The following is a letter that was just sent to our Hope for Home Ministries mailing list. I am posting it here, as well, because we are seeking all the prayer support we can get.
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Hello Everyone,
First, let me state clearly that this is not a fund-raising message, it is a prayer-raising message. We find ourselves facing a financial challenge and we are simply asking you to stand with us in prayer to the One who is our Provider.
Over the last year we have focused on making the needs of specific children and families known and finding sponsors to assist with those needs. I am pleased to share that God has provided generously for those needs and our sponsorship program and its finances are healthy and growing. I offer my sincere thanks to all of you who are a part of that!
At the same time, due to a gradual decrease in giving and increase in expenses, our US general account has been steadily shrinking. Our general account covers expenses such as the following:
- Salaries (Under $2000 a month for 2 ½ people on staff)
- Rent, utilities and operating expenses for Hogar de la Esperanza
- Licensing fees for our group home
- Gas and maintenance for our 4-wheel drive ministry (All sponsored money goes directly to the families and none is used for expenses.)
- Etc.
At present, our general budget is almost out of money. This is coming at a time in which we need to see more money, as the monthly costs of operating our group home will begin soon. This will mean increased expenses of approximately $1400 per month. So, we are in need of families who are led to support our general operating budget. Without this, none of the rest of the work we do can happen.
So, will you please make this an urgent matter of prayer over the following days and weeks? Please ask God to place it on the hearts of people to support Hope for Home Ministries at large on a monthly basis. Also ask Him to provided the influx of funds we need for the short term. We believe and trust that God will provide. He has before and He will again, and your prayers are powerful and effective in opening the floodgates of God’s provision.
Thank you for your prayers and for all that you do to make this work for God’s Kingdom possible!
Because of Him!
Daryl
