Worship in Guangzhou

I was looking for something else and ran across this video

from our time in China.

We attended Church on Shamian Island

and I was amazed at the feeling I had there.

I thought it would be strange, uncomfortable.

But instead, it was amazing.

Goosebump giving.

Everyone was worshipping together.

The One True God.

Awesome.

At the time, I was a bit overwhelmed to really let it sink in.

But watching this video now and reading the words

we sang that day....

My hearts desire is to be holy,

set apart for You Lord.

I choose to be holy,

set apart for You my Master,

READY TO DO YOUR WILL.

November....

November is National Adoption Month

With 147 Million Orphans in the world,

what is your response?

Will you Pray?? 

That is certainly doable.

When you lay your head down on your comfy pillow,

snuggle in your nice soft bed under those plush warm blankets...

after reading your children a bed time story

and lovingly tucking them in at night...

Will you pray??

For those that have spent the day the exact same way

they've spent every day before.

For those that have barely enough to eat and go to bed hungry.

For those that lay on the dirt under the bed of their parents because that's the safest place to be?

For those laying on a piece of plywood because that's easiest to clean?

For the ones who have cried or rocked themselves to sleep?

Can you give?

Can you take some of the money you spend at Starbucks...

or McDonalds? 

Can you give up buying that new shirt?

Do we really need a minimum of 12 pairs of shoes?

Not sure where to give?

Contact me.

There are tons of ways to support orphans.

I can give you a dozen charities to give to...

that work in any country you want to support.

OR WILL YOU BE ONE TO GO?????

Who! Hoo!

Will you say YES??!! 

Will you choose to follow God's example and adopt a child of your own?

Will you choose a changing the life of a child over...

a bigger house?  that new car??  your dream vacation???

Will you chose radical over the American Dream?

I can assure you, you won't ever be sorry!

Joint Heirs Adoption Ministry is selling T-shirts for

National Adoption Month.

Decide what you will do and order your T today!

Shirts are $20

All profits go to support orphans.

Contact me and put NAM shirt in the subject line.

Losing Hope

Hope is Fading – Orphan Sunday from Allan Rosenow on Vimeo.

Score!!!

No I'm not talking about soccer!

But Jory did make a goal...

and he scored!

He started collecting pop cans at Grandma's house.

He wrote this note a while back asking for

pop can donations.

(I'll translate at the bottom of the picture!)

 "keep your pop cans, I dont kare if it is dokbperer or pepsee, I don't kare wut it is."

And here he is with his pop can tower!

Sew Busy.....

Joint Heirs Adoption Ministry was in the Missouri Day 2010 Parade again this year!

And just like last year we had so much applause from the crowd,

cheers and even some screams!

It's so awesome and even emotional to see the support.

This was my first year to be a vendor at Missouri Days.

Renea and I sold unique toddler clothing,

both new and 'up'cycled.

I have a few things left for sale. 

If you have any 12M-4T girls check out the little peasant dresses!

I also have aprons, some adorable little coasters and baskets that will make

AWESOME teacher gifts, secret sister gifts, hostess gifts.... you name it!

I'll post photo's of those soon!

I plan on using the baskets to put a jar of homemade caramel sauce and apples in for my kids teachers!

SEW cool!

If you see anything you'd like to purchase,

send me an email at

jcrew5@sbcglobal.net

Please spread the word!

Joy

SEW Blessed!

Jory turns 8!!

My sweet baby boy turned 8 on Saturday!

We celebrated with family at the park and it was a BEAUTIFUL day!

He got a lot of Remote Control toys, 4 wheelers, airplanes, hover crafts... so the park turned out to be a great idea!  The 'big boys' enjoyed the toys as much as the kids!

Mom and Dad got Jory a new electric scooter. 

He had bought one with his summer school money, but the electric module went out way too soon.

We tried all summer to order just the piece, but it was always out of stock.

In the end, we just replaced it.

He was thrilled.

This little plane really flew!

In fact, it took off and went across the road and into one of those tree's behind Jory.

Needless to say, it needs some repairs!

Just a soldering iron... quick fix!

Jia and her nephew Jaydon. 

He is 6 months younger than her.

The cake! 

I love this picture, the way all the kids are looking at Jory.

And he seems to be saying "all mine"!!

Uncle Rob's present was so pretty we had to take a picture BEFORE he opened it!

Happy 8th Birthday sweet boy!

We love you so much!