March 2024 Update

Each team we receive at Hope For The Island is unique. The recent School of Biblical Foundations and Mission (SBFM) team we had for two months were an incredible blessing!  They took initiative in every aspect of local life and ministry. They were fully engaged with those we serve and with our team. Thank you […]

January 2024

I apologize for the length of time it has taken to give testimony and praise to God for the things He has been doing both at Hope for the Island and with our family. God has been so faithful and so good, leading us by faith in His wisdom and His grace. I purposely set […]

Hope October Update

Hope for the Island Youth Ministry – Transformed by the renewing of mind! (Rom 12:2) In this update I will only feature our youth ministry. What we are witnessing here, I pray will be experienced by churches that are praying for and serving this struggling generation. In the last few weeks we have seen the […]

Ministry Continues!!

From Derek: As most of you know, over the last month I have been just a wee bit excited about Jenn’s return ♥️ She arrived back in Asia on May 17 after a long but fruitful three months apart! It is taking some time for her to adjust and settle in as she arrived exhausted. […]

Hope May Update

Coming back into the Philippines, I was grateful for the strength God quickly restored to me. With an intensely busy start and an overwhelming heat wave I have needed His strength. Within the same day of my arrival three American young adults arrived at Hope for the Island ready to learn and serve alongside our […]

Hope March Update

Hello! It has been a full and fruitful month since our last update. It started with a special birthday serenade for me 🙂 Derek The custom here is that those people close to the bday celebrant arrive at or under your bedroom window between 3 & 4am! I was awakened to songs and encouraging words […]

February 2023 Update

Jenn and I are so thankful for each of you. We are blessed by the commitment you have made to pray and support us in the ministry God has led us in. The last couple weeks have been full! Your prayer is appreciated, it is so needed, and it has availed much as you will […]

Hope January 2023 News Letter

Hey guys, thanks for patiently waiting on news from Philippines 🙂 It was surreal making our way through Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. We finally made it home to the Philippines after 3 long years! God graciously led us through immigration with no restrictions on our entry despite all the policies and warnings that […]

Hope’s December Update

Thanks for patiently waiting on this update. I love seeing how God orchestrates circumstances to bring about His good purposes. This trip has been filled with these situations as expected. God intervening with the boat on the way out was one big stand out. So thankful how God directed each step to preserve Jenn’s life. […]

Evangelism at Hope

Greetings Hope for the Island friends and supporters! We find ourselves with heavy hearts this week as we mourn the loss of our dear brother and HOPE board member Titing Oraliza. Titing served with Hope for the Island since our pioneering days of ministry in Siargao island. Titing worked for Dept. of Education and played […]

April and May at Hope

April and May have been fruitful months at Hope for the Island. With the monsoon wind and rains behind us, our team has taken advantage of opportunities to gather people and serve outdoors. It was a blessings hosting a large 3 day Youth Camp with local leaders. It was great to see these young people […]

Thank You Once Again

It is important to again acknowledge just how grateful we are to all who have participated in the typhoon relief efforts thus far. I can’t imagine the state people here would be in without the generosity and compassion from you. Thank you!!! The impact can clearly be seen as many groups continue doing what they […]

Typhoon and Ministry Update

It has been an incredible blessing to see God move through the many tests encountered pre and post typhoon. God’s Word reminds us to take joy in face of various tests and trials. At Hope for the Island, we do rejoice because God is at work. We never walk through any trial alone and in […]

Continuing To Minister

It is becoming increasingly difficult for the vulnerable who already struggle to endure with covid restrictions. Lockdowns keep the elderly isolated at home with no way to get out to gather their daily needs from the mountain or ocean. Vegetation from the mountainside and small ocean life are their sustenance. Thankfully our team is still […]

Samantha

Attached is a video taken during a recent visit with Samantha and her mom. It was beautiful to see her responding to Randy affirming how special and beautiful she is to God. It’s hard to believe she is the same girl that was so close to death not long ago. Physically and emotionally she has […]

Fruit of our Labor

Jing is one of our long time staff at Hope for the island. She has been with us since the early pioneering days, thus experiencing her fair share of tests and heartbreaks ministering to people. In face of opposition and challenges we can find ourselves doubting whether our words and service have the desired impact. […]

Discipleship In Action

My name is Leah and I’m 24 years old and proud to be part of Hope for the Island (HOPE) family. I was one of many kids who were touched by HOPE ministries in the early days. I have been serving full time now almost 9 years. Let me share my testimony how God changed […]

Widows’ Ministry

Widows’ ministry continues to be one of our most rewarding ministries, yet always heart wrenching witnessing the suffering most endure. Social welfare that would care for and protect the aging isn’t available in Siargao. Thankfully we can take confidence knowing it is God who is father to the fatherless and protector of widows (Ps68:5). God […]

Our Local Police

Since COVID lockdown occurred in 2020, Hope for the Island has not been allowed to do Jail Ministry anymore. The jail is still closed to visitors.   Early this year, Pastor Jonathan, who is part of our ministry outreach, heard there was three prisoners at the police station in Burgos. He asked the chief police […]

Our Dear Samantha

Please enjoy this encouraging testimony from a couple who have partnered with Hope for the Island supporting Samantha in her health restoration journey!  Dear Derek & Jenn, We asked to write to you, sharing our experience and support of Samantha’s rehabilitation process over the past couple of years, as follows: We were living and working […]

Jolly and His Family

We first met Jolly and his family in Dec 2020 while reaching out to malnourished kids in our health restoration program. We were drawn to them and spent time listening to their story and hardships faced. They felt so encouraged and hopeful with our time of care and concern. That set in motion regular weekly […]

Nermilyn

My name is Nermilyn M. Oraba, I am 31 years old. Living and serving on Siargao island through Hope for the Island. I joined HOPE outreaches as one being ministered to. I looked forward to each week when the team would come teach us Gods word and show His love. I continued to attend regularly […]

Christmas Far Away

Our annual ministry Christmas parties looked a little different this year! We are so thankful to our Mayor who considers our ministry “essential” during these times of restrictions.  Although restricted in numbers, thanksgiving and joy filled the air as each part of the Hope for the Island body came together to celebrate Immanuel – God […]

Kid’s Ministry

Hope for the Island Kid’s Ministry has been greatly affected by Covid restrictions set for gatherings. During the last brief break in restrictions, permission was given for kids to assemble with their neighbourhood friends. The children were so excited for the brief freedom to worship and be taught God’s Word. Siargao Island’s average household has […]

Covid Style Local Celebration

In Siargao Island our ministry team has made the most of every opportunity to visit and encourage people in the communities we serve. The continual lockdown orders hinder these important visits. Currently our team is on lockdown and only allowed to go out on visitation under a color-coded schedule. We are called to operate as […]

Hope for the Island sends out a Missionary

God has truly blessed Hope for the Island (HOPE) with a great servant hearted team. Jerry and Ching are two of those servants living on the HOPE compound with their two kids Princess and Prince. I still remember many years ago when Jerry and Ching were struggling with many things in their lives. They responded […]

Greetings from Hope for the Island!

Grace and Peace to you all in the name of Jesus. I pray this update finds you walking in the assurance and hope of Christ. Pre Covid 19, our HOPE team was making incredible headway into the homes of kids we minister to each week. We have always gathered the kids on the beach or […]

Who is in our cover photo?

For those of who follow @Hopefortheisland or our www.facebook.com/hopefortheisland  you might have seen a picture of these amazing youths. These are the faces of our 2019/2020 High School Scholars. The 7 teens sitting on the floor or the ones who are TOP 10. That means they have the highest GPA for their entire grade!! You can’t imagine […]

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