We are in the final stretch of our adoption and just weeks away from meeting our sweet boy and bringing him home forever! As we have talked about before adoption is costly. As we also have talked about that extensively here as well, we were motivated by God's call in his word to care for orphans, we were moved when we began to see his loving compassionate heart for orphans, and we see a clear parallel between this physical adoption we are pursuing with Noah and God's adoption of all followers of Jesus Christ! There are so many parallels between physical and spiritual adoption. (for a great read that describes these check our Russell Moore's books Adopted for Life) One parallel between the two is: COST. While most of us wish this physical adoption didn't cost so much (believe me we have) and we speculate that if the cost were lower maybe more people would adopt. However through this entire three year journey God has reminded us time and time again that his adoption of US was costly as well. Far more costly than what we are facing monetarily right now. He left heaven and died a cruel death for us. This truth has spurred us on. His Sovereign hand has been faithful to provide what we have needed through miraculous ways many of which involved YOU! We have seen God's people be moved to play a role in orphan care and specifically a role in our sweet little boy's story and give sacrificially to bring him home. We are forever humbled by the support, love, and care we have experienced from so many of you in all kinds of ways!
As we near the end of this journey we are faced with continued cost. If you would like to be a part of this last leg we have an opportunity for you!
This fundraiser is a chance for you to be a "PIECE OF THE PUZZLE". (even though we realize so many of you already are and have been!!!!) The way this works is this:
We have created a 204 piece puzzle with this image:
You can buy a piece of the puzzle for a $10 (or more) donation. We will write your name on the back of the puzzle piece. Once completed we will put the puzzle together and frame it in a double sided frame. We will be able to see the image or the back of the puzzle full of the names of people who played a role in bringing Noah home. We will display this frame in his room. We hope it will be a keepsake reminding us and him of God's hand in bringing him into our family and the beautiful people who joined us and Him in that!
There are a few ways you can donate.
You can click on the "Donate" button on the right hand side of this blog. You DO NOT have to have a Pay Pal account to use this. (although if you use Paypal that is a simple way to pay as well)
There is a link on the first page that says "continue with credit card". (if you are not wanting to use your paypal account)
After you have filled in necessary info when you are reviewing your info there is a line that asks if you have any "special instructions for the recipient" click this and put "PUZZLE and the name you would like on the back of your piece." You can put a first name or names, or a couple, or something like "The (your name) Family".
If you would like to send us a donation you can mail cash or a check (made out to Dan or Amanda Borgelt) to this address:
Dan Borgelt
C/O Kirkmont Presbyterian Church
3377 Shakertown Rd.
Beavercreek OH
45434
(This is where Dan works. He can receive personal mail at this location as well and we avoid posting our personal address on the internet! However if you know our address, feel free to send it directly to us, if you would like our address feel free to email us and we'll get it to you! amandaborgelt@yahoo.com)
Be sure to include a note letting us know what name you would like put on the back of the puzzle piece!
You can also give us your donation in person and we will get your name on your piece!
We are truly grateful for you and your love and support!
Thank you!!
No comments:
Post a Comment