Month: February 2012

  • They Now Have Shoes

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    December was an exciting time for the local kids in a very small community close to Hope for the Island.  A shoe company (Tom’s) contacted us asking us if there were kids in our community or surrounding areas that needed shoes. We immediately replied that most kids don’t have shoes and it would be a huge blessing for them to receive a free pair of shoes. Before long we had a shipment of brand new shoes for many children!!

    Nermalyn and Ken from HOPE rode the motor bike down the winding dirt rode to San Mateo, the village we had chosen to bless. They had the joy of telling the children that shoes had arrived for them. There was disbelief on their faces as they heard the news that they would be blessed with free shoes! As always we want to make sure we are sharing God’s Word at every opportunity. Nermalyn shared with the eager children that God also gave them a free gift. She told them that God sent His son to die on the cross for the sins of the world because He loved us so much. She unfolded the gospel for them. Some were hearing it for the first time, but all listened intently.  After the message, singing and games each child lined up to try on a new pair of shoes. What an exciting day!!!!

    THANK YOU TOM’S !!!

     

     

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  • Charcoal Entrepreneur

     

    Anyone who has followed Hope for the Island’s
    reports over the years knows that rainy season is the hardest season to endure
    on Siargao Island.  The seas are wild and
    dangerous and even fisherman rarely attempt to go out on them.  The heavy rains keep villagers indoors and
    make it hard for them to find food. This rainy season we are happy for the new
    Charcoal Business in our municipality. Charcoal is made from the inside shell
    of the coconut dried out over fire. This is a very easy process and even if
    people don’t own land, they can look for those who have just harvested coconuts
    and offer to collect the shells. This is an immediate source of income!  What a blessing this is for the local people
    during such a hard season.