We began working with the children of Shizong 7 years ago. There were approximately 30 precious children living in terrible conditions especially the bathroom. They had no place to brush their teeth except an outside faucet on a sidewalk. The shower consisted of a hose pipe dropped out of a ceiling of a building nearly falling down and the non flushing toilets were the worst smelling things I have ever smelled. The urine and feces just sat there with germs growing. We fell in love with the children the first time we saw them and knew we had to do all we could to help them. In November 2008 we were finally given permission by the local officials to remodel the entire bathroom. The children now have flushing toilets, sinks to brush their teeth and warm showers. All of this couldn't have happened without our supporters. A GREAT BIG Thank You to those that donated to make everything possible for these wonderful children.
“In God We Trust.” What do these words mean to you? You can read these words on the front of every U.S. minted coin, on the back of every U.S. $1 bill. But what do these words really mean?
To Abraham, according to Hebrews 11:8, it meant that when God called upon him to lead his people from their homeland into a foreign land, he simply did it. He placed his trust in God and left behind his security, his homeland, all things familiar, and did exactly as God commanded. He suffered almost overwhelming obstacles, but he steadfastly continued to trust in God. I think that’s what we call a “leap of faith.”
My friend and colleague, Amanda, knows all about taking “leaps of faith.” Several years ago, she, too, left behind all things familiar and established a non-profit orphanage for special needs children in Xian, China. Amanda’s faith led her to trust that God would supply the way and means to receive these special babies from orphanages that simply had no funds to provide their medical treatment. In the last ___ years, Amanda’s faith has provided surgeries for ____ babies, most of whom have found forever homes in many countries throughout the world. Her leap of faith has given these babies the chance to thrive, to live happy and productive lives with loving families, where previously they had only a very bleak future.
Now, Amanda has been given a new challenge and has taken yet another “Leap of Faith.” The purpose of this email is to ask you—to implore you—to consider making a commitment in support of the work Amanda does for special needs babies.
You see, a very large orphanage recently contacted Amanda and requested that she take 20 cleft palate babies. Let me repeat this: 20 cleft palate babies. 20 babies who need surgery, special care and special supplies. 20 normal babies would be a huge undertaking; 20 cleft palate babies is almost an impossibility.
I read somewhere that the Reverend Charles Inwood wrote, "When God is going to do something wonderful, he begins with a difficulty. . . When he is going to do something miraculous, He begins with an impossibility."
So I am asking you to help Annabelle’s Wish help Amanda establish and maintain The Starfish Cleft Home. In order to provide the necessary items for these 20 babies—9 of which have arrived already—we need to raise $2,000 per month. I’m asking you to commit to a monthly donation. I’m asking that you take your own leap of faith in this commitment—whether it’s a commitment of $20 a month or $200 a month—toward providing the basic care and necessities for these 20 babies. Jesus walked on water to teach his disciples the power of faith. And I’m asking you to have the faith that you can—and will—make a positive difference for the babies at The Starfish Cleft Home.
You can even sponsor one of the babies for $100 a month, and you’ll receive updates and pictures of your sponsored child. This would be a GREAT project for a family or Sunday school class, where your family or class work together toward raising the $100 a month. You will even be able to send special items for “your” sponsored child, from clothing (you’ll get their picture in it) to educational toys or other appropriate items. Below you’ll find pictures of some of the children needing sponsors. And if your heart is touched by more than one of them, you are welcome to sponsor as many as you wish.
There are times in every believer's life when God requires him or her to step out into the unknown--to take a leap of faith--to go out on a limb. These occasions almost always defy our ability to reason and often make absolutely no sense at all. It is our belief and trust in God that makes it all possible. After all, the very definition of faith involves believing where there is no proof. I have faith that those reading this will want to help the babies at The Starfish Cleft Home, and I thank you for the support you will offer.
Your donation is tax deductible. It's easy to make a donation, you can make a check payable to Annabelle's Wish and mail to Annabelle's Wish, P.O. Box 210003, Nashville, TN 37221 or click on the link provided to pay through PayPal (if you choose to donate through PayPal please be sure to pay the percentage fee). We will send you your tax receipt via snail mail or e-mail.
Hey everyone! My new single "Annabelle's Wish" is a song I wrote for my mom's organization called Annabelle's Wish. It tells the story of a little girl named Annabelle. She was a special needs little girl in a tiny orphanage called Shizhong. She passed away a couple of years ago and we wanted to do something for her, but we didn't know what. So we named our organization after her. Now, a couple years later I wrote a song for her. It tells everyone how much she wanted a family, and how happy she would be if she only had a bowl, or clean water. The organization Annabelle's Wish is dedicated to helping children in orphanages like her, and even if we can't give them all homes we can at least make their days a little brighter.
All proceeds of the single go to Annabelle's Wish. We use the money we recive for food, clothes, medical needs, surgery, and education.
Hey everyone! Thanks so much for your help and encouragment! We've made a quarter of the money that we need in only 7 days! If this continues, we will reach our goal in 28 more days! Thanks again, you guys are great!
We are challenging everyone to donate $10.00. What is $10.00??? two cups of coffee, two extra value meals, a movie ticket, etc. You will never miss the $10.00 and it will help so much. (We of course are happy to accept more). We need to build a bathroom for the childen in the Shizong orphanage. All they have is nasty concrete walls with a hole in the ground and a porcelain thing dropped in. There is no water to flush everything away. The smell is the worst I have ever smelled in my life. They have no sinks to brush their teeth or wash their hands and face. The shower is a hose pipe dropped out of a ceiling. There is no hot water so no one wants to take a shower especially in the winter. Please help by donating at least $10.00. Please don't think it won't help because all the littles add up to a lot. At $10.00 we need 500 people to donate and then we can build the new bathroom.
Shizong is a rural town in the Yunnan province and is a very poor place. We've been aiding the children for the last 6 years. None of the children have been submitted to the adoption affairs so they have no hope for a forever family. We want to do all we can to make their life a better place and it can only happen with your help. Please be a part.
Annabelle's Wish is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.
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About Annabelle's Wish
The vision of Annabelle's Wish was founded in 1995 after Tim & Jeannie Butler adopted their daughter Haley from MaAnshan in the Anhui province of China. They began their work in Nov. 1998 when they first visited the Xi'an orphanage. They are still aiding the children there after almost ten years. Annabelle's Wish is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that provides the most basic necessities we all take for granted to orphan's in China. They provide, food, clothing, medication, education, housing & surgery.
MAKE YOUR END OF THE YEAR DONATION TO ANNABELLE'S WISH TODAY!! What do you give the person who has everything? A snow globe? A sudoku book? Something they may NEVER use! So why don't you donate to an orphan? Every year while our children are showered with gifts, there are millions of poor orphan kids who don't even have a warm bed to sleep in. With your Christmas donations, we can change that! So give someone the gift of love, and help an orphan child.
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Annabelle's Wish
The vision of Annabelle's Wish was founded in 1995 after Tim & Jeannie Butler adopted their daughter Haley from MaAnshan in the Anhui province of China. They began their work in Nov. 1998 when they first visited the Xi'an orphanage. They are still aiding the children there after almost ten years. Annabelle's Wish is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that provides the most basic necessities we all take for granted to orphan's in China. They provide, food, clothing, medication, education, housing & surgery.
Sponsor an Orphan! Make a difference in a child's life!
For just $25 a month you can provide housing, clothing, education, and medical care to an orphan in China. We have 31 children that need a sponsor ranging in age from 7 to college age. You can choose a child of either gender, and you will be given your child's name, age and picture. You may send letters and small gifts to your child through Annabelle's Wish.
We prefer sponsorship to be on a 6 or 12 month basis. If this is not possible monthly is fine, just be sure to not forget your child as the orphanage really counts on the money we have promised them.
If you would like to sponsor an orphan please contact us at AnnabellesWish95@aol.com for more information.
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