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Taste and See

Psalm 34 – Taste and See that the Lord is Good!

We have been enjoying some time back in Australia, visiting friends, family, churches and community groups. What a blessing it has been, sharing with brothers and sisters in Australia who have been praying and supporting the ministry of His House…

PrayForSouthSudan

Ten Days of Prayer for SS 2015

  Last year, many people participated in the “10 Days of Prayer for South Sudan”. This began on December 15, the one-year anniversary of the start of the civil war in South Sudan, and concluded on December 25, the ‘birthday’…

Tax Deductibility for Australian Donors!

Good news, South Sudan and ‘finances’ do not normally go together in the same sentence! But we have some exciting news to share that may help many of you who are supporting the work of His House of Hope financially.   OARF (Overseas Aid and Relief Fund) is an arm of…

‘He’s Jesus’

You may think being a doctor in South Sudan is remote and challenging. But it is nothing compared to what Dr Tom faces in Nuba. Read here to find out more.   Over the past twelve months, the Lord has…

Ten Days of Prayer for South Sudan – Days 6-10

December 15, 2014, was the first anniversary of the violence that began the current instability in South Sudan. As we reflected on this, and grieved at the significance, a missionary friend of ours began writing prayers for the nation. Many…

Ten Days of Prayer for South Sudan – Days 1-5

December 15, 2014, was the first anniversary of the violence that began the current instability in South Sudan. As we reflected on this, and grieved at the significance, a missionary friend of ours began writing prayers for the nation. Many…

Commissioner

A fragile beginning…

Every birth at His House of Hope is special. But there are some births in which we sense the hand of God in unique ways. Here is one of those sacred journeys we have been privileged to be a part…

Camo the chameleon

Fun Fun Fun!

Amidst the struggles of mission in a country like South Sudan, we are given glimpses of God’s creativity and zest for life! It truly is a privilege to be in a trusting relationship with the One True God, our Creator,…

Reconcile International

The need for peace and reconciliation in South Sudan!

Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather are friends of ours and missionaries serving in Yei with Reconcile International. Their first son became the first American to be born in South Sudan when he was delivered at His House of Hope in early…

A dark and sad day for South Sudan

December 15, 2013. In South Africa, it was the burial of Nelson Mandela. In South Sudan, it was the beginning of another war. It will be remembered, as a dark and sad day in the history of Africa, and of…