October 2, 2015
Dear Friends & Family,
As some
of you know, we have felt called by God to adopt an orphan child from China
into our family. We are adopting a 13 year old boy and hope to bring him home
sometime in November, before he ages out of the system at 14 years old. As a
family, we have been excitedly praying for him and learning all we can about
his culture in China. We have already named him--- Kameron Zong Maddux.
Why are we adopting? Primarily, we have felt so clearly
directed by God that we want to obey Him. We also desire to give an orphan child a
family that he probably wouldn’t otherwise have. God desires for orphans of all
nations to be loved and cared for.
Our biggest challenge is not opening our home and hearts to
another child, but finding the finances to make this happen. The estimated cost for the adoption is over $30,000.
That’s certainly money we do not have, but we know God is faithful and is
leading us to trust in Him. By God’s grace, we have been able to pay for the
initial half of the adoption costs.
Honestly, it difficult (because of our pride) to make our
needs known to the Body of Christ, but we realize it is biblical to do so. Your
friendship is appreciated, and we would like you to pray and consider helping
us in one of two ways with our adoption.
- Please pray for Kameron in China and that God would tenderly care for him as we will soon be bringing him home. That God would help prepare Kameron’s heart for the upcoming changes he will face, as well as Jesse Jay, Toby and Noah’s hearts as they adjust to the changes our family will face. That God will bring wisdom, patience, discernment and insight as we raise Kameron to know Jesus.
- Lifesong for Orphans has committed an Adoption Matching Grants of $2500 to help pay our adoption expenses. Will you please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us meet our matching grant? So far, we have been able to raise $1500 of the funds, to date. That leaves the remaining $1000 that is still needed to be raised. Our goal date is to have all the funds by October 28th, however, funds will be accepted towards our adoption until Kameron’s adoption is complete.
Please make checks payable to “Lifesong for Orphans” and in
the memo note add “Maddux #5497” so it is sent directly to our account. 100% of
your donation with go directly towards the adoption.
Please mail your check to:
Lifesong for Orphans
PO Box 40
Gridley, IL, 61744
Another option is to give online. Go to www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate.
Select “Give to an Adoptive Family.” Complete the online form and fill in “Maddux”
and “5497” to the family name and account number fields.
In following with IRS guidelines, your donation is to the
named non-profit organization. This organization retains full discretion over
its use, but intends to honor the donors suggested use. Individual donations of
$250 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a
tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for under $250 will gladly be sent upon
request. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
Thank you for journeying with us and assisting us through
prayer and finances. It will be an investment with an eternal return! Please
pray that we will glorify God and fulfill His purpose.
In Christ,
Jesse, Sarah, Jesse Jay, Toby and Noah
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| The Maddux Family |
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| Kameron in China |
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