, 2025 is here and this looks to be a year of growth!
Well, 2025 is here and this looks to be a year of growth! As many of you know, we completed one new home in 2024 and started on two more homes to be completed this year. The Lord tells us that when we ask in His name, He will fulfill it, and He certainly has continued to deliver for our ministry! Ryan, Kimber Stark and their two boys joined us in May of last year and just welcomed a new son! They moved into the first new home in the relief parent role. Last summer the Van Dyke’s transitioned out of their roles after 8 years of service to our ministry and left an opening that Kam and Mickie Fitzgerald are now filling in house C3. Our next new home was completed in late February. We welcomed Brian, Hannah Ellermets and their four children. And then lastly, the third newly built home that is set to be completed this summer will be our family’s new home, House C6 (all our kids are pretty excited about this completion!!!!)
Lots going on and many new faces are continuing to be added, which is exciting because God is allowing us to reach more children and families in need. We are joining our lights and igniting a much brighter flame for our Lord and for our communities to see. All of this is, of course, possible only through the help of donors and partners like you. We treasure each one of you that pray, serve and donate towards our ministry to help us love each child the Lord sends our way.
One of those very special ways we receive support is through the Christmas gifts that churches send. We are al- ways so blessed to share the light of Christ and you all really showed up this Christmas! We would like to thank all of you who sent gifts and donations to our families this past holiday season.
We have already added to our family this year putting our total kiddo count at 9! Our newest addition is a 12-year-old girl from New Jersey named Kate. Kate is attending our on-site school along with Jacob and Zeke. Our other 6 kids attend the public school and are doing very well.
As the year begins and swiftly gains momentum, we ask for your continued prayers. Prayers for safety, health, smooth transitions, wisdom as we seek new children to fill our homes, guidance for homeparents, and unity as we serve our Lord through this ministry. Thank you once again for your partnership with us! Your willingness to serve our God through support of our ministry is truly a gift that keeps on giving. We look forward to seeing many of you this summer as we serve together through work & fellowship! May the Lord bless you and may His face shine upon you this year.
In Him,
Jeremy, Ashley & Cohn Crew