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MA Thomas Update: August 27, 2010

We want to thank you for your fervent prayers and for the many inquiries about Dr. M.A.Thomas' condition.

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4

When sheep know that their shepherd has a keen eye, a brave heart, a strong arm, and a good rod, they are not afraid. In other words, as long as the sheep remain close to the shepherd, there is no reason for them to be frightened.

Last week Dr. Thomas' blood sugar and his blood pressure dropped to extremely low levels. He was in a coma for many hours. But by the grace of God his blood pressure and blood sugar levels are now normal. Since this last episode, he has been weeping a lot. It is very tough on me to see him like this. When I look at my Dad, I see a warrior who has fought many wars for his King. In every war I have watched him fight, he has always come out a victor.

Dr. Samuel Thomas encourages men at Acts 29 Network's Annual Fight Club X event

Watch as Dr. Samuel Thomas encourages men at the recent Acts 29 Network's Annual Fight Club X event in Atlanta, Georgia.

Clean Water for Orphans and Missionaries!

We consider finding a solution to this problem as critical. Most of us have heard the sobering statistics - 24,000 children under the age of five die every day from diarrhea caused by drinking unclean water. And over 88 per cent of all deaths worldwide, resulting from diarrhea, are caused by individuals drinking unsafe water. This is not just a sad statistic to us. This is about our family! At Hopegivers we send out tens of thousands of Pioneer Missionaries to places that have never heard of the Pure Water in Christ that gives eternal life, but they also have never known what it means to drink safe, clean, healthy water that sustains our earthly lives. Since many of our missionaries who work in these areas also rescue orphaned and abandoned children, they have a burden to provide these children with a hope for a life that can start with something as basic as clean water.

Over the past year, we were introduced to the folks at Sawyer Water Filtration. Sawyer makes a filter that is small, durable, and affordable - yet it can produce 1 million gallons of safe, clean drinking water! For just $50 we can send a Pioneer Missionary into the mission field with the water that brings eternal life - Jesus - and an ability to have clean water for him and his family, along with the children they rescue. Praise God for Sawyer!

Samuel Thomas on TCT TV

Take some time to watch the programs by following the links below and watching the October 6 and 7th broadcasts of TCT Today. The series on Proverbs that will be featured on "He Chose You" will also be added as they are aired.

TCT Today, October 6, 2009>

TCT Today, October 7, 2009>

He Chose You, "Where is your Faith" Episode>

Haiti: Hopegivers Ministry Development

In seeking the Lord's direction for the future of Hopegivers' ministry in Haiti, a ministry development team recently visited the city of Cap Haitien. The team, consisting of Brian Brantley of Lifetouch, Pastors Don Wilhite and Ricky Smith of Calvary Baptist Church, along with HGI President, Samuel Thomas, and HGI International Ministry Director, John Batastini, visited local ministries to assess how HGI can best serve the people of Haiti.

Clothes for the Kids

A Hopegivers sponsor and his family passed out new school uniforms to the children at Oleander 2 and 3 just in time for the new school year. Here's a first-hand account of what took place.

Summer VBS

We would like to thank all 18 churches using Hopegivers VBS materials this summer! If you would like a copy of this year's Hopegivers-themed VBS materials, please call the office at 866-373-4673 today. If you haven't seen it, you are missing out!

Hopegivers Family, Let's Pray

Hopegivers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and survivors of Monday's terrorist attack in Jaipur, India. At least 80 are confirmed dead after a series of blasts ripped through various crowded areas of the city. We ask the Hopegivers family all over the world to unite in prayer to lift up all those affected by this horrific event.

Hopegivers Prepares for Future Growth

Hopegivers International recently completed a restructuring process that will allow the ministry to better respond to and serve needy orphaned children in India, Malawi, and Haiti, the nations in which it currently serves.

Hopegivers dedicated several months to maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of its current staff, and also hired key additional staff. The organization also significantly increased the number of its full-time volunteers, along with improving its donor and inter-organizational communication channels.

2008 Graduation!

1,000 plus Bible students from this year’s graduating class have accepted diplomas and will now embark on the challenge of spreading the word about God’s love.

Malawi Team Returns

A small contingent returned safely to the USA this week after visiting Hopegivers-sponsored projects in northern Malawi. The team met with vulnerable children, hospital patients and all-but-forgotten prisoners; providing aid and gifts along the way. “I will not ever be the same after this trip,” said team member Bob Robinson, who meant that in the best way possible.

Liberty Missions Conference

Hopegivers made the 542 mile trek to Liberty University for this year's Spring Missions Conference. Our HG team joined more than 70 other mission reps from other outstanding organizations that are seeking to help folks in Jesus' name.

New Orphanage Building in Haiti!

Hopegivers recently completed construction on a new Hope Home orphanage in Haiti. HG built the new orphanage not only to provide 31 current orphans with better living conditions, but also to provide the potential to house 100 or more orphans.

Hopegivers to Rescue 300 Children of Prostitutes

Hopegivers International plans to rescue 300 children of prostitutes in south India. The effort to take in these children came after a large group of prostitutes - also known as commercial sex workers - asked representatives of the organization to take their children to be raised in Hopegivers-sponsored Hope Homes.

Big Things in 2008!

All of us here at Hopegivers are feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and revitalized--ready to help rescue, restore and redeem more people in need in 2008! God (and you!) did amazing, miraculous things through HG in 2007, and we look forward to much of the same in 2008. Here's a brief overview of what's happenin'.

Christmas Needs!

We have more needs than ever before this year in India, Haiti and Malawi. Here are some fresh ideas of some tangible ways how you can help the ministry a great deal.

Haiti Update--New Building Looking Great!

A team of two visited Hopegivers' Haiti project over the Thanksgiving weekend and returned with some exciting news and updates...

India Team Returns Home Safely

The team of four reporters has returned home safely after nearly one month in India. They worked tirelessly and fought through various hazards (malfunctioning cars, cobras, tp emergencies, dysentery, invasive mice etc...) to gather stories, testimonies, pictures, video and project updates from many Hopegivers-sponsored locations.

India Trip, Winter Approaching...

Hopegivers is sending a team of four to visit Hope Homes in south, central and east India from Oct. 29 through Nov. 21. They will be visiting mostly "off the beaten path" areas of ministry, and hope to bring back fresh updates, pictures, reports and news from the field. They will also spend time teaching local pastors how to use new technology to file reports and maximize efficiency.

300 Children Rescued!

I am so happy to share the good news! 300 more children have been rescued from helpless lives by the grace of God and the generosity of Hopegivers' sponsors.

Recently, God opened an amazing door for our ministry. I received a call from one of our pastors in south India indicating that a large group of prostitutes, or Commercial Sex Workers (CSW's), wanted us to take in their children and to raise them in our Hope Homes. Within two weeks, I was on a plane to meet with them along with ten other pastors...

Orphan Day

I am very happy that a day has finally been designated to honor and remember the unwanted, destitute orphans on the streets. According to a 2001 report by the World Health Organization, there were 193 million street children in the world. Many estimate today that there are well above 200 million.

Hopegivers Embarks on Strategic Week of Planning, Fasting and Prayer

Hopegivers is dedicating the week of Sep. 10-15 to prayer, fasting and strategic planning. Our goal is to ready our ministry and ourselves for the challenges ahead and to bring fresh insight and focus to our growing strengths.

With your continued prayer support, we will strive to hone our services to orphaned children across the globe and our communications with generous supporters here in the U.S.

August MA Thomas Update

ma_thomas_100px Check out this month’s inspiring message from M.A. Thomas. "We are seeing God work in mighty ways through the fasting prayers of His people in India, especially His orphaned and abandoned children... Let us fast and pray together to pull down the strongholds of evil against God's people."

Samuel Thomas Returns

"It's amazing how much you appreciate your own home and bed after being in prison for seven weeks!" Sam, reunited with his family in the US for the first time in fourteen months, speaks with inspiring strength and courage, despite the difficulties and adversity over the last couple of years. Brandishing his mild Indian accent and signature chuckle he adds, "One thing's for sure, when you're living for God, life can never be boring!"

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