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A CANDLE OF HOPE “I cannot explain enough what you have done,” wrote Suleiman from the New Hope Orphanage in Ethiopia. “You protected the candle that is lighting the darkness for the most forgotten of God’s little ones, the orphans and the disabled. We are lighting the candle of hope, and children and adults alike are coming to hear the words of God!”
As QHM Cares—reaching across borders launched, The New Hope Orphanage shared that they were struggling to care for young orphans and disabled children.
from the community. In September, ten people were baptized at the New Hope Orphanage and even more are studying for baptism. Praise God! Their creativity, and your faithful gifts, ensure that the candle that is lighting the darkness will not be snuffed out. “Thank you, again,” exclaimed Suleiman. “ You have taken my heart, the hearts of my family, the hearts of our staff and board, and the hearts of New Hope kids. God is good.”
Faithful donors like you made it possible to provide immediate nutritional support and health care. You also helped the staff teachers revive and adapt broken down desks to create socially distanced classrooms for kindergarten through 10th-grade students. Students were able to return in September. Most importantly, you helped them continue Bible studies for the children and people
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OUTSIDE THE COMFORT ZONE Last September, David Wren accepted a call to be the QHM Evangelism Director after spending 32 years in healthcare administration. The seed of his passion for sharing Jesus started on a mission trip. He shares his journey. You went on a Quiet Hour Mission in 2013 to Cuzco, Peru. It changed your life. How?
Serving as a team member was incredible. I discovered how exhilarating it is to work outside my comfort zone and the importance of flexibility in finding solutions to unexpected challenges. To see people in Peru working hard but content in their simple life was very meaningful. Plus, I came home with lifelong friends who have the same passion for sharing Jesus. Starting a new job is always exciting. What have you learned so far?
You are part of the team that works directly on QHM Cares. What is most exciting about it?
It is exciting to collaborate with the worldwide church and our international partners on grassroots projects to continue sharing Jesus. I am so grateful that people are experiencing His amazing grace safely despite the pandemic. I wish I could share every note of thanks I receive. Your gifts are improving lives, now and for the kingdom. When this pandemic is over, what do you hope we take away from this experience?
We are seeing that nothing can stop the gospel. God will reveal how we can help Him accomplish His work. This will require unique and creative approaches like QHM Cares—reaching across borders. He is coming soon.
We all live life forward and understand backward. Each experience, good or bad, shapes us. When we look back, it is incredible to see how His purpose for us is revealed. We just have to be patient. My mission to Peru was part of His plan. So is starting this new adventure by joining the QHM team.
WE MUST BE OPEN TO GOD’S LEADING. HE WILL REVEAL WAYS YOU CAN HELP ACCOMPLISH HIS WORK. —DAVID WREN, QHM EVANGELISM DIRECTOR ECHOES SPECIAL EDITION
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With your help, Palawan mission in the Philippines is sharing Jesus in their neighborhoods despite COVID-19! The Holy Spirit is moving in mighty ways!
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Pray for new believers as they start their journey with Jesus. Every gift of $25 will introduce five more people to our Savior!
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“We express our gratitude to your donors for the financial support which makes the spreading of the gospel possible in areas where we are allowed to share Jesus despite COVID-19 restrictions. We praise the Lord for the hundreds of precious souls who accepted Him!” — Palawan Mission of Seventh-day Adventists to Quiet Hour Ministries.
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READY, BUT WAITING We are ready to go. “I am very excited to return to the field,” shares Evangelism Director David Wren, “But until then, we will eagerly wait for that time to come. We are fully prepared with preliminary work completed, and our international partners are eagerly waiting and ready for team members to come work with them!” But it is also crucial that we only return when it is safe and responsible to do so. Until then, what a joyous privilege it is to support our international partners from home! Through QHM Cares—reaching across borders, your gift will be put to work in the field immediately and help spread the gospel at a vital time in earth’s history. In these past months, tens of thousands of people worldwide experienced the love of Jesus reflected in the care of their friends and neighbors. This only happened because of the support of people like you.
TURN YOUR LISTLESS SHARES INTO MISSION PLOWSHARES. By transferring your under-performing stock or real estate to fund a charitable remainder trust, you can avoid taxes and potentially receive increased income for life. And you’ll make a tremendous impact in the mission field! MAKE A LIFETIME DIFFERENCE TODAY! Call us at (800) 900-9021 to get started.
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We can’t become complacent now. Although the near future may seem uncertain and even bleak, we know that Jesus is coming again soon. Will you help finish the work? Every $5 you give will reach one more precious soul for Jesus and keep the momentum going! Are you ready to make an impact for eternity?
Give a little each month; Share Jesus all year! $25 a month reaches
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$50 a month reaches
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Every a month you add reaches 12 more! CONTACT US Quiet Hour Ministries PO Box 3000 Redlands, CA 92373 (800) 900-9021 qhm@qhministries.org www.qhministries.org Echoes® Special Edition is published monthly by Quiet Hour Ministries, 630 Brookside Avenue, Redlands, CA 92373.
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