Tiny Hearts Of Hope

10/04/2026

A Home, Clean Water, and a New Beginning

Sometimes we travel to a community thinking we know why God has sent us there, only to discover that He has something more for us to see.

During our recent Tomorrow’s Hope Scholarship distribution in Suối Đục, we had the opportunity to do more than provide scholarships to children. We spent time visiting families, encouraging new believers in their faith, listening to their struggles, and praying together. One of those visits was especially meaningful.

We visited the family of Minh Quân, someone Tiny Hearts of Hope has helped in the past. For years, Minh Quân suffered from epilepsy, and his family carried the fear and uncertainty that came with his condition. Today, they believe God has brought healing to Minh Quân, and we joined them in giving thanks for what He has done.

But while one burden has been lifted, another has come. Minh Quân’s family is now facing the loss of their home.

The local church has a desire to help the family purchase a small piece of land and build a simple home where they can live without the fear of losing the roof over their heads. It would not be an elaborate house. It would simply be a safe place they could call their own. There is another serious concern as well: clean water.

The children in the family have struggled with intestinal worms for many years. Access to safe, clean water could make a tremendous difference in their health and quality of life.

For approximately 50 million VND, or about $1,900, we have an opportunity to help change this family's future. Together with the local church, we could help provide a small piece of land, a simple home, and better access to clean water.

A place to sleep.

Clean water to drink.

A home where children can grow.

And perhaps most importantly, a family surrounded by a church that is showing them what the love of Christ looks like in action.

James 2:15–16 reminds us that when a brother or sister is without the necessities of life, our faith should move us beyond words. Sometimes love looks like encouragement and prayer. Sometimes it looks like a scholarship. And sometimes, love looks like helping a family build a simple home.

We do not know yet whether God will provide the funds for this project, but we know He allowed us to see the need. So we are praying.

If God places Minh Quân and his family on your heart and you would like to help toward the 50 million VND needed, please let us know. Whether through giving or prayer, you can stand alongside this family and the believers of Suối Đục as they care for one another.

Please pray for Minh Quân, his family, their health, their housing situation, and the new believers we visited in Suối Đục. Pray that their faith will continue to grow and that, through every difficulty, they will know they are not walking alone.

“Let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” - 1 John 3:18

09/27/2026

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For years, the Hope House has been exactly what its name says: a place of hope. It is a place where children who have experienced abandonment, poverty,…

09/27/2026

Beyond the Scholarship: Seeing the Needs Around Us

Last month, our journey into the Sơn Hà area of Quảng Ngãi Province began with a simple purpose: to provide scholarships and school supplies to children from the Hre tribal communities. But as so often happens in ministry, God allowed us to see needs that went far beyond the reason we originally came.

Scattered throughout this mountainous area are small villages, many with churches filled with Hre believers who faithfully gather to worship. After completing one of our scholarship distributions, we shared lunch with the church and then spent time walking through the surrounding village.

That is when we learned about another need.

About 20 Christian families living nearby depend on an old well that has been in use for nearly 30 years. During the dry season, there simply is not enough water to meet their daily needs. Something as basic as having enough water to drink, cook, wash, and care for their families becomes a daily struggle.

The community hopes to build a new well approximately 150 meters, or nearly 500 feet, deep, with a water storage capacity of about 2,000 liters. The estimated cost is 40 million VND, approximately $1,500 USD.

As we continued visiting other churches in the area, we discovered more needs.

Another small Hre church desperately needs a proper toilet for its congregation. It is not an exciting project to talk about, but it is a very real and practical need for a church serving its community. The estimated cost to construct the 3 stall toilet is 40 million VND, again about $1,500 USD.

Pastor Nam also shared a need at Đèo Bứa Church, where we have previously served children through our Tomorrow's Hope Scholarship Program. The church needs long wooden benches, or pews, for the congregation to sit on during Sunday worship. Many of the chairs they currently use are borrowed. For approximately 20 million VND, or about $950 USD, the church could have its own seating for those who come together each week to worship.

A well. A toilet. A place to sit.

These may seem like very ordinary things, but to these small churches and Christian families, they would make an extraordinary difference.

Sometimes ministry begins with the need we know about, but God uses that opportunity to open our eyes to needs we never knew existed. We went to Sơn Hà to help children continue their education. We came away knowing more of their families, their churches, their struggles, and their prayers.

Scripture reminds us:

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” - Galatians 6:9

We cannot meet every need we encounter, nor do we believe God asks us to. Instead, we pray for discernment and ask Him to show us where He wants Tiny Hearts of Hope to step forward.

If you feel led to help provide the new well, church toilet, or wooden pews, please let us know. Gifts can be designated toward any one of these projects.

And whether you are able to give or not, we always welcome your prayers. Please pray for these needs, for Pastor Nam and the other pastors faithfully serving these villages, and especially for our brothers and sisters in Christ among the Hre people of Quảng Ngãi.

They may live thousands of miles away, speak another language, and worship in small churches tucked among the mountains of Vietnam, but they are our family.

“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” -Romans 12:5

09/20/2026

The Hope House Is Growing, and We Need Your Help

For years, the Hope House has been exactly what its name says: a place of hope. It is a place where children who have experienced abandonment, poverty, instability, and circumstances far beyond their control can find something every child deserves: a safe home, a warm meal, an education, people who love them, and most importantly, the opportunity to know the love of Jesus.

But today, we need your help...

In December 2025, Tiny Hearts of Hope lost our largest financial supporter of the Hope House. Since then, we have continued moving forward in faith, trusting God month by month to provide what is needed to care for these children.

Currently, the Hope House is home to 17 children, and it costs approximately $2,000 each month to operate the home and provide for their daily needs.

And even as we write this, that number is growing. We have two more children who desperately need a home, which will bring our Hope House family to 19 children.

The challenge is that our current home is really equipped for approximately 10 children.

We cannot simply turn away children who need us, but we also know that continuing to place more children into an already overcrowded home is not a sustainable answer.

We Need a Second Hope House

Our prayer and goal is to open a separate home for the boys, allowing our current Hope House to become the girls' home.

Ideally, we hope to find a smaller house very close to our existing Hope House. This would allow the children to remain one family while giving the boys and girls the appropriate living space they need. If the homes are close enough together, we could continue using the kitchen and dining area in the larger home, allowing everyone to share meals together and helping us keep the additional operating costs as low as possible.

This is not about expanding a program. It is about making room for children. Children who need a bed. Children who need food. Children who need someone to tell them that their life has value. Children who need a family. And children who need to know that there is a God who sees them and has not forgotten them.

Jesus said: "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."
Matthew 18:5

Right now, we are asking God for two things: monthly partners who will help sustain the Hope House we already have, and the resources necessary to open a second home for our boys.

Losing our largest financial supporter was difficult. Yet God has taught us through many years of ministry that losing a source of provision does not mean losing the Source of our provision.

We believe He already knows where the help will come from. Maybe He is asking some of you to be part of it.

A monthly gift of $25, $50, $100, or more may seem small compared with the size of the need, but when God's people come together, those gifts become food on the table, electricity in the home, school expenses, clothing, caregivers, transportation, medicine, and a safe place for a child to sleep at night.

Most importantly, they become hope.

We do not know exactly how God will provide the next home. We do not yet know who will step forward to help us sustain it. But we know there are children waiting, and we believe God is asking us to continue making room.

Seventeen children are already home. Two more need us now. And there will undoubtedly be others.

Please pray with us for the Hope House. Pray for the home we need for our boys. Pray for the financial provision to care for these children every month. And prayerfully consider becoming a monthly Hope House partner.

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19

We are stepping forward in faith.

Will you help us make room for one more child?

09/13/2026

Tomorrow’s Hope Scholarship Program 2026-2027:
We Stepped Out in Faith, and God Answered

Last month, we shared that we were moving forward with our Tomorrow’s Hope Scholarship Program even though we had not yet received all the funding we needed.

We didn't know how the story would end. We only knew that 350 children were depending on us, and we felt God calling us to move forward in faith. So we did.

We prayed. We trusted. We continued making plans for the scholarship distributions in Quảng Nam, Quảng Ngãi, Ninh Thuận, and Suối Đục. We believed that if God had called us to help these children, He already knew how their needs would be met. And once again, God answered.

A longtime friend of Tiny Hearts of Hope read our newsletter and saw the need. She had recently experienced a sudden and heartbreaking death in her family and, through that loss, unexpectedly received an inheritance. In the middle of her own grief, she wanted to honor God.

She decided to tithe from what she had received and asked that her gift be used to help our Tomorrow’s Hope Scholarship Program. She wishes to remain anonymous, but her generosity provided what we needed to meet our financial goal. Think about that for a moment.

While we were praying in Vietnam and America about how we were going to provide for these children, God was already working in circumstances we knew nothing about. We didn't know. But God knew.

What came from a season of tremendous loss for one person became a blessing that will now touch the lives of hundreds of children and their families. That is something only God can orchestrate.

Scripture tells us, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

We stepped forward before we could see the answer, and God reminded us once again why faith requires us to trust Him beyond what we can see.

Now, because of His provision, 350 children will receive educational assistance this school year.

These are children living in poor communities where families often struggle to afford even basic school expenses. Because someone listened when God placed a burden on her heart, children will walk into classrooms with opportunities they might not otherwise have had.

They will learn. They will grow. They will begin to dream about what their futures might become. And perhaps years from now, we will see teachers, nurses, pastors, business owners, community leaders, and parents whose lives took a different direction because someone helped them stay in school. This is why Tomorrow’s Hope matters.

We are incredibly grateful to this friend of our ministry and to every person who gave, prayed, shared our story, and stood with us throughout this campaign. But above all else, we give God the glory. This is His provision. This is His ministry. These are His children.

Last month we said we would walk by faith and not by sight. This month, we get to tell you what happened when we did.

God provided. God answered. God is good! And now, it is time to put those blessings into the hands of these children.

Stay with us in the coming months as we travel to these communities and introduce you to the children and families whose lives your prayers and generosity are helping change.

To God be all the glory!

09/02/2026

Sometimes, helping someone is not as simple as we hope it will be.

Recently, Tiny Hearts of Hope was contacted about a little boy named Minh Nhật, a child born with a cleft palate. His mother, Nguyễn Thị Kim Hiên, reached out asking if we could help her son receive the surgery he desperately needed.

For us, this seemed like exactly the kind of situation where we could make a difference.

Our Operations Manager, Nguyen, began working with local volunteers who had introduced the family to us. We began making plans for Minh Nhật to receive the surgery. Volunteers living near the family also stepped in to help provide things the baby needed, including milk, diapers, and porridge.

We wanted to do more than simply talk about helping. We wanted to see this little boy receive the medical care he needed.

But as the plans progressed, the situation became increasingly complicated.

Instead of focusing on getting Minh Nhật to surgery, his mother began asking for additional financial assistance. She asked for help with rent, a used phone, and baby formula. Volunteers also reported that some of the items she had received from different organizations were being sold rather than used for the baby.

Nguyen and the volunteers continued trying to communicate with her. They tried in many different ways to understand the situation and find a way to move forward with the surgery.

Eventually, when the mother realized that the volunteers knew what was happening, she stopped communicating with them.

And just like that, the opportunity to help Minh Nhật seemed to disappear.

This was difficult for our team.

We had found a child who needed help. We had people willing to help. We had begun making arrangements for the surgery. Yet, despite our best efforts, we could not make the mother accept the help that was being offered.

Sometimes in ministry, we come face-to-face with situations we simply cannot fix.

We want every story to have a happy ending. We want every child to receive the help they need. We want every door to open when we reach out to help.

But sometimes the door closes.

And when that happens, we have to remember that we are not God.

We cannot see everything He sees. We cannot control every circumstance. We cannot make decisions for another person. And sometimes, we cannot understand why an opportunity to help does not turn out the way we hoped.

Yet we can still move forward.

That is not always easy.

Walking by faith means continuing to trust God when we cannot see where the road leads. It means doing what we can, being faithful with what God has placed in our hands, and trusting Him with the things that are beyond our control.

Our team did not give up because helping Minh Nhật became difficult. We did everything we could with the information and opportunities we were given. We prayed, we reached out, and we tried to open a path toward healing.

And although we could not see the outcome we hoped for, we continue to trust that God sees Minh Nhật.

We may not always be able to see the light ahead, but that does not mean the light is not there.

08/21/2026

Moving Forward, One Child at a Time

Sometimes moving forward doesn’t mean we can see exactly where the road is leading. It simply means we trust God enough to take the next step.

This month in Tây Ninh, Nguyen was unable to personally join the children because of her Bible school schedule. But instead of allowing that to stop the program, she prepared the lessons and arranged for volunteer teachers to step in and lead the class.

And God used them beautifully.

The volunteers shared that the children were more well-behaved, paid closer attention, and were even more excited about learning. They also incorporated review games into the lessons, giving the children a fun way to reinforce what they had learned.

This month’s lessons focused on two subjects that are especially important for these children: personal hygiene and staying safe from kidnapping. These may seem like simple topics, but for children growing up in vulnerable communities, learning how to care for themselves and recognize dangerous situations can make a lasting difference.

What encouraged us most was seeing that the program continued even when Nguyen could not be there. The work did not stop. Others stepped forward. The children kept learning. And another door opened for volunteers to serve.

It is a reminder that we do not always have to see the whole path ahead of us. We simply need to be faithful with the next step God places in front of us.

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7

As we continue this journey, we may not always know what tomorrow will bring. But we can trust that God is already working in ways we cannot see. Sometimes, the light we are looking for is found in the simple things—a child learning, a volunteer stepping forward, or a door opening when we thought it was closing.

So we keep going.

One lesson.
One volunteer.
One child.
One step at a time.

And we trust God with the rest.

08/02/2026

Growing Minds, Opening Hearts in Suối Đục

One of the greatest blessings of serving in Suối Đục is watching children grow, not only in knowledge but also in confidence and faith. Throughout June, our team continued holding two SmartBox classes, and we have been encouraged by the incredible progress the students are making. Their commitment to attending each class and their eagerness to learn have been a joy to witness.

This month, the students continued memorizing Scripture while building valuable computer skills. They learned how to format documents, insert pictures, and complete simple computer assignments. Their enthusiasm was contagious as they participated in friendly competitions, encouraging one another while working diligently to complete each task. To celebrate their hard work and recognize International Children's Day, we presented each child with a small gift as a reminder that their efforts matter and that they are deeply loved.

The celebration extended beyond the classroom. We transformed the church into a place of blessing by hosting a free shopping day for the local community. Families were invited to choose clothing, shoes, books, stuffed animals, and other donated items at no cost. For many, these simple gifts met practical needs while also demonstrating the love of Christ in a tangible way.

We are continually amazed at how God uses education as a bridge to reach entire communities. As families visit the church for classes, celebrations, and outreach events, they become more familiar with the pastors and ministry workers serving there. These relationships create natural opportunities to share the hope of the Gospel with those who may have never heard it before.

Thank you for making ministries like this possible. Because of your faithful prayers and generous support, children are gaining valuable life skills, families are experiencing Christ's love through practical acts of kindness, and the doors remain open for the Gospel to transform lives. We praise God for His continued work in Suối Đục and look forward to all He will do in the months ahead.

This version is written in the warm, mission-focused style you've used in previous Tiny Hearts of Hope newsletters, emphasizing both the educational impact and the spiritual fruit of the ministry.

07/19/2026

Hearts Are Changing at Tân Châu Church

One of the greatest challenges we have faced at our SmartBox program in Tân Châu (Tay Ninh) has not been a lack of resources, it has been helping children understand the value of learning. Many of the students came with little motivation or discipline, making it difficult for them to stay engaged in class. This month, however, we have been encouraged to witness a remarkable transformation. Through patient teaching, consistent encouragement, and sharing why education matters, we have watched many of the children become more respectful, attentive, and eager to learn.

One moment especially reminded us why this ministry is so important. A young boy who had regularly disrupted class by using inappropriate language and running around unexpectedly approached one of our teachers after lunch. Without being prompted, he sincerely apologized for his behavior and promised to do better. That afternoon, he kept his word, choosing to sit in the front of the classroom and participate attentively. His change of heart became a powerful example for the other students, showing them that everyone can choose a new path.

Beyond teaching reading, computer skills, and academics, we continue to invest in lessons that prepare these children for life. Discussions on topics such as kindness, bullying prevention, healthy relationships, and making wise decisions have given the students practical tools to navigate the challenges they face every day.

God has also continued to provide in unexpected ways. As word of the ministry spreads throughout the community, several visitors stopped by to observe the classes. They were deeply encouraged by the children's enthusiasm and growth, and their generosity resulted in a donation that will help support our teachers and continue the work taking place in Tân Châu. We are grateful for the many ways God faithfully supplies every need.

The greatest blessing of all has been seeing young hearts respond to the Gospel. Throughout the month, our team shared God's plan of salvation, explaining sin, repentance, and the hope found through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. One by one, children responded in prayer, placing their trust in the Lord. We rejoice knowing that while we may plant the seeds, God is faithful to make them grow.

As relationships continue to deepen, our teachers have been able to spend more one-on-one time with the children during breaks, listening to their stories, learning about their struggles, and encouraging their dreams. These moments of personal connection are opening doors for meaningful discipleship and allowing us to minister to each child with greater compassion.

The month was not without challenges. Strong winds toppled one of our classroom boards, and a few children experienced minor falls while playing. We are thankful that no one was seriously injured and praise God for His protection over both the children and our staff.

Thank you for standing with Tiny Hearts of Hope. Because of your faithful prayers and generous support, lives are being transformed through education, loving relationships, and the life-changing message of the Gospel. We are excited to see what God will continue to do in Tân Châu.

07/13/2026

New Life at the Shop of Hope

One of the beautiful things about serving the Lord is watching Him prepare the next generation long before we realize we will need them.

For many years, Bi faithfully served as the manager of the Shop of Hope. He wasn't just an employee, he has been part of the Tiny Hearts of Hope family for years, pouring his heart into a ministry that has blessed countless lives. We are deeply grateful for his dedication, sacrifice, and the love he invested in the shop. Recently, Bi felt God leading him to pursue a new season in life, and while we were sad to see him step away from this role, we trusted that the Lord already had a plan.

That plan came in the form of someone very close to our hearts. Vy, one of our adopted daughters and a young woman who grew up in our Hope House family, stepped forward to become the new manager. Watching a child who was once cared for through this ministry now lead one of our ministries is a powerful reminder of what God can do through years of faithful investment. It is truly a full-circle moment.

Since taking over, Vy has brought fresh energy, new ideas, and renewed excitement to the Shop of Hope. The staff has embraced the change, customers have noticed the difference, and the shop is thriving with a new sense of purpose.

This transition came at a critical time. For many years, the Shop of Hope struggled financially and often operated at a loss. More than once, we questioned whether we could continue keeping the doors open. Yet we believed this ministry was worth fighting for because every purchase helps support the work of Tiny Hearts of Hope and creates opportunities to serve our community. Plus, and most importantly, we gave jobs to marginalized people without access to good paying salaries and these types of opportunities.

Today, we are seeing answers to years of prayer. Sales have increased significantly, operations are stronger than ever, and for the first time in many years, we are quickly approaching a positive bottom line. What once seemed like a ministry barely surviving is becoming a ministry that is flourishing.

This story isn't simply about better sales or new management. It is about God's faithfulness. He continues to raise up leaders from within the very lives He has transformed. He renews ministries that seem tired. He brings hope where discouragement once lived.

Please join us in thanking God for Bi's years of faithful service and praying for Vy as she leads the Shop of Hope into this exciting new chapter. We believe the best days are still ahead, and we cannot wait to see how God continues to use this ministry to change lives for His glory.