Thursday, February 5, 2009

Ethiopia Webinar Introduction

Today we had another "webinar" to introduce the Ethiopia adoption program to us. Some of the info was repetitive because we have been down this road before. But, there were some interesting tid bits that were country specific. The wait time looks like 3- 6 months for an 18 month to 5 year old girl. The wait time is shorter for a sibling group typically. And, the waiting time is even shorter if we find a match on the "ready to go" list. We will see what the Lord has in store. We are praying, praying, and praying some more.

Favorite Bible Verse

  • Eph 1:5 " ..He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will."
  • Isiah 41:10- "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you with my righteous right hand. "
  • James 1:27 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself polluted by the world."
  • Jn 14:18 "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."
  • John 3:16 "God so loved the world that he gave...
  • Prov 3:5-6 " Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight."
  • Rom 9:4 "...Theirs is the adoption as sons..."