Sometimes there are stark reminders of the poverty and disease that surround us daily. This story is one of those. An elderly woman brought a 14 year old, 40 lb. boy named Mark Anthony to us with an advanced case of Schistosomiasis. He was orphaned as a baby when his parents died of the same disease. Schistosomiasis, an often fatal illness, results from infection of the blood with a parasitic flatworm that causes debilitation as well as liver and intestinal damage. It is most commonly found in Asia, Africa and South America, especially in areas with water that is contaminated with fresh water snails which contain the parasite.
Author: Andrey Siganur
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A Dear Friend We Miss
The Bible clearly states… “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” James 1:27
This scripture has been our guiding principle to minister through God’s Word in accordance with the leading of the Holy Spirit.
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She Gave Her Life To Jesus
James 2: 15-16 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food and one of you says to them “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” and yet do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?
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Spiritual Birthday
We are changing things up with Youth Ministry. Instead of celebrating the birthdays of the youth each year, we will celebrate their spiritual birthday.
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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 !!!
