Stories of Hope
Stories from our ministry fields around the world.
Why Celebrate Advent?
The weeks leading up to Christmas can be hectic—Christmas programs, work parties, school events, shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking, cleaning the house, preparing to travel. The list of things to do at this time of year can seem endless. What’s
What is Advent?
Advent is the season of the Christian calendar that comes directly before Christmas. Its name comes from the Latin word, adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.”
November 2024 Prayer Guide
TURKEY — The team in Turkey reports: “We held a training for our leadership on core communication and conflict resolution. These are key, as they help our leaders know how to best communicate with each other, how to bring
Gahan’s Journey of Healing and Faith
A Words of Hope team member in Bhutan met a young man named Gahan who had been hospitalized with tuberculosis. Alone and in need of support, Gahan received prayers and heard the gospel message from the team member during
October 2024 Prayer Guide
TURKEY — Pray for a listener named Eric who reached out to the team in Turkey asking for prayer to overcome addictions to alcohol and gambling. He shared that these addictions have been affecting his relationship with the Lord,
Pray with Words of Hope
God works through our prayers. Prayers go where our feet cannot, and the Holy Spirit intercedes in our prayers even when we do not know what words to say. Prayer connects the body of Christ near and far around
New Languages in Nepal
Words of Hope Nepal is expanding to include two new language programs, Magar and Maithili, in order to better serve the diverse communities in the region. Many Nepali people prefer to speak their local languages, even though they understand
September 2024 Prayer Guide
UGANDA — “I want to thank the Lord for the many lives that are being transformed through studying Scripture—especially the youth,” shares our Ruwenzori language producer. One young person named Titus recently joined a Words of Hope Ruwenzori Bible
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Words of Hope tutoring centers in India are setting children up for educational success and demonstrating the love of Christ in tangible ways. A System of Support Children who live in impoverished regions of northern India do not get