We are so grateful for all the support and encouragement we have received towards our goal of bringing our first child home from Ethiopia! We are praying and hoping our little one will be home with us this year. So if you are like us and have little cash to spare, but would like to lend a hand in some way here are some opportunities:
A friend of ours who is in a local band has agreed to put on a concert to raise money towards our adoption. The band plays 90's rock/alternative music. The date and venue is to be determined. We have started looking at some options. If you are interested in helping plan this event and/or helping to promote it we would appreciate the help.
Another is a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 1st at Belmont Mennonite Church in Elkhart. We are currently collecting donations (things you would normally donate to Goodwill etc.). As time comes closer we would appreciate volunteers to help run the sale with us. A truck will be useful to haul the donations to the sale site from people's houses who are wanting to donate larger items to the sale. Please let us know where you can help.
In his peace,
Chris and Erin Hipsher
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Puzzle Update
Wow, we have some amazing friends and family! We are up to $1,249 with our Piece of the Puzzle Fundraiser! We have reached 100 pieces "sponsored". Thank you all!
Monday, January 21, 2013
Puzzle Update
Thank you everyone so much. After a week and a half, we are at $865 now in our Piece of the Puzzle fundraiser. We appreciate each and every one of your contributions, no matter how big or small. Each contribution is helping us get closer to our goal!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Week 1: Puzzle Fundraiser Update
Erin & I want to thank everyone who has contributed to our 'Piece of the Puzzle' fundraiser during its first week. During the first 4 days we have raised $495.00. You all warm our hearts :-)
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
{Piece of the Puzzle}
Dear Family and Friends,
As many of you know we have the desire to adopt; most recently we have decided to adopt a child from Ethiopia. We will be going through the adoption agency, Celebrate Children International. A couple of weeks ago, we met a wonderful couple with 3 adorable children, all adopted from Ethiopia. We immediately knew then that God was calling us to adopt an orphan as well.
Once we have all the paperwork in, we could have a child in 6 to 9 months from Ethiopia. That means we need everyone’s assistance in raising $29,000 in the next few months. We appreciate all of the emotional support, love and prayers given to us by our friends and family during this journey.
For that reason it just seems fitting to begin our fundraising with a puzzle that will be put together with love by our family and friends. Of course, this will help with the financial side of bringing our children home but the symbolism is even better. We have purchased this African themed puzzle.
This is a 1,000 piece puzzle. We are inviting you to "sponsor" a piece (or more if you choose) of this puzzle for the suggested donation of $12 and take part in bringing our precious child home. With each piece sponsored we'll write your name on the back and put that piece of the puzzle in place.
...A permanent reminder of the part you played in bringing our child home....Something for him (most likely we will be getting a boy) to look at and see just how loved he is... But more importantly to see God's perfect plan for his precious life.
ALL of these funds raised (our goal with this one puzzle is to raise at least $12,000) will be used for our adoption expenses, which will total over $29,000. We are so excited about the visual of putting each piece in place as we get closer and closer to bringing our child home.
Once the puzzle is complete we plan to have it framed in double sided glass so we can always see both sides of the puzzle and each of your names. Your partnership in helping to bring him home blesses us more than words could ever say.
Thank you for your support whether it be in prayer and/or financial.
Love in Christ,
Chris and Erin Hipsher
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If you wish to donate to the Hipsher Puzzle Fundraiser, Please send checks and names you want on the puzzle piece(s) to:
Chris & Erin Hipsher
903 Turtle Drive
Bristol, Indiana 46507
-or-
You may use the Paypal link on our blog: http://ourhope4adoption.blogspot.com/ (Keep in mind that Paypal keeps a certain percentage of donations placed through their site). Thanks again!
As many of you know we have the desire to adopt; most recently we have decided to adopt a child from Ethiopia. We will be going through the adoption agency, Celebrate Children International. A couple of weeks ago, we met a wonderful couple with 3 adorable children, all adopted from Ethiopia. We immediately knew then that God was calling us to adopt an orphan as well.
Once we have all the paperwork in, we could have a child in 6 to 9 months from Ethiopia. That means we need everyone’s assistance in raising $29,000 in the next few months. We appreciate all of the emotional support, love and prayers given to us by our friends and family during this journey.
For that reason it just seems fitting to begin our fundraising with a puzzle that will be put together with love by our family and friends. Of course, this will help with the financial side of bringing our children home but the symbolism is even better. We have purchased this African themed puzzle.
Once the puzzle is complete we plan to have it framed in double sided glass so we can always see both sides of the puzzle and each of your names. Your partnership in helping to bring him home blesses us more than words could ever say.
Thank you for your support whether it be in prayer and/or financial.
Love in Christ,
Chris and Erin Hipsher
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If you wish to donate to the Hipsher Puzzle Fundraiser, Please send checks and names you want on the puzzle piece(s) to:
Chris & Erin Hipsher
903 Turtle Drive
Bristol, Indiana 46507
-or-
You may use the Paypal link on our blog: http://ourhope4adoption.blogspot.com/ (Keep in mind that Paypal keeps a certain percentage of donations placed through their site). Thanks again!
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