Footsteps Magazine 002 - Summer 2010

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He Places the Solitary in FamiliesBy Leslie Ludy

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A father of the fatherless,

a defender of widows,

Is God in His holy habitation.

God sets the solitary in families...

Psalm 68:5-6b

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In October of 2006, my husbandEric and I experienced the tragicloss of our second baby througha miscarriage. It was a life-altering experience, awakening usat a whole new level to theamazing value God places onlittle lives that the rest of theworld doesnt value. It gave usnew passion not only for theunborn, but also for orphansaround the world. And it re-directed our ministry focustoward these precious little onesthat so desperate ly needadvocates. During our researchon the orphan crisis, we met witha local adoption agency thatspecialized in Korea and Chinaadoptions. Not thinking that wedbe personally adopting anytimesoon, we were just there to collectinformation and become moreaware of the needs of thesechildren overseas. But then weheard about a newborn baby girlin Korea who was missing herfingers and had deformities onher feet.

When we saw a photo of her tiny,misshapen baby hands, ourhearts were gripped. We learned

that she had been born to apoverty-stricken mother whogave her up at birth because ofher deformit ies - s incedeformities are a great shame inthe Korean culture, and becauseshe did not have money to carefor her. We left the agency withthe images of those deformedhands and feet impressed uponour hearts and minds. On thedrive home, Eric began to weepfor this little girl. (And crying isnot something that comes easilyto him!). We asked God to give usHis heart for this little child. Ericattempted to pray, but the onlywords that would come out of hismouth were, God, you are aFather to the fatherless, and youset the solitary in families. (FromPsalm 68:5) As we continued todrive, we felt a clear sense ofGods presence with us in the car.

When we arrived home, an emailfrom a friend was waiting for usin our inbox. She had no ideathat we were even checking in toadoption, but in her prayer timethat morning she felt that Godhad given her a scripture for us Psalm 68:5 God places thesolitary in families.

Needless to say, God had ourattention! We spent the weekendpraying for this baby girl, andasking God if we were to bringher into our family. By Mondaymorning, we had very little doubtthat this was Gods leading,though we still had no idea wherethe money would come from, webelieved that He would provide.

We called the agency and said wewould like to pursue her. We hadno idea where the money wouldcome from, but we knew this wasa step of obedience God wascalling us to take. We quicklylearned that God provides forevery detail when you stand forthe fatherless. Through a seriesof miracles, we received over$15,000 toward Harper sadoption over the next threeweeks, and had exactly what weneeded when it came time tomake the required payments. Webegan to pray that Harpersadoption would be the fastest oneour agency had ever done.

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Some moments are far too precious to express in words and this was one of them. - Leslie Ludy

To learn more about the ministries of Eric and Leslie Ludy, please go to ellerslie.com

Three months later, Harper washome. From the moment we first sawher, we knew she was meant to beour daughter. There was an instant,supernatural bond between us. I willnever forget holding her for the firsttime, her tiny little mit reachingout to touch my face and my hair.Some moments are far too preciousto express in words and this wasone of them.

About a year after Harpers arrival,Eric and I were praying aboutadopting for the second time. Godhad laid it on our heart that He hadanother child to add to our family.

We didnt have a lot of cleardirection on where we were to look

for this child. We had begun doingsome research into adopting fromEthiopia and Haiti, and felt that Godwould hallmark a child in need for usto adopt, just like he did with Harper.

After a couple of months, though, westill didnt have a clear direction, sowe continued to wait and pray.

Around that time we met a teenagegirl named Bex at our church whowas 18 and pregnant. She was

visiting from North Carolina. We feltan instant connection with her. Asshe shared her story and her situation

with us, Eric told her, I want you toknow that if you decide to place thischild, Leslie and I would count it agreat privilege to adopt your baby.Later, when he told me he said thatto her, I started laughing and said,Dont you think that was kind ofpresumptuous? I mean, she doesnt

even know us! But he felt like Godwanted him to say those words to her.

We didnt see Bex for several weeks,and assumed she had returned backto her home in North Carolina. Inthe meantime, we continued topursue other adoption possibilities,and yet nothing had quite been theright fit. We didnt think much aboutour meeting with Bex, and assumedthat she had found another family toadopt her baby, or had decided toparent her child. But then over thesummer, she showed up at churchagain. She showed us the ultra-sound photos of her little unbornboy. She said she had decided onadoption, and had not yet chosen a

family. On the drive home fromchurch, Eric asked me if I feltanything significant about ourconversation with Bex. I was hesitantto say yes, but it truly did seem likeGod was orchestrating something.

After praying about it that night, wecalled Bex the next day and asked tomeet with her. That conversationwas amazing and God-directed! Bexhad been feeling drawn to us asadoptive parents for her baby, buthad prayed that if God was leadingthis, that we would approach her

about it. It was an astoundingmoment to realize that this was yetanother story that God was scriptingin our lives.

Over the next few months, we spentlots of time with Bex, getting to knowher and love her as part of ourfamily. Early in the morning on

November 1, 2008, Bex called us andsaid, My water just broke you guyare going to have a baby! Eric and had the privilege of being in thehospital when Kipling was born andspending time with him just momentafter he arrived onto the sceneThree days later, we brought Kiphome. I will never forget leaving thhospital that night, seeing thesacrificial love of a mother sayinggoodbye to her child because shewanted the very best for him. I criedall the way home.

We had an entrustment ceremony foKip a couple weeks after he arrivedhome close friends and familysurrounded us and Bex, and we al

read letters of prayer and blessingover his life. Bex wrote a beautifuletter of entrusting this child intoour arms, and believe me there wanot a dry eye in the room. Kipadoption is an open one, meaningthat Bex will have a relationship withhim throughout his life. What ablessing! We call Bex his TummyMommy and since she lives nearbywe get to see her quite often.

Eric and I are so awed and amazedby how God has shown us Hi

miracle of adoption. Harper andKipling bring far greater blessing and joy to our lives than we ever coulhave imagined and it is our prayethat more and more Christianfamilies will experience the fatheheart of God by opening their heartand homes to a needy child.
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UPDATEon phase one and two

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Since the Spring 2010 Footsteps Magazine release, many things have started to unfold.Heres a quick update of where we are at in Phase One:

1. VERY EXCITING NEWS! - In June 2010, the $60,000 matching gift wasmatched. If you or someone you know is interested in investing with His Little

Feet in this manner, please contact Mike Hahn at [email protected] call1-866-252-3899.

2. Tour Bookings - We are about half way done scheduling out the tour. Ifyou or your church is interested in booking the choir for an event, please [email protected] visit www.hislittlefeet.orgor call 1-866-252-3899.

3. Monthly Support - In anticipation of the choir childrens arrival, we are looking for individuals, groups of people and/obusinesses to consider supporting His Little Feet on a monthly basis. If you or someone you know is interested in giving to HiLittle Feet on a monthly basis, please use the Donor Response Form on the last page of this magazine or visit www.hislittlefeet.orgor call 1-866-252-3899.

4. Music Album and Choir Performance Tracks - In mid-June 2010, Mike and Christa Hahn will be recording all of the musitracks for the choir, including an original His Little Feet song.

5. Staff Update - The Lord has brought three wonderful people into our midst to assist and support our ministry administrativelyand with the overall duties of having a choir and tour.

6. Visiting countries & Selecting children - If all goes as planned, Mike and Christa Hahn will head out to various countries thiSummer to serve orphans and explore opportunities for future choirs and international partnerships in the Caribbean, Asia and

Africa. News to come soon!

7. U.S. Department of Homeland Security & U.S. Embassy in Haiti - In July 2010, we will be requesting clearance for theinternational children and chaperones to come the U.S. to be a part of His Little Feets International Childrens Choir and LifTraining Academy.

Heres a quick overview of what Phase Two will entail:

1. We will be managing the arrival of international child participants and chaperones into the United States.

2. We will be officially launching our pilot choir tour.

3. We will be launching our very first semester of the Life Training Academy.

4. We will be offering opportunities for people to: Sponsor a child overseas and in need of care; Go on mission trips locally andglobally; and, Adopt a child who needs a family.
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GETinvolvedIf you are moved by this ministry and would like to get involved on a broader scale, here are a few ways you can help. HisLittle Feet will provide literature, media and other promotional materials to assist you.

- Join us in prayer for the formation of His Little Feet.Join our partners from around the world in praying forthis ministry. Invite others to do the same!

- Creatively spread the word about His Little Feet. Tell your friends and family about His Little Feet andencourage them to donate to support this mission. Need help and/or His Little Feet resources? Let us know how wecan equip you.

- Facebook - Invite your friends and family to join His Little Feet on Facebook.

- BenefitDinner Party Host a group of people in your home and show the His Little Feet video. Have His LittleFeet brochures available and invite your guests support His Little Feet by hosting a dinner party of their own. Needhelp and/or His Little Feet resources? Let us know how we can equip you.

- Coffee Shop Talk! - Host an Awareness Night at your favorite coffeehouse. Talk about the fact that there aremillions of orphans in the world and then share what His Little Feet is doing about it.

-Small Groups / Churches / Bible Studies / Organizations Share the mission of His Little Feet with any

group you are a part of, large or small. Invite people to get involved. The more friends you tell about His Little Feet,the more awareness is spread!

- Schools / Universities / Community Projects - Organize a day of prayer for orphaned and vulnerablechildren worldwide or host a fundraiser, bake-sale, etc. to raise awareness and financial support for the ministry. (Thisis an excellent way for kids to get community service hours while also spreading the word!)

- Business Support -Whether you are a CEO, an employer or an employee, you can make a difference to the HisLittle Feet mission in a variety of ways. All donations to His Little Feet, whether personal or through your business,are tax-deductible.

- Give -We are currently accepting donations for the overall ministry of His Little Feet. Please click here to give toHis Little Feet, as help make this exciting vision become a reality.

- Needs List - Currently we are furnishing the dormitory where the children and staff will reside while in the UnitedStates. If you are interested in assisting us with need list items, in which you can ship to His Little Feet (bedding,towels, plates, etc...), please go to: www.target.com. Click on TargetLists. Then click Advanced Search. UnderSearch by Organization type His Little Feet in the state of Colorado. Please send all items to the followingshipping address: His Little Feet 1555 Main Street Suite A3-290 Windsor, CO 80550. Or if you are interestedin financially assisting with larger items (refrigerators; bunk beds; couches; etc...) please use the Donor ResponseForm on the last page of this magazine and make a donation to the general fund. As funds arrive, His Little Feetstaff will make the purchase the larger needed items locally, to ensure that the items are the right fit for the childrensdorm area. If you have any questions regarding the Needs List, please contact call or email His Little Feet.

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Prayer for Phase 1 - raising funds; staff selection; finalizing

organization partnerships; establishing communication tools;international trips; selecting countries and children for the2nd choir (2011-2012); children; gaining non-immigrationclearance for all participants; production of music album forchoir; tour arrangements; and Friends of His Little Feetteams (Board Members; Advisory Board; and Volunteers)

Prayer for Phase 2 - The arrival of international child

participants and chaperones; The pilot choir tour; Thelaunch of the Life Training Academy; Opportunities forpeople to: Sponsor a child overseas and in need of care; Goon mission trips locally and globally; and, Adopt a child whoneeds a family.

Prayer for Mike and Christa Hahn - Wisdom

discernment, strength, patience, protection from spirituaopposition, and safe travels to and from countries abroad.

Prayer for the missionaries and children in Haiti.

Prayer for all of the churches that will host the childrens

choir.

Prayer, in advance, for thousands of lives to be impacted

through His Little Feet.

prayer needsstanding alongside of His Little Feet in prayer

The effective, fervent prayer of a

righteous man avails much.

James 5:16b (NKJV)

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Facebook - Join us on Facebook. Search His LIttle Feet and become a fantoday.

Email List - Encourage your family and friends to join His Little Feets Email List.

They can simply go to and click on Join Mailing List.

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From the FoundersMike and Christa Hahn

Over the past couple of months we have seen miracle after

miracle from the Lord, reminding us of His power and favor

towards furthering His kingdom and purposes. By no accident, so

many impossible details have begun to fall into place for His Little

Feet. All glory goes to the Lord for His mighty hand of direction

and provision. As we celebrate these miracles, we also grieve the

pain and suffering of the millions of children around the world

that are still in need of love and care. Daily we are compelled bythe urgency to take our strength in the Lord, and stand on behalf

of those who are weak.

We cant help but think, as we sit at our desks here in the

United States planning the choir tour, that there are millions of

children in need now...not 6 months from now, but today. Instead

of being too overwhelmed by the need, we encourage each of you

to prayerfully consider what it is that the Lord desires for you to do

to impact one orphaned and vulnerable children now. Today, some

of you might be ready to begin sponsoring a child in need

overseas. Or maybe today, you are ready to go overseas and serve

orphaned and vulnerable children. Others of you have been

waiting a long time to start the adoption process and just havent

taken the first step...today could be the day.

The Lord is looking for His people to reach out to those inneed, in His name, not only meeting their needs but also drawing

them to Himself. Colossians 3:17 reminds us, And whatever you

do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord

Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Be

encouraged to live a life worthy of the Lord, for He truly is worthy

to be praised by the lives we live today.

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Visit His Little Feet

Headquarters

Email us at [email protected] if

you are interested in visiting His

Lit tle Feet s headquarters in

Windsor, CO.

1555 Main Street

Suite A3-290

Windsor, CO 80550

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970-686-7099 fax

Stepping ForwardUpcoming Events

June 19-25, 2010 - Hahns record the first His Little Feet Music Albumand Performance Tracks.

Mid-July/Early August 2010 - Hahns overseas to select the His LittleFeet Childrens Choir #2 for 2011-2012 tour

August/September 2010 - Hahns in Haiti for Final Choir Preparations

Fall 2010 - Target Arrival Date for 1st His Little Feet Choir from Haiti

October 2010 - Choir Tour & Life Training Academy begins

October 11, 2010 - Ellerslie second 10-Week Training begins

October 28-30, 2010 - HLF Board Meeting, HLF Advisory Board

Meeting & Friends of His Little Feet First Annual Celebration in WindsorCO

May 2011 - Choir Tour #1 concludes

More dates and details to come...


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