Hope Matters Takes Off, Needs Computers

Update on William & Michelle Kiprop and Hope Matters

By Carol Hawkins, Missions Coordinator

Last fall I wrote about a new ministry that LBF missionaries, William and Michelle Kiprop, are developing in Kenya. The Lord has been opening many doors for this ministry, and I wanted to update you on what’s happening.

The purpose of Hope Matters is to promote community development through sustainable health, agricultural, and educational programs among communities in Kenya. This will provide holistic care for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. It’s all about helping these precious people meet some basic yet critical needs in their lives to bring them hope and enable them to raise their families. We are so thankful for the vision William and Michelle have in reaching out and bringing help to many.

We praise God for His provision of a ministry vehicle that will be used as a community health vehicle and an ambulance. This is so exciting as many, many lives will be blessed as Hope Matters reaches out to remote villages with training and health care programs. And lives will be saved as they are transported to hospitals in  this vehicle. 

Hope Matters is also currently in negotiations to purchase between three and five acres of property for a small hospital as well as their headquarters. Much has been accomplished these past months, and we thank God. In the midst of all the planning, negotiating, looking for the right vehicle, etc., Michelle has continued going to different villages to care for the needs of the people. 

Partnering with Hope Matters through prayer: We can be an important part of Hope Matters through prayer. Please pray for William and Michelle as they move forward with this amazing ministry. Pray for wisdom in the decisions that need to be made, and for strength in accomplishing what is before them. Pray for the many financial needs that are required in starting up a new ministry, and in purchasing property, and in building a hospital. It seems like a huge mountain and yet God is able to provide for every need. Pray also for the funds needed to transport a container filled with donated medical equipment that will equip the hospital and provide much needed care for many lives. Be praying for the ongoing community health care that Michelle does in surrounding areas. 

Also, there is a need for two or three desktop computers. They can be purchased here and transported in the container with the medical equipment that will be shipped to Kenya. These computers are just as important in running the ministry as the medical equipment. If you would be interested in learning how you can specifically help with the purchase of a computer, email michelle@hopemattersintl.org. This is a tangible way we can help. Also, be sure to check out Hope Matters’ website: hopemattersintl.org. This will give you a better understanding of their vision and what’s ahead.

Thank you for partnering with LBF and Hope Matters. You are impacting many lives – around the world – for eternity.