Light in the Darkness

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Hope Is Strong Ministries

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July 9, 2025

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1:5

God gave Pastor Jeremiah a vision — to serve orphans and vulnerable children in Bunda, located in the Mara Region of Tanzania.

I had a short discussion with Pastor Jeremiah in 2012, he shared his heart and concern for the orphans in his community. In 2022, our team was in Bunda when Pastor Jeremiah received a phone call about a 14 yr orphan who had just died of malaria. Her name was Karesha. We spent a short time that night ministering to the family of whose home Karesha died in. I remember Pastor Jeremiah saying, “They didn’t do enough for her.”

Pastor Jeremiah shared the vision with community pastors and officials and with their support almost 8 acres of land was purchased.

Today, with the support of many individuals and organizations, the classrooms and the restrooms are in the finishing stages.

The orphanage and school, formally called Centre for Community Empowerment and Transformation (CCET) is being built within a very dark community. Witchcraft is very strong in this region and many of the families in this area have left due to the darkness surrounding it. It is our prayer, that God’s Light will shine through CCET and bring hope to this community. Will you join us in prayer?

Upcoming News & Events

IMPORTANT UPDATE : Our Lunch n Learn that was scheduled for tomorrow, is canceled. We hope to reschedule in the Fall.
Our Open Warehouse in August will be Saturday, August 9th from 12 pm – 3 pm. We will be sorting and packing bags to take on our upcoming Tanzania trip.

Tanzania Mission Trip

Please be in prayer for our missions team as we prepare for what God has planned. We have a few ways you can support this trip financially, please see the list below.

Zambia Team Travel : $2,000 (Pastor Isaac & his wife will be joining us)
Water for the entire trip: $70.00
Biharamulo Ministry – Meals for Bible Club : $180.00, Meals for Men’s/Women’s Conference : $230.00
Bunda Ministry – Meals for Bible Club : $300.00, Meals for Widows: $130.00, Meals for Men’s Women’s Conference: $230.00, Meals for Youth Conference: $230.00
Pastor and Translators Love Offerings : $500.00
Hotel stays while traveling: $300.00