Below is a video produced by Hope for Orphans, a ministry of Family Life, that celebrates the way that churches are beginning to creatively and passionately answer the call to care for the orphan.  What a powerful witness to the world as God's people step out to put their faith in action to those who the world has left behind.  For so long the onlooking world has described Christians as 'hypocritical' because they see people acknowledge Jesus with their lips and denying Him with their lifestyles.  Yet so many in the church now are being known for their love in action.  So thank you for all who have supported us this past year and done so much for others as well.  God bless and Happy New Year!

in Christ,

Brian and Whitney

Thank you God

Whitney and I were taking a moment to catch our breath the other night and reflect (which is really good to do sometimes).  As we were thinking about the adoption journey we were amazed about God's faithfulness to us.  Back in October we were definitely at one of those 'test your faith' points as we had exhausted our funds to pay the first wave of adoption expenses.  We are now in December and realized that God has already brought in a little over $21,000.00 towards our goal of $34,000.00 to fully complete the adoption (Just $13,000 more to go to get it done, yay!).  If you would have told me we would already be here at this point, I'm not sure I would have believed you.

So we now have the money to pay the next wave of expenses and will have some time to trust God for the rest over this next year.  God is so faithful and His timing has been perfect to provide exactly what we needed when we needed it.  My trust in God has gone from academic to a more practical level over this journey.  Let me tell you that when you step out to follow God and do the things that are in His heart....He will be faithful.  He knows our situation and He will supply your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus.

Whitney and I are realizing that at this point we can now focus again on finishing all of our paper work we need to get done to complete the Dossier.  Please pray for discipline and diligence for us to get all of that done (I need help in that area).  Thanks as always for your prayers and support.

in Christ,

Brian