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One Sought Me Walk


Announcing our next fundraiser for the adoption!!!  Some great friends of ours and Todd and I have joined hearts and minds to put on this event scheduled for July 20th 2013!! God has truly guided us every step of the way! The walk will be held at at 8:30 a.m. at the Frostburg Glendening Park, Lions Pavilion as we will walk the course around the park.  Following the walk there will be an awesome brunch provided by Chick-fil-A LaVale Country Club Mall and Crumbs and Creme Bakery!  Visit www.onesoughtmewalk.org to learn more and to register today! 

 Hosea 14:3 "In you the orphan finds mercy."  


The need is great, the numbers are vast, and the consequences of our actions reach eternity- the children, the orphans, are the ones suffering from our indifference their unheard pleas for help.  There are over 153 million orphaned children world wide; 10 million that live in institutions with no hope besides what is brought from abroad.  75% of families report that they have considered adoption but many do not, for one reason or another, with cost being the most common reason to decline.   With international adoptions dropping 50% over the last 5 years, it is apparent that adoption is becoming a road less traveled.  The process is long and the costs are high nearing the tens of thousands of dollars required for paper processing, appointments, agency fees, foreign fees, and travel expenses.  $45,000 is not a likely amount to be found in a typical American family savings account let alone a lower-middle class family like most of ours. 
Todd and Erin Vogtman's hearts have been deeply touched by the orphan crisis. Looking with faith beyond the obstacles, they felt moved to respond by choosing to adopt and welcome with great love two orphaned children into their forever family.  This decision will forever change the lives of these children and generations to follow. Married for 14 years and blessed with four children, this family has many hearts waiting to reach out in love and acceptance of these two new family members.  But they need your hearts too. In order to complete their financial goal for the adoption Todd and Erin are looking to those around them to help.  By coming along side them to hear the call of God's heart for the orphan, learn about the orphan crisis, and to respond by rallying efforts to make a change for the lives of these two children, you too are joining your heart to the coming home of these children. 
Trusting God to move mountains and to provide through amazing ways including the gathering of the people by His grace, the Vogtman's goal for adoption funds will be met. Already through God's provision the Vogtman's are 78% funded.  These two orphaned children will be orphans no longer, but now a much cherished son and daughter.
Will you join us in the cause?  We invite you to  come to the event and show your support and offer your heart to the bringing home of two children.

Matthew 18:5 "And anyone who welcome a little child like this 
on my behalf is welcoming me." - Jesus 


Our goal is to have 153 people to walk for the 153 million orphaned children around the world!  Will you be one to stand for one million children?

 Go to www.onesoughtmewalk.org to learn more and to complete your registration!! Can't wait to see you there!
Crumbs and Creme Bakery 

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