Thirteen of us joined Todd, Amy, and Addisyn because we all love the ministry of Village of Hope. And we love the Blocks, their amazing staff, the house parents, and the beautiful children and teenagers that call Village of Hope their home.
Jose David, Anna and Gustavo
As we concluded our time together we shared what had impacted us and how we should move forward to continue to advocate and support VOH in 2015 and the years to come. So many ideas resonated with me but there was something that stood out that I wanted to pursue immediately.
When Todd was sharing about what a typical day looked like for him, he talked about coordinating the use of vehicles. VOH has only 2 vans that they use for short-term mission teams, doctor appointments, taking kids to school or court, purchasing supplies, hauling construction materials, etc. Not only is that quite a puzzle to figure out each day but there are just more needs than these 2 vans can accommodate. And sometimes they take a van with just a few people in it. There has been a need for a truck for some time now but there just hasn't been the funds.
one of VOH's 2 vans
Now backing up to last year, there was someone who had told me that they wanted to provide $3,500 matching funds to provide for a need at VOH and also encourage others to invest in VOH too. We had an idea about how to use these funds, but the need was met so we decided to wait. I really believed that the Lord wanted us to wait until after the new year. So as Todd was sharing the need for a truck, the matching funds came to mind. I approached him and asked how much he thought he would need, wondering if the Lord would use these funds to meet their need. He said about $7,000. I couldn't help but smile. And yes, I was pretty excited too!
So our goal is to raise $3,500 that will then be matched for a total of $7,000 so Village of Hope can purchase this much-needed truck. What a blessing to their ministry this would be and what a great way to meet one of their tangible needs.
Right now at VOH there are 32 staff, 8 house parents, 33 kids and 1 adult mom with her son. 75 people. Just 2 vans. That’s crazy!
Will you help us reach this goal? I know it’s big!
But if we all do this together I believe we can supply this need!
We all have so much. Is there anything you can give up to help?
As the body of Christ can we come alongside Village of Hope and provide a truck for their daily needs?
Donations can be made to the church with "PURE - VOH truck" noted in the memo. If you have any questions about donations please send me an email at PureUndefiledReligionExpressed@gmail.com.
Let’s let Village of Hope know we stand with them! Please pray and share this post with others! ~Christine
That's awesome Christine! I'll help! :)
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DeleteVery cool...I will pray these funds come in.
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