Africa

Latest update - December 2024:

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Hope of Africa was founded by Heather Lytle.  As a young adult, Heather worked for an international choir organization.  Her job was to shepherd children orphaned by AIDS as they sung in a choir to raise money for countless children in this dire situation.  Suddenly, the choral organization folded, leaving dozens of children in her care without a home, parent, or caretaker.  Heather worked on the ground to help these children, working to comfort, counsel, and advocate for them.  Over time, the Lord gathered many partners, and to this day her many children are now working as disciple makers in Africa and the middle east.  They have gained work skills, become parents, gone to university, and work in government and industry as sustainable members of the body of Christ.

The ”Hope of Africa Youth” is the working of the Great Commission ordained by Jesus Christ: The Gospel is preached, the teachings of Jesus are modeled and championed, and leaders are raised up  “to disciple the next generation of Christ centered leaders who will transform communities.”

The pillars of Hope of Africa involve empowering youth, equipping the church, restoring families, and advocating for the vulnerable in Africa.  They strive to see young people become leaders in their families and their communities.

The new partnership between Living Hope Community Church and Hope of Africa means we are helping provide these youth with hope and a brighter future.

In particular, we have committed $3,000 to build a sustainable ministry base in South Africa.  This 11,752 sq. ft. building will both serve as a permanent ministry base, and allow Hope of Africa to create sustainability for the ministry by operating several small businesses out of it.

These small businesses would fund ministry expenses and allow us to employ more of our students. This will accelerate the impact, allowing Hope of Africa Youth to equip more young leaders to transform their communities in Africa and beyond!

Please Pray for Heather, the founder, as she ministers to her now grown children (many dozens) and works to establish indigenous leadership throughout Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa.  Pray also that they discern well in the acquisition and use of the ministry base.  Please also pray for guidance as to how the Lord wants to use Living Hope Community Church in partnership with this organization.

To learn more about Hope of Africa, please visit their website:  https://www.hopeofafricayouth.com/