June, 2014

Dear Friends,

We are attempting to cover a lot of ground in this edition of the Hope Force International e-Newsletter.   We think that you will enjoy the fact that much of the update is committed to interesting videos, with a few short stories and pictorial reports. Our intent is to provide a broad menu of options for you to pleasurably explore the various short- and long-term endeavors of the ministry. 

We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to those of you who pray, go, give and encourage as we seek to demonstrate God’s faithful loving-kindness to the troubled in heart, soul and spirit. Together with you, help for the hurting continues -- and hope for the disaster survivor prevails as we follow the example of Jesus -- the one who flawlessly demonstrated compassion in action.

Jack P. Minton
CEO/President
Hope Force International

Hope Force responded to the outbreak of tornadoes which struck in Vilonia and Mayflower, Arkansas -- killing 15 people and destroying many homes. (In addition to the overview video above, click to hear a homeowner's detailed and harrowing account of what he and his family experienced.)

Read the personal account of Sue Duby – HFI Staff member – as she served in tornado-stricken Louisville, Mississippi.

What does the “Ministry of Presence” look like? Read the heart-warming story of “Mr. H” after he suffered the loss of his entire neighborhood.

HFI Program Director, Craig Snow, shares an update on our ongoing work in the Appalachian area of West Virginia.  Find out how you and your church…friends and family can make a lasting difference!

For the first time ever, the entire Hope Force International staff was able to travel to Haiti to come alongside our ongoing work there. Watch our HFI team in action…and view an update on our very own Hope Force Haiti house now under construction!

HFI Haiti Program Director shares a Pictorial Update Report

Come join us at one of our upcoming Hope Force disaster responder training events…and we promise that you won’t be disappointed! (Contact us at info@hopeforce.org)

August 21-23rd         Seattle, WA
September 11-13th   Texarkana, TX
October 16-18th        Franklin, TN