Help the Adams

Dear Friends, Thanks for checking in for an update!! We are happy to announce that the Adams have received another $5124 in the past two weeks. With the gifts announced in the previous two posts, Facing Giants and Slaying Giants, they are feeling very blessed!

With approximately $30,000 in hand and the matching grants projects to hope for, things are looking up! Please do continue to pray and spread the word! There is still a great debt remaining and more medical bills to come. We praise God, along with the Adams for all that has been done and we are confident that the giving will continue.

Please go to the Christian Chronicle website by pasting the following address into your address bar: http://www.christianchronicle.org/section0.6

to read the article posted there for the Adams family.

May God Bless You for caring and giving,

Jennifer Percell

Filed under: Uncategorized on May 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

Dear Friends,

The news just keeps getting better!! Today I received an email from a couple in Oklahoma who have decided to help. Their contribution will include two steps. The first, a check for $12,500 that has already been mailed to the fund. The second, a pledge to match the contributions of the North Dakota churches, up to another $12,500!!!!!!!!!

Guess those North Dakota churches have a challenge on the table!

In response to our thanks for their generosity, this brother replied:

“As for our generosity, there are many stories I could tell about how the Lord has blessed us financially, but suffice it to say, we are just a conduit through which God does some of His work. Romans 12:8.”

And so again; let us all Praise God from whom all good things come!!!

If you have not seen yesterdays post with the first installment of great news please see Great News-Facing Giants, under recent posts on the right.

With great joy and thanksgiving, Jennifer Percell

Filed under: Uncategorized on April 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

We are praising God today for the news of a wonderful donation to the Adams Family.

“They have received $12,500 from the Bismarck, North Dakota church with a pledge of up to an additional $12,500 in matching funds for donations given by North Dakota area churches in the next six months. These donations should be sent to the Bismarck Church of Christ, 1914 Assumption Drive, Bismarck, ND 58501. All other donations should be sent directly to the Dickinson church at the address on the right of this page.

The Bismarck congregation has only 65 members!! The theme of their youth rally this weekend was Facing Giants. Praise God with us for their love and faith in facing this Goliath with the Adams! Please check in often for more details.

In other good news, the article we have been waiting for has been published in the Christian Chronicle newspaper. Those of you who receive the Chronicle may be able to use the article to attract the attention of your church, friends and family to this website and the Adams’ need.

With the efforts going on in North Dakota and the article, it is evident that God is working to answer all the prayers He has heard for the Adams. These words of a brother who emailed me after reading the article;“”Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Gal 6:2. I know of no way to obey this scripture and ignore this need.“ prove that hearts are being touched by the news of the Adams’ burdens.

I want to challenge those of you who are moved to do something, to encourage others to think about setting up matching grants, youth group fund raisers, donating a bit of the gift Uncle Sam is sending out, or just skip your lattes for awhile. All of us can do that little bit, that when put together, becomes a great fountain of blessing.

We would also draw your attention to a new page on the side bar of this site. It is titled, “Letter from Mindy and Steven”. This letter was a part of the inspiration for the gift of the Bismarck church and I know you will be inspired by reading it.

Thanks for checking in and for rejoicing with us! Check in often for more exciting news and some pictures of the joyous events in Bismarck this weekend!

With God’s  love,

for the Adams Family,

Jennifer and Nate Percell

Filed under: Uncategorized on April 28th, 2008 | No Comments »

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you for I am your God, I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41: 10-11

March and April 2008

Dear Family and Friends,

We hope that this letter finds you doing well. It has been a very difficult couple of months, but when you go through trials, you know how much you depend on God, and how fortunate we are to have Him.

About a month ago, my dad had to be taken by ambulance twice because of his heart. They repaired a stint, but he had other complications and ended up in ICU. He was released and is slowly recovering. At the same time, my grandma (dad’s mom) in Nebraska was taken by ambulance and put into the hospital with pneumonia. She unfortunately passed away April 9^th. Gina and me and her girls made the trip to Nebraska this past weekend for the funeral, which was the 14^th. Dad was able to make the trip, but it took a lot out of him. Steven was able to visit with my grandma a lot before she died, because he goes to school about 30 miles away. It was so nice that he got to know her better. He was one of the pallbearers. It was nice to see Steven and so many of my family, and it was so hard to say goodbye. We also had a lot of support from both the Bellevue church where Steven goes, and the Blair church, where my grandma lives.

Mindy was not able to go, as she still has been quite ill. They have put her on a fourth type of antibiotic, which is helping some, but makes her nauseated. She just can’t shake this infection. She has had to miss a lot of work and school. Her and Ian are doing great, and have grown even closer. Ian recently passed his EMT test. She will be glad when the semester is over. She is going to help me take kids to the Bismarck youth rally the end of April.

Steven is hanging in there and has had a fairly good semester. He will come home just for a couple of weeks and go back to Omaha, as he has gotten a better paying summer job. Grandma’s death was hard on him.

Dean has been working at two schools as well as preaching and teaching. He was able to go turkey hunting a couple of weeks ago, and bagged a “tom”. He was excited. Tomorrow he is going to go fish, and work on his sermon.

My job continues to keep me busy. My grant will be cut next year, but don’t know how much. Hopefully, not my job. I will be teaching one class at the university in the fall, to help a little with expenses. I will be pretty busy, but I am glad to have the opportunity. I continue to struggle some with my health, but I am still kicking!

Well, take care and thanks so much for all you do. God bless each of you!

Love Always, Dean Sherry Steven Mindy Ian

Filed under: Uncategorized on April 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Dear Friends,  We have just received word that Sherry’s grandmother passed away this week. She has asked for prayers for the family as they try to make the trip to Nebraska for the funeral.  Stephen will be a pall bearer but Mindy is too sick to travel at this time.  This will be very hard for her.  Sherry’s father, who recently suffered serious heart disease will be trying to make the trip from California to Nebraska.  This is a very difficult and of course, expensive time for the Adams.  Please remember them in your prayers all through this difficult weekend.

In His Love, Jennie Percell

Filed under: Uncategorized on April 11th, 2008 | No Comments »

Dear Friends,

 We wanted to pass on to you this note from Sherry. As you can see,

 things are not going well.We solicit your prayers, ideas and

 notes of encouragement. When things get so bleak, it is often

hard to just keep going, please pray that the Adams can find the

 strength from the love of God and His people to get through these

 trials. Thank you for your loving prayers.  Jennie and Nate

“Wanted to give you a head`s up–been a rough couple of 

days…  My dada has had two heart attacks within the past

4 days–and has had surgery, but is now throwing up blood

and is in ICU (in Las Vegas)–he is not doing well….At the

same time, my grandma (in Nebraska) was also taken by 

ambulance and admitted for pneumonia and fluid

on her lungs….also not doing well.    Mindy is quite ill

with an infection–goes in to the doctor today…So far

Steven is hanging in there…..

Then my car broke down…not sure how we will pay for that, 

and I need a car….the medical bills keep piling up…

 People probably think this is quite the story, but some 

months are just like this…I always think it could be 

like Job in the Bible–

I leave for Fargo for a conference but I am very restless

about going–and I am not driving, so if something comes up–

not sure how I could get home fast….

I know you keep us in your prayers, but can you let others know 

to pray for my family as well…..it is so hard.“ 

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Dear Friends, Sherry was able to write the February newsletter and we have posted it here. Please read the news and continue to pray. As you can imagine, the events of the last two months have increased the medical bills, once again bringing them over $100,000. We are praying for God to send overflowing blessings to this faithful family to provide relief, hope and of course, a great example of His unending love. Please pray with us! And spread the word of this need in every way you can think of! In His Great Love, Keith, Jennie and Nate Percell for the Adams Family

Filed under: Uncategorized on February 26th, 2008 | No Comments »

Dear Friends of the Adams Family,

Thank you so much for checking in! Your interest and concern is very encouraging to us. It has been a difficult season for Sherry and her family. Mindy continues to be ill and we ask your prayers for her strength and healing. Sherry is also suffering physically. She has been undergoing tests to determine the cause of her pain. Because of the constant medical expenses in the family it is very stressful for Sherry to be sick. There is just no money for whatever treatment may be needed.

Because of her illness Sherry has been unable to write the monthly report for February. We will post it just as soon as she is feeling better. In the meantime, please pray for her medical situation to be resolved quickly and inexpensively.

Since the website has gone on line there have been close to $7500 received in donations. Not all of this is directly related to the website, but we feel it has helped spread the word. Please remind anyone you know to read the story and to pray and donate as they are able. To all of you who have already donated, we are very grateful!! We do believe God will provide the money to pay the huge medical debt that remains and we believe He will do it primarily through His people.
Our God is great and to Him $92,000 is not impossible !!!

On a happy note, Steven had the great blessing of a scholarship which covered his expenses for a trip to Washington, D.C. The trip was a wonderful experience for a very deserving young man. Thanks to our God for His great blessings!!

Please leave a note of encouragement to let us know you checked in!

In His Great Name, Jennie Percell for the Adams Family

Filed under: Uncategorized on February 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

Dear Friends of the Adams Family,

We are so grateful to those of you who have given from your hearts. In December the Adams received approximately $700. It is appreciated so much.  As you can see from the January newsletter, there has been more sickness and trial through the holidays.  The need continues to be a great burden.  Please share the website with anyone you know and PRAY, PRAY, PRAY.  We know our prayers are never useless and God is so good.   Thanks so much for checking in again.

In His Great Love,

Jennie Percell for the Adams Family Fund

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 13th, 2008 | No Comments »

Dear Friends,  Thanks so much for checking in again!  We hope you read the monthly update from Sherry posted  to the right under Adams Monthly Newsletter.  In the month of November $225 have been received in donations and that is appreciated very much.  However the debt is still overwhelming and the medical needs continue.  December is often referred to as the season of giving. We hope that you will prayerfully consider a gift of love to the Adams family.  There are probably many people on your list who would enjoy knowing that their gift from you this year was to help these good people bear a difficult load of illness and medical debt.  Please continue to pray and to spread the word about this website to all your friends.  Have a very joyous December!  Jennifer Percell

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