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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 […]

Since COVID lockdown occurred in 2020, Hope for the Island has not been allowed to do Jail Ministry anymore. The jail is still closed to visitors.   Early this year, Pastor Jonathan, who is part of our ministry outreach, heard there was three prisoners at the police station in Burgos. He asked the chief police […]

Please enjoy this encouraging testimony from a couple who have partnered with Hope for the Island supporting Samantha in her health restoration journey!  Dear Derek & Jenn, We asked to write to you, sharing our experience and support of Samantha’s rehabilitation process over the past couple of years, as follows: We were living and working […]

We first met Jolly and his family in Dec 2020 while reaching out to malnourished kids in our health restoration program. We were drawn to them and spent time listening to their story and hardships faced. They felt so encouraged and hopeful with our time of care and concern. That set in motion regular weekly […]

My name is Nermilyn M. Oraba, I am 31 years old. Living and serving on Siargao island through Hope for the Island. I joined HOPE outreaches as one being ministered to. I looked forward to each week when the team would come teach us Gods word and show His love. I continued to attend regularly […]