A Plea for Help!!!!!!

This post is part of Linny's crazy love prayer challenge- uniting families all over the world to fast and pray for the orphan. You can visit her blog at www.aplacecalledsimplicity.blogspot.com

Over the last 5 months I have fallen in love with not only my daughter waiting on me in Ch*na, but a magnificent place called the Philip Hayden Foundation, home of the Shepherd's Field Children's Village where my daughter is living. I am in awe at the care they give their children and the loving, nurturing environment they provide.

When I found out that my daughter had been moved to SFCV I was overwhelmed with joy. I had prayed that God would protect her and watch over her until we could get there and I have no doubt that her move to SFCV was an answered prayer!

The Philip Hayden Foundation is a Christian ran orphanage (foster village) in Ch*na. I have talked to several adoptive parents who have visited PHF and speak highly of the care their children received while living there. To get more information about this amazing place, visit www.chinaorphans.org. You can read about how they got started and if you feel led to do so, sponsor a child, a surgery, a nanny or a particular house.

The Philip Hayden Foundation is in need of help. Just recently, there were 7 nannies laid off. These nannies went to the Labor Bureau and now PHF has to pay each of them $10,000 for a total of $70,000. This happened late last week and they have until September 14 to come up with the money. Miracously, they have already raised $44,860. But, we must find a way to come up with the remaining money! If the money is not raised, this wonderful foster village could face some difficult decisions. There are hundreds of adoptive families praying that these funds will be raised in time. We are also praying that these 7 nannies will have a change of heart and give this money back to SFCV. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this money could go to the children. Please pray with us!

I know that God has a heart for the orphan. We need places like the Philip Hayden Foundation that will love the fatherless and teach them about Jesus until they can find their way to forever families. If you feel led to help this important cause, follow this link to make a one-time donation.

On September 8th, adoptive families are pulling together to pray and fast for the orphan. You can read more about this group effort by families who have a heart for the orphan if you go to Linny's blog called, A Place Called Simplicity at this link. If you choose to do this on Wednesday, won't you please also pray for Shepherd's Field Children's Village as well?

I am passionate about the work of the Philip Hayden Foundation and I will live the rest of my life advocating for them and the care they provide for the orphans of China.