing to everyone involved!
A special THANK YOU from the family of #30, Puzzle Pieces for Ana-Cherie. I posted straight to our fundraiser information post for this, but the story and further details (as well as the link to our Tupperware fundraiser running through Fri, Oct 26) can be found on that blog as well. Http://kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com/ We really appreciate the support of everybody around the interwebs.
Monica
I bought a t-shirt from #43 "get you here" tshirt. Such a cute shirt, and given that we're fundraising, I couldn't resist.
Monica
Kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com
I also shared this giveaway on Facebook.
Monica
Kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com
Hi there! Donated for Sally adopting martin (#48!) Brenda Lamey magdasmom@gmail.com
I donated to family #23.
Donated to family #11.
Tweeted Sally Lally's blog and donated:) Thanks for supporting other families!!
Shared on facebook. :)
I bought a tshirt from #2. :)
Donated to family #10 this morning before I saw this blog post. Does that count?
I bid on Ashlee Linea's facebook auction :-) (#1)
Donated to #2.
Donated to #18.
Made a Restaurant.com coupon purchase for the Heim Family (#18)
www.findingrdaughter.blogspot.com (family #16)
Shared on Facebook
I donated $15 to Mabel (#37) and I posted on facebook.
I have donated to #10 the Cole family. I have been donating to bring their girls home thru multiple auctions as well as one going on now. I think it's wonderful that these families are putting their trust in God and have such faith that they will have all of the funds they need to travel to save these children.
And shared on my blog
www.findingrdaughter.blogspot.com
Thank you so much!!
I donated to Pryce #15 & shared on FB
I donated to Pryce #15 & shared on FB
I donated to Just one more 4 us....
Hi Adeye, how beautiful of you to do this for these amazing families. I donated to little Nico's fund.
Julie
I have my eyes set on a t-shirt from #2 or #40 or maybe both. They both are so awesome! And for an upcoming birthday gift, I am purchasing from #38. Might add some Christmas gifts too. LOVE this idea Adeye. Please do this again! Jan
Shared on Facebook. :)
Purchased a shirt from #2
Donated/Entered Drawing for #28
Bid on auction item for #31
just bought a puzzle piece over at http://chantelleg.blogspot.com/2012/10/essies-puzzle-fundraiser-update.html
Thank you so much for doing this, Adeye, and including our family in it! We are so close to bringing our son home and are grateful for the help and your heart! We are family #8, bringing home our #8th blessing :)
I shared on FB
Donated to Nico #11. We've been praying for him since January. Seriously sweet baby boy!!
Donated to: 19. Bringing Bella Home
Thank you Katrina!!!
Thanks Deb!
Hi Adeye,
A HUGE hug and thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We are family number 36 hoping to be able to commit to bringing Theodore home! We've been so blessed by you doing this! We've received 2 donations so far from folks that follow your blog. Folks we don't even know, but they know you! We LOVE how God does this...so that NO man can take credit for it! One of our donations today was from a blog follower of yours for 1,000.00! We stand amazed and are praising God for He is worthy to be praised!
With love and thanksgiving,
The Winslow Family from NH
www.winslowsix.blogspot.com
Bid in #22.
Shared on FB
I am bidding on the Ghana Keep Growing auction to bring home two lovely girls from Ghana. #22
Shared on Facebook!
Posted on Twitter!
I bid on #1, waiting to see if I win :)
I entered a bid for an item from the No Time Like the Present Davis family auction. Thank you for bringing attention to these families. It is an honor to help, even a little.
Bought a shirt from #16 - one of the best adoption shirts EVER!
I shared on facebook. I love this!!
Leah at lspaluska@yahoo.com
Thank you, Adeye! <3
I donated to #15.
I guess I didn't see this in time and it's closed now.:-( If anyone would like to buy a 2013 calendar, we're selling them for Tyler http://reecesrainbow.org/41421/tyler-8w
There are two different kinds of calendars:
https://www.createphotoproducts.com/CreatePhotoCalendarsOnline.html?dest=store&user=clscharf&proj=ReecesRainbowCalendar
https://www.createphotoproducts.com/CreatePhotoCalendarsOnline.html?dest=store&user=clscharf&proj=ReecesRainbowCDCalendar
Donated to #37 Mabel.
Purchased a shirt from #40. Love the shirts.
Shared on Facebook.
Shared on our blog.
I shared on FB and will be back to comment on my bids/purchases when I get some time to shop this afternoon! Praise God for this opportunity! Thanks so much.
I bought 2 t-shirts from #2 and 2 from #25. I also gave to bring Theo home #36.
Bid on 22. Will be buying a t-shirt or two--just trying to decide which one! I'm so glad you are doing this. We brought two boys home from Africa 4 months ago, so i am happy to support others in their journey. I hope you do this again.
Donated to the Burlingham family.
Donated to the Burlingham family.
Currently getting into a bidding war for #15, the Burlingham family!!! Not only have they worked so so so hard to bring Pryce home, after losing a boy I loved dearly to the priest, but Amanda has been my sanity over here in Ukraine two trips in a row, encouraging me and comforting me and donating money for the kids to have toys for St. Nicholas day last year, one of the best times of my trip! They have a blog auction going on, so everyone can help Amanda, who has helped so many other families, by posting an item there!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/115725405251371/115741685249743/?notif_t=group_comment_reply
I am sharing on facebook as well, and I think I left the wrong link in my last comment, should have been https://www.facebook.com/groups/115725405251371/
Shared on facebook!
#5 Saving Sam -- Bought some bracelets his sister made :)
Thank you, Christy!!
I donated to sweet Nico...I have dreams of adopting a DS child someday.
I donated to #15 Pryce. This was a great idea to put all of the fundraisers in one place!
Thank you Leah!
I chipped into Theodore #36..After seeing him on your post I have been praying for him and was glad to see someone commited.Warm Blessings!~Amy
My husband and I are also in the process of adopting. We are doing all kinds of fundraisers, but none that are happening right now. Soon, though! :)
I bought a t-shirt from this family: http://www.allynfamilyadoption.blogspot.com/2012/10/fund-raising-shirts.html
What a great idea this is!
Thank you so much Sara!! From Mom-To-Be of #15 :)
Francine! Thank you!!! From the whole Burlingham family.
I saw you post this yesterday, but I did not see that I could reply to it. I have to say thank you!! This made me cry. I feel so honored you chose to share my sweet #15 :) Thank you so so much
Bidding in #7. Bought bracelets from #5 - Sam! and donated to precious Theodore #36.
Purchased a t shirt from #16. Thanks!
Blessings, Kristy
Hi Adeye! We donated to #27...handpicked by God Himself. Sooo excited to see God provide for these families!!
I also donated to #15, Pryce. I've been following their stories (separately!) for some time, and am so delighted that they have found each other! Wishing them all the best.
Bid on 2 items in #23's auction. =)
I donated to #15 Pryce. I have been following their journey for months, and I know that they need to leave soon, so they need to collect the funds as soon as possible. I've been waiting on payday to be able to give. Thanks for all your support. I pray that one day my husband and I will be in a position to adopt too.
Donated to #23. =)
Oops! I just submitted a comment and meant to write I donated to #24. Sorry to be confusing!
Just bid on number 8s auction
Be blessed
ashlee
Thank you!! The hubby is headed to the post office now to mail yours and the others ordered through Adèye's giveaway.
Thank you, Adèye!
Don't have much money (car just went in for repairs today...) and don't have a Facebook or Twitter, but I did email the post to people in our brand new orphan care ministry (launching Orphan Sunday, so excited!), does that count? I've also been visiting the sites and trying not to cry... God is doing such beautiful things. Thank you Adeye and thank you to all the adoptive families for stepping out in faith!
I donated to #16 - Alyssa for the Hills family! :)
I purchased 2 puzzle pieces to help get precious Maiya home #3!! :)
I was hoping it wasn't too late to add one more fundraiser. I thought it was through end of the month.
I'm sorry, Angela. I tried to limit it to 50 families so that they could all be blessed in some way. I will definitely do again though.
Bought some coffee from #33.
And I posted and linked on my blog: http://ordinary-time.blogspot.com/2012/10/adoption-fundraising.html
I shared this page on my FB and Twitter today hoping to get more traffic to these families!! I have to stop shopping...bidding...donating! :) Actually I can't think of a better way to spend money!!! Wish I could do something for EVERY family!!
I've purchased a couple of restaurant gift certs for the Heim family (#18) fundraiser and bid on an item in the Cole family (#10) auction.
I'm sharing the fundraisers on Facebook, too! :)
Helped #2, 11, and 12. Wish I could do more.
Donated to the Allyn family!
I bid on the Beck's online auction page.
How wonderful for you! So happy that great things are happening through this. May it happen to all of us!
Monica
kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for your donation, Corinna. Every little bit counts!
Monica
kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com
bought tshirts from #25. thank you for doing this!
Bid on 4 items on #22 to help 2 children from Ghana home :)
Roberta
Donated to #15 and bought a t-shirt from #2, bid on #22 (and gave to some others that I don't feel like going back and figuring out which ones.)
Donated #37
Bought some precious bracelets from #5. What a sweet big sis! God Bless all of these families and Thank you Adeye for posting their stories here.
I donated to #'s 2,13,14 and 25. I will come back and donate to others. God Bless.
Just donated to bring Pryce home.
I donated to Martin (the Peterson family).
I bought goat's milk soap. :)
bought something from #8 and bid on another (oops I forgot which one)
This is amazing. I wish I had a few hours to spend the time needed to thoroughly enjoy each story. Unfortunately, as a homeschool mom I am late for school already! However, we did purchase some goat milk soap from #13 and bid on a cute little album for #31. (I really hope we get that as it will be in our care package to our 13 yr old girl waiting in China for us!)
THANKS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO HELP THE FATHERLESS!
My family has donated or bought items for #'s 2,5,11,15,18,19,20,24,25,27, so far. Making my way through list, unfortunately I'm not on FB. ALL glory to God!
My family donated or bought items from #'s 2,5,11,15,18,19,20,24,25,27 so far(still making way through list). ALL glory to God!!
Sorry, posted twice!
I donated to #19-Bella.
Tanya
I also shared on facebook
I bought an adorable soccer bracelet from the Heaston Family (#5). Praying for all these families as they continue on their journey!
Just bought a t-shirt from #3's auction and posted on facebook.
Just bid on 2 items in Rowe family auction (#45).
Donated to #8 Bring Ben Home.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
I donated for Pryce (#15) at Just ONE More 4 US :)
I donated to #24 - operation rescue porter and #4 Chantelle's Aventures
Since Ive had an influx in my photography business lately and b/c we are about to start our second adoption, I donated or bought stuff from most of the families, and I am hoping to go and donate even just a little to the rest when I have a minute... I remember our first adoption and how even $5 felt like a treasure... :) Thank you Adeye for hosting!
I donated to Porter #24 and bid on a couple items in #8 & #45.
Blessings to all these families.
I also shared on Facebook yesterday. :-)
Great idea!
Blessings,
Kristy
Shared on FB today
Posted on Twitter today
Shared on our blog! Thank you for the support and prayers!
I bought 2 shirts from #25.
Donated to Porter #24.
Donated to family number 4 for Eddie, but praying for all.
Blogged about it! http://oblesseday.blogspot.com/2012/10/blessing-others.html
Just had a lot of fun!!! Donated to 18, 36, 15, and 13. And if the family who posted the fundraiser about Borys--I would have gladly donated, but did not see how other than the coffee fundraiser. My husband only likes one kind of coffee, so would prefer to give you a little $! If you leave info here, I will do so!
Bought t-shirts from #2. This is such a great idea! Too bad we didn't have a fundraiser going right now. Just in the waiting stage to bring our two kids home from BG.
God bless!
Cindy Abbott
Bought t- shirts from #2. This is such a great idea! Too bad we didn't have a fundraiser going on right now. We are just in the waiting stage to bring home our 2 kids from BG.
God bless!
Cindy A.
I posted about this fundraiser the other day on my blog: kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com
Monica
Thank you so much for your donation! We really, really appreciate your prayers and support!
Monica
kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com
I donated to #25.
I bought some goat milk soap from #13
You're a rockstar, Amy! Thank you!!
Just ordered a shirt from the Nelsons (#40)!
Bid on Cole Family #10!!
Bid on #7 auction, the Earlywines. :)
Also shared on Facebook :)
I donated to #24. :)
I bought some coffee from the Tricketts (#33) for my in-laws for Christmas! Thanks!
And I just bought some Swirlamals (#25) tee-shirts for my family for Chrsitmas. They are so cute!
And now I bid on some super cute Tinkerbell magnets from the Rowe Family (#45) for my little girl!
Bought some tees and goat milk soap and am still bidding on some auctions. I would love to be added to your drawing as well! Thanks! Paige
Hi, I just bought a shirt from the Allyn's (#2).
Lori L
Donated to #11, Giveaway for Nico.
Donated to #46. It wasn't much, but I hope it helps. Julie
Donated to #11, #48, #8, #16 Bidded on #22 & #31 hopefully this will help!
Stacey
Salmex
I donated $10 to the Peterson family (#48) to bring sweet Martin home!
I just bid on a sign from the David family (#31). I hope I win the auction!
Adeye, thanks for the opportunity to help. I chose 14. Adoption bug to bring Vinnie home.
Melanie
Just sowed for #4 Essie and #3 Meiya! If mom of #33 Jonah would email me, I have a little something for them, too, but I did not want to buy coffee -- but happy to donate without purchase!
purchased from #25 :) Blessings and prayers for each one of these families!
Gave to family #11
Bought a shirt from family #14
Donated to #24 to bring Porter home to Oregon!
Bought a shirt from the Allyn family!
I donated to #11 Nico.
I am still looking at each page. So far I have bought a tshirt and have prayed for each family as I wait for the pages to come up on my super slow computer. Lorraine
Donated $20 to #27; shared on FB!
Rosemary Marshall
Just donated to #24 - for Porter.
I donated to #11, and shared on FB! (would love an ipad as a special needs teacher and behavior therapist too:)
I shared on FB three days now!
I just donated to #24 and shared them on FB!
What a great idea! I bought something from #8.
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