New Year Wishes

Dear Friends of Global Orphan Outreach;

I wanted to take time to personally thank you for your continued support and prayers as we partner together to reach out to orphans and families in need in Africa. This past year has been a very trying year with many ups and downs. With God’s Grace we will continue to step out in faith as we extend compassion. I am reminded of the song – I Refuse- and in the lyrics he sings: 

Sometimes I just want to close my eyes and act like everyone's alright, when I know they're not.
This world needs God, but it's easier to stand and watch.
I could say a prayer and just move on like nothing's wrong. But I refuse…
'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care. I don't want to say another empty prayer

To sit around and wait for someone else, To do what God has called me to do myself.
Oh, I could choose not to move but I refuse…
I can hear the least of these, crying out so desperately.
And I know we are the hands and feet Of You, God.
So, if you say move then It's time for me to follow through and do what I was made to do.

To stand and watch the weary and lost, cry out for help. I refuse to turn my back and try and act like all is well.
I refuse to stay unchanged or to wait another day, to die to myself.
I refuse to make one more excuse… cause I Refuse.

I hope that you will continue to stand with us as we refuse to wait for someone else to do what we are called to do. Let’s send the message of Love to them this Christmas and beyond into the coming year through encouragement, empowerment, and support.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Donna Barber