Potluck & Pictionary!

Last week, Ben and I and the children hosted a Potluck and Pictionary Party at our house for a family in our church who are adopting. We didn't know what the response would be because we are in the "holiday" month, but nevertheless, we tried it.

We were limited to inviting only 10-12 families. We wanted to make it where couples, if they had children, could feel free to bring them. (So, then we wouldn't have to find a babysitter, ourselves.)

We thought, if this turned out well, and proved to be a "fun" fundraiser, then we could do it again with different families. So, that's our plan!

It was a great time! We didn't spend a lot of money, because we had people bring different foods. We only spent money on paper products, drinks, and our own casseroles (which everyone had to, as well).

So, how did we raise the money? We asked each individual or family to bring $20. If we had 10 families participate, we would at least be able to give the adopting family $200, right? If people wanted to give above that, then that was awesome. Well, some did! And we raised $245!!!

That money was given to the Fleming Family to use to bring Janet home. You can find their pics posted in an earlier entry. Please pray that someone will come forward and say they know Janet's family and will verify that her parents have died (making her available to adopt and get a birth certificate). It's gonna happen. We know this already, because this IS the desire of God's heart, but I believe God likes us to commune with him about what we would like to see sometimes...so, help us pray. Janet is 12 years old and was orphaned when her parents died in one of the Liberian wars. Thanks!

(Sorry no pics, maybe for the next party! And, if you didn't make it for this party, look for future invites, especially if you are in our area! Especially, WC Peeps!)