International Adoption – Page 9

This precious girl, who is described as “merry and radiant,” will be transferred to an adult mental institution. Many of you may be following the story of Allie-Jo, a 13 year old in China who is aging out in 3 weeks. Did you know that S is also aging out in 3 weeks? Please help S the same way you are helping Allie-Jo. Pray and share her story! As an adopted woman with six adopted, special-needs sisters (including from Eastern Europe) I know what a bleak future awaits S if she is not adopted. A family would only have to complete their I800A before her birthday to keep her from aging out! If you are considering S please know that Ting Ministries will do whatever we can to help! Please don’t let finances or medical terms deter you.

This is not a game. Advocating is not something we do just for fun. A child’s life is at stake. PLEASE– we have videos of S talking, pictures, and more information about S on our Waiting Child Advocacy page at www.tingministries.blogspot.com. Please contact us for the password so you can learn more about S today. There is no time to waste.

A bit about S: She is a girly-girl who loves to do her nails, and wear bows and tiaras in her hair. She is listed as having moderate mental delay, hydrocephalus and Spina bifida, but she can get around independently in her wheelchair. S is quite social, a leader among her peers, and loves going to school (for special-needs children).

“If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow-creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large.” ~William Wilberforce, abolitionist and author of “Real Christianity”

Orphans don’t need curious bystanders. Orphans need incurable fanatics.

Adoption, Bulgaria, International Adoption, Lina's Story, Orphan Care, special needs

What the World Doesn’t Understand – Angelina is Walking

June 3, 2017April 16, 2018 tingministries

When Angelina came home five years ago, we weren’t sure she would ever walk. Look at her today! She is walking on her own! Lina is one of the many orphans who deserve to be in a family. Caring for the orphan means sacrifice. You may pour yourself out, but the joy an orphan brings to your life will change and bless you immeasurably.

Before: Lina in Bulgaria at 5 years old
After: Lina home 5 years

Though this is opposite from what the word tells us. But 1 Corinthians 2:14 says: “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.” While the world may not understand why one would sacrifice their lives for a special-needs orphan, who may never “achieve” anything…as Christians, this is the heart of the Gospel. Christ died for us, while we were yet sinners. (Romans 5:8).

What role does God want you to play in the life of the orphan? If we search His word, He will reveal Himself. His heart for the orphan is written throughout Scripture.

Adoption, Aging Out, Annie's Story, China, International Adoption, special needs, Team Ting

Congrats Grad!

June 1, 2017April 16, 2018 tingministries

In the time of graduations and commencements, we have one more grad to congratulate around here! Hannah “Annie” had a graduation party in her class!

She has quite a story–from an aging out orphan in China to an orphan advocate in the US. Please take the time to really look at these two pictures. The first is Annie in China, before she knew she had a family coming for her. The second was taken about a year later.

When Ting Ministries says family can transform a child–this is why. Look at that smile! Hannah is super smart. She is already understanding and speaking English while maintaining her Chinese! When Ting Ministries says every child deserves a family–this is why. We rushed to China just in time for Hannah. If we hadn’t, she would have aged out, never knowing the love of a family, never going to school, and never having opportunities to be a voice for orphans–including her two sisters waiting in China, Brittan and Hope. Can you please consider helping Brittan and Hope to have the same opportunities as Hannah? Please go to www.youcaring.com/return2china to learn more, donate, and share their story. Hannah is home now because people came alongside us to make sure she made it. Now, Hannah wants to make sure the same happens for her sisters.

Congratulations Hannah! We can’t wait to see the big plans the Lord has for your life.

Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 31:8-9

Adoption, Avi's Story, International Adoption, Waiting Child Advocacy

A Handsome Sweetheart

May 31, 2017April 16, 2018 tingministries

Just look at this handsome sweetheart! D is from an Eastern European country. He is a calm and happy child who likes to listen to music and watch cartoons, D is diagnosed with epilepsy, severe mental delay, and spastic quadriplegia (Cerebral Palsy). Though he is dependent on adults for his care, he turns when he hears his name called and tries to imitate others. He is observant and follows what happens around him.

D sounds lot like our precious Avi, whose story started a whole ministry in the Philippines.

Can someone help continue his story? He deserves a family–please help us advocate for him. To learn more about D and see more pictures, please go to our Waiting Child Advocacy page. (Please contact us for the password).

Adoption, China, International Adoption, speaking engagements, Team Ting

A Great Night for the Least of These

May 30, 2017 tingministries

Check out the highlights of Ting Ministries‘ “For the Least of These” fundraiser. It was a great night filled with friends and fellowship. Thank you to all who came out to share their voice, musical talents, and support for the orphan. We would like give a special thank you to the following people: Barb, Michelle, and Melissa for helping set up, Kathy, Lowell, and Pastor Asif for sharing about Independent Church in India’s work, William for speaking, and the Martin Sisters Band & crew for sharing your musical talents! Thank you to anyone else who came to support us and is not listed–you have helped make a difference for Brittan and Hope. Please continue to share and pray for these two little girls in China as they wait to come home!

Missed the fundraiser, but would still like to help? Check out our fundraiser at: www.youcaring.com/return2china