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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]