About 14 years ago, after becoming the birth parents of two children, we wanted to provide a home for a child that had no parents.  After all, all children want the same thing: to be loved and to belong to a family.  Thus began our journey as foster parents, which led to adoption.  Over a number of years, we adopted 5 children and became birth parents to 2 more.  Our family was now up to 9 children.  When our youngest reached the age of 7, we began hearing a small voice telling us that we  needed to adopt a child through the international adoption processs.  Knowing there was no way we could afford to do so, we prayed about it, and kept hearing that voice, the voice of God.  Knowing it would all be God's doing, we stepped out in faith to adopt  a  little girl from Ukraine.  It was a huge step to take, but God was with us every step of the way.

Please click on the link to read the Koebel's story in their own words of their love for God and family and the adoption of Anna Kae Hope from Ukraine.

2010 IN REVIEW:

The year 2010 offered numerous opportunities for the Trust to minister to orphans in Nizhny, Russia.  We supported (i) sports activities and classes, follow-up ministry; back-to-school celebrations for 3 orphanages plus school supplies; summer camp--sponsored orphans to attend, purchased equipment, repairs to camp facilities; new interior doors for one orphanage; Christmas celebrations for 550 orphans; Moscow--ministry to kids on the street-baseball, follow-up meetings, English camp, humanitarian aid to orphanages.  Funds were also provided for workers in Nizhny to travel  to St Petersburg  for training.  The Trust also provided funds for adoption  assistance to a family adopting a special  needs child from  Ukraine.  

Please visit our Photo Album page to see pictures of these events.

Provides funds for orphans to attend summer camp.

Provides humanitarian aid to orphanages.  This ranges from toothbrushes to winter coats!  The Trust sponsors sports activities and special treats for after the events.

Provides improvements to orphanages such as new flooring, washing machines, rooms painted, plumbing repairs, etc.

Provides gifts and treats to orphans and their caretakers for Easter and Christmas celebrations.  The drama team from the local church presents skits for the children to enjoy.

Follow-up ministry staff in Russia who maintains contact with the orphanage directors to determine needs and schedule visits for various individuals to visit and interact with the children. 

The Trust supports a computer lab in Russia that provides training in Microsoft Office.  Students receive a Certificate of Completion upon mastery of the courses.  Advanced classes are offered to students who have completed the basic courses and profession specific courses are offered to those who desire them.  Several young people have successfully obtained jobs upon completion of the classes.