Serving children in need continues to be one of Hope for the Island’s most fruitful and rewarding ministries. We are thankful for the countless ways God provide the means and people with a heart to come alongside us to help local kids find hope and life in Christ! Recently we hand picked kids from each […]
4 day Youth Discipleship Training Camp Over the last few years, Hope for the Island has been praying about ways we can creatively adjust to the drastic changes that have come to our once sleepy little island. The surf has drawn in people from around the world. With the influx of tourism centered on […]
Bailan is a small barangay (village) in the northern part of Siargao Island. We have never done an outreach there and were so excited to work with the local government in the area. The day was SO intensely hot. As soon as we arrived there was not time to rest, we unloaded eleven bulging door-to-door […]
Filipinos love fiestas. It is a special time with friends, a time for fellowship, food and lots of activities. Villagers will always return home even if they are living or working elsewhere. Each year brings numerous fiestas. Sometimes people are busy for weeks preparing for them. Those facing many problems in their day-to-day life set […]
God is so real to the children here. When we arrive in the villages each week, the kids are so excited to see us. They run alongside our truck calling out our names ready to give us local flowers and hugs. Christmas programs bring much anticipation as the Ziploc Bags of Hope arrive. Your love […]
