Friday, August 9, 2019

Hands of Hope

Hands of Hope Foundation in Armenia, Colombia exists to bring the hope of Christ to people in need in and around the community of Quindo, Armenia. Christ's love is shown as Hands of Hope foundation seeks to be His hands and feet in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the people. This foundation along with New Hope Church is the ministry we are going to be serving with in Armenia.

On Wednesday night there was a big fire in a neighborhood close to the foundation and church. One of the children who goes to the church lives in that neighborhood. The fire was devastating. Praise God no lives were lost, but the people lost everything else. This is an area where the people have very little and now they have nothing. Hands of Hope was there helping with the cleanup, helping comfort and encourage the people, praying with them, and showing them the hope and love of Christ in a time of such devastation and heartache. This is love. This is how the people know that Jesus cares for them, through His church.


Pastor Jorge of New Hope Church and Hands of Hope Foundation asked us to pray for the people. On the church/foundation Facebook page, he shared videos and pictures of the damage the fire left, and he wrote the following:
"Clamamos al Padre por fortaleza a estas famii que lo han perdido todo, que no pierdan la esperanza. De gracia hemos recibido, demos de gracia. Es hora de apoyar al que está en necesidad, acudimos a su generosidad. Dios les multiplique. 
Fundación Manos de Esperanza, mano en mano ofreciendo fe, esperanza y amor para una vida con propósito en Cristo. Ayudanos a reconstruir viviendas y llevar gozo en medio de la tribulación y angustia, tu apoyo es de gran importancia.
We cry out to the Father for strength for these families who have lost everything, that they do not lose hope. We have received grace, let us give grace. It is the time to support the one who is in in need, we turn to your generosity. God will multiply it.

Hands of Hope Foundation, hand in hand offering faith, hope and love for a life with purpose in Christ. Help us rebuild homes and bring joy in the midst of tribulation and anguish, your support is of great importance."

Pray for the people in this community. Pray for the church and foundation as they minister to the people.  
 Matthew 25:35-40 - For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’










As you partner with us in ministry, you share in caring for the people in this community in Armenia and bringing them faith, hope, love, and joy. You share in helping meet their needs and pointing them to the one who can truly supply all their needs.

To partner with us in our ministry there, click here: https://southamericamission.org/donate/missionaries/chris-cristi-haylett/  

To learn more about fundacion manos de esperanza (Hands of Hope Foundation) and Iglesia Nueva Esperanza (New Hope Church) and see how this ministry serves in the community click here: 
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005282973541&ref=content_filter
This site is in Spanish, but there are pictures to view as well. Google translate can be used, but doesn't always translate well. If you have a question about a translation, you can always message us.

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