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The Beaufort Gazette published an article about adoption in today's paper....click on the links to read.

http://www.beaufortgazette.com/lifestyles/lifetimes/story/616742.html
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/lifestyles/lifetimes/story/616744.html

Video from Orphan's Ticket Home Event

This is my first attempt at making a video....the quote should be on the last slide but for some reason it is not....enjoy:)

LIVING A FAITH THAT BLEEDS

I'm in the process of reading REd Letters by Tom Davis. It is a powerful book that leaves me a bit overwhelmed yet energized to keep my focus on the millions of orphans worldwide, specifically in Africa. In the book, Tom discusses living a faith that bleeds...he asks "what if all Christians lived the REd letter words in the bible - Jesus' words." "Learning to live a faith that is so real, it bleeds Jesus."

If every Christian did this, what a different world we would live in. Millions of orphans would have a chance in this world, a chance to having a family and a loving home. I know i've been sitting in my chair far to long, focused on myself and the needs of my family alone. I pray the rest of my life will be focused more on how my family can help others - especially those who currently don't have a voice or hope for a future. Jesus said "when you give to the least of these, you give to me".

If you are looking for a book to spur you on in life - to live the life Christ calls us to live then please read this book.

S

Click here to learn more about an Orphan's Ticket Home.

An Orphan's Ticket Home

The event last Saturday was a huge success. The evening raised $14K!!! We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Beaufort community to support this cause. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out with the evening. I will post pictures soon.

The Beaufort Gazette is going to run an article about the event in the Sunday paper...make sure to check it out!

A Message of Hope

A Special Message from FamilyLife, Focus on the Family & Shaohannah's Hope
A special message from FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, and Shaohannah's HopeThe Orphan Crisis130 million orphans...It's a huge number. If you allow yourself to grapple with it, you may become saddened, angry, or numb. You may find yourself wanting to do something but unsure of how you can address a problem so overwhelming. There's good news. Orphans have been on God's heart since the beginning. Our Heavenly Father has not only demonstrated His love for the fatherless, but He has also made it clear that His people are to share in His concern as well. For the third straight year, FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, Shaohannah's Hope, and others are joining voices to share the good news that God has a plan for the more than 130 million orphans living in our world... and His plan is you. What You Can DoTake a few minutes today and pray for these little ones that God loves so dearly. Pray also that you will be open to God's leading. Now visit CryOfTheOrphan.org and click on Get Involved to receive a personalized list of resources and ways to help based on your interests. Become a part of God's plan for the orphan today. Be sure to tune in to a week of very special radio broadcasts on Focus on the Family and FamilyLife the week of November 17-21. Join the millions of believers whose lives have been transformed by caring for the least of these...

COUNT DOWN

We are in count down mode for the Orphan's Ticket Home event. We are less than 3 weeks away!! If you are planning to attend, wish we hope you are :), please let us know by sending us an email to thejacksons@awaa.org. You can pay at the door but we really need everyone to RSVP so we can plan accordingly with food & drinks.


A HUGE thank you to our host committee members who have helped out tremendously with getting silent auction items, creating the invitation list, and in many other countless ways. You guys are the best!


We've also decided to do a raffle for smaller items donated. If you know of any businesses that might like to donate a small gift certificate or item, please let us know!


We are really excited about what we as a community can do to help raise money for thousands of children who may otherwise never have a family. There are so many great causes out there and we appreciate your support for what has become a very personal and passionate cause for us.


If you have any questions or want to reserve tickets via phone, please call Sara at 812-9696.



With Love,

Sara & Tom