It is clear to us that Satan is against the survival of Father’s House. He has been hard at work against us for quite some time. The best news in all of this is that Jesus is an Orphan. He resides in the hearts of the children at Father’s House and you and I get the honor of caring for Him. It is so like God to allow something this amazing to come to the edge of failure, only to bring Glory to Himself in restoring it. A week ago we were nearly on the verge of having to close. We had borrowed money to help us get through February. We were two weeks behind on our bills and no donations were in view. I put out a cry for help and in three days we received enough funding to catch us up and cover the expenses for the next two months. Praise God!
Since I joined the fight for Father’s House we have never been in a place of comfort. It has always been “just in time” funding to keep us going a little longer. But today, we are enjoying some peace knowing we are going to be okay for at least the next two months. We needed this boost to our battle weary spirits.
We feel like we can't let up now that we've gained a little momentum. The board that governs Father’s House is making plans for the future as if God has already deposited the funds into our account. We know God is behind our efforts and He will send His people to support us. We wonder if you are the people He will send?
Our immediate need is to secure the funds to keep operating through 2012 as well as a little bit more for some much needed repairs. After that we will need to raise the funds to renovate a building we have on the property so that we can request from the Ukrainian government that more children be placed in our care. The entire plan is not fully detailed yet but is well in the works. I am meeting with the board next month to finalize the future plan for Father’s House.
Thank you all that have sent support as well as those that will come!
Grace and Peace!
Shane
Facts:
Because we are not yet a registered 501c3, Project HOPEFUL (www.projecthopeful.org) has become our surrogate until we get to a point where we can function independently.
Today, Father’s House has only one regular supporter which is a small
Our operating budget per month is $3000.00. This is only operating costs and doesn’t allow for repairs or unexpected expenses.
Our highest paid employee receives a salary of about $70.00 a week. Most of our fulltime staff is paid about $25.00 a week. They all could easily find a better wage elsewhere but stay out of love for the mission.
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