Dear Friends and Supporters,
This month, in big ways and small ways, we've been reminded that "it never hurts to ask." Whether it is presenting a need to our Father through prayer or presenting a need to our faithful supporters, we've been very blessed to be the recipients of the kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity of many. It is in this spirit of asking that we give thanks this month and also present some current needs, in faith that God is already aware of these needs and able and willing to meet them, according to His kindness and love for His children.
Some of the many acts of kindness this month...
Earlier this month, Dr. Steve brought a request to our attention for some infant sleepers for our youngest babies. We put a simple request on our Facebook page and within 24 hours, we'd received replies from 15 people willing to help with this request!
We received an email from a kind friend, Collette, who after organizing a bake sale for New Hope raised $300!
A special thanks goes to Philip Morris for their generous donation towards the Beijing running costs this month.
While in Beijing for a conference, Emily, a doctor from Hong Kong, came to our home to share her artistic talents and painted a mural in our Bouncing Bunnies wing.
A group of volunteers from "Love for Orphans" has been coming to our home each Monday to read books with the children. In additon to their Monday visits, they also sent four of their volunteers to help with this month's big birthday party.
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8
We are looking for sponsors who are willing to cover the costs of needed vaccinations for our children. The cost per child is approx. $1,000 USD. This covers 3 doses of five vaccines recommended here in China.
This month as the temperatures have dropped and we head into winter, we need to start heating again. We have purchased coal for our boiler which costs $12,000 USD. The amount of coal we purchased should last us through the winter. If you would like to help cover all or a part of this, it would be really helpful. We have also been doing some ongoing maintenance work in our Beijing home (painting and repairing some water damage caused by rain leaking through the roof). The cost of these repairs has been $2,500 USD. Again, any help towards these costs would be greatly appreciated.
We are still looking for donors to support the work in Henan Province in our Special Care Centers. We have decided to try and continue to care for as many babies as we can in these centers as we do have some promised support. Any additional funding will mean we can start to increase the number of babies taken into our care again.
If you feel led to help with any of the above costs, please email Robin.
On a personal note...
For many years Joyce and I have been personally supported financially from outside foster home funding to continue the work we are doing here in China. We really prefer this to stay the same, but the support that we usually receive has been reduced as of late. If you would be interested in supporting us personally, you can donate in the normal way, but indicate that this is for Joyce and Robin’s personal support. Can can also contact me directly if you have any questions.
We really appreciate all of our friends and supporters who have stood by us for so many years and have been a part of the work that God is doing here in China.
With Love and Gratitude,
The NHF Team |
