Testimonies

 I know that missionary work takes a strong mental toll and the work is never ending, trusting in God only, to give you daily strength.

We feel blessed to have the opportunity in a very small way to be a part of the Lord's work together with you- A HOPE donor.

 May God continue to bless this ministry which continues to impact so many lives both here and abroad.

 Thank you for serving our King.

We are so happy that we can be a part of helping Hope for the Island.

  It is a blessing to serve at Hope. From the moment I met Derek I caught the vision and God’s purpose for HOPE. In that first ordained meeting, I knew I was to serve my brother Derek & Jenn as my King’s approved workers. It is written that there is a friend closer than a brother. Derek has always been that to me, wise counselor and beloved brother. Though seas and lands my separate us, we will always be close in our vapor of this life and the eternal salvation we shall share together worshiping our King forever.

Aloha Hope for the Island, I want to thank you for allowing me for 2 weeks to be part of your family. It’s amazing to see the effects of your ministry and how it has in a large way transformed so many lives. The kids truly love Jesus and your staff is so loving and giving. I would have to say God has changed my heart in a deeper way after being allowed to be part of your ohana (family) - may God richly bless you in all ways abundantly.

 Soooooo awesome. Thank you so much for letting me stay and enjoy this place. Your hospitality was terrific! Never will forget this place, your family and the impact you are having on this joyful community!

Encouraging knowing that God’s love is an extension to others.

It has been an excellent time with your Hope family. Many blessings and prayers.

 Cool ministry, awesome group/ family --- Love the strategy of the ministry. Derek and Jenn are well adapted , perfect for this island!

  I will keep this ministry in my prayers as I continue to run the race towards Christ. I think I may be back soon, God willing.  Great place to grow and step out of my daily work life.

 This is the way of God and not the world – that we both can be blessed in giving and receiving and that our gifts become bigger than what was given.  Ultimately it is God that we must be grateful to, both for the opportunity to give and the opportunity to receive, regardless of how large or how small, and that he would put people on this earth such as Derek and Jenn that give us the opportunity to be blessed.   

Truly God is good in spite of all the evil in the world.  

I feel privileged to be part of what you are doing there. I have many feelings about the Philippines. There are many Filipinos working where I live.  Some I have known for more than twenty years. They are such a great addition to our Canadian society.  They seem happy to serve, are grateful and friendly. I think we owe these people...
 I really feel such a kind society must have a special place in God's heart too and I am sure you are helping them achieve their destiny. I pray for continued love for the people you serve and for your lovely family.

 What an experience - we have been blessed by our HOPE brothers and sisters. Their hearts for Jesus, obedience to the call, and genuine passion for serving others is truly moving. We are thankful for the opportunity to learn and work alongside such dedicated followers. We will miss your friendship, yummy cooking, the awesome surf, and most of all your smiles and laughter! Thank you for everything, you are in our prayers."

Needless to say we are incredibly blessed to see a young couple/family serving the Lord with their time as well as their resources. It is with joy that we forward our donation.

I have been greatly moved by the work that Hope is doing & I pray they would continue to have a great impact on their community as well as those of us here with the resources to help them.

We have been excited to see the way the farm is developing and the different growth areas among the staff and the students who are having opportunity to attend school.  That is awesome and something we had been praying for. We were truly touched by your ministry and impacted by the way we saw God using you all.  I told the church when we got home that of all the ministries, mission trips etc. that we have been involved in, yours was the one where I saw God and the love of Jesus lived out the most clearly.  So thank you for that.  I, for myself have really tried to take some of the ministries that you have and Canadianize them.  I really felt that God wanted me to spend more time visiting and praying with people.  As you know, in Canadian culture people struggle with that and admitting even a need for prayer, healing or help.  But when I asked God what He wanted me to learn and see from our trip that was one thing that was so clear.