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Harbor of Hope – A New Light in Rwanda
Hands of Hope has a new partnership with an orphanage/school in Rwanda through ALARM. Mostly because of the recent genocide in Rwanda, girls in Rwanda are having a hard time getting even a primary education and are left vulnerable to many dangers. IWE, Institute of...
Peanut Butter and Hula Skirts
There's something about a good old-fashioned picnic in the park.Foods taste better, the ground hugs you like a giant body pillow... Okay, well maybe it's not that soft, but it's nice for a little while anyways. And the hustle and bustle of life seems to disappear -...
When it Rains, It Pours
My brain has apparently decided to continue it's membership with the Catchy Phrase of the Month Club (remember "March is the month of opportunity"?) This month, the saying is "When it rains, it pours."Luckily, the origins of this month's phrase weren't nearly as...
Christmas in … March?
The crazy spring snowstorm we experienced earlier this week has made me wishfully nostalgic for the Christmas season.I know, I know.It was just last week that I said I was over winter weather. And I totally am.All ill-feelings aside though, you have to admit, snow is...
Pay a Blessing Forward
It was in the mid 50s as my husband, Elliott, and I walked into a meeting at church this past Saturday morning and when we left, no more than three hours later, the temperature had dropped twenty degrees...TWENTY degrees! Seriously?!I don't know about you, but I am...
Month of Opportunity
March is the month of opportunity. I've had that phrase playing like a broken record in my head for about the last month and a half now and, until a few days ago, I wasn't really sure why or where it came from. Now, I know this next bit of...
Celebrating Adoption!
CELEBRATING ADOPTIONS EVENT:
Have you adopted? Are you adopted? Are you beginning to think about adoption?
Come meet others who have or want to have an adoption story or simply have a heart for orphans.
When: Sunday, March 3rd anytime between 12 a
Creative Fundraising
When you consider adopting a child, does your mind have a tendency to begin hijacking your thoughts, subtlety persuading your feelings of joy to become feelings of intimidation, coercing your excitement into hesitancy, or triggering an attack of doubt?Curtis Honeycutt...
Top Ten Highlights of the Faith in Deeds 2013 Trip
Top Ten Highlights of the Faith in Deeds 2013 Trip: 1. Initial Welcome: Before the sun was up the kids were all lined up so excited for us to come. When the team arrived we were showered with flowers petals & hugs which made us each feel so special. 2. Crafts: We did...
2nd Annual Million Meal Marathon
Exactly one month ago today, a team from Hands of Hope joined forces with hundreds of other volunteers from around the state for the 2nd Annual Million Meal Marathon sponsored by Kids Against Hunger (KAH) of Central Indiana. Because of the enormous collaboration,...
NewSong Mission Trip
Each fall, hundreds of people flock to Brown County, Indiana, a haven of rustic beauty and quiet charm. While this past October proved to be no exception, there was a slight difference. This year, despite unseasonably chilly temperatures, a group of 8 adults and 12...
A Trip to Romaniv
Over the past few months, we’ve mimicked game show hosts and revealed some interesting facts about the countries our partner orphanages call home. Today, however, we thought we should give you a more up close and personal look, so we’re taking a road trip. We’re going...
Informational Meeting
Has God stirred your heart towards adoption, foster care or the Safe Families program, but you are unsure of where to start?Come to one of our informational meetings happening this weekend! We will be providing an overview of international and domestic adoptions,...
Second Grade 2012 at Faith In Deeds
Our four second graders this year will be focused on learning how to write sentences in their native language, Telegu, as well as continue to learn simple phrases in English. One of the children and her younger brother have lived at the children’s home for a...
Fourth Grade 2012 at Faith In Deeds
Our fourth graders have lots of personality! One of the girls was rescued from living in trash cans. Her mother has a seizure disorder and she doesn’t know who her father is. She has lived at Faith in Deeds for many years. It has been a blessing...
Seventh, Eighth and Tenth Grades 2012 at Faith In Deeds
Faith in Deeds (FID) is very proud of their 7th, 8th, and 10th graders and the way they are growing and learning!Two sisters have lived at Faith In Deeds since their father died and their mother was diagnosed with AIDS.Their oldest child came to FID after her father...
Where in the World #3
To end this week, we are bringing you an edition of “Where in the World” that is all new with never before seen brain busting clues! Take the challenge below to find out which of our wonderful partner orphanages will be standing in the blogosphere spotlight next week!...
Kids Against Hunger: Part Two
Perhaps the scene depicted in Tuesday’s post sounded too far-fetched. Could one measly box of cereal really cause such anxiety? The unfortunate truth is that this scenario is the daily reality for one in every seven people. In fact, more people die from hunger each...
Kids Against Hunger: Part One
Imagine you are standing in the grocery store. The sounds of carts rattling past and children’s pleading voices in the candy aisle fill your ears.You walk over to the breakfast aisle and as usual, you find that for six feet to the right and left of you, piled five...
Adoptive Mom’s Night
• Do your feet have permanent Lego impressions on them?• Do you catch yourself using baby talk in casual conversation?• Does this sound like your home?“Mom! Mommy! Mom! Moooooom! Momma! Mommy! Mom! Mommy! Mom! Moooooom! Momma! Mommy! Mom! Mommy! Mom! Moooooom! Momma!...