Category: Kid’s Ministry

Every year it is a heartbreaking reality that those families we minister to may experience the death of a loved one. It can be due to a variety of illnesses or diseases.

One particular girl named Indy in Kid’s Ministry asked for prayer for her mother Narda. One of our Hope for the Island staff followed up and was shocked when she visited their home and saw how thin the woman had become.  This woman and her husband chop and sell fire wood. The rain and bad weather has made it difficult to get wood and then dry it. In addition to this, the mother claims that she has only slept a few hours in the last three months.  

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The Testimony of a Child   

God is good in the lives of the children in the area I visited in our neighbouring village of Burgos.  They are always eager to learn more.  Sometimes they feel bad if they cannot answer some of the questions during Bible study.  They really have a heart to learn more about Jesus and his Word.  They ask for more Bible verses to memorize.  This has also reflected in positive changes in their life despite not having homes where they are encouraged in their faith.  Some share stories of how they try to follow God’s Word and encourage their parents to do the same.  Most often it is not well received but they continue to shine their little lights! Some kids share of how other kids mock them when they carry their Bible to Kid’s ministry, but they say that they don’t care.  They are learning at a young age to please God not man which is important because so often people are drawn and seek after the praise of man.

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In the small neighboring town of Burgos, video games, iPads and Toys R Us are non-existent.  Children simply play with what surrounds them. They are taught at an early age to become resourceful. This is a very valuable skill to have living on a remote island. (more…)