Engage Hope Trips

10/10/2026

Happy 64th Independence Day, Uganda!

Today we celebrate a nation full of resilience, faith, and hope, and the people who call it home. Uganda’s motto is “For God and My Country,” and we see it lived out every day by our Ministry Partners. They teach children, care for the sick, give kids a home, and point the next generation to Jesus. We’re grateful to serve alongside them!

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” – Psalm 33:12

10/03/2026

Will you join us!?

A child in a classroom is a child with a future. Today we're praying for students across our partner schools: for focus, for joy in learning, for teachers who pour into them, and for the fees and supplies they need.

⏳ 9 days until A Vision of Hope
📅 Sunday, October 11 | 6:00 PM (doors 5:30)
📍 Stonebriar Country Club, Frisco
🎤 Guest speaker Dan Dean of Phillips, Craig & Dean
🔗 Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/visionofhope2026/

10/02/2026

Jesus made room for children, and so do we. Today we're praying that every child in our programs knows they are welcomed, wanted, and loved by Jesus.

⏳ 10 days until A Vision of Hope
📅 Sunday, October 11 | 6:00 PM (doors 5:30)
📍 Stonebriar Country Club, Frisco
🎤 Guest speaker Dan Dean of Phillips, Craig & Dean
🔗 Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/visionofhope2026/

09/28/2026

We are two weeks away from gathering at Stonebriar Country Club for A Vision of Hope! Come join us and enjoy fellowship and a story of Legacy from Dan Dean of Phillips, Craig and Dean! Register Today while Seats Last! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/visionofhope2026/

We are two weeks away from gathering at Stonebriar Country Club for A Vision of Hope! This is more than an evening out - it's an invitation to join a story of hope that will carry on for generations. Right now, a legacy is being written one hope-filled child at a time. Come see it, hear it, and help transform the next generation with hope. Seats are limited so reserve yours today! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/visionofhope2026/

09/17/2026

Some Go. Some Give. Thank you to all of our past and future trip participants! Please consider joining us for North Texas Giving Day as we Double the Donation with a generous matching gift.

This is what happens when kindness meets community. The joy on the faces of our donor and these children is proof that generosity changes lives, including the person giving!

Today is North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. We are on a mission to keep these smiles bright all year long.

Your gift will today bring the joy! No gift is too small to make a huge difference. Please consider giving today and we will DOUBLE YOUR DONATION:
https://tr.ee/fSNlw5

09/17/2026

“Putting a smile on a child’s face can change the world, maybe not the whole world but at least their world!” - Richard M Knittle Jr.

Give today! Go to https://tr.ee/fSNlw5 to Donate!

09/17/2026

LET'S GO Y'ALL!!!!

Good morning on this lovely North Texas Giving Day!

Who are you giving to today? Tag them in the comments below! ⬇️ Let's turn this comment section into one giant list of causes worth supporting today.

And while you're at it ... GIVE! www.northtexasgivingday.org/

09/03/2026

Join us in welcoming Lawrence Embry to the Engage Hope Board of Directors! With his heart for missions and his professional background in finance, Lawrence brings a wonderful combination of gifts to our team. We can't wait to see how God uses him here!

Raised in Brenham, Texas, Lawrence attended Baylor University, graduating in 1991. He began his career at Arthur Andersen before continuing with KPMG and later Capital Analytics. He now works at Goldman Sachs, where he brings extensive experience in accounting and financial analysis. He and his wife, Shelley, are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church where they have served in the student ministry for more than 15 years, and where Lawrence serves as a Deacon. Lawrence and Shelley have two children, Caroline and Cullen, and their spouses, Billy and Jenny, and welcomed their first grandchild, Beckham, in 2024.

Lawrence has participated in numerous mission trips around the world over the years, including time in Uganda with Engage Hope. These experiences have deepened his commitment to service and strengthened his passion to spread the Gospel. He is excited to join the Engage Hope Board, and we're grateful for the wisdom and heart he'll bring to this work!

06/05/2026

Welcome, Jacob Mathes!

We are so excited to welcome Jacob Mathes to the Engage Hope Board of Directors! Jacob's heart for the Lord, his global mission experience, and his professional expertise make him a wonderful addition to our team. We look forward to all that God will do through him!

Born and raised in the Dallas area, Jacob grew up attending First Baptist Church Carrollton (now First Baptist Church at the Fields). He graduated from PCA before earning an Accounting degree from the University of Oklahoma and his CPA license. He began his career at Ernst & Young and now serves as AVP-Finance at Wintrust Asset Finance in Frisco. He and his wife Lindsey were married in 2022 and welcomed their daughter Emma in January 2026. They are active members of Watermark Community Church in Dallas.
Jacob accepted Christ in July 2002, and his faith has shaped every aspect of his life. He has served on short-term mission trips to Mexico, Taiwan, China, and Nicaragua, as well as at Christian summer camps and through local missions. He is excited to join the Engage Hope board and looks forward to what the Lord will continue to do through this organization.

06/02/2026

Mark your calendars for A Vision of Hope!
Get ready for a night of inspiration and impact with guest speaker Dan Dean of Phillips, Craig, and Dean!

📍 Stonebriar Country Club | Frisco, TX
🗓️ Sunday, October 11, 2026

More details to come soon.