We arrived at Hope Mountain today; the location of the first part of our ministry. Hope Mountain is located in a beautiful area. It is in a very hilly area. There is a beautiful mountain that overlooks the entrance.
We had the opportunity to meet with the kids, both the boys who live here, and those who come here for school. We were able to play with the kids and connect with them. We played games including ping-pong, soccer and volleyball.
We also heard the amazing story of how Hope Unlimited was started here in Brazil. Phil Smith, our host, came here in the 1990s with his Dad in response to the killing of kids who lived on the streets. They have been blessed by God and so many people. They have multiple facilities around Brazil where they take in kids as well as teach them. They teach them about God as well as practical skills that they can use to get a job.
We got to have lunch and dinner with the boys who live here. While eating, we listened to there stories.
We had a “meeting” with a room full of kids. We got to sing worship songs together.
We feel so privileged to get to be here serving the kids. We had a lot of fun today! We look forward to continuing to build the relationships and get to know the kids in the next three days.
~Christina
Praying for you guys!!!
I Peter 4:10 – Use those gifts, my friends! Love these updates and the smiles in the photos. May God continue to fill your cup as you meet new friends and have these incredible experiences. God Bless!