Hello, I have written a few blogs for HopeChest Insights, and I think it is time that I introduce myself! My name is Dana Bright, and I am the Content Manager for Children’s HopeChest. I have been a part of the HopeChest team for just over two months, and it has been a blessing to …
Hi Travelers! We are Anna and Katie, the Travel Team for Children’s HopeChest, and our job is to make traveling with Children’s HopeChest as smooth, efficient, and memorable as possible. We are so grateful to have you join us in this ministry and be the hands and feet of Christ on this wonderful journey. …
On April 30th, Antioch Church in Colorado Springs launched their partnership with the Nsagweni 2 CarePoint in Swaziland. Since the launch in April, they have already achieved 68% child sponsorship! We have been inspired by Antioch’s engagement throughout all of the processes of their partnership. During the CarePoint launch at Antioch, Pastor Jayde and Nate …
Maybe you’ve seen it. The big mission trip bus filled with Americans on foreign soil throwing candy at children as they run alongside, catching the candy and begging for more. Everyone is laughing and smiling…but maybe somewhere deep down you feel a familiar twinge in your gut. Something about this feels a little off. What’s …
Transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children would not be possible without the vision and passion of our Russian field staff. The work done in Russia is part of a special model, focusing on caring for older orphans by equipping them with the resources they need to live full, productive lives. Our Ministry Centers in …
In 2004 we started a ministry in Swaziland focused on supporting teams of young people to reach out to local schools fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Along the way, we found the story behind the story – widows and orphans. We were introduced to Neighborhood Care Points which were operating sporadically around the Manzini area. These …
In February 2017, I had the privilege of leading our seventh incredible team to San Lucas Sacatepequez, Guatemala to do life with our family at Camino al Cielo CarePoint. God has given us a vision to go beyond the love and care of children and into the lives of teachers. Now parents are a part …
“In this crazy world, there’s an enormous distinction between good times and bad, between sorrow and joy. But in the eyes of God, they’re never separated. Where there is pain, there is healing. Where there is mourning, there is dancing. Where there is poverty, there is the kingdom . . . We are sent to …
In his 1946 bestselling book, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Viktor Frankl states that “Humans’ primary motivation in life is to find a meaning in life. Ultimately, life is not about pursuing happiness or power. But, rather, happiness is a byproduct human beings find by living a meaningful life.” We’re obsessed with finding happiness in our …
I was nervous about so many things, especially the home visits. This was my first trip with Children’s HopeChest to Ethiopia, and I didn’t know what to expect when I stepped across the threshold of someone’s home half a world away from what was familiar to me. Our leaders, Whitney & Kurt, taught us about …
