Stories

Here you will find the latest stories about Village of Hope. As you read updates regarding the work performed by Village of Hope, we hope you feel a sense of pride knowing you are part of something noble, inspiring and bigger than yourself. Your kindness and desire to do good truly enhances lives.

June 24, 2020

They matter to Him

It was an absolute beautiful clear day today-and yet there was still so much gloom in their eyes. I could physically see the weight they were... read more

June 11, 2020

Which one are you?

One thing we know when working with hurting people is you cannot change someone who doesn’t want to change. You cannot force a person to behave,... read more

June 10, 2020

Visiting friends and building relationships

Today at food delivery we were blessed to bring along our sweet friends who are both OBGYNs here in Guatemala. They help deliver all of our... read more

June 1, 2020

“Thank you for coming back”

God is still working. Prior to the pandemic and country-wide lockdown, more than 60% of Guatemala’s population lived in poverty. And Guatemala continues to have one... read more

May 13, 2020

Continue to pray for those hit the hardest

Orphan care has always been my heart. And so has orphan prevention. So for those of you who have a heart for Jesus and helping families... read more

May 8, 2020

How will you respond?

Without fail, every time after food delivery, the images of those we met that day roll through my mind and sleep fails me. In hopes to... read more

May 5, 2020

Daring To Dream

Today was another food delivery day. We are so grateful for the Village leader who has been such a huge help in organizing and making sure... read more

April 30, 2020

How much we have in our hearts

During food delivery today I caught her out of the corner of my eye. She was on her knees, bent over, scrubbing a shirt. We were... read more

April 19, 2020

23 Baptisms!

Several weeks ago when the quarantine started the Lord placed it on our hearts to have a daily 12:00 prayer and worship time. We decided to... read more

April 12, 2020

Andrew’s Story

The city bus was crowded that afternoon but that was nothing unusual. Andrew’s twisted legs carried him down the crowded isle. Looking to his right he... read more

February 3, 2020

Lesly’s Story: A Teen Mom from Guatemala

We received the call on a busy Monday morning. A home was needed for a 13-year-old girl and her 6-day-old baby. We didn’t have space, but... read more