From Elaine Van Ryckeghem So many of you faithfully prayed, called, donated funds and encouraged us as a family and ministry during this time. Thank you!! On Sunday our church family anointed and prayed over Brian & I on behalf of Derek, Jenn, Makana & Brison. If we looked at the circumstances as is human […]
From Elaine We are so grateful for your phone calls and emails. As parents we felt helpless as we watched the “worst storm of the year” unfold. Other storms had bypassed Hope for the Island, but this would be different. Less than 24 hours before the typhoon hit Derek was still trying to decide if […]
Our journey back to our home and ministry has not gone as planned. We arrived in Manila for what was to be a short stop over on our way to Siargao Island. We were met with heavy monsoon rains that hit Manila. The rain and wind did not let up and soon Manila was flooded. […]
Our 5 months of travel within North America and living out of suitcases is coming to an end. It has been an action packed trip filled with many emotions and experiences, all of which we thank God for. Each step was met with God’s direction and provision. As the days windup here, our family has […]
Every time we step out of the Philippines, we face that season with the same heart as we do in ministry. That is, trusting God and living each day by faith! At every turn we are faced with a situation to rejoice and enjoy blessing through His goodness, or press on in trial all the […]
