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2014 Fundraising Report

Recently, I came across some Scripture that really reminded me of how pleasing it is to the Lord when we, as His people, help each other, help those in need, and bring help to the poor.  We will look at those in a moment, but as I read, I was reminded of all the giving and generous hearts who have deeply helped our family, other adoptive families, and this support for adoptive families is focused on helping the orphaned child, the oppressed, poor, and lonely.  For this, for helping the 'least of these', God is well pleased.  He sees a giving heart as an offering!

The following is the 2014 Fundraising Report for orphan care!  As you can see, some fundraising was directed to helping other adoptive families during our One Sought Me Walk event, Foster Home in Ethiopia Medical Project, Erin's mission trip to Alex's House orphanage in Haiti, and donations to our Vogtman family adoption's additional expenses.


One Sought Me Walk 2014 for the Stickley Family's Adoption from China Adoption http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2014/09/one-sought-me-walk-2014.html
$6,500

 Nebulizer-Project-Love-Mail for Ethiopia Foster Home
http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2014/10/nebulizer-project-love-mail.html
$200

Haiti Missions Trip to Alex's House Children's Home and
http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2014/07/at-gate-haiti-story.html

 Haiti Missions Trip Necklace Sales 
http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2014/04/necklace-sale-for-haiti-trip.html
$1,500
Orphan Sunday Church Services
http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2014/11/orphan-sunday-2014.html
Church Donation: $333.66*

Just Love Coffee Fundraiser for Vogtman Adoption
http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2013/01/vogtman-family-just-love-coffee.html
Donation: $ 30.00*


Total Donations in 2014 to our Adoption Costs:  Monthly foster care fee, Home Study Updates, and other Expenses
Vogtman Adoption Costs: http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-are-adoption-costs.html
Private Donations: $2,000*

Total giving to Vogtman adoption in 2014: $2,366.66 (* totals)


WOW!  Thank YOU for your gifts of OFFERINGS to the LORD through giving to those in need!! May you be blessed in return!!

Proverbs 22:9 "The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." 

 Proverbs 19:17 "Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will give a reward to the lender." 

 "Feed the hungry! Help those in trouble! Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you shall be as bright as day. And the Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy you with all good things, and keep you healthy too; and you will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring."  Isaiah 58:10-11
We still stand in awe of how God has provided!!  An awesome God we serve!  This year, 2015, we have a small amount of extra expenses from updating paperwork and additional time of the foster care services. We continue to trust God for His provision. Read about our financial miracle here. If you are wanting to help in a financial donation, we are grateful blessed by any gift amount!  We have a few fundraisers up our sleeves- so stayed tuned for those.  You may also may donations via the paypal link on the home page of this blog.  Thank you!!!  Prayers are crucial and we thank you for giving of your time to lift our family to the Father in prayer.  Thank you!!!
For those interested in fundraiser ideas, please take a moment to visit the link below: These are ideas we have used in our efforts and then some.  God is faithful! 
Adoption Fundraiser Ideas: http://onesoughtme.blogspot.com/2013/07/adoption-fundraising-ideas.html
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