Shining Light in Dark Times on the Big Island!

Pastor Jesus: A Testimony of Provision and Discipleship

Pastor Jesús handing out food to those in need.

One of the greatest joys I experience is seeing the photos and reading the messages that our familia on the Big Island sends us. It fills my heart to know these are the people that we’re actively helping. The leaders we work with are incredible, and they are some of the most dedicated people I know.

Pastor Jesús recently shared a powerful testimony about how the Lord is using him and his two churches to provide food to those in need in the community. This has been a great blessing. Through this ministry, they’re making a real impact. They already have 113 people that they’re discipling. They are fulfilling the Great Commission by preaching and teaching—sharing the Gospel in their community. Pastor Jesús said, “Thank you, my brother, for the help each month for my family. Please pray for us that we may continue the church planting project and that many more will come to the Lord.”

Faith in the Midst of Hardship

While I’m grateful we can support our familia, there’s also a sadness to see the depth of their struggles. In October, they endured 72 hours without electricity, two hurricanes (Oscar and Rafael), and continued rolling blackouts.

Pastor Dunesky (on the far right in both photos on the right), delivering food and supplies to needy families.

Pastor Dunesky recently shared what he’s been going through: “My friend, it’s been hard to stay in touch. My phone only has 9% battery left, and we’ve been without power for 33 hours. Our food is spoiling; everything is very difficult. We have no gas and are facing a tough time. My wife is now sick, and I feel under tremendous pressure.”

Yet, even in the midst of this chaos, the pastors and leaders we partner with continue to bring hope. The smiles on the children’s faces as they receive their toys lift the spirits of their parents and remind our familia that they are not forgotten. God is truly at work among them.

Bringing Hope to the Children Through Hannah’s Toys of Hope

Yaima playing with the kids that received new toys.

One of our leaders, Yaima, sent me photos and videos of the children she’s ministering to. Through Hannah’s Toys of Hope, She was able to bring them school supplies and toys, and she shared about the joy and happiness she saw on the children’s faces as they received their gifts. Hallelujah!

Extend Your Hands to Help

Hannah’s Toys of Hope ministry in action

Please join us in prayer for these families and their children. Ask the Lord to care for and provide for them. We invite you to extend your hands and help meet their urgent needs.

Dawn and I encourage you to prayerfully consider extending a helping hand. By sending a gift today, you can support a needy family and advance the gospel on the Big Island. TOGETHER, we can make a difference!

Thank you for your generosity and for extending your hands to help.

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Video: Hannah’s Toys of Hope

In this video, created with the help of my colleague Jim DeWitt, we show how God is using toys to reach families. Watch how Jesus is working through our dear friends, Pastor Rene and Yarelis!

Thank you for joining us in prayer, and for considering making a gift to help our precious familia.

In His Grip, Dave

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