Stories

What God is doing, told by the people living it.

These are real stories from our homes, schools, clinics, and villages. Some names have been changed to protect the children involved.

Janice smiling in a pink dress with a floral collar and sash against a light wall

Janice

From Abandoned to Sharing the Gospel

Janice was only eight months old when she was abandoned in a garbage pit. For two days, she remained there—hungry, crying, and alone—until passersby heard her cries and community leaders contacted Mark of Hope.

When we arrived, we picked her up, held her close, and welcomed her into a family where she would be loved and cared for.

Today, Janice is eight years old, and her story looks very different. She is an avid reader of the Bible and shares the Gospel with children at her school and throughout the neighborhood surrounding Mark of Hope. Her favorite verse is John 8:22-24. 

Through Janice's testimony and the transformation others have witnessed in her life, more than 178 people have given their lives to Christ.

The little girl whose cries were once heard from a garbage pit is now using her own voice to tell others about Jesus.

Her story reminds us that no child is beyond the reach of hope.

The little girl whose cries were once heard from a garbage pit is now using her own voice to tell others about Jesus.

Esther smiling in a floral dress against a light wall

Atim Esther

From Grief to Hope: Esther's Story

Esther came to us after experiencing unimaginable loss. Both of her parents were killed by warriors while she was present, leaving her deeply traumatized, grieving, and without hope. Community leaders reached out to us, and when Esther first came into our care, she was withdrawn, often alone, and rarely smiled.

By the grace of God, we surrounded Esther with love, cared for her, and taught her the Word of God. Over time, we began to see a beautiful transformation.

Today, Esther is in Secondary One and is a bright and gifted student. The girl who once struggled to smile is now full of joy and hope. She boldly shares the Gospel with others and has already helped lead many people to Christ.

Esther dreams of becoming a pilot, supporting other orphaned children, and continuing to share the Gospel wherever God leads her. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of tremendous loss, God can restore hope and give a child a future.

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