From the Exec Director
Letting Go Gently
Dear Show Hope Family, Do you ever wonder what it must have been like to be Mary Magdalene on the morning of Jesus’ resurrection? Having discovered the empty tomb, she encounters Jesus in what is a haze of bewilderment and fear. Place yourself there. Imagine the whiplash of emotions when Jesus calls her name—his voice…
Read MoreA Win for the Whole Adoption Community
Dear friends, In October of last year, upon receiving a Show Hope Medical Care grant, Kristin Link said, “What this grant does is provide hope. It’s a win for the whole adoption community.” Praying, sacrificing, and advocating for their son, Aaro, Kristin and her husband, Steven, stepped out in faith and applied for a Medical…
Read MoreThe Light Shining Through
wonder : a cause of astonishment or admiration When I accepted the role of Show Hope’s Executive Director, I never imagined navigating our organization through a global pandemic. And I realize I’m not alone in being confronted with a variety of uncertainties, ultimately demanding a new level of faith put into action. Yet here I…
Read MoreThe Knowledge Barrier
Many who have the ability to make a difference in the lives of waiting children do not take action because they are unaware of the need or feel helpless to do anything. Show Hope helps break down the knowledge barrier in several ways. First, our newly designed, thoughtfully updated, and easy-to-navigate HowToAdopt.org website offers help…
Read MoreOur First-Ever Fellowship Weekend Virtual Fundraiser is One Month Away!
In exactly one month, we will be gathering together for our first-ever Fellowship Weekend Virtual Fundraiser! We’re so excited to share stories, dream together, and remember God’s faithfulness to the work of Show Hope over the years. With a goal to raise $1.5 million, will you prayerfully consider giving a gift and coming alongside us…
Read MoreThe Hope That Sustains and Compels Us
Dear friends, What a privilege and gift it is to be writing to you. I am grateful for you—for your unwavering prayers and support. The past few months, our world has looked dramatically different, to say the least. And while we are living in an uncertain time, you have continued to journey with us. Even…
Read MoreFrom Emily Chapman Richards
The following is an excerpt from Emily Chapman Richards’ address to attendees at our annual Fellowship Weekend Impact Spotlight program. Hope. To hope is to expect with confidence. On March 6, 1997, I wrote the following in my journal, “Tomorrow, I leave for Haiti. … I hope this experience will change my life. I also…
Read MoreMaria’s Legacy in One Year
May 21 marks the one year anniversary of Maria Sue Chapman’s entrance into heaven to be with Jesus. Five days after the tragic death of Maria the show hope team gathered for the first time, formally, in our board room.I clearly remember the tears trickling down my face and sharing with everyone the overwhelming sense…
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