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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Saint's Coffee















Are you a coffee drinker? Then you might find
this interesting: What most Americans
individually spend on coffee is more than
most people in the developing world make
in a year! The good news is you don't have
to give up your coffee to help others,
because if you buy from Saint's Coffee,
your money will be used to help
orphans from all over the world through
Children's Hope Chest (www.hopechest.org).

I am giving away a 10% off coupon for
Saint's Coffee to the first person that
comments on this post.

Saint's Coffee's purpose is to "Provide our
customers the best coffee they've ever tasted
while funneling much of the profit to the most
needy people of the world".
"We invest in programs to bring justice to the
world’s orphans. We partner with leading orphan
care organizations to bring relief to children
where they need it most. What does this mean
to you? It means for every pound of the Saint’s
Coffee you purchase, you’ll have the satisfaction
of knowing that you’ve fed an orphan for a month."

Information from http://saintscoffee.com/.

So if you are interested in a coupon for
10% off your purchase at Saint's Coffee
all you have to do is be the first one to
comment on this post. Then I will
then send you the coupon by email.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Big Enough

I just had to post this song after hearing it this morning. No, it isn't the first time I have heard it, but I just realized how true it is.

"Big Enough" by Ayiesha Woods


"You turned water into wine how extraordinary.
Gave site to the blind-still I carry
My own load when you told me
To take your yoke cause yours is easy
And enven though my issues seemed trivial
You alone are never too imperial
It's just the way that you love me
It's enough to convince me.
And I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't wanna believe
That you're big enough - that you're big enough yeah!
So I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't understand
That you're big enough - but you're big enough Jesus!
You turned darkness into light - keep my lamp burning
And you are my everything
There's no denying, your love is so amazing
And even though my problems seem typical
Nothing for you is ever too difficult
You never have reservations - love without limitations
And I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't wanna believe
That you're big enough - that you're big enough yeah!
So I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't understand
That you're big enough - but you're big enough Jesus!
Oh, no matter how I try to get around it - I'm reminded
Wherever I go I'm totally surrounded
It's all about you - I can never doubt you
Even if I wanted to!
And I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't wanna believe
That you're big enough - that you're big enough yeah!
So I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't understand
That you're big enough - but you're big enough Jesus!"

Listen Here:

New Look

Heart for Orphans has a new look for a new year! :)

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Beveni Care Point, Swaziland Africa

This video features the 19 beautiful and precious children of Beveni who have yet to be sponsored.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Shepherd's Field Calender

I just got my new calendar in the mail today. Here is a little sneak peak of the Shepherd's Field calender for 2010. If you would like to order one, just go to their website: (www.chinaorphans.org) You don't want to miss out on seeing these precious children's faces on your wall everyday. And the money is going to help all these orphans that live at this amazing place.



Lyric Friday

A little late I know, but here goes. This song is really makes you realize we need to be doing more to help the least of the least.

Matthew 25 Lyrics
Seventh Day Slumber

I call myself a man of God
While laughing at my brother
I crossed the heart of a hungry man
Instead of giving him some bread
And what I say
And what I do
Are not the same anymore
And who I slay, who I betray
Lord have mercy on my soul
And you were hungry
And you were thirsty
You were lonely you were cold
And you were hurting, you were dying
I just left you all alone

I watched a mother who had her children
They all three crying out for help
But know one heard them
And I just passed them and
I screamed "Lady get a job!"
She took her own life
Under the bridge that day
While her children sat and cried
I could have told her about my loving father
Instead I spit in Jesus face, when I heard her voice
What you do unto the least of them
You do unto me
And when you see one of my hurting children
I want you to see me
Cause I was hungry
And I was thirsty
I was lonely I was cold
And that was me hurting, that was me dying
And you just left me all alone
I call myself a man of God
While laughing at my brother


Thursday, December 10, 2009

Lyric Friday

I am picking up the "Lyric Friday" again after a little break, sorry! Here is a great song I heard the other day. Take a look at the lyrics then the videos at the bottom as well. You can also check out Matt Papa's website here.

Open Hands
by Matt Papa

To give unselfishly
to love the least of these
Jesus I'm learning how to live
with open hands
All these treasures that I own
will never satisfy my soul
Jesus I lay them at your throne
with open hands
CHORUS
I lift my hands open wide
let the whole world see
how you love, how you died,
how you set me free
free at last, I surrender all I am
with open hands, with open hands
To finally let go of my plans
these earthly kingdoms built of sand
Jesus at your cross I stand with open hands
BRIDGE
You took the nails,
You bore the crown
You hung your head,
Your love poured out
You took my place,
You paid the price so
Jesus now I will give my life

Lyrics from: http://www.MattPapa.com/#/music/ykc_openhands


Do Something Now!

Do Something Now from Children's HopeChest on Vimeo.

One Orphan

One Orphan from Children's HopeChest on Vimeo.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

HopeChestPartners.org Launches Today!

HopeChest's is kicking off their year end campaign with the launch of our new Web site: http://www.HopeChestPartners.org.
Their goal to reach 5,000 more orphans in 2010, to do this they need 1,000 new partners by the end of this month.

Here's a letter from Tom Davis:

"Our team set the goal of raising $500,000 to reach another 5,000 orphaned children in 2010. We’re raising these funds so that…

> Fewer young girls are forced to trade sex for food

> More orphans will have food to eat, and the protection and love of Christian mentors

> No girl will end up in the commercial sex trade

The enemy preys upon orphans like this day after day after day. I’ve seen our enemy; he goes by names like AIDS, extreme poverty, and sexual trafficking. He robs children of their parents, their dreams, and their dignity. Who will stop this? It must be us!
Today I am on a mission to raise $500,000 and I can’t do it without you. Will you help by visiting http://www.HopeChestPartners.org and sign up as a $25/month partner today?
Your donation will feed orphans in Africa and rescue them from extreme poverty. Your gifts will support lifechanging programs for girls in Russia that help prevent sex trafficking and forced prostitution.
These are CRITICAL gifts that form the foundation of our programs. Without that foundation, we could never have grown to reach 10,000, and sit poised to reach another 5,000 next year. It is those gifts, your gifts, that make the difference.
Blog badges are already posted on my Web site, http://tomdavis.typepad.com/tom_daviss_blog/hopechest-partners-badges.html. Just copy and paste the code into your blog and you're good to go.
You can help by re-posting and re-tweeting this today. I can't wait to see what we can do for these next 5,000 kids.

For the Fatherless,
Tom"


Saturday, December 5, 2009

The Latest Picture


I got a new picture of Tristan today! Thanks Nicole! She is there now adopting Ava! Here's a link to her blog: http://bakerssweets.blogspot.com/


Tuesday, December 1, 2009

A Message to members of Megaphone with 1,000 Voices

World AIDS Day - December 1

Tom Davis December 1 at 10:13am Reply
Hello Friends,

Today is World AIDS Day.

As I travel through a country ravaged by HIV/AIDS,
I wanted to encourage you to promote awareness
of the dramatic impact AIDS has on orphans.

In the African nations where we work, there is a
generation of AIDS orphans left behind. It fuels
not only extreme poverty, but child abuse and
sexual abuse of the worst kind.

In Russia, AIDS grows by the day, often helped
along by sex trafficking of young girls from our
orphanages.

Fortunately we can and are doing something in
both cases.

On World AIDS Day, I just wanted to encourage
you with two thoughts that I hope you'll pass
along to your online friends through Facebook
and Twitter. Or just repost this entire message...

1. HopeChest is protecting over 1,000 Russian
orphans from sex trafficking and crime throughout
our Ministry Center, Family Center, and Independent
Living Center programs.

2. HopeChest is rescuing 10,000 orphans from
extreme poverty by supporting feeding programs,
health and education initiatives, and Christian
discipleship throughout Ethiopia, Uganda, and
Swaziland.

In those places, there is no sex trafficking or
extreme poverty. We are making a difference.

One of the ways that happens is through an
initiative called 5 for 50 (http://www.5for50.com).
This is a small way that just $5 can make a
difference for someone who has been impacted
by AIDS--particularly orphans in Africa.

Go to
http://www.5for50.com to find out more
about the 5 simple ways that YOU can make a
difference in the global AIDS crisis.

And, be sure to pass that message of hope along to
those who can join us.

Thanks so much for being on this journey with us.

For the Fatherless,
Tom Davis
CEO, HopeChest


PS.If you haven't invited your friends to join our
1,000 Voices project, send them an invitation today.