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"But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand." (Isaiah 64:8, ESV)

Welcome to our new website and the beginning of Season 4! Every month in this newsletter we will bring you a featured section from one of our team members or a special guest and a contest where you can win fun prizes! Thanks for being a part of our Adopted Brothers Family and make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss out on anything!

July is my (Anna) least favorite month because of all the heat, but we are excited for August and new beginnings! We are delighted to announce that our team is growing and we have added a prayer team to The Adopted Brothers Podcast! Josh and Charice Blea will be doing the final episode of each month and praying for you and any requests you may have. You can submit your prayer requests by emailing us here. Make sure you type prayer in the subject line.

Make sure you check out our podcast page to catch up on episodes and revisit your favorites!

From the Team:

This month we would like to encourage you by sharing our favorite verses.

Gerald - "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love." - 2 Peter 1:5-7, NIV

Craig - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9, NIV

Josh - "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds," - 2 Corinthians 10:4, NKJV

Charice - "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, NLT

Anna - "Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God and I trust Him. For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection." - Psalm 91:1-4, NLT

Contest Corner

The winner of last month's contest is Heidi! Congratulations Heidi! We will get your gift card out to you soon!

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