Author Brian

Pray for the Young & Vulnerable

Understandably we often hear prayer requests that focus on asking God to help with health and to supply food for each day. Situations intensify when one or both parents are not in the picture. This is a daily reality for the children we minister to. Imagine praying with a child who asks for prayer that […]

#14 & #15

From Elaine: Hope for the Island Canada Although it has been some time since my trip to Hope for the Island, I continue to get requests for a personal report. I used to write an update after each trip and apparently you enjoy it. Can this really be the 14th time I have been to […]

THE FACE OF MERCY MINISTRY

Mercy Ministry is ever changing. On a daily basis we encounter those who are very poor and their situation is compounded by dysfunction within their extended family. Seniors are often thrust into situations of providing for young grandchildren, while they themselves struggle to survive daily. As always a smile erupts as we talk to each […]

Island Reality

For five consecutive days now, we have been trying to cope with no power on Siargao Island. There have been five earthquakes that have hit in the evening hours. Two towers are now down after a signal #2 typhoon that hit last week. Supply boats are not running because of the weather. Food supply is […]

Typhoon Ruby Outreach

From Derek: Thank you all for keeping the Philippines in prayer with the latest super typhoon hitting our shores! We have learned our lesson to prepare for the worst because these weather systems can shift unexpectedly. Thankfully we did not encounter any damage at Hope for the Island because we are just south of where […]