Lifesong For Orphans

GOD HAS A PLAN

Lifesong for Orphans is another of our non-profit friends. They are a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. The journey to Lifesong for Orphans was made up of struggles and promises made to God. It shows that if you’re willing, God has a wonderful plan waiting for you. Lifesong for Orphans is God’s plan for Gary and Marla Ringger.

THE STRUGGLE

About 20 years ago, Gary Ringger made a commitment that has changed the lives of thousands of children worldwide. At that time, Gary owned a struggling food business that produced rice crisps, soy crisps and cookie pieces for granola, cereal and candy bars. The business wasn’t succeeding and he was losing money. The financial burden and the responsibility of making a safe product for human consumption took a toll on Gary and depression set in. Thankfully Christianity had always played a major role in his life and he began to spend more time in prayer. Through prayer, Gary was led not to quit the business but to think of it as an opportunity to be a ministry. Carrying out the conviction that this was to be God’s business, Gary and his dad made a commitment that if the business succeeded, and he ever sold it, he would keep only what he invested, with interest, and, if God blessed him beyond that, the rest would go for Kingdom purposes.

GOD’S BUSINESS

Eight years later he sold the business, for a fairly large profit, and after much prayer, he was led to use half of the proceeds for a family foundation and the other half for starting a business that would eventually fund the foundation. Thus, The Manna Group Foundation, Watershed Foods and, what is now, Lifesong for Orphans were born!

SOME WILL ADOPT, SOME WILL CARE AND SOME WILL GIVE

The mission of Lifesong for Orphans is simply stated “bringing joy and purpose to orphans”. They seek to mobilize the church, His body, where each member can provide a unique and special service-some to adopt, some to care and some to give. Lifesong for Orphans’ ultimate goal in caring for orphan children is adoption. They offer adoption financial assistance in the form of matching grants and interest-free loans, foster care support through The Forgotten Initiative, church and ministry partnerships, and international orphan care by serving advocates who help carry out their mission. Through their financial partnership with The Manna Group foundation, all US administration and fundraising costs are covered. This means that 100% of your donation will go directly to caring for orphans and their needs.

THERE IS SO MUCH MORE THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE

There is so much more to this story. Lifesong for Orphans has expanded to 10 different locations around the world to help orphans in need. Four thousand children have been blessed through their orphan care. 120 jobs have been created through their sustainable business programs and they of hundreds of volunteers caring for children worldwide.

Lifesong for Orphans also has an online store where you can purchase items and all of the proceeds (100%) go to Lifesong for Orphans http://www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/store/.

But, there is so much more that needs to be done. If you would like to learn more or help in any way, please visit their website at www.lifesongfororphans.org