We have briefly provided the context in our decision to adopt, the connection to Uganda, and how you can be a part of this journey with our family. Much of the information below is from our Fall 2011 Edition of The Beesons Blurbs.
God’s heart is both for our
nearby neighbors but also for the nations, and specifically over the past year or so, we have sensed God moving us to consider
international adoption. We investigated both domestic and
international options, and we continually felt moved to consider overseas
options, especially with our previous international experience. Toward the end of August 2011, Joey had a meeting
with one of our pastors, and the issue of adoption was discussed. He encouraged us to start with the
connections that God had already placed in our lives. One of these connections was with a family
who ministered at NICS. Around the time
that we returned from Indonesia to the States, Mark and Amy Gwartney left the
States to work at a children’s and baby’s home in Uganda, called the Good
Shepherd’s Fold (GSF). We are now on the journey to adopt from GSF! This is a
faith venture for sure on many levels, but we rest in the fact that we know
that God will provide the needed direction, wisdom, and resources for this
process. For more information you can
visit GSF’s website at www.goodshepherdsfold.org.
We are actively moving forward with the process
of legal guardianship and private adoption through the Good Shepherd Fold (GSF)
in Uganda. There are a lot of unknowns
and challenges potentially with this process. However, we are moving forward while the door remains open. What better way to take care of an orphan than
to make them a part of our family? We
are excited about the chance to allow a child or sibling group to have a loving,
caring home and family.
We understand that this will
take personal sacrifice. As full-time missionaries, we continue to rely on the support of friends, family, and churches as we continue to serve with the Network of International Christian Schools. We also understand
that not everyone is in a position or feels called to adopt. You can be involved in a tangible way by directly supporting
our family with both your prayers and your financial support. Fortunately, NICS is a non-profit organization, which allows our family to raise additional support if/when needed. Therefore, we can accept donations through NICS. This allows you to financially contribute to our family as well as receive a tax deduction with your gift.
Your support of our family places us in a more solid position to be able to provide a loving home to a child or sibling group who would otherwise not have one.
If you desire to financially support our family, you may:
- Send a check made out to “NICS” with our project number #01401 in the memo section to the Network of International Christian Schools, 3790 Goodman Road East, Southaven, MS 38672 USA.
- Or, you can
donate online at www.nics.org/donate-start. Select
“Missionary Support” and enter our family’s name or project number (#01401). Other helpful
information for giving tax-deductible donations to us through
Blessings,
Joey, Sarah, Zoe, Micah, and
Caleb
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