Great Music, Ice Hockey, and Rescuing Orphans!

Several months ago our church’s worship pastor, John Cordes, and his wife announced that they were planning to adopt. At the same time they decided to start a ministry at our church and a life group centered around orphan care, adoption and fostering. I jumped a the chance to join this group, and it’s been great getting to know some new folks in our church with a similar passion. The ministry is called 1:17, and it will raise funds to do a whole lot of good.

One of the first fundraisers for 1:17 will be from a portion of ticket sales to this Sunday’s Houston Aeros hockey game. Tickets are just $10, and if you call 713-361-7941 or email Lbacon@aeros.com to buy them, some of the money will go to 1:17. The game starts at 4:00 at the Toyota Center, and there’s a big added bonus. Forlorn Hope, John’s new band, will be performing before the game and at halftime. The have kind of an alternative rock sound and their songs express their passion for God’s call to us to care for “the least of these”.

Forlorn Hope is currently in studio recording a CD, and I was fortunate enough to do a fun photoshoot with the band. We wanted a bit of grime for the photos and location scouting in Katy revealed absolutely nothing grimy. Even historic Old Katy is exceedly green and pretty.  So we ventured a few minutes down the road to Rosenberg, where the signs of poverty were everywhere. Abandoned buildings, trash, barbed wire and graffiti out number the charming historic buildings by a long shot. I was struck by the huge contrast between ultra high income, perfectly manicured south Katy, where I live, and Rosenberg, a mere six or ten miles down one country road.

My awesome photographer friend, Brian Wagner, came along to help with the shoot. I kinda like the results. Some photos are already up on their Facebook fan page, and their website is under construction.

So anyway, if you’re in Houston and looking for a fun family weekend activity that would support rescuing orphans, call that number and go see Forlorn Hope and some killer Houston Aeros ice hockey!

Author: Sarah

Mom of three. Triathlete.

10 thoughts on “Great Music, Ice Hockey, and Rescuing Orphans!”

  1. Houston Aeros! Wow that name goes back aways. That was the name of Houston’s WHA team back in the 70s, when Gordie Howe played with his kids, Mark and Marty.

  2. Houston Aeros! Wow that name goes back aways. That was the name of Houston’s WHA team back in the 70s, when Gordie Howe played with his kids, Mark and Marty.

  3. Houston Aeros! Wow that name goes back aways. That was the name of Houston’s WHA team back in the 70s, when Gordie Howe played with his kids, Mark and Marty.

  4. That is awesome! My heart breaks at the thought of those kids without homes, so glad they are bringing attention to the issue! I’m looking forward to meeting you at Bloggy Boot Camp Austin!

  5. That is awesome! My heart breaks at the thought of those kids without homes, so glad they are bringing attention to the issue! I’m looking forward to meeting you at Bloggy Boot Camp Austin!

  6. That is awesome! My heart breaks at the thought of those kids without homes, so glad they are bringing attention to the issue! I’m looking forward to meeting you at Bloggy Boot Camp Austin!

  7. Yeah I read up on the history of the name a bit before going to the game. It was fun, but the team sucks I guess. They lost 8-2! I’ll be going back to another game for a blogger promo night in a few weeks. My kids had an absolute BLAST.

  8. Yeah I read up on the history of the name a bit before going to the game. It was fun, but the team sucks I guess. They lost 8-2! I’ll be going back to another game for a blogger promo night in a few weeks. My kids had an absolute BLAST.

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