FOOTSTEPS

Summer 2010

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

He Places the Solitary in Families

By Leslie Ludy

In October of 2006, my husband
Eric and I experienced the tragic
loss of our second baby through
a miscarriage. It was a life-
altering experience, awakening us
1555 Main St at a whole new level to the
Suite A3-290 amazing value God places on
Windsor, CO 80550 little lives that the rest of the
1-866-252-3988 world doesnt value. It gave us
new passion not only for the
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unborn, but also for orphans
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around the world. And it re-
directed our ministry focus
toward these precious little ones
To book the choir... that so desperately need
advocates. During our research
on the orphan crisis, we met with
a local adoption agency that
call specialized in Korea and China
1-866-252-3988 adoptions. Not thinking that wed
or be personally adopting anytime
email soon, we were just there to collect
booking@hislittlefeet.org information and become more
aware of the needs of these
Check out the children overseas. But then we
BRAND NEW... heard about a newborn baby girl
in Korea who was missing her
His Little Feet Video
fingers and had deformities on
her feet.
When we saw a photo of her tiny,
misshapen baby hands, our
hearts were gripped. We learned
that she had been born to a
poverty-stricken mother who
gave her up at birth because of
h e r d e fo r m i t i e s - since
deformities are a great shame in
the Korean culture, and because
she did not have money to care
for her. We left the agency with
the images of those deformed
hands and feet impressed upon
our hearts and minds. On the
drive home, Eric began to weep
for this little girl. (And crying is
not something that comes easily
to him!). We asked God to give us
His heart for this little child. Eric
attempted to pray, but the only
words that would come out of his
mouth were, God, you are a
Father to the fatherless, and you
set the solitary in families. (From
Psalm 68:5) As we continued to
drive, we felt a clear sense of
Gods presence with us in the car.
When we arrived home, an email
from a friend was waiting for us
in our inbox. She had no idea
that we were even checking in to
adoption, but in her prayer time
that morning she felt that God
had given her a scripture for us
Psalm 68:5 God places the
solitary in families.
Needless to say, God had our
attention! We spent the weekend
praying for this baby girl, and
asking God if we were to bring
her into our family. By Monday
morning, we had very little doubt
that this was Gods leading,
though we still had no idea where
the money would come from, we
believed that He would provide.
We called the agency and said we
would like to pursue her. We had
no idea where the money would
come from, but we knew this was
a step of obedience God was
calling us to take. We quickly
learned that God provides for
every detail when you stand for
the fatherless. Through a series
of miracles, we received over
$ 1 5 , 0 0 0 t o w a r d H a r p e r s
adoption over the next three
weeks, and had exactly what we
needed when it came time to
make the required payments. We
began to pray that Harpers
adoption would be the fastest one
our agency had ever done.
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Three months later, Harper was
home. From the moment we first saw
her, we knew she was meant to be
our daughter. There was an instant,
supernatural bond between us. I will
never forget holding her for the first
time, her tiny little mit reaching
out to touch my face and my hair.
Some moments are far too precious
to express in words and this was
one of them.
About a year after Harpers arrival,
Eric and I were praying about
adopting for the second time. God
had laid it on our heart that He had
another child to add to our family.
We didnt have a lot of clear
direction on where we were to look
for this child. We had begun doing
some research into adopting from
Ethiopia and Haiti, and felt that God
would hallmark a child in need for us
to adopt, just like he did with Harper.
After a couple of months, though, we
still didnt have a clear direction, so
we continued to wait and pray.
Around that time we met a teenage
girl named Bex at our church who
was 18 and pregnant. She was
visiting from North Carolina. We felt
an instant connection with her. As
she shared her story and her situation
with us, Eric told her, I want you to
know that if you decide to place this
child, Leslie and I would count it a
great privilege to adopt your baby.
Later, when he told me he said that
to her, I started laughing and said,
Dont you think that was kind of
presumptuous? I mean, she doesnt
Some moments are far too precious to express in words and this was one of them.
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even know us! But he felt like God
wanted him to say those words to her.
We didnt see Bex for several weeks,
and assumed she had returned back
to her home in North Carolina. In
the meantime, we continued to
pursue other adoption possibilities,
and yet nothing had quite been the
right fit. We didnt think much about
our meeting with Bex, and assumed
that she had found another family to
adopt her baby, or had decided to
parent her child. But then over the
summer, she showed up at church
again. She showed us the ultra-
sound photos of her little unborn
boy. She said she had decided on
adoption, and had not yet chosen a
family. On the drive home from
church, Eric asked me if I felt
anything significant about our
conversation with Bex. I was hesitant
to say yes, but it truly did seem like
God was orchestrating something.
After praying about it that night, we
called Bex the next day and asked to
meet with her. That conversation
was amazing and God-directed! Bex
had been feeling drawn to us as
adoptive parents for her baby, but
had prayed that if God was leading
this, that we would approach her
about it. It was an astounding
moment to realize that this was yet
another story that God was scripting
in our lives.
Over the next few months, we spent
lots of time with Bex, getting to know
her and love her as part of our
family. Early in the morning on
November 1, 2008, Bex called us and
said, My water just broke you guys
are going to have a baby! Eric and I
had the privilege of being in the
hospital when Kipling was born and
spending time with him just moments
after he arrived onto the scene.
Three days later, we brought Kip
home. I will never forget leaving the
hospital that night, seeing the
sacrificial love of a mother saying
goodbye to her child because she
wanted the very best for him. I cried
all the way home.
We had an entrustment ceremony for
Kip a couple weeks after he arrived
home close friends and family
surrounded us and Bex, and we all
read letters of prayer and blessing
over his life. Bex wrote a beautiful
letter of entrusting this child into
our arms, and believe me there was
not a dry eye in the room. Kips
adoption is an open one, meaning
that Bex will have a relationship with
him throughout his life. What a
blessing! We call Bex his Tummy
Mommy and since she lives nearby,
we get to see her quite often.
Eric and I are so awed and amazed
by how God has shown us His
miracle of adoption. Harper and
Kipling bring far greater blessing and
joy to our lives than we ever could
have imagined and it is our prayer
that more and more Christian
families will experience the father
heart of God by opening their hearts
and homes to a needy child.
- Leslie Ludy
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on phase one and two

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 was
matched. If you or someone you know is interested in investing with His Little
Feet in this manner, please contact Mike Hahn at mike@hislittlefeet.org or call
1-866-252-3899.

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

3. Monthly Support - In anticipation of the choir childrens arrival, we are looking for individuals, groups of people and/or
businesses to consider supporting His Little Feet on a monthly basis. If you or someone you know is interested in giving to His
Little Feet on a monthly basis, please use the Donor Response Form on the last page of this magazine or visit www.hislittlefeet.org
or 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 music
tracks 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 administratively
and 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 this
Summer 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 the
international children and chaperones to come the U.S. to be a part of His Little Feets International Childrens Choir and Life
Training 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 and
globally; and, Adopt a child who needs a family.

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GET involved
If you are moved by this ministry and would like to get involved on a broader scale, here are a few ways you can help. His
Little 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 for
this ministry. Invite others to do the same!

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

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

- Benefit Dinner Party Host a group of people in your home and show the His Little Feet video. Have His Little
Feet brochures available and invite your guests support His Little Feet by hosting a dinner party of their own. Need
help 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 are
millions 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 vulnerable
children worldwide or host a fundraiser, bake-sale, etc. to raise awareness and financial support for the ministry. (This
is 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 His
Little 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 to
His 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 United
States. 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. Under
Search by Organization type His Little Feet in the state of Colorado. Please send all items to the following
shipping address: His Little Feet 1555 Main Street Suite A3-290 Windsor, CO 80550. Or if you are interested
in financially assisting with larger items (refrigerators; bunk beds; couches; etc...) please use the Donor Response
Form on the last page of this magazine and make a donation to the general fund. As funds arrive, His Little Feet
staff will make the purchase the larger needed items locally, to ensure that the items are the right fit for the childrens
dorm area. If you have any questions regarding the Needs List, please contact call or email His Little Feet.

Mike Hahn

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The effective, fervent prayer of a
righteous man avails much.
James 5:16b (NKJV)

prayer needs
standing alongside of His Little Feet in prayer
Prayer for Phase 1 - raising funds; staff selection; finalizing Prayer for Mike and Christa Hahn - Wisdom,
organization partnerships; establishing communication tools; discernment, strength, patience, protection from spiritual
international trips; selecting countries and children for the opposition, and safe travels to and from countries abroad.
2nd choir (2011-2012); children; gaining non-immigration
clearance for all participants; production of music album for Prayer for the missionaries and children in Haiti.
choir; tour arrangements; and Friends of His Little Feet
teams (Board Members; Advisory Board; and Volunteers) Prayer for all of the churches that will host the childrens
choir.
Prayer for Phase 2 - The arrival of international child
participants and chaperones; The pilot choir tour; The Prayer, in advance, for thousands of lives to be impacted
launch of the Life Training Academy; Opportunities for through His Little Feet.
people to: Sponsor a child overseas and in need of care; Go
on mission trips locally and globally; and, Adopt a child who
needs a family.

Facebook - Join us on Facebook. Search His LIttle Feet and become a fan
walk with us today.
Email List - Encourage your family and friends to join His Little Feets Email List.
follow His Little Feets journey They can simply go to www.hislittlefeet.org and click on Join Mailing List.

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FOOTSTEPS MAGAZINE Summer 2010 From the Founders
Mike 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 by
the 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 in
need, 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.

Stepping Forward
Upcoming Events
June 19-25, 2010 - Hahns record the first His Little Feet Music Album
and Performance Tracks.

Mid-July/Early August 2010 - Hahns overseas to select the His Little

Feet 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 Windsor,
CO

May 2011 - Choir Tour #1 concludes

More dates and details to come...

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