Thursday, February 9, 2017

Though He Slay Me

(Email me directly at MRoepnack@gmail.com with any questions about supporting this family or the fund)

Last month, our friend Cody May drowned in a lake within sight of his wife Kimberly 
and their seven children.




This world has lost a man of which it was not worthy, 
and my dear friend Kimberly and her children are mourning this loss deeply.

Cody was an open-air evangelist and an abortion abolitionist.  His life was BUILT around making Jesus known, defending the fatherless 
and speaking up for the voiceless.  

This life - wordly things - Cody counted it all loss 
for the eternal worth of knowing Jesus Christ.



Cody was also an adoptive father to children 
from Connecticut, DRC, and Ethiopia.

  He is survived by these precious children - 
six of whom just experienced the loss of their father for the SECOND TIME.  



The May family had just moved to Texas a few days prior to Cody's death.  
Several of their children have special needs, 
and they were looking for a fresh start and new opportunities. 

Cody was transitioning between jobs, 
and at this moment in time - he had no life insurance.   




As a larger adoptive community, 
we have learned that family PRESERVATION is right there in James 1:27
and that sponsoring endangered children in other countries is such a crucial part of orphan care.  

Orphan prevention and family preservation 
ARE widow and orphan care.  



Inspired by other child sponsorship programs, 
we have set up a special tax-deductible fund through a 501c for Kimberly and her children through Bethesda Family Ministries

We are asking people to prayerfully consider 
becoming MONTHLY SPONSORS for Kimberly and the children by until adulthood, 
or until no longer needed. 


In terms of impact, no gift is too small.  Consider this:

A $10/month commitment over the next 15 years 
could buy college books for Cody's boys. 
A $20/month commitment over the next 15 years would be $3600 invested in the future of these children and the preservation of this family!!!

200 people committed to just $5/month equals $1,000 of reliable income.  


Four of our children were brought home 
by mostly small donations from people all over the world - it adds up!

Unlike other sponsorship programs, a massive 95% of your contribution (or more, depending on which form of payment  you choose) will go directly to Kimberly and the children.  The best child sponsorship programs normally run at about 80% down to as low as 50% of direct-to-program costs, so this fund is truly exceptional. 



Additionally, the person administrating this fund has been a local, trusted, and personal friend of my family for many years.  

  
I believe that knowing that there was a dependable amount of support coming in monthly would be such a blessing to Kimberly.  

It will enable her to make plans as she faces the future 
without her best friend and her earthly provider.   



Please pray about this, and consider committing to the May family.  We talk so much about supporting widows and orphans - we treasure this cause because God always has.  




We love because He first loved us.  
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Please contact me directly at MRoepnack@gmail.com 
with any questions.






3 comments:

  1. What a tragedy losing a precious servant of the Master, and father of 7 beautiful children, and wonderful husband. I pray that the followers of Jesus will step forward and help meet the need of this precious family.

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  2. What a beautiful tribute to Cody! We are praying that many, many people will be touched by this story and contribute generously to the glory of God. We are the hands and feet of Jesus and are the ones called to care for this precious family. I am sharing this on my fb feed.

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  3. Tears... I am SO sorry for your loss!! I pray that God comfort each and every one of you. I pray he give you strength, courage and provide for your EVERY need. I pray he restore all which is lost in Jesus name.

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