Sacred Selections was started when it became so evident that there were many wonderful Christian families wanting to adopt, but lacking the initial $10,000 ~ $30,000 that it requires to adopt!
At the same time there were more Christians coming to us asking if they could help the children and the couples wanting to adopt.
Thats when it came to us... We need to provide a way for anyone to donate into a Tax Free Fund, separate from the church, where those funds would go directly to help Christian families adopt.
Sacred Selections awarded its first grant in 2006 and to date there have been 15 grants awarded to Christians. 11 of those families now have children in their wonderful Christian homes!
Sacred Selections has taken us on a journey that we never could have imagined! We have been able to have a front row seat to watch GOD make some seemingly impossible situations come together so that a little innocent soul made their way to the arms of a loving Christian family.
To see the outpouring of love and work in a cause to help our Brothers and Sisters and little precious souls brings tears to our eyes daily.
We are reminded of a little 10 year old girl whose Daddy stayed up with her all night so that she could finish crocheting a blanket to donate for an auction. (By the way that blanket went for $280!)... or the family that decided to donate Grandma's dresser knowing that Grandma would be pleased to know that her dresser had helped a child reach a Godly home... and the woman who decided to send a letter to ALL the merchants she had ever traded with asking for a donation only to receive within 24 hours 35 items for the auction.
It is this ingenuity, passion and selflessness to help a child that has made 15 grants possible and 11 little souls a chance to know God!
We look forward to meeting you at the fund raiser! We assure you that it will be time well spent and that the outcome will have an everlasting affect on a child, a family and the family of GOD!
David and Dana Carrozza
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Did you know?
Did you know?
… That in 2007 in Platte County, 30% of pregnancies under the age of 20 ended in abortion? Platte County has the 3rd highest abortion rate in the state. Clay County is not far behind with 25%, while theMissouri state average is 17%.
… In May 2009 there were 9,200 children in state custody in Missouri?
… The average length of stay in foster care in Missouri is 22 months before the court will award permanency? That would be like you staying at the City Union Mission for 22 months.
…For those wishing to adopt, a Home Study is not a Home Study? There is an international home study. There is a domestic private home study. And, there is a state home study. Generally, the three are not interchangeable.
…Did you know that Missouri social workers disagree with the Biblical standards for child discipline?
…The average cost to adopt in the United States is $20,000 - $30,000?
… Almost daily the Kansas City Star runs an article on abortion – George Tiller, Phill Kline, Paul Morrison - ring a bell?
…Adoption is an alternative to abortion?
…The Bible mentions the fatherless 42 times. It is still within God’s character to have compassion on the fatherless despite the complexities of the American system.
Do we remember?
…The home was the first institution that God created?
…That it is the gospel that has the power to save?
…The curses associated with afflicting the fatherless in Exodus 22?
…James 1:27?
…Ours is a spiritual battle and this is OUR hometown?
…All things work togetherfor good to those who love God? Raising a child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord is His will.
… That we ourselves have been spiritually adopted and are a “sacred selection?”
…The Lord promises to do exceedingly abundant above all that we ask or think?
With that in mind, we join with David Corazza and implore you to accept his challenge to
1) adopt;
2) fund an adoption;
3) Put someone in contact with Sacred Selections. As he says, “Be God’s eyes and ears.” We will add two more challenges.
4) Write your state representative to loosen the policies and procedures that make adoption an extreme burden.
5) Last of all; join with us in song and spirit to benefit a good cause on the weekend of August 28th and 29th.
In Brotherly Love,
Tim and Natalie Burger
… That in 2007 in Platte County, 30% of pregnancies under the age of 20 ended in abortion? Platte County has the 3rd highest abortion rate in the state. Clay County is not far behind with 25%, while theMissouri state average is 17%.
… In May 2009 there were 9,200 children in state custody in Missouri?
… The average length of stay in foster care in Missouri is 22 months before the court will award permanency? That would be like you staying at the City Union Mission for 22 months.
…For those wishing to adopt, a Home Study is not a Home Study? There is an international home study. There is a domestic private home study. And, there is a state home study. Generally, the three are not interchangeable.
…Did you know that Missouri social workers disagree with the Biblical standards for child discipline?
…The average cost to adopt in the United States is $20,000 - $30,000?
… Almost daily the Kansas City Star runs an article on abortion – George Tiller, Phill Kline, Paul Morrison - ring a bell?
…Adoption is an alternative to abortion?
…The Bible mentions the fatherless 42 times. It is still within God’s character to have compassion on the fatherless despite the complexities of the American system.
Do we remember?
…The home was the first institution that God created?
…That it is the gospel that has the power to save?
…The curses associated with afflicting the fatherless in Exodus 22?
…James 1:27?
…Ours is a spiritual battle and this is OUR hometown?
…All things work togetherfor good to those who love God? Raising a child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord is His will.
… That we ourselves have been spiritually adopted and are a “sacred selection?”
…The Lord promises to do exceedingly abundant above all that we ask or think?
With that in mind, we join with David Corazza and implore you to accept his challenge to
1) adopt;
2) fund an adoption;
3) Put someone in contact with Sacred Selections. As he says, “Be God’s eyes and ears.” We will add two more challenges.
4) Write your state representative to loosen the policies and procedures that make adoption an extreme burden.
5) Last of all; join with us in song and spirit to benefit a good cause on the weekend of August 28th and 29th.
In Brotherly Love,
Tim and Natalie Burger
Monday, July 6, 2009
New Auction Items!!
Auction Item #1
Norma McCorvey was taken advantage of. She never had an abortion, but her pregnancy was the landmark case that gave women the right to kill their babies! She has since fought to get Roe V. Wade overturned. Bid on this collection of books:
Roe V. Wade, The Untold Story of the Landmark Supreme Court Decision That Made Abortion Legal, by Marian Faux
I Am Roe, by Norma McCorvey
Won by Love by Norma McCorvey, SIGNED COPY
Auction Item #2
From The Polished Edge Fine Jewelry, Liberty, MO
From the Pandora collection, This set of earrings is designed in Sterling Silver with two charm's for two different looks. One charm is Teal, the second charm is Pink Opal. You get two pair of earrings for one price! These earrings would make a great gift. Value $125.00
But wait! that's not all, you also get a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings from Helzberg Diamonds. Value: $49.00
Auction Item #3
Car Care Package:
One Ultimate Reflector Sun Shade for Windshield
Three pack Microfiber towels
One Micro Fiber Total Clean Car Wash Mitt
One 22 oz bottle Armorall Extreme tire shine
One Deluxe wheel brush
One lug nut brush
One multi-purpose Goop hand cleaner
All this in a Rough and Rugged 5 gallon bucket with rope handle
Auction Item #4
Baby Alive Go Bye Bye, includes doll, carrier and bottle. She giggles and coos
Baby Alive comes with 5-in-one carrier that can be used as Baby Carrier, Front Pack, Feeding Chair or Rocking Cradle.
Auction Item #5
William Barclay Books in excellent condition
Jesus As They Saw Him/William Barclay
The Mind Of Jesus/William Barclay
The Gospel of Luke/William Barclay
the Letter to the Romans/William Barclay
The Ten Commandments for Today/William Barclay
Auction Item #6
Three Book Package: Used Books in Excellent Condition
Halley's Bible Handbook
Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Bible Facts
The Works of Josephus, translated by William Whiston
Norma McCorvey was taken advantage of. She never had an abortion, but her pregnancy was the landmark case that gave women the right to kill their babies! She has since fought to get Roe V. Wade overturned. Bid on this collection of books:
Roe V. Wade, The Untold Story of the Landmark Supreme Court Decision That Made Abortion Legal, by Marian Faux
I Am Roe, by Norma McCorvey
Won by Love by Norma McCorvey, SIGNED COPY
Auction Item #2
From The Polished Edge Fine Jewelry, Liberty, MO
From the Pandora collection, This set of earrings is designed in Sterling Silver with two charm's for two different looks. One charm is Teal, the second charm is Pink Opal. You get two pair of earrings for one price! These earrings would make a great gift. Value $125.00
But wait! that's not all, you also get a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings from Helzberg Diamonds. Value: $49.00
Auction Item #3
Car Care Package:
One Ultimate Reflector Sun Shade for Windshield
Three pack Microfiber towels
One Micro Fiber Total Clean Car Wash Mitt
One 22 oz bottle Armorall Extreme tire shine
One Deluxe wheel brush
One lug nut brush
One multi-purpose Goop hand cleaner
All this in a Rough and Rugged 5 gallon bucket with rope handle
Auction Item #4
Baby Alive Go Bye Bye, includes doll, carrier and bottle. She giggles and coos
Baby Alive comes with 5-in-one carrier that can be used as Baby Carrier, Front Pack, Feeding Chair or Rocking Cradle.
Auction Item #5
William Barclay Books in excellent condition
Jesus As They Saw Him/William Barclay
The Mind Of Jesus/William Barclay
The Gospel of Luke/William Barclay
the Letter to the Romans/William Barclay
The Ten Commandments for Today/William Barclay
Auction Item #6
Three Book Package: Used Books in Excellent Condition
Halley's Bible Handbook
Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Bible Facts
The Works of Josephus, translated by William Whiston
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