As you all know Luke and I are now in the adoption process of
waiting to see when (Lord willing) we get picked by a birthmother. So since we
have no clue when that would be; really soon or later, we were highly
encouraged by others and our specialist to start on our fundraising as soon as
possible. When Luke and I decided to
step out in faith in adopting a baby domestically, we realized how much the
adoption costs were going to be, but we didn’t want our fear of the expensive adoption cost override our trust in
the Lord’s will for our family. We are trusting that the Lord will provide a
way and a very interesting and amazing fundraising idea has made me believe
that all the more!
If you can use:
·
a tool
·
clean a
window
·
paint a
wall
·
stuff
envelopes
·
make phone
calls
·
arrange
food
·
simply
pray
….then
WE NEED YOU!! With you help, we have a chance, not only to raise the funds
necessary to bring our baby home, but to also serve a widow, just like it talk
about in James 1:27:
“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.”
Here is how it the Both Hands project works:
Luke and I found a widow in need and are now assembling a team of
our friends to complete this Both Hands project. Then our team (including us) will send out letters to
family, friends, co-workers, and church family asking them to Sponsor us for
the day, as we work on Lora’s house. Most of our time we will be doing light
repair, painting, de-cluttering, cleaning, and landscaping. All the funds raised go towards our adoption.
It is very similar to raising sponsorships for a 5K race or golf event, but
instead of playing, we’ll be working!
On November 10th, we will
be working on Ms. Lora’s home. She is a very kind, giving, and hardworking
women who loves the Lord and goes to our church. Her husband passed away
suddenly about five years ago. We are beyond blessed to be able to help her for
the day, and have her know she is loved and supported by all of our team! The
house is in need of a number of things, one of them being painting.
Another way you can get involved is… donating
supplies that are needed. You can donate certain items or donate an amount you
would like to go towards the supplies. Our goal is to get all the supplies we
need for the widow’s house donated by local merchants and individuals. All donations are tax deductible! We
will post later on what certain items are needed to complete the project.
This idea has been done over 262 times around the country already!
Attached is a link to a video that might help give you a good idea of what the
Both Hands Project is all about! Check it out if you would like! J
Luke and I fell in love with the whole mission and vision of Both
Hands!! We love how the purpose for Both Hands is to live out God’s word in
James 1:27. What better way is there to fundraise and live out God’s word in
our Community! We also love the idea of how this project is much bigger than
ourselves and that we are serving a widow who is in need. This is a wonderful
way to be able to support and love on our sister in Christ, Lora! We love how this project also exemplifies
being a part of the body of Christ and coming along side one another while
loving and serving Lora. It is truly amazing!! If you’re interested in being a
part of this amazing project some way or another let me know. J
Check out our Both Hands page at:
Come take a look at our Facebook group page and “like us” at:
Luke and Christy’s Both Hands Project
I look forward to sharing
more details about our project soon! Thank you all for your support, we are
humbly grateful for each and every single one of you! J
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