Last day in KigomaHope of the NationsJuly 6thIt’s so strange to think that this is our last day here!This STM has gone by so quickly!Our heads are full of the memories we’ve made together- visiting th...  Read More

Kagera / UjijiHOPE OF THE NATIONSSUNDAY, JULY 5Early morning the team was picked up by Moses and driven with the buddies to HOTN’s Ujiji property and future site of Hope Chapel Kagera / Ujiji church b...  Read More

Youth Leadership ConferenceHope of the Nations campusJuly 4, 2026We were all looking forward to this special day, a chance to work with and encourage the up-and-coming Kids Club leaders in the local c...  Read More

July 3rdBitale, Businde, and KigomaIt was so nice to have a relaxing morning after the intensity of the 3 day VBS. We organized,studied, and gathered our dirty laundry for Dorcas to take care of.Dorca...  Read More

Jack's VBS blogThis week we had the opportunity to host a Kids camp at the Hope of the Nations Primary school. The school is highly respected and many local officials send their children to the school...  Read More

VBS DAY 3HOTN PRIMARY SCHOOLIt was a very hot and humid day, butthe students were enthusiastic to begin their morning with loud, exuberant praise and worship music.We could tell that the buddies were ...  Read More

July 1st VBS DAY 2HOTN PRIMARY SCHOOL, KigomaAnother day of VBS began with rousing, heartfelt worship and high-volume music. The kidsclamored to the stage to dance and lead the singing- such a beautif...  Read More

VBS DAY 1 - June 30thHOTN Primary School, KigomaWe arrived early to see over 100 kids go through the registration process for the three day VBS.Once again, the buddies from the Bible college organized...  Read More

Kigoma, TanzaniaJune 29th, 2026We were all able to have a slower-paced morning, and thankfully we were able to clean ourclothes!Sylvester took us to the Dr. Livingstone Memorial Museum in nearby Ujiji...  Read More

Kigoma-Igalula, TanzaniaYouth Camp, Igalula.June 23rd-28th, 2026Please forgive our gap in posting on the blog. We were challenged by poor internet quality and the lack of phone charging capabilities f...  Read More

2026 Tanzania STM Tues June 23rdKigoma  This morning started out with a lazy pace. Most of us have adjusted and have gotten a good night’s sleep.All of our ministry supplies and our personal bags have...  Read More

We arrived in Kigoma and was greeted by Hope of The Nations staff and volunteer ministry leaders they call Buddies. They loaded all of our luggage off we went to the Bible Collage to get settled in. A...  Read More