Our Adoption Adventure
A journal of a Kentucky family and our adoptions from Ethiopia
Monday, December 25, 2023
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Reverend Matt
When Matt was invited to fill in for a church about 90 miles away from our home for a couple of Sundays last summer, we had no idea where it would lead. We love the people at The Christian Life Church of Milton, and they love us, and after they invited Matt to be the permanent pastor, his mentor, Dr. Roy Lauter (who got him into this in the first place) encouraged him to pursue ordination through New Hope International Ministries. (This is the organization through which we have travelled around the world serving on short-term mission teams, and for which Matt serves as Chair of the Board of Directors.) Matt completed the process, was unanimously approved by the NHIM Board, and a special ceremony was held at our church on Sunday, December 10th, to commemorate the ordination.
Friday, December 8, 2023
Amy Shares Chapel Message
Amy was asked to speak about her work in adoption in a chapel service at Kentucky Mountain Bible College. Here is her message:
Saturday, September 16, 2023
18-Year Olds!
Essie and Chloe are 18! What lovely young women they are becoming!
Sunday, August 27, 2023
New Adventure
Sometimes life can take you in new directions quite unexpectedly. This summer I helped provide some preaching for the Christian Life Church of Milton, KY. We have enjoyed getting to know the good folks there, and the pastor search committee asked me to consider staying on. Today, on what was supposed to be my last Sunday, the church voted me in as their Pastor. We will be making the 90-mile journey from Wilmore up to Milton each week, and we are looking forward to what God has in store.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Art & Ethiopian Food in Cincinnati
All in all, a beautiful day, and a great way to spend some time as a family out of the oppressive heat.