Hope for the Island, Philippines

07/11/2026

🛹 A little more from our Skate Jam!

Because some moments are better captured in motion!

The attempts, the tricks, the falls, the cheers, and everything in between. Here’s a little look at what went down on the court.

And if there’s one thing we love seeing, it’s our young skaters getting more comfortable on their boards, challenging themselves, and having a great time doing it.

Same court. More confidence. And definitely more Skate Jams to come! 🧡

05/11/2026

BATANG HANDA: READY TO RESPOND! 🌴

This November, Hope for the Island joins the celebration of National Children’s Month with a day dedicated to helping our kids and youth learn, grow, and be prepared!

Because protecting children goes beyond keeping them safe. It also means equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to respond when it matters most.

On November 14, we’re bringing two exciting activities to our HFTI community!

🏃 KIDS AMAZING RACE | 8:00–11:00 AM
A morning of teamwork, exciting challenges, and learning through play! Our kids will discover what it means to be prepared through fun, hands-on activities.

🚨 YOUTH SAFETY FAIR | 2:00–6:00 PM
An afternoon of interactive learning stations where our youth will explore CPR and first aid, water safety, disaster preparedness, and child protection.

We’re excited to be collaborating with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) to bring practical, hands-on learning experiences to our young people.

And because it’s a celebration, there’s more to look forward to! We’ll have refreshments, a photo booth, acoustic worship, and time to enjoy fellowship with friends. A little learning, a little music, and a whole lot of community! 🎶📸

📍 Hope for the Island Basketball Court, Burgos, Siargao

We believe that building a safer community begins with investing in the next generation. When children are equipped with knowledge, confidence, and care for others, they become part of building a community that is better prepared to face challenges together.

Batang handa, mas ligtas ang bansa! 🇵🇭

Please keep our kids, youth, volunteers, and community partners in your prayers as we prepare for this special celebration. 🧡

04/11/2026

🛹 More than just a Skate Jam.

A day of skateboards, new tricks, shared laughter, and a community coming together.

Some came to skate. Some came to learn. Others simply came to be part of it. And somewhere between the falls, the cheers, and the little victories, friendships were built and confidence grew.

At Hope for the Island, we believe sports can open doors to something greater: relationships, mentorship, and opportunities to point the next generation to Jesus.

Some came with experience. Others came with curiosity. But everyone had something to take home from this day.

A huge thank you to Maui Christian Academy , One Love Skate , and everyone who generously gave their time, resources, and support to make this Skate Jam possible.

And a special thank you to our coaches—Coach Angelo of Surf & Skate With A Mission , Joshua Mangco , and Kenneth Bosito for sharing your skills, patience, and passion with our young skaters. Thank you for taking the time to teach, encourage, and invest in them.

Here’s to more days like this. More opportunities to grow. And more reasons to keep showing up for our youth. 🧡

26/10/2026

Come to Hope For the island to sign up for this year’s Skate Jam!! Ages 7-17, all levels accepted! Bring your shoes and get excited for the raffle - where you’ll get the chance to win a brand new skate board!

Thank you One Love Skate for the donations!!

24/10/2026

🧡 MEET OUR HOPE ASSISTANTS!

Different personalities. Different gifts. One heart to serve.

Every Saturday, these are the familiar faces our children look forward to seeing at Hope for the Island’s Kids Ministry!

They are the Ates and Kuyas who welcome, teach, encourage, play, and walk alongside our children as they learn more about Jesus.

But there’s something even more special about this group. ❤️

They are the next generation of leaders we are intentionally discipling, mentoring, and building up.

Through serving, they are learning what it means to lead with humility, love with compassion, take responsibility, and follow Jesus in their everyday lives.

They’re still growing, still learning, and still discovering the gifts God has placed in them. And we have the privilege of walking alongside them through it all. 🌱

Because at Hope for the Island, we’re not just investing in the children we serve today. We’re raising up young leaders who will carry that hope to others tomorrow.

Meet our Hope Assistants! 🧡

17/10/2026

☀️ It’s a good day to thank the Lord!

For children, learning about God happens in the simplest everyday moments through songs, laughter, friendships, play, and discovering the beauty of His creation. ❤️

At Hope for the Island, we believe that every moment is an opportunity to point little hearts to Jesus.

Our prayer is that these children will grow up not just knowing about God’s goodness, but recognizing His love and faithfulness in their everyday lives. 🌱

“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24

💛 Thank you for being part of what God is doing through our Kids Ministry. Your prayers and support help us continue planting seeds of faith in the next generation.

Keep these little hearts in your prayers!

NextGeneration JesusLovesChildren

15/10/2026

10/10/2026

Sometimes, the simplest reminders of God’s goodness come from the little ones. 💛

Here’s one from our Kids Ministry today.
God is good.

He woke you up today. He gave you breath. He has held you through every season, even the ones you thought you couldn’t get through.

And sometimes, we get so caught up in what we’re still praying for that we forget to thank Him for all He has already done.

So today, may the joyful worship of these little ones remind you to pause, look around, and give thanks.

Ang Dios maayo man. And He has been good to you. 🌻

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”* — Psalm 107:1

Will you join us in nurturing the faith of the next generation?

Pray for the children we serve, the families we reach, and the staff who faithfully share God’s Word each week. You can also partner with Hope for the Island through your giving, helping us continue creating spaces where little hearts can hear the Gospel, grow in faith, and know the goodness of God.

Your prayers and support help us keep sharing His hope, one child at a time. 💛

08/10/2026

We had plans to make an amazing invitation reel… but honestly, we’re too tired. 😂😴

So we’ll just say it: COME TO YOUTH! 🤣

Good fellowship, real conversations, and time together in God’s Word. There’s always room for you here! 🤍

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, October 9
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Hope for the Island | Burgos, Siargao

Bring your friends. Bring your Bible. And just show up!

See you tomorrow! 🙌

07/10/2026

Last Sunday was a beautiful picture of church family. 🤍

We gathered around the Word, witnessed brothers and sisters publicly declare their faith through baptism, and ended the day around the table with a special lunch to celebrate their decision to follow Jesus.

From hearing His truth, to walking in obedience, to rejoicing together.
What a gift to witness these moments as one body.

“Those who accepted his message were baptized…”
— Acts 2:41

We praise God for every life surrendered to Christ, and we pray that this step will mark the beginning of a lifetime of faithfully following Him.