We have some exciting news to share about one of our missionary families serving in Kenya and a new ministry they are developing. William and Michelle Kiprop are beginning a ministry called Hope Matters International. The purpose of Hope Matters is to promote community development through sustainable health, agricultural, and education programs among communities in Kenya. This will provide holistic care for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Michelle grew up attending LBF and God put a vision in her heart to pursue medical missions in Africa after she went on several short-term trips there. In 2007, she moved to Kenya to do full-time ministry after completing her Masters of Science in Nursing and becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. She fell in love with Kenya and with William, and they’ve been married since December 2007. In 2011 their son, Ryan, was born to bring added joy to their family.
The vision the Lord put in Michelle’s heart years ago is now becoming a reality. William and Michelle have worked very hard as they have prayed, planned, sought counsel, and prayed more in developing this ministry. Michelle is currently transitioning out of her role with Empowering Lives International as Hope Matters takes flight.
Hope Matters is a licensed 501(C)3 non-profit organization here in the U.S. and it is also a licensed non-profit in Kenya. This has required many hours of filling out paperwork and having meetings to make sure everything is legal and in the proper form. It also requires a board of directors both in Kenya and in the U.S. So William and Michelle have done their due diligence in making sure everything is in place and in order. I encourage you to check our Hope Matters’ website, which is full of pictures and information to help you see and understand the vision: hopemattersintl.org.
Hope Matters recently held an event at LBF to help spread the word and explain further about this amazing ministry. It was a wonderful opportunity for those in attendance to reconnect with William and Michelle, and also to hear about what’s planned ahead. Please pray for Hope Matters and all that’s needed: finances, staffing, future building project, and reaching out into communities with care and hope. This is an exciting ministry and many lives will be touched for eternity.
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