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Health Restoration Program

In our health restoration visits, we are happy to see this mom walking out in joy and she presents us with her son who is gaining weight and doing well. The weekly visits to the home are such an important part of this ministry. Being able to visit and listen to things going on in […]

Kid’s Ministry

We look forward to summer because we can have longer times with the kids during our Kids Ministry on Saturday. We gathered the kids that live near to Hope for the Island, the middle of town, and the far end of town. In Burgos, we have three different areas of Kids Ministry every Saturday, plus […]

Prison Ministry

From Jennifer Villarde (Jing), This is our team that goes to the jail every second Monday of the month. This is a ministry that started over Christmas when God burdened our hearts to love and bless the prisoners.  It was a moving experience that led to regular prison visits. We worship with the prisoners and […]

Youth Ministry

Teaching youth in this day and age is not easy. Getting youth in Siargao Island together on a Saturday afternoon, when the surf is good, almost seems impossible. These youth in Pacifico were once the active kids in Pacifico Kids Ministry.  Nermilyn started teaching them when they were in elementary school and continued when they […]

Scholarship

These five scholars are moving up another grade. Qualified Hope for the Island scholars are required to be an active part of Hope programs. They are also taught how to give back by serving whether it is raking leaves, planting or pulling weeds at Hope for the Island property. The scholars gather at Hope on […]