As of August 11th, the Partyka’s have raised an astonishing $9,358. That is after only a week of fundraising!!!

It is simply amazing what the body of Christ can do when we come together in unity and each do a little something to help a fellow brother and sister in Christ bring home a new baby through the miracle of adoption!

It adds up to something BIG.

Here is something Chris wrote in response to all of this:

Adoption Update - Week 1: Haggai 2:1-9 has been the prayer of my heart this past week as we have been in the process of filling out adoption loan applications, planning fund raisers, and blogging our journey. I have been over whelmed by the fact that so many people have responded with prayer, love, and encouragement. The heavens have begun to shake for the glory of God! We have found a family in our birth mother's city to host us our time in Ohio and have been overwhelmed by all the people who have stepped up to organize fund raisers on our behalf. On Thursday I received a phone call from a friend who read the blog and has blessed us with a fund raising challenge for the adoption. My friend will match all donations up to $8,000 towards the adoption! What a challenge! We received cards and letters from people who though we have never met but have given generously because of their heart for adoption and love for the gospel. Over the past 7 days, beginning with Anna giving her $150 puppy fund, we have raised $9,325. No words can express how in awe I am of God's provision. I pray that we are faithful with that provision and continue to work, knowing that it is God who strengthens our hands and lights our path. We still have a way to go but I sense the peace that God will provide and pray that God is being glorified in our pursuit. -Chris

As you can see from the graph above, the Partyka’s still need to raise $6,642.

Here are some ways YOU might be able to help!

I don’t know about you but I like to shop for Christmas gifts starting about now every year! It helps to not have huge bills right after Christmas if you start buying a little here and there way before Christmas.

This fundraiser is the perfect opportunity for you to get a head-start on your Christmas shopping and help this sweet family finish raising the money they need to bring this baby boy home next month!

By purchasing items from this Thirty-one fundraiser event 20% of all sales will go toward the Partyka adoption fund. You can place your order through email, phone or online through Christy McCullough by clicking HERE.

Be sure to select "Partyka Adoption Fundraiser" under her "My Parties" section.

Purchases can be made through August 17th.

Denise is having a Pampered Chef Fundraiser ONLINE!

Pampered Chef has some great items just for your KITCHEN! Shopping online has never been so much fun and easy! All order can be placed online and shipped directly to you!! Here is how:

1- Go to www.pamperedchef.biz/suzetteblasini then Shop Online and select Denise's name as the host.

2- Shop away! All customers will get free Small Flexible Cutting Mats when spending more than $60.

Please place your order by August 19th as debit/credit cards will be processed at that time.

Questions? Email: chefinchrist@gmail.com

Thank you to anyone who has helped the Partyka’s raise this money!

- Elaine