I was nervous about so many things, especially the home visits. This was my first trip with Children’s HopeChest to Ethiopia, and I didn’t know what to expect when I stepped across the threshold of someone’s home half a world away from what was familiar to me. Our leaders, Whitney & Kurt, taught us about …
We are rejoicing…about peanut butter! Harrah Free Baptist Church in Oklahoma in partnership with Wera CarePoint in Uganda has constructed the Peanut Butter House and produced the first batch of life-saving peanut butter paste. You are probably wondering, “What is peanut butter paste and why is it referred to as life-saving?” Allow me to explain. …
I have found my heart, along with the direction of my life, changing pretty drastically in the past two years. Apart from the constant tug from the Holy Spirit, I can pinpoint two distinct things that have helped get me to where I am today. Jennie Allen’s book Anything and the two trips to Aware …
“Children’s HopeChest exists to glorify God by releasing the potential of orphaned and vulnerable children and their communities through partnerships that cultivate holistic transformation and sustainability.” That’s our mission, and “holistic transformation and sustainability” takes many different forms around the HopeChest world. At Bukedea CarePoint in Uganda, they’ve established a vocational training program focusing on …
Have you ever wondered how a HopeChest partnership gets started? You hear about people sponsoring kids, raising money for development projects, and visiting their CarePoints, but how does it all begin? One of the first steps in developing a Community-to-Community partnership is taking a Vision Trip. This week on HopeChest Insights, we’re talking with Wil …
You probably know that when an entire community works together to meet a goal, they so much more is accomplished than if only one individual did the same task. I didn’t say it is easier, but a greater work is done. I have been able to witness my church family begin to transform from the …
At the CarePoint, we met with each sponsor child and spent time with them in joyous company. We jump roped, painted faces, toes, and nails, kicked the balls, and shared smiles. It was a great day. However, one friend was not there. Our friend Moreen did not come to meet us at the CarePoint. I …
Happy Valentine’s Day! That sentiment seems to elicit many different reactions, from ooey gooey joy to minor irritation. Whether this is your favorite holiday ever or you’re contemplating going back to bed for the day, hi. I think you’re fantastic. Valentine’s Day has too much pressure to be amazing, so my husband and I have …
HopeChest’s ”Community-to-Community” model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen overnight; it takes time. That’s why we partner with churches and individuals in the US and Canada who commit to a long-term relationship with overseas communities. These long-term relationships allow communities to really know each …
We have been visiting and sponsoring kids in the Vladimir Region in Russia since 2004. In early 2016, we began planning a trip to visit their orphanage, and I couldn’t shake the idea that we should conduct a leadership camp for our graduates. We’ve seen some wonderful young people flourish over the years and our …
