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LCMS churches, organizations, and members make it possible for the Ranch to be a place of true healing for kids—a unique combination of ministry, therapy, and education. Thank you. Please continue to pray for our children and staff. If you would like to bless the children at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch through your financial support, go to: DakotaRanch.org/LCMS Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). D a k o t a R a n c h . o r g • 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 4 4 - 0 9 5 7 Sierra's story: An overcomer who has known incredible pain Fifteen-yea Fifteen-year-old Sierra endured a long history of trauma in her home. She's one of the few children we've worked with where the word "torture" was used to describe the extent of the abuse she suffered. She was removed from her mother's home at age 5. Since that time, Sierra has been in 15 foster care placements. She was fortunate enough to be adopted by a loving family. But the adoption began to unravel shortly after because of "acting out," which stems f which stems from an inability to develop close relationships, even with people who love her deeply. Having run out of options, Sierra's family came to the Ranch for help. We immediately jumped in with comprehensive care that in- cluded therapy, a specially tailored school curriculum, and individ- ualized strategies for healing her deep pain—all built on a founda- tion of faith. Though she has been through the worst that life can offer, Sierra demonstrates astounding resilience. She is an over- comer. A survivor. And she turns to God for protection. Sierra said, "I look to God and pray to God because I now know that I can't do everything, and I can't handle everything, no matter how much I may want to. I can't because I wasn't meant to. I was meant to go to God and let Him help me." Thank You for your prayers and financial support for the amazing children at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Most of the children who come to the Ranch have little to no background of faith. The Ranch is often the only place they hear about Jesus. Grants from the LCMS and Lutheran Women's Missionary League districts, and gifts from individual members of LCMS congregations, give these precious, hurting children the chance to meet Jesus and discover how His love, grace, and peace can transform them. Scan for a 30-second video about Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch --> http://bit.ly/DakotaRanch

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