Stories of Hope
Stories from our ministry fields around the world.
An 1,800-Mile Journey of Faith, Love, and Hope
In 2021, Words of Hope board member Doug Van Beek completed a 350-mile bike ride from Tipton, California to San Diego to honor the ministry he faithfully serves. We cheered him on, and together raised over $20,000 to support
May 2025 Prayer Guide
TÜRKIYE — The team in Türkiye gives thanks for God’s faithfulness. They are grateful to have solidified departmental leadership, which is allowing them to focus more fully on production. Pray for continued growth and wisdom for the social media
June 2025 Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL — Please pray for a devotional reader who is struggling with her faith. She asks for healing from disbelief, doubt, fear, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She is also facing challenges at school and needs strength and clarity. Pray
July 2025 Prayer Guide
NIGER — Please pray for people in Niger as they face displacement and danger due to ongoing terrorist activity. Give thanks that, even in crisis, the message of Christ continues to bring hope through tools like WhatsApp. Ask God
Reaching Remote Villages in India
In the village of Samole—40 kilometers from Words of Hope’s ministry center in Udhampur—believers are worshiping with the help of gospel content delivered on SD cards. One woman named Sumi is helping to connect many people in her village
Yemi’s Journey to Faith
When you support Words of Hope, you are helping people around the world encounter God’s life-changing love in real and personal ways. In a village in Niger, a man named Yemi tuned in to one of our radio broadcasts.
April 2025 Prayer Guide
ALBANIA — Praise God for increased engagement with gospel content on social media in Albania. The team is encouraged by new interest in devotionals and growing use of the Bible App. Progress continues on the Discipleship Essentials curriculum and
Hope Restored
The Words of Hope devotional reaches people in all walks of life—each with their own unique stories of faith and need. One recent thank-you note came to us from a person living in prison. Written on a torn piece of paper towel, it was a reminder of why this ministry exists.
March 2025 Prayer Guide
NIGER — The team in Niger is focusing on the theme “Year of Encounter with God” to encourage believers to draw closer to him for strength and hope. Pray that many will deepen their faith and experience Christ’s presence.