1/5/17 A Day at Light in Africa

(Children at Light in Africa praying and singing.) Hey All!  After a few long flights with only a few glitches, the team has finally made it to our destination – the beautiful, God-created country of Tanzania. With our faithful drivers, we made it to Mama Lynn’s Light of Africa late in the night on Wednesday. … Read more

Happy New Year

Everyone at Hope Ministries would like to wish you and your family many blessings in 2017.  I thank God for the many great things that happened with Hope Ministries this last year, and look forward to see what God has planned for us in 2017.  God bless all of you for your many prayers and … Read more

February 2nd Fundraiser

I am so excited about our upcoming fundraiser.  i have had the pleasure of meeting a young man from Africa and I have asked him to come share his story with you.  You are not going to want to miss it.   Wilson Kubwayo A Burundi native, Wilson lived in extreme poverty in a Tanzanian … Read more

Prayers for Glory – Oct. 1st Surgery

While the medical mission team was in Tanzania this last May, we met a sweet young girl called Glory.  She is a 14- year -old who fell into a container of boiling water and burned herself beyond recognition in the face and neck area.  She cannot close her mouth or her eyes and is unable … Read more

Hope Ministries Fundraiser “Shake your Tailbone”

We want to personally invite all of you to come and have fun at the Hope Ministries Fundraiser on Aug. 12th at 630 pm at The Pointe in Elk Point, SD.  Dr. Ralph Reeder, a neurosurgeon, from the Dakota Dunes has put together a band called the “Spinal Chords”.  They will play a variety of … Read more

Hope’s Fundraiser, August 12th

Since I have returned home I have had time to reflect on all the last team did to help so many needy people.  I feel so blessed that they came to serve.  This would not be possible without donations from some wonderful and caring people.  We are having a fundraiser, and I hope you all … Read more

Return Home

Our Return Home: As I sit on the plane ready to leave Tanzania, my heart is heavy with sorrow to be leaving all my friends and family here. As I reflect on the last few weeks, I praise God for all that we were able to accomplish to help these needy people. Yet I am … Read more

June 4th

Sorry for not blogging the last couple of days. There has been a lot going on. Thursday evening all the physicians, residents and staff had a supper for the Hope team. It was such a fun evening to be able to visit with all the people we have been working with the last week. Dr. … Read more