Lifesong for Orphans
PO Box 40
Gridley, IL 61744
P 309.747.4527 F 309.747.4647 www.lifesongfororphans.org
May 18, 2016
Dear church, family, and friends of Ethan and Randi Lanz,
God desires orphans of all nations to be adopted into Christ-honoring families so they can hear the Word of God and ultimately be adopted into God’s eternal family through faith in Jesus Christ. While God calls us to fulfill James 1:27 and “visit the fatherless” not all are called to adopt. Some are called to pray, some to give financially, some to go on mission trips, and some to adopt.
Lifesong for Orphans is a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to help meet the needs of orphan children around the world, and to obey God’s call to “visit the fatherless…in their affliction” (James 1:27). With over 147 million orphans worldwide, Lifesong seeks to mobilize the Body of Christ to love and care for orphans. Lifesong serves families, churches and orphans through adoption funding. Additionally, Lifesong brings joy and purpose to orphans globally in several countries and domestically through foster care initiatives. Please visit our website (www.lifesongfororphans.org) for more information.
Ethan and Randi have sensed God’s call to care for the fatherless and have joyfully stepped out in faith and obedience to adopt “Sonnet” from China. As you may already know, adoption can cost $25,000-$35,000 and this financial burden prevents many godly families from adopting. Lifesong in partnership with Chosen and Dearly Loved believes God has called this family to adoption and has committed an Adoption Matching Grant of $3,000 to help bring this special child home.
Funds donated to Lifesong for Orphans will be given to help cover adoption expenses. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your gift is tax deductible. 100% of all funds raised will go directly to cover adoption costs--nothing will be taken out for Lifesong for Orphans administrative costs.
Will you invest financially in the life of this precious little girl? It will be an investment with eternal return. God bless you for laying your treasures up in Heaven.
For His Glory,
Andy Lehman
Vice President
How can you help? If you'd like to mail a check, they should be made payable to “Lifesong for Orphans.” In the memo, note it is for the Lanz family and our family account #6126 to assure it goes to the correct account. Please mail to :
Lifesong for Orphans
PO Box 40
Gridley, IL 61744
Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.
To donate online go to www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate.
Select “Give to an Adoptive Family.”
Complete the online form and fill in “Family Account Number” which is #6126 and “Family Name” (Lanz) fields. PayPal charges an administrative fee (2.2% + $.30 USD per transaction). Your donation will be decreased by the amount of this fee.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support as we get down to the final steps of completing Sonnet's adoption.
o NOTE: In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
o Individual donations $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request. Lifesong is a 501©3 tax exempt organization.
