Posted: December 17th, 2009 | Author: darlene | Filed under: Favor of God Primary School, House of Hope Child Stories, House of Hope Children's Home, Uncategorized
I continue to be amazed at Favor of God’s blessings. The seed to build a Primary school was planted in 2006 and came to fruition in 2008. It was born out of our desire to educate children from our House of Hope Children’s Home, like Emmanuel Odonko, in a spiritually rich and academically sound environment. The best way to accomplish this goal was to have a school in close proximity to the House of Hope, have a class size of less than thirty students, hire highly qualified Christian teachers, and finally, serve a hot lunch to Emmanuel and his classmates every day. Through vigilance and prayer, Favor has accomplished all of this and more.
This vision that began for Emmanuel and the other children of the House of Hope quickly expanded into a campaign for the children of the surrounding Gulu community. The primary school, currently on rented grounds, now educates over 275 students. It is the only school in Gulu to serve lunch and the students consistently score exceptionally high on the government academic tests. No wonder there is a long waiting list to get into the school.
Favor’s vision continues with the recent purchase of ten acres. We have plans to build new facilities for our Primary School, our Bible College, as well as new separate housing facilities for the children of the House of Hope. These dreams have and will be made possible through the generosity of supporters who share the vision of bringing hope and healing to Gulu.
What a beautiful story thus far for Emmanuel and his House of Hope brothers and sisters. Their journey has taken them from spiritual bondage, into a safe-haven of spiritual and physical nourishment. And they are now developing in an environment of academic excellence. God has lifted them up, bathed them in His spirit, educated them in His name, and they are now planters of a new Kingdom . Their lives will inspire and cultivate hope and healing for themselves and generations to follow them.
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Emmanuel was born in the Abok village in 1993. His parents were both killed when the rebels burned their hut with them inside. Emmanuel was ten years old at the time. He was taken to live with a paternal uncle who was also caring for five other orphans. Life was difficult for this family and food often scarce as the uncle worked tirelessly to provide school fees for all the children as well as the basic necessities of life.
Emmanuel came to the attention of Favor of God ministries through a tour given by one of our board members. He now attends our Christian school and is a thriving part of the House of Hope family. “Emmy” has grown to be a leader to the other children at the House of Hope. He loves to play soccer and he is doing well in his studies, particularly English and Mathematics.
If you are interested in sponsoring Emmanuel for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Emmanuel’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Brian’s father was killed in 2001 after being arrested by government forces. His mother died of a sudden, undocumented illness in 2003. Brian and his brother, Denis, were then sent to live with their maternal grandmother in the Opit IDP camp. Denis was 4 years old and Brian was 2. Unfortunately, the boys’ grandmother was unable to care for them adequately and they were referred to House of Hope in March 2006.
When he first came to House of Hope, Brian ran away on a regular basis and wouldn’t look at people when they spoke to him. It took persistent tender loving care, but eventually he settled down and joined the House of Hope family as a happy, social little boy. Brian has grown to be a very adventurous young man, often bringing home the animals he meets on his adventures. He loves watching the Jesus film and he favors Math in school. Brian says that he wants to grow up to become a doctor.
If you are interested in sponsoring Brian for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Brian’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Paul was born in 2002 in the Anaka IDP camp. His father was killed by LRA rebels in 2003 and his mother abandoned Paul and his three older siblings to their paternal grandmother, who was unable to care for them properly. The mother subsequently died of undocumented causes.
An older cousin, who had been abducted by the LRA and escaped, came to the World Vision Children of War Rehabilitation Program and made Paul and his older brother known to the workers there. After assessing the children, World Vision referred them to House of Hope where they have become healthy, laughing youngsters who love Jesus and love their House of Hope family.
Paul is one of the youngest children at the House of Hope right now. He is constantly happy and loves to assist the staff by helping to sweep, mop, and do other chores. Paul is a very bright young boy who was ranked 2nd out of the 100 children in his class. He is very active and very confident, often asking to play soccer with some of the bigger boys at the House.
If you are interested in sponsoring Paul for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Paul’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Innocent was born in the Anaka IDP camp in 1999. His father was killed by LRA rebels in 2003 and his mother abandoned Innocent and his three siblings to their paternal grandmother, who was unable to care for them properly. The mother subsequently died of undocumented causes.
An older cousin, who had been abducted by the LRA and escaped, came to the World Vision Children of War Rehabilitation Program and made the children known to the workers there. After assessing the children, World Vision referred Innocent and his younger brother to House of Hope where they have become healthy, laughing youngsters who love Jesus and love their House of Hope family.
Innocent’s favorite subject in school in English, and he has developed a hobby of planting vegetables and flowers in the House of Hope garden. Innocent says that he wants to someday grow up and become a farmer.
If you are interested in sponsoring Innocent for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Innocent’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Emmanuel was born in Koch village. Both his father and his mother passed away in 2005. When his parents died, Emmanuel, his three siblings, and his foster sister were left alone to fend for themselves for one month. The only food they had was the lunch provided by the school. Later his maternal uncle decided to take them in. However, due to a physical disability and a wife who abused them they had to be relocated.
House of Hope learned of Emmanuel and his siblings when his younger brother died. With tender loving care, good food, much prayer, Emmanuel has become an outgoing child who loves Jesus and his House of Hope family. He is particularly good at looking after his younger brothers in the home. He loves playing soccer. He also excels in social studies, and teachers praise his good attitude. He is a very smart boy getting the top scores in his school. He can draw a map of the world with all continents or a map of Africa with all countries from memory.
If you are interested in sponsoring Emmanuel for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Emmanuel’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Denis’s father was killed in 2001 after being arrested by government forces. His mother died of a sudden, undocumented illness in 2003. Denis and his younger brother, Brian, were sent to live with their maternal grandmother in the Opit IDP camp. Denis was only 4 years old at this time, and his brother was 2. Unfortunately, the boys’ grandmother was unable to care for them adequately and they were referred to House of Hope in March 2006.
Since coming to House of Hope, Denis has made steady progress toward adjustment. He is a cheerful worker and finds many tasks to help keep the grounds and house in good condition. While he missed a lot of school staying in the IDP Camp, he is working diligently to catch up in the FOG primary school. Denis has grown to be a great mentor to the younger children in the House of Hope. Whenever he sees a little one sitting alone or crying, he goes over to them and attends to their needs. He also loves to play football and is a very fierce competitor of the sport.
If you are interested in sponsoring Denis for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Denis’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Ambrose was born in the Atyak IDP camp. His mother was an evangelist who was martyred for Christ. She was poisoned for preaching the gospel to a witchdoctor’s son when Ambrose was about 2 years of age. A few years later his father was fatally shot in a land dispute. The relative Ambrose was entrusted to neglected his health. He was found wandering the streets of Gulu and was brought to House of Hope by a FOG night watchman that saw him on the street and noticed how thin and sickly he was.
With lots of tender loving care, good food, and much prayer, Ambrose has become a happy, healthy young boy. Though Ambrose is very quiet he is very loving to his brothers and sisters at the House of Hope. His favorite subjects in school are Mathematics and Science and he wants to be a pilot when he grows up. He looks up to the older boys at HOH and desperately wishes to grow up so that he can be more like them.
If you are interested in sponsoring Ambrose for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Ambrose’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Patrick’s father died of cancer in 2002. Shortly after that, his mother abandoned him leaving Patrick and his younger brother to their paternal aunt. His aunt was then abducted by LRA rebels and her property looted, leaving Patrick and his brother to fend for themselves. House of Hope came to know Patrick through another aunt who, after reporting the boys, abducted the youngest and disappeared. Their whereabouts is still unknown.
Since coming to House of Hope, Patrick has bloomed into a fine young man. He loves Jesus and his House of Hope family. Patrick is the oldest boy and takes on the responsibility of being a role model for his younger brothers and sisters in the HOH. His best subject in school is Social Studies and he wants to grow up to become a pastor so that he can preach the word of God. Some of Patrick’s favorite things to do are playing soccer with the younger boys and playing on the drums. His smile is full of grace and joy as he shyly reaches out to take your hand.
If you are interested in sponsoring Patrick for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Patrick’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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Posted: June 23rd, 2009 | Author: Favor of God | Filed under: House of Hope Child Stories
Emmanuel was born in 1996 in the Lapete Unyama IDP Camp. His mother died soon after he was born leaving him in the care of his father, who died two years later. Emmanuel was then left with his elderly maternal grandmother. While living there, his grandmother’s hut was burned down three times, leaving her mentally distressed. Additionally, her age made it very difficult for her to care for a growing boy.
Emmanuel came to House of Hope after one of the Favor of God Ministries staff discovered him through Sunday School. He has thrived in the love-rich atmosphere and healthy environment of the House of Hope family. The other children have endearingly nicknamed him “Big Emmy.” He loves to play soccer, and you can usually find him playing whether or not the ball is inflated. Big Emmy is very protective of the other children at the House of Hope.
If you are interested in sponsoring Emmanual for $50/month, please email sponsorship@favorofgod.org. Please remember to include Emmanuel’s name in your email.
Find out more about Favor of God Ministries at www.favorofgod.org
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