by Joanna Rich | Sep 13, 2018 | Ministry News
"Some want to live within the sound of Church or Chapel bell; I want to run a rescue shop, within a yard of hell." C.T. Studd First of all, we want to say "Thank you" for your prayers for us and the Tent Revival here in Anchorage, Alaska. The quote above was on my...
by Joanna Rich | Aug 26, 2018 | Ministry News
Two years ago next Sunday I began having church services in the Downtown Soup Kitchen/ Hope Center at 240 E. 3rd Avenue. Most of the people who we bring to our Hope Church via shuttle bus on Sunday mornings are those who regularly hang out around the Brother Francis...
by Joanna Rich | Jul 31, 2018 | Ministry News
It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by at Hope Church. We were thrilled to have Bro. Mike & Sis. Sheila Shelton with us for this special occasion. Bro. Shelton shared a powerful message on “Decisions Determine Destiny”. Several responded to the...
by Joanna Rich | Mar 6, 2018 | Ministry News
"IT'S A MIRACLE" Carolyn* was sitting up in her chair! On Saturday, when Bro. Martin last saw her, she was put down (in a medically induced coma) because of liver failure. Bro. Martin prayed then with her tearful and fearful husband beside her bed. However on this...
by Joanna Rich | Dec 5, 2017 | Ministry News
Bro. Martin was visiting people at Anchorage Native Medical Center (ANMC) last week when a nurse came up to him. She told him that they wanted him to visit a lady who had been asking for a preacher to talk to. She further relayed that they knew that he should be the...
by Joanna Rich | Oct 7, 2017 | Ministry News
A Touching Story from a Hospital Room Bro Martin shares, As I approached the private hospital room, I noticed the door was closed and the placard was posted with instructions to wear the protective gown and gloves. A nurse was standing nearby, so I asked if now was a...
by Joanna Rich | Aug 26, 2017 | Ministry News
July 23, 2017 was a very special day for the Martins and Hope Church. This day marked the 1 year Anniversary of the beginning of Hope Church. God has done amazing things this year for which we give Him ALL the glory! We began with about 30-50 that first Sunday, and...
by Joanna Rich | Aug 11, 2017 | Ministry News
Wow! It's hard to describe a month of happenings in one concise email. We will share several highlights and save the rest for another time. The family has enjoyed having more guests over the summer. Being family makes it even better. Jamin and Allison were able to...
by Joanna Rich | Jun 28, 2017 | Ministry News
I want to apologize for the drop off in updates for the past couple months. My husband and I have been traveling and itinerating quite a bit lately; therefore, our schedule has been unpredictable. Thank you for your patient understanding. The family has been...
by Joanna Rich | Jun 2, 2017 | Ministry News
One day at the Downtown Soup Kitchen, Bro. Martin noticed a couple of the volunteers trying to calm down a young girl that was thrashing around. Bro. Martin was informed that she had just taken a hit of spice. Spice is a drug they make from various chemicals as an...
