This is Why
It’s hard to believe, but the ever-hungry “father-time” has insatiably devoured the better part of another year.
Be that as it may, it has been a very good year here al O.L.I., largely thanks to you. Your compassion in action has resulted in a record number of orphans and widows receiving life-changing care. We have expanded our programs in both scope and scale and none of this would have happened without you.
So, with the fact that it is November, the month of Thanksgiving, I felt it was an appropriate time to be giving thanks to all of you that make this mission possible, and all to the Glory of God.
“Through the past 23 years we have seen the wonderful outpouring of generosity and love from Christians across the nation for the work we are doing to rescue vulnerable orphan children - children who, without your help would be left to lives of abandonment, loneliness, hunger and poverty. Thank you for being a part of this mission. Words alone cannot express our gratitude to you for sharing in this good work. The Father of the fatherless has seen your kindness also and has said He “will not forget your work and the love you have shown to Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them”. May God richly bless you!” Larry Bertram-Orphan Advocacy & Church Relations
“I want to share my deep gratitude to all our awesome donors who have allowed their hearts to be touched by God to share in this wonderful ministry. You have not only opened your hearts; you also opened your wallets in sharing with these amazing children. It is such a joy to see your awesome gifts, and it is such an encouragement to me, but more than that, it is such an encouragement to the children and those caring for them. Thank you for helping God’s ministry grow one child at a time as we work together to cultivate change in our world!!” Kelvin Hoover- Orphan Advocacy & Church Relations
“Dear friends of the orphans and the OLI mission, For the past 23 years I have seen thousands of orphaned and vulnerable children’s lives forever changed through your love, prayers and support. I have read your encouraging notes to our team, your letters of love to the children and have had countless heartfelt conversations on the phone and through email about your genuine care and concern for the orphans that you support. Every month I read the children’s letters of love and gratitude to you for your support and how much their lives have changed because of you. This is a beautiful and divine connection that I am so grateful to be a part of. Thank you for giving us this opportunity and blessing to be a part of your journey in caring for ‘the least of these’”. Laurie Timmons-Administrative Assistant
“I am continually moved when I think about all that you as donors have done; how you have truly transformed the lives of so many. In love, your giving has even raised babies and toddlers up to young adults who now are in college or tech school, striving to stand on their own, to make a difference in their communities and to tell others of Jesus and what He has done in their lives through you. I wonder what sacrifices you have had to make to be able to give to help raise them into what they are becoming or have become. I wonder what you don’t buy for yourself so that you can feed, clothe and educate a child throughout so many stages of life. I am humbled on behalf of the children that you would do so much, that you would care so much and that you would give so much. It truly is monumental, enduring, eternal. Thank you.” David Miller-Graphic Designer
“For over 20 years Orphan’s Lifeline has worked to help the widows and the poor. Through your generous contributions we have been able to see amazing changes in the lives of many, as well as large projects, such as, homes for widow families, children’s homes, and schools.
It has been my honor to work with the Orphan’s Lifeline foreign directors for 20 years now. We have seen our way through many challenges, happy and sad times. We have been able to build strong working relationships, respect and trust. Each month we read hundreds of letters that are written by the children. These children write amazing letters that talk about their appreciation felt to all of you that help them go to school, eat healthy food, and have nice clothing. They talk a lot about prayer and their relationship with God. These children are very proud of whom they now are. We cannot thank all of you enough for the gifts, blessing, and the real difference you have made in so many lives. God Bless every one of you.” Jeff Timmons-Orphan Aid Director
“Dear Sponsors and Donors,
As the Orphan Aide Director’s Assistant, one of my jobs is filing monthly pictures that are required from our Children’s Home Directors. Over the near 14 years that I’ve had the pleasure of working here, I can honestly say that I have personally witnessed unbelievable transformation in the lives of the children and widows that have benefitted from the generosity of our OLI sponsors. It is truly amazing and life changing!
I would like to take a moment and personally thank each and every one of you for your constant support of our mission here at Orphan’s Lifeline. Folks like you are the reason we can continuously support the needy and poverty-stricken families and children throughout the world and we can’t thank you enough.” Blessings, Carla T.-Orphan Aid Assistant
“Every story that we receive is a heartbreaking situation for orphans and widows. But because of Christian partners like you, we can and have changed their stories to happiness, contentment and dreams and goals of the future. Without you we could not do any of these things that bring Glory to God, and the least of the least are the ones that benefit from this incredible work. Thank you in His name and may He continue to Bless you!” Tim Murphy-Orphan advocacy & Church Relations
“I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your support towards the orphan children. Your generosity has significantly impacted their lives, providing them with the care, education, and resources they need to thrive. The outpouring of your devotion has been an example to these children of Christ’s love for us and the best gift you can bestow on them. I hope that your example will encourage others to give open-heartedly to those in need. Thank you once again for your support, and please know that your gift has made a lasting difference in the lives of these children.” Best wishes, Ariel Malloy-Donor Accounts Manager
“As Donor Relations Manager, it has been my great privilege to work with you. I really doubt any Donor Relations Manager in any nonprofit organization in our nation has worked with anywhere near the special, wonderful, amazing people I have worked with over my years at OLI. Thank you for not only blessing the children and widows, but for blessing me in such an amazing way. If I could thank you in every language in the world, it still wouldn’t be enough.” Faith Adams-Donor Relations Manager
“Thank you to all of you who support us and have made such a huge impact in the lives of many. Many of these children and widows have come from dire situations, and it is your generosity and your compassion that has fed, nurtured, educated and given them a chance. We have seen the impact of your efforts, children graduating and going on to college, entering the workforce as well as beginning and caring for families of their own. We know to some degree the impact your work has made, the things we have seen, but I have no doubt that down the road, where we cannot, that these children will go on to touch others’ lives, paying forward the love, compassion and generosity they received from all of you. No matter the need, you all have risen to the occasion and provided for each and every need. We are eternally grateful for the trust you have shown in us to do this work, enabling us to be a lifeline for your generosity to care for God’s Children and Widows.” Kevin T. – IT & Sponsorship Coordinator
Most of these individuals have worked here for more than a decade, with the vast majority of them, including myself, for more that 20 years. Not only does that speak to the dedication of everyone here to this good work, but also speaks to the fact of how good of a work it truly is, that so many of us have chosen to do this year after year.
For me personally, there is no adequate words in any combination, that could truly express how humbled and grateful I am to all of you for loving these orphans and widows in a manner that is truly Christ-like and in a way that not only changes their lives, but the lives of many millions in future generations. You are truly changing the world, one child at a time. For that, we are all Giving Thanks.