Testimonials

Testimonials...

Children Adopted Through Sellers:

"In March of 1954 I was born at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. In the spring of that same year, a young pastor and his wife from Lake Charles, became my very proud parents through the ministry of Sellers Maternity Home.

From the earliest recollections that I have, I always knew that I was an adopted child...a chosen baby. Many times my parents read a book given to them by Sellers Home entitled The Chosen Baby. Through special times of family-building and the strong Christian nurturing I was given, I never doubted the love of parents and extended family. I came to know Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior and have tried to serve Him with the gifts and abilities he has given me.

As I look back over the years, I have been privileged to serve in the capacity of youth minister in several churches. It would be difficult to know the many times that I have had the great honor to meet other adopted children in churches and communities in which I have lived. Each one with their own special story of love. Many of these adopted children have been a part of my youth ministry and I have formed a special bond and understanding with them. I have been able to guide several unwed young women, in the churches I served, to choose adoption rather than abortion. That choice came as a result of my knowledge and understanding of the great gift they could give their unborn child.

About six years ago, through some unusual circumstances, I was able to contact and meet my birth mother. I learned the story of how this woman found herself in the difficult situation of being unmarried and pregnant. Then a good friend gave her guidance and hope through a ministry called Sellers Maternity Home where she could give her unborn child the gift and security of a loving home through adoption. When I was able to meet her face-to-face, my first words were to say “Thank you so very much for choosing to give me life and an opportunity to grow up in a Christian home.” I think for her, that statement, relieved many years of wondering how the child that she gave birth to, would feel about her. I believe that most adopted people would feel the same way.

I am so grateful for the loving parents and wonderful family in which God placed me. I am thankful for the friends, companions, teachers and ministers that He has placed in my path on this journey of life. And, I continue to pray for a ministry called Sellers Maternity Ministries that provides a future and a hope for people like me. From the time I was formed and until the time I will see the face of Jesus, I am thankful that God allowed me to be an adopted person...a chosen baby."
— David Mercer, Youth Minister

Adoptive Parents:
"Adopting from the Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home was a wonderful experience for us. We were truly blessed to have such a caring and supportive staff helping us become first-time parents. Our angel has blessed our lives so much. LBCH made our dreams of becoming parents a beautiful experience we will never forget. If given the opportunity, we would love to adopt another child from them. Thanks LBCH for my beautiful angel." — Anonymous