I have had the privilege of working in the same areas of Leon with the same physician for 9 years now. As a result, I’ve been able to witness the growth and development of these areas with improvements in the economy and infrastructure of the communities. That all...

I have always liked altar paintings. I have long admired large images of Jesus on the cross, or scenes of his life, resurrection or final judgment. Altar paintings are sometimes old-fashioned. But they serve one important function: THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE. There is...

Happy Thanksgiving from Hillsborough House of Hope and Dec 7 event at The Portico.  

Our heatfelt thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who served at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent on Nov. 24. Most all of the time slots were filled with happy, friendly people. Here's a sampling of some of the folks who participated. [gallery...

Dave and Julie Eberhard serve as missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators. In their November 2019 newsletter, they describe how they determine whether translating Scripture into an indigenous opportunity would be effective. Read an excerpt of their latest...

Here's a peek at the numbers so far this year. 16.3 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 48.9 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 19,979 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 5,172 Events to End Hunger Held 1,784 Recipient Agencies Received Food To see the...

When you commit to a mission trip, you have to know that things may not go quite as initially planned.  But choosing to go on a mission trip is not usually just a whim.  It is usually because you feel a call to help others.  So in truth, maybe it just didn’t go quite...

We awoke to yet another beautiful day here in Marco Island.  In planning for today we were pleased to know that due to a required early morning run to Home Depot by our construction supervisors we would have a slightly later start to the day. While we make it a...

Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (BMTS) is the largest United Methodist seminary in Europe, currently serving 99 students from eight countries who study in three languages: Estonian, Russian and English. Their latest newsletter is titled PRAYERCHAIN and was...

Stats so far this year: 15.1 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 45.4 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 15,640 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 4,313 Events to End Hunger Held 1,516 Recipient Agencies Received Food Now let's check out the latest good news...

The following is an article contributed to The Upper Room by the Rev. Vicki Walker: The summer before my senior year of college, I attended in Nashville a Cursillo weekend, the forerunner of The Upper Room’s Walk to Emmaus. Little did I know it would change my life...

GOD will bless us abundantly and greatly multiply what we do so says his promise in this we entrust all in the hands of God, organizing with communities for the beginning of an extra harvest cycle and undertaking our abilities and experience in the orchards of the...

Celebrate Bible Traslation Day! Did you know there is a day set apart worldwide to honor the work of Bible translation? Well there is, and we are excited to tell you about it! Click here to keep reading.

Let's take a peek at the numbers so far this year. 13.7 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 41.2 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 13,373 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 3,690 Events to End Hunger Held 1,410 Recipient Agencies Received Food Now let's check...

FOCUS In the opening chapel I gave a message discussing the topic of INWARD and OUTWARD. When I pray for the school year ahead, I receive always the same word from God: INWARD. Last year we focused on reaching out. We created our new logo, a new website, and organized...

Pat and Melenda Edmiston are missionaries with Wycliffe – Partners in Bible Translation, nondenominational mission organization dedicated to translating the Scriptures and teaching people to read and write in their own language. Pat and Melenda serve in Papua,New...

The Judeo Christian Health Clinic, our mission partner, was founded in 1972 to provide free health care to the medically indigent of Tampa Bay. Clinic patients are generally considered “working poor.” They have no insurance, do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or...

Nick and Renee Shaw, along with their four sons, are missionaries through the UMC's General Board of Global Ministries. They are currently serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here is an excerpt from their most recent newsletter: Hello from DR Congo, We...

The 2019 Sunshine Summit to End Hunger, in partnership with Bread for the World and Florida Impact, on Oct. 24-25, 2019 in Tampa is about a month away!  The ninth annual conference will be held at the Center for Nutrition and Culinary Services in Tampa and will focus...

OHHHHHH, CHIPOTLE! Nick and Renee Shaw, along with their four children, answered God's call into the mission field and our currently serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In their latest newsletter, they celebrate the things they have found in a foreign...

Shining the Light Ministries (STL) works with communities outside Leon, Nicaragua, to develop self-sustainability in agriculture and domestic businesses by providing field training, agronomy and veterinary support, and project management. Mission teams from Hyde Park...

Plan to attend our Holiday Karaoke Event! The Christmas Music Event of the Year! Hear your favorite songs sung by — who knows? That's the excitement of Karaoke! Hear from our residents and graduates as they share how your support of the HHH has changed their lives! 11...

Cornerstone Ministries, Hyde Park's mission partner, dares to happen so many can dream. A lot may dream when you dare to happen. That inverted phrase could be the motto for Tampa-based Cornerstone Family Ministries. Hyde Park’s Sarah Jaycocks helped the children plant...

I hope you all had a nice summer and found some time for rest and refreshment. I'm reaching out to share the hours that were served at Love INC by faithful volunteers from Hyde Park United Methodist and The Portico. Church members have stepped up to answer the...

Love Story - Meet Naomi Naomi was referred to Love INC by First Baptist Church. She is a single, young woman who has assumed sole responsibility for the care of her mom after a debilitating stroke.  Naomi has had to take medical leave to do this and is at the point...

Dear Prayer Partners, Pat is on his way back to Papua New Guinea. He will be working with the Nalik translators this time. Pray for them as they work through 1 & 2 Corinthians and Romans. These three books will complete the New Testament books which they need to...

Let's take a peek at the numbers so far this year. 10.7 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 32.1 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 10,957 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 2,846 Events to End Hunger Held 1,068 Recipient Agencies Received Food Now let's check...

Click here for the newsletter. In this issue: Finding Hope & Opportunity in a Tough Season (pg. 1) tells the journey of a farmer discovering a surplus to supporting a community If you have Food to Eat, Thank a Farmer (pg. 2) shares the experience of farmers and...

Working with our police and sheriff departments is a big part of our values at Hillsborough House of Hope. Captain Flynn stopped by recently to visit with our residents. Thanks to Captain Flynn and the City of Tampa Police department, the ladies recently received...

God helps us to set our eyes on JESUS, knowing Christ is the only one that allows us to grow spiritually through his glory. In this cycle, many people were motivated to put forth the best effort to contribute to their own well-being. The orchards have been reviewed by...