April Newsletter
The 2025 Pastors Retreat is in the books, and we are proud to announce that from the reports received, it was a tremendous success! During the four-day retreat, 116 delegates gathered from 63 Agape churches throughout Kenya and Tanzania. This year’s theme was “Growing the Local Church”, with Bishop Achanga, teaching from the example of the early church and it’s ability to grow both spiritually and numerically. Bishop Evans Achanga, along with other leadership, was able to speak on topics regarding church organization and growth, as well as topics to build and encourage leaders personally. The time spent together learning, praying, and looking to the future, was time invested in equipping these leaders, but will continue to produce fruit as they invest in individuals within their communities and church bodies.
March Newsletter
Our mission team returned, the first of March, after spending ten days working alongside our F4H East Africa Team, and our partners at Agape Fellowship Center, planting two churches, providing medical care, and opening two wells in Uganda. This was our first attempt to work in two villages silmutaniously, and we saw the Holy Spirit answer prayers throughout our time in country. Through these efforts, the medical team treated 2,982 people, and through the week of hut to hut visits, community outreach, and personal prayer in the prayer tent, we had 817 documented salvations!
February Newsletter
As February comes to a close at Foundations for Hope, we are hard at work and excited, for the advancement of the Kingdom that we have witnessed already this year. The new staff at Jesus Harvesters Agape Bible College, is on site and busy with preparations for the first class of students who will arrive in May. The process of completing the acceptance of students is ongoing, and nearly complete. While the Bible College is gearing up for students, the campus and staff are currently hosting a team of missionaries from the United States. This is the second mission team of the year, and is comprised of 23 missionaries from Alabama and Kentucky. The team is commissioned with the work of spreading the love and good news of Jesus, to two different communities at once! On their ten day trip, the team will work alongside team members from Agape Fellowship Center, to serve the communities of Lomajanita and Namusia.
January Newsletter
The US Team, from Jesus Harvesters Ministries, has returned from Ndalani, Kenya. During their time in Kenya, 1,966 people were attended to through a five-day medical mission, and we celebrate with all of heaven as we report 410 people received Christ as their Lord and Savior! During the week, the newest church was also launched and dedicated to the community. We believe this place will forever be changed to the glory of our God.
November Newsletter
This month Foundations for Hope has been busy with preparations for three new freshwater wells in the villages of Kivula, Lomajanita, and Namusia. We are also beginning the construction of two new churches during the month of December. With the Lord’s help, these projects will be completed in time for our upcoming mission trip in February. In addition, campus construction and staff placement are almost complete at the site of the Jesus Harvesters Agape Bible College. This next month, we will begin the review and acceptance process for our first class of future pastors.
October Newsletter
The Third Annual Foundations for Hope 5K is in the books and we cannot say enough about this day or our F4H family! We are overwhelmed by your support. The support of our sponsors, community, and volunteers is nothing short of amazing. This year we had 323 race participants, countless volunteers, and an amazing crowd of friends and family, that showed up to support this event. We marvel at the goodness of our God, which has allowed us to come together in such a fun way, to make an impact for His Kingdom.
September Newsletter
During our week in Apriki, we witnessed 863 recorded salvations, 1442 people treated through our medical mission, and 33 water baptisms, and incredibly, this is just the beginning! Clean water, a church, and full-time pastor are now in this community. As discipleship groups continue, we know we will see an even greater harvest to come.
August Newsletter
We are excited to announce that our Third Annual Foundations for Hope 5K will be held Saturday, October 19th. Come join us at the Trussville Entertainment District to walk, run, or relay while making a difference in the lives of others and impacting the Kingdom of God. We will have fun for the entire family, including face painting and activities for the kids, door prizes from local businesses, music, and refreshments.
July Newsletter
July has been a fantastic month and God continues to bless us in every area of this ministry! Work has continued in the Village of Apriki, Kenya, where crews have been on site this month constructing the new church and pastor house. The pastor house will allow the church pastor to live in, and serve, the village full time. While construction continues, our East Africa Team is in the village sharing the Good News of Jesus and providing discipleship to the community. The Discipleship Program is an important part of every new village Agape enters, and is designed to nurture a strong body of believers.
June Newsletter
This month, drilling of a new borehole began in the village of Apriki, Kenya. We are pleased to announce that the drill team has successfully struck water, and work has begun on the freshwater well. Discipleship groups have been launched within the community, and soon construction on the church will begin.