In October of 2017 I thought there has to be a better way to fund the ministries of the world. How do we teach the people to fish if we are continuing to give them fish.Feeding them for a day and then trying to find the funds to feed them for tomorrow. Seeds of hope began with a thought how do we help them start businesses so that they can support themselves and the ministries they love.
Most of the countries that I had ties to the U.S. dollar was strong and was multiplied by 67.00 to 800.00 to one of our dollars. So the thought came what if we could give 100$ one time for them to start a business. Most of the pastors were already on overload with the work they were doing, so who Lord? What about the women? Those women who were full of grace and love for the Lord but were unable to feed their families and to give to the work of the ministry pennies at best.
So began the question, as I was messaging with one woman I said, Do you have an idea for a business?
Yes!! How much do you need to start it? 87$. How about if I sent you 100$. So began our first attempt to start a business idea became a reality but it failed. Why? She had not considered presentation of the product and the packaging was used water bottles. What woman wants fancy soap in used bottles. So another 40$ we changed packaging. Then another road block, she got called to serve her country for a mandatory one year service. She is currently out of business for another 8 months.But the seed was planted in me and it began to grow.
Seed of Hope was launched Jan.27,2018 with one month later 52 women in 5 countries have new businesses and they are giving to their local ministries and helping their communities and their families. The seeds are multiplying. If you would like to help fund these amazing women please specify in your donation that it is for seeds of hope.
More testimonies to come,
Bishop Jane
