The SFCV Journal

In spite of the international financial uncertainty lingering on, the needs of our children continue to grow.  We have never turned a child away and God has always provided the financial support needed to care for each one.  But we’ve noticed a peculiar thing—God’s provision has always come through individuals just like you!

We need your help more than ever with the following specific needs:

Sponsorships: Just $35 each month helps provide our operating budget for the food, clothing and care needed by each child in our village.  Sponsorships of individual houses are also available, providing the housing and utilities for an entire group of children.

School: Our new school is ready for children just as soon as we furnish the rooms.  An average of $2,500 furnishes one room.

Medical: We currently have several children in need of medical care: Sam, Walter, Joelle, Lily-Diana, Grace, and others. $15,000 is needed to replenish our medical fund.

Vocational Center: $37,000 is due for the foundation and the next phase totals $109,000.

We trust that one of these projects is within reach for practically every person reading this newsletter.  Will you help us care for these incredible children?  If so, please e-mail us:  info@chinaorphans.org.

Thanks in advance for your love, prayers, and support!

Tim & Pam Baker
Founders

On Thursday afternoon, our new Outreach Center erupted in applause and cheers as Jamison entered the room…This celebration was especially for him.  He had been working with several of our staff and volunteers for this special moment, a concert for his mom that turned into a mini talent show but with special emphasis on this special young man.

Jamison jumped and clapped on his way to the seat of honor before promptly taking center stage to sing “Take me home.”  After some of the other kids had a chance to entertain the crowd, including a group of 40 from Impact English Camp who were visiting that day, he took the stage again to play his version of “Jesus Loves Me” on the electric guitar.

Perhaps the most touching moment of the afternoon could have been easily missed.  During one of the stage changes, several of the older boys took turns hugging Jamison and telling him goodbye…Wow!

He will depart on Sunday morning, returning to his province so his adoption can be finalized…A week later he should be headed to his forever home.  How cool is that!

On Tuesday, June 30th, the children and staff of Shepherd’s Field were treated to a concert compliments of Professor In-Hong Cha.  Dr. In-Hong Cha, known as the ‘Maestro in a Wheelchair’, teaches applied violin and serves as an Associate Professor of Music, director of orchestral studies, conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra, coordinator of strings and leader of the Faculty String Quartet at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

As a guest conductor with New York Gospel Orchestra, Dr. Cha completed a gospel music concert tour with Ms. Lena Maria, the world famous Swedish gospel singer. The KBS and SBS TV, Korea produced a documentary drama on his life called ‘Human Victory’ and it was telecast throughout the country. His autobiography, ‘Beautiful Man and Beautiful Success’, was published in Korea and it became a best seller. His appearance at the Crystal Cathedral Church with Dr. Robert Schuler was broadcast all around the world.

Dr. Cha still holds the record of wheelchair field tract and marathon in Korea. He is a gold medalist from the 1976 Oita Fespic Games, Japan.   The President Award of the most distinguished Korean in foreign country was given to him in 2006.  He plays a Joseph Gagliano violin made in Naples, Italy in 1769.

Children’s Day is a nation-wide observance in China and an annual festival at Shepherd’s Field (June 1st).  This year included almost 100 kids, approximately 150 adults, food, games, performances by the children, visits from the local authorities, and a beautiful (100 degree) day in Langfang.  In this case, pictures tell far more than words…

Leah had done such a great job updating our site, we know many of you had grown to love and expect her posts.  As you probably know, she has returned to the US to care for family and pursue graduate studies.

So, after a few months without your treasured updates, we are just about ready to resume.  We have interns and new team members working on updated information on all of our kids and our website content is about to get a major update as well.

Please stay tuned…We promise it will be worth the wait!