Open Hands

10/15/2026

It's in two weeks!

Make sure you save the date to join others for an amazing night of music hosted by Heralds of Hope and Open Hands. You will also get to learn more about what God is doing through both ministries around the globe!

10/09/2026

Pictured: Propel’s Annual Leadership Training (Kenya) – September 2026

Propel Training, Open Hands’ registered legal entity in Kenya, leads the program across East Africa. As part of Propel’s strategic plan to ensure program quality, the organization hosts annual leadership training designed to strengthen and equip its workers.
This initiative provides staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to serve effectively and to boldly share the message of reconciliation, trust, and transformation with groups and communities throughout the region.

10/02/2026

A Word From the President

At one of their weekly meetings, the savings group president surprised everyone with a bold suggestion: “Why don’t we start giving each other loans with the money we’ve saved?” Until then, the group had focused solely on disciplined weekly deposits, building consistency and trust. His idea sparked immediate interest, opening the door to a new way of strengthening their community.
In rural Mexico, families often face crushing debt from local lenders who charge 15–20% interest each month. Enrique’s proposal offered a way out: instead of feeding that cycle, members could lend to one another at fair rates, keeping money in the community and collectively multiply their savings. With the facilitator’s guidance, the group transitioned from a Straight savings group into an ASCA — Accumulated Savings and Credit Association.
A year and a half later, every member has had the chance to borrow from the group. What began as a daring experiment has become a source of joy and empowerment for their church community.

09/25/2026

For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
Romans 5:10,11

09/24/2026

We would love to meet you at the Eastool Expo this weekend!

09/18/2026

Be sure to mark this one down on your calendar if you are in the Ephrata PA area October 28th!

09/17/2026

Next month, join the livestream to enjoy our Night of Music event virtually! This event is in collaboration with Open Hands and will feature Glory Road Singing Group and Shalom Quartet. Turn on your notifications to be reminded when the livestream begins.

October 28 at 5 PM.

Night of Music hosted by Heralds of Hope and Open Hands. Featuring...

09/11/2026

Savings groups have been impacted by the recent flooding in northern Nepal. Some savings group members who were directly affected, are experiencing great loss along with many other families who have lost homes, food, and belongings.
Rescue efforts continue as people search for missing loved ones. Damaged roads and bridges make relief work challenging, but support and hope are still present.
Kumar, Open Hands' program leader in Nepal, is visiting various of the affected areas and is currently heavily involved with the alleviation efforts.

"Please continue to pray for the affected families and for wisdom and strength as we serve them," he requests.

09/04/2026

“Our relationship with those who suffer from material poverty should show that we all have broken relationships and need the blessing of reconciliation.”

Excerpt from the book When Helping Hurts

08/28/2026

Truly, our hope comes from God! He is a God of new opportunities and second chances and is the Expert at turning hopeless situations around!

Click on the link to read stories of hope.
https://www.openhands.org/stories/