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Jay Arntzen, along with his middle son Jared, joined a team from Sanctuary Church on a mission trip to Cambodia.
At Bileg Solid Rock children’s home, Jay met a young orphaned girl named Vichika. Exhausted by the long flights and time change, Jay couldn’t pronounce her name and called her “Susan.” Jay and Susan bonded instantly and he wanted to adopt her, but he learned that Cambodia's borders were closed to adoption.
After a full year of prayer, searching God’s will and talking with mentors, Jay and his wife Tracy traveled to Cambodia to introduce the idea of Parent-Partnering to Dr. & Mrs. Castro of Bileg Solid Rock..
Vichika, aka “Susan,” and her brother Mesa became the first children Parent-Partnered through Saving Susan Ministry. This trip strengthened the Arntzen’s relationship with the siblings and they grew even closer over the next year through video calls.
Saving Susan Ministry became a 501(c)(3) entity, forming our Board of Directors and committing that every dollar donated would reach the child, thanks to a corporate commitment to cover administrative costs.

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Today is "Orphan Sunday." Orphan Sunday is a global movement inviting churches to reflect God’s heart for children without families and to respond through prayer, advocacy, and practical support. Please reflect with us today on how we might all find ways to follow God's command in caring for the most vulnerable. "“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless…” (Isaiah 1:17) #OrphanSunday #Nonprofit #ReflectGodsLove #ForGodSoLovedTheWorld

We are getting SO EXCITED for our Champions' Night! ⚾️ It wouldn't be possible without our generous sponsors so please help us thank these incredible organizations for their support.💚

MEET THE CHILD: 12 years old and in the 4th grade, this amazing boy is energetic, fun, and super smart! He enjoys riding bikes and playing soccer. And, like most children, he appreciates a great pizza.🍕 Interested in learning more about Parent Partnering with him? Reach out for more information!

It's not too late to grab your tickets to this year's Night of Champions! Just take a peek at some of the amazing items up for grabs in our Silent Auction! You won't want to miss out on these incredible offerings. Get your tickets today!

Wishing the best to all our November birthdays!

🌟 Calling all Future Parent Partners! 🌟 We’re excited to introduce some amazing children we hope to welcome into our Parent Partner program! Today, meet this incredible 13-year-old! She is friendly, loves attention, and has a helpful spirit—especially when it comes to spending time in the kitchen! Some of her favorite activities include swimming, going on walks, and playing soccer and basketball. 🏊‍♀️⚽🏀 Interested in learning more or becoming her Parent Partner? Reach out to us! We’d love to connect with you! 💚

We asked our staff what they were *most EXCITED* about for this year's gala? (Spoiler alert--they said YOU.) 💚

Sending our biggest congratulations to the wonderful students at Manos de Compasion who graduated! We're so proud of you!

Prayer is the foundation of our decision making. We seek God’s direction, blessings and convictions through corporate and individual prayer. We'd love to pray with you--either virtually or in person--today at 11:30 AM. 💚

Got your jeans? ✅ How about your green? ✅ The only thing you need is your TICKET! Link in bio!

Growing our Emotional Care Program through @hopefortheheart 💚 We’re grateful for the opportunity for Keren, Carmen, and Heather to attend this event! It featured many great speakers and provided a meaningful opportunity for the three team members to learn, connect, and spend time together. We are especially thankful for Hope for the Heart and the valuable resources they have provided to help us build our Emotional Care program and equip our team. Their tools and guidance have been instrumental in helping us grow our ability to offer compassionate, Christ-centered emotional support to those we serve. By equipping our team with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to walk alongside individuals through life’s challenges, we can offer meaningful support, encouragement, and hope when it’s needed most.

We’re excited to welcome a special guest to this year’s gala! Former professional player and current Atlanta Braves TV sports broadcaster @paulbyrd36 will be joining us as our emcee at Truist Stadium for an unforgettable evening. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

One week reminder! We hope you can join us, virtually or in person, for our monthly prayer meeting.

We're about ONE MONTH away from our annual gala!😮 It isn't too late to secure your seats though--hop on that link in the comments/ bio, and join us for a fun evening of impact!

October 11th is Pastor Appreciation Day, so let's take a moment to express gratitude to all who lead congregations.

The SSM gala is setting some NEW TRENDS! 🤩 Of course, fashion may come and go, but Saving Susan's mission is timeless: forever rooted in service and the Gospel. We hope you can join us for this wonderful evening! Ticket link in comments/ bio.

Even as the season changes and the weather turns cooler, the mission of Saving Susan Ministry is still moving forward! God continues to use SSM and each of you, our champions, to bring hope, healing, and lasting change to vulnerable children around the world. 💚 Check out our Q3 2026 Impact Report to learn more--link in comments/ bio.

Great news today!🙌 Welcome Keav to the Next Steps program! He'll be studying electrical engineering at National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia. The Next Steps program ensures that students have the opportunity to pursue higher education or vocational training after high school. It's a flagship aspect of SSM's mission, and we pray for Keav's success as he transitions into his studies.💚

What are some of the 🔥HOT🔥items available at our 2026 gala's silent auction? We're glad you asked...😉 3 one-month memberships to Athletix Performance Recovery program, which includes 4 Clinical-Grade Full-Body Red Light Therapy Sessions in their state-of-the-art, clinical-grade total-body Red Light Therapy Bed. The winners will also receive unlimited use of their cryo-compression sleeves in our recovery lounge throughout the one-month membership! Thanks to @dr.scoville for providing these incredible packages. We know they'll be snapped up when the auction goes live!

Tickets are on sale now! ⚾ We can't wait to celebrate this past year and share a little about SSM's future...so don't delay! Follow that link in comments/ bio to reserve your seat!

🎉October birthdays REJOICE!🎁 Wishing all of these lovely people-- including SSM co-founder @tracyarntzen -- a very happy birthday this month!

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