May 2021

“And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:51-52

News on the Education Front

All children grow up like Jesus from a physical standpoint but growing in wisdom and in favor with God and men is not automatic. This newsletter was submitted to me by one of our HOH/USA board members. I hope it blesses your heart.

Menlo Church sent their first short term mission team to serve with Hands of Hope in 2014. They began their partnership with the Donhodzo feeding project in Chegutu and helped run a VBS for 50 children. Over the next couple of years, several children stood out as having potential and a group of Menlo Church members felt God's leading to find places for them in the best high school in Chegutu, beginning in 2016. Tonnex White and Christopher Chidongo are two boys that have done so well at St Francis High that they are now being supported at a Catholic boarding school, Mt. St. Mary's, where they are flourishing.

Here are two quotes from recent letters from Tonnex and Chris:

“I have a great feeling that GOD has a great purpose for my life, and I know that one of the days I will testify to the glory of GOD.” —Tonnex

“We thank you so much for your unexplainable help that you are offering to us. I always pray to God to bless you.”  —Chris

These two precious HOH children along with hundreds of others have been blessed through local churches in the states who send teams and then love and support students. They have a commitment to see these students go as far as they can in their education.

HOH's passion is to see students grow in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and men like Jesus. Because of your faithful generosity children are growing in their love for our Savior. Thank you!

Because Jesus first loved us,
Glen and Patty