

OUR HEART
This would be the perfect place to write out the numbers of how
many children have come in & out of our doors. And while that
could be interesting, that's not the point. The point isn't how many
children we can allow to enter our home until the seams are
bursting. It's not how many children we will have 'helped' in the
lifetime of the ministry. As exciting as it is to watch the growth &
change happen in these children as they are nurtured, cared for, &
loved by many people, we never want that to be our focus. Our
heart is simply obedience to our Father, who has called us to care
for these little ones. And as we walk in obedience, our heart's desire
is to never let us get in the way of Him. That the children who walk
in our doors, and wiggle their way in our hearts, will not only leave
with a piece of our hearts, but they would have seen a whole lot of
Jesus & His love in the short time they were with us.
Our Story
2017
Working with hurting children has been a dream of Rick & Maryann Kauffman for years. They became aware of the overwhelming need for foster homes, and after much prayer, they became foster parents in 2017. With social workers asking them to find more good homes for children, their dream was growing. The owner of the property next to them, approached Rick & Maryann to see if they were interested in purchasing her property, which included three houses. It seemed like a perfect opportunity for a children’s ministry.
2020
In March of 2020, when Brian Beachy & his family made the decision to move back to Virginia, Rick & Maryann contacted Brian & Beth and expressed the burden God had laid on their hearts to help hurting children. Brian& Beth also felt God’s call to children’sministry. Throughout the summer & fall of 2020 they worked together on ideas for a ministry, named Cove Creek Ministries.
2020
The first foster mom moved in & took the first placement. Volunteer foster mothers continue coming for 18-month commitments.
2021
A board was put in place to help with decisions & to give insight going forward
2022
Received the official 501c3 status and the first house parents moved in to help out in the day-to-day operations
2024
God continues to provide as we follow His lead.

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