Many folks immediately think “orphan care = adoption”. I’ve been SO encouraged by the ways the body of Christ is coming together ‘to do’ orphan care in Jesus’ name TOGETHER! As we do this, over and over again I’m amazed how WE are blessed and see the Lord through it!
Below, you will find a letter from my friend hosting Natasha. Whether you are led to give tangibly with these needs or not, please do consider PRAYING for the requests listed!! Folks...The KING OF HEAVEN is inviting us in to watch HIS Kingdom come on Earth as it is in Heaven! I’ve never seen this as profoundly as I have as folks ‘do orphan care’. So hold on, join in and wait...not just remembering Christmas long ago, but WAIT knowing that our King HAS COME and is at work. Believing HE will give us eyes to see HIM!
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Dear friends and family,
I want to give all of you some more information about the little girl coming to stay with us this Christmas.
Her name is Natasha and she is 10 years old. She lives in an orphanage in Ukraine. She arrives Dec. 16 into Dulles around 9pm. We are bringing her here for about 3 weeks to stay with us and enjoy family, new friends, the holidays and the states. Our ultimate hope and prayer is that she will encounter Jesus as she stays in our home and that someone will want to permanently adopt her.
Some of you have asked how you can help. As God leads you, we would love for you to be a part of this blessing. We would love your prayers, visits, and small gifts.
Prayers
good communication between me and Ed as we prepare for her arrival and as we make space for her in our family over the next month.
good sibling dynamics among all the girls, lots of sharing, grace and more parenting required!
God's specific and general provision for Natasha as she prepares for this big journey
Jesus would be palpable in our home, trust His purposes and leading in this adventure
Permanent family for Natasha
Specific physical needs:
winter indoor slippers size 2 or 3
super soft fleece blanket
underwear and undershirts (new)
socks!!
toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss (new)
sunglasses
flashlight
books (in Russian)
crafts (that don't require too much reading)
uno cards or other card games
jenga game
snorta game (not sure what this is but it was recommended)
hats, gloves, mittens
hairbands or other hair accessories
Of course these items can be gently used or new (with gift receipts to make sure they fit). We want to outfit her while she is here but all the clothing is communal at the orphanage so she and we have to hold loosely to everything. Some of the little items she may use to give as gifts to her teachers and friends when she returns to Ukraine.
Feel free to respond with any questions or other thoughts!
Thanks all for your friendship and support
Lori and Ed
ljbbowman@gmail.com
(from cindy: if you’d rather get any of these items to me I will make sure they get to the Bowmans for Natasha!)
Below, you will find a letter from my friend hosting Natasha. Whether you are led to give tangibly with these needs or not, please do consider PRAYING for the requests listed!! Folks...The KING OF HEAVEN is inviting us in to watch HIS Kingdom come on Earth as it is in Heaven! I’ve never seen this as profoundly as I have as folks ‘do orphan care’. So hold on, join in and wait...not just remembering Christmas long ago, but WAIT knowing that our King HAS COME and is at work. Believing HE will give us eyes to see HIM!
~~~~~
Dear friends and family,
I want to give all of you some more information about the little girl coming to stay with us this Christmas.
Her name is Natasha and she is 10 years old. She lives in an orphanage in Ukraine. She arrives Dec. 16 into Dulles around 9pm. We are bringing her here for about 3 weeks to stay with us and enjoy family, new friends, the holidays and the states. Our ultimate hope and prayer is that she will encounter Jesus as she stays in our home and that someone will want to permanently adopt her.
Some of you have asked how you can help. As God leads you, we would love for you to be a part of this blessing. We would love your prayers, visits, and small gifts.
Prayers
good communication between me and Ed as we prepare for her arrival and as we make space for her in our family over the next month.
good sibling dynamics among all the girls, lots of sharing, grace and more parenting required!
God's specific and general provision for Natasha as she prepares for this big journey
Jesus would be palpable in our home, trust His purposes and leading in this adventure
Permanent family for Natasha
Specific physical needs:
winter indoor slippers size 2 or 3
super soft fleece blanket
underwear and undershirts (new)
socks!!
toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss (new)
sunglasses
flashlight
books (in Russian)
crafts (that don't require too much reading)
uno cards or other card games
jenga game
snorta game (not sure what this is but it was recommended)
hats, gloves, mittens
hairbands or other hair accessories
Of course these items can be gently used or new (with gift receipts to make sure they fit). We want to outfit her while she is here but all the clothing is communal at the orphanage so she and we have to hold loosely to everything. Some of the little items she may use to give as gifts to her teachers and friends when she returns to Ukraine.
Feel free to respond with any questions or other thoughts!
Thanks all for your friendship and support
Lori and Ed
ljbbowman@gmail.com
(from cindy: if you’d rather get any of these items to me I will make sure they get to the Bowmans for Natasha!)
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