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Hope House gave me strength and a fresh start when I needed it most.

J.S.

★★★★★

WriTheresaMurilo recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 6 ·
God calls some to the forefront of the battle. Others are mandanted to guard the “stuff” back home. David is a Frontline Warrior called by Jesus Christ to go to fight for the poorst of the poor. No soldier goes into battle without support…financial & spiritual…that’s our part!
In scripture there are 2 types of Christians: those who are sent & those who support!!
There is no way this man can do what he does UNLESS he was SENT & EQUIPPED by the supernatural grace/love of the Father & the POWER of the Holy Spirit!!

Noreen Lowris recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 4 ·
David helps so many children! I highly recommend this ministry and believe in its integrity and compassion for those in need.

Audrey Tello-Guzman

I’d like to throw in this name. DavidandAilene Wilkerson They run a ministry and are so worthy of any donation of any amount. When you friend David M Wilkerson, you get to actually SEE your money at work. He gives updates often and is a blessing, even when circumstances in their country are beyond the impoverished. He also helps children who are victims of sex trafficking, orphans and sick children, while teaching the word of God and the walk of Jesus.

Viola O.

YOU are such a HUGE BLESSING to the children, their families & the community, with the WORK that you are doing there for the LORD, David! THANK YOU so much for going into DETAIL about HOW & WHY you distribute the funds/blessings the way you do! (: I am sure there are ALWAYS going to be people who (MISTAKENLY & PRIDEFULLY) THINK or BELIEVE that there is a BETTER way/system for you to be handling things there, as you have been told many times… BUT… until someone LIVES THERE (not just VISITS or sits behind a computer in their comfy home giving advice) & DEALS with aaaaaaaaaaaaaaall of the THINGS (ups, downs, trials, errors, good & bad, problems, joys, attacks, victories etc…) on a DAILY BASIS like YOU HAVE since YOU BEGAN HHC (not to mention aaaaaaaaall of sponsors, the questions, replies, the criticisms, the sorrows, the false (Catholic) doctrines, the HARD WORK that is involved there & aaaaaaall of the ATTACKS from UNGODLY, PRIDEFUL & ENVIOUS people, via SATAN) they have NO IDEA what they are talking about! MANY people PRIDEFULLY think that THEY are going to TELL YOU or SHOW YOU how it is done & they have FAILED MISERABLY each & every time! WHY ??? Because GOD CALLED YOU THERE (to CEBU) so that YOU could SHEPARD this Ministry/HHC & represent HIM & because you were obedient to HIS CALL, it has prospered regardless of SATAN’S little & sometimes VICIOUS attacks!I would LOVE to see your critics, leave EVERYTHING behind (deny themselves) to go there (or anywhere else in the world where a ministry like this is needed) take up their crosses, follow JESUS & dedicate their lives to serving HIM by being the hands & feet of JESUS & starting up the same type of (FRUITFUL, LOVING & GOD FEARING) Ministry that you have. (: Glory Glory Hallelujah! Until then, I cannot take ANY of their CRITICISMS or outright ATTACKS seriously. What’s AWESOME is that even though there have been many, many trials & errors (like in EVERY ministry), over time you have SHOWN/PROVEN to us that GOD’S LOVING HAND is upon YOU & EVERYONE whose lives that YOU have touched & continue to touch, through HHC! With aaaaaall of that being said, I still can’t even begin to grasp just how DIFFICULT it has been for you to be able to get THIS FAR with HHC or just how EXHAUSTING it has been for you! Nevertheless, it’s easy to SEE that this has been a LABOR of LOVE for you (on soooooo many levels). Keep up the GREAT & GLORIOUS WORK for the LORD & may continue to GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU ALL, at HOPE HOUSE CEBU!

Bridget P

Touched by Jesus.
All I can say is well done brother and may the Lord continue to bless and use you and others helping those held captive and hungry. More than I can I do so only praises and thankfulness for the work Our Father has given you.

Minnow K

I could write forever on what I have seen! HHC is God’s work in action. A grass roots mission like no other. Donations are put to full use with maximum transparency and sound judgement

Betty P

David takes us with him via video on shopping trips. We see the kids that he and Ailene are are feeding, paying medical bills for, clothing, teaching in the school they started plus so much more. They have Bible studies and church services.

Some of the kids live with them, right at Hope House. They counsel and give love to them. In the videos we see food handed out to the hungry day and night. Money is being used directly for the children. There are no middlemen taking the lion’s share of the donations.If you want to actually see your donations at work, Hope House is where you want to send your money.

Larry Lakey

Today at 2:19am God bless you David, I don’t always comment but I do know the good work you do by your posts and what Janet tells me. Stay safe my brother, we love you, your family and ministry.

Thats so wonderful to hear! ❤❤❤ My heart is now singing a happy song…which is great considering right before i opened up fb on my phone just now, i was feeling sad again. I can TOTALLY see the transformation too…in her face and her whole countenance! Before she looked like a zombie…demon possessed woman. Afterwards, she was standing with a grouo of God sent friends, with a smile on her face. She looked like a person again, and not a zombie. It’s wonderful what God can do. It’s wonderful what he can do through his children. We are his hands and feet. I’m so glad that you and your kids are using that in a good way. Thank you so much for that from the heart. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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7 hrs ·
A ministry you can trust that is truly helping the homeless families in the Philippines

Laurel DeLong reviewed David M Wilkerson — 5 star
March 24, 2017 ·

No matter where or how we share the Gospel of Jesus..if we reach one soul for Him then our rewards in Heaven will be counted and reserved. Being saved, good, etc. does not merit your Rewards in Heaven.

Frederick Parkinson ( Frederick preached here at Hope Church)
2 hrs ·
1 year ago i was in the Cebu slums ,there is that many rats in the slums in cebu that a cat would not be safe with them unless he had some dogs as bodygaurds lol, rats running over your feet as you sit down ,rats were running around in the bathroom when you went there rats running out of the kitchen , rats holes one metre from my head were i slept on the floor rats were running in front of me in the street , if there was a pied piper of hamlet he would never been able to retire

Stuart G

You can be confident that whatever you give the vast majority of it will be used to finance the ministry and provide for the kids, no creaming off to pay for offices, salaries or top heavy administrative expenses. It’s all about the kids.

Lois Nuse

I don’t think you know just how special you are–it takes faith and courage to do all you do. You are really a true servant of God–you are very blessed! God is with you–and He is providing–in a world that is messed up financially–just when you need something–I have a feeling–might be at the last minute–but God always comes through with your need for your kids and their families.

Minnow K

You will never find a charity with a more direct line. David and Hope House Cebu live the ministry with the children. There are no fat cats skimming from the top. There are no expensive marketing and mailing programs. Your donations are put to good use dollar after dollar. You can see the pictures and videos day after day. An ON FOOT mission.

Muriel Sowden

Hope House is showing that lives can be transformed, if we reach out in love.

Sal Langley

One of the most special things I saw this Christmas was when a child was asked in our church what she got for Christmas and she said that her mother had sponsored a child at Hope House so she had an adopted sister as a Christmas ‘gift’. All the other children had shown presents of toys and clothes but this child was brimming with excitement and wonder.We were all blessed to see it.

Doug H

I will continue sending you money to feed the kids! I DO KNOW where the money goes. Keep up the good work David.

man of God, You are doing what very few others would do, living amongst those you are caring for, not in a nice house and good suburb. your hands get dirty as you serve, because you are willing to DO The Work of GOD. Continue, for Greater is HE in you, than he, and they, who are of this worldSo you give to the 700 club. How much of that goes to the poor, the needy, the helpless, the hungry, the desitute, the lost, the sick, the widow, the orphan, the outcast, the rejected. AND, HOW MUCH GOES TO THOSE THAT

Kawika G

“Where your treasure is, there your heart isalso” Jesus. A small raise @ work made it possible to bless & sponsor Ronelin @ Hope House Cebu in the Philippines, where there is a high rate of child prostitution, child labor,famine and poverty. There, through the grace of God & His people, it’s being prevented through the gospel. Thank you David Wilkerson of Hope House Cebu for your obedience & love for Jesus and others. Be Christlike… “love not in word nor tongue, but in deed & truth”Apostle John. Where is your treasure friend

Dean Weir

I can vouch for your good work brothers and sisters. x We can also vouch that sponsoring a child through Hope House is an immense joy. We get regular updates on our 2 kids and we have been following Davids ministry through Hope House Cebu for two years now and can assure you this is the real deal and the help gets directly to the children. Our only regret is that at present we are unable to sponsor more kids but we hope in future we would be able to sponsor many more. Not only do they get help, they get a sense of worth and a family that truly cares for them and enables them to attain a real future and hope. If you decide to sponsor a child here or help in any way you WILL be making a real difference in the life of a child and see them thrive.

David Odom

I would just like to say that I like to support Hope House Cebu because I am convinced beyond a shadow of doubt that it’s the right thing to do. I only wish that I had more resources and time to devote to these folks. I know that in a world of fast paced drama and me mentality it is hard to focus on the things that matter the most. I am very blessed and honored to be a sponsor of four beautiful girls here for over a year. I know that David Wilkerson and Hope House Cebu are the real deal and that I’m storing up treasure in Heaven. Because these folks are the Kingdom of God.

Debbie Nowak
3 minutes ago
I have a GREAT friend here who speaks English well Her name is Ildelor Paquit. She stays with me all day and night until I go to bed. She has answered MANY of my questions and has helped me A LOT. She said David helped her get off drugs, and teaches her the Bible. She had tears in her eyes at one point. She truly loves David Wilkerson because he helps teach her the Bible and helps her children go to school! I sure am going to miss her when I leave. She is 29 years old and has a heart for Jesus!!!!

Marsha Karen Fowler

Going on two years sponsoring a young girl, and I don’t intend to quit. David provides them with food and clothing, but he also makes Jesus come alive in their lives. I hope to meet the child I sponsor one day. In the meantime, I will help her from here, and always keep her in my prayers!

Betchie Lorenzo Mesias

This is my first time visit at Hope house Cebu during there sunday service and and slum alaska outreach. honestly my heart was broke for these people,for these kids. David is a tough person, who really has risked his own life here for the glory and honor of our Lord Jesus Christ. They need help financially that’s the number one help they need here, it’s hard for Pastor David because he’s alone here doing all this, he needs workers and volunteers to help him here, a very tough situation but they survived by the Grace of our Lord Jesus

Donna Stancil ·

I think it is a great thing that you David Wilkerson 11 and others are doing for these children. When you are used by God to be his hands and feet and go where he has sent you how can it be wrong. I thank God when someone helps one of God’s little children. I think God is in Heaven now and smiling 🙂 about what y’all are doing. God Bless You All!

Patty Denney What a blessing your ministry is to me David, watching it grow, and seeing the happy facesof the children is such a blessing.. Thank you for devotion.. God Bless You!!
Jerri Broome Please share this page with your family and friends. God is doing great things through David Wilkerson. Many children’s lives have been changed by the saving power of Jesus Christ. At Hope House not only are hundreds of children being feed and clothed each day but their precious spirits are being feed the living Word of God. These children once had no hope. They lived in unthinkable living conditions and because brother David hearkened to the call of God and people like you and me join in and help, their hope is restored. I’ve been prevledged to help by sending donations for the last several years. I’ve seen so many of these children’s lives change through the pictures and videos that are posted. Many testimonies from people like you and I that have went there and helped can be read. There are so many more that need our help unfortunately. Please kindly consider being a part of this amazing ministry. I encourage each and everyone to go to his page and read what great things are happening with these children. God loves a cheerful giver and even a cup of water given to a precious child, God considers it as if you gave it to Him.
Robert Whosoever Mendez

Brother David I just want to say im very encouraged by your faith and the passion you have for helping others.Watching you throughout the time we’ve been friends on Facebook has made me examine my own life as a new Christian.So thank you for being awesome in Christ.

Jeff Trotter

Spent my first full day at Hope House, a startup ministry in the slums of Cebu,Philippines. David, the founder, felt the Lord leading him to actually live in the slums,with the goal of bringing the Kingdom of God to a very needy community. As a result, lives have been changed and, I truly believe, many children have been protected from the human traffickers who prowl neighborhoods like this in search of easy targets desperate to believe their lies about a better life.This is really a no-frills, low-budget ministry that seeks to change lives through long-term relationships. David has gone through a lot of trials and missteps along the way, he’s quick to admit, but is learning and doing as best he can with the limited resources at his disposal. David, along with his wife Ailene, aretruly living humbly—I know I couldn’t do what he does, apart from a miraculous out pouring of grace!I’m having a great time interacting with the kids !Jeff Trotter You have a gift for teaching the people here so that they understand ( Jeff Trotter hasvisited us twice here at hope house cebu)

Mary F

Thanks David, been doing a lot of praying for you and the children and believing the Lord is going to see that the children have some decent place to live, I have seen in the spirit a nice home for them, nice facilities, no rats, but a beautiful placefor His children, just know they are plenty of us that are praying and believing for great things for the children . Keep the faith, knowing that your work is not in vain. Yoursister in Jesus.

Mandy Branham

i suggested David Wilkerson as a friend, he is an awesome man of GOD, and the work he does is amazing to say the least, i sponsor a child from Cebu, Angela, and it is so rewarding, please add David and check out the work he is doing, and maybe even sponsor a child 🙂 hope to see you the next time i am in, my teeth look AWESOME 😀

Angie Tipdas

My heart is for these kids, I was there and I witness how the kids are loved even their families experience blessings from the support. I am supporting this community and praying for them. 3 houses were built and thank you for your support. Families that were so poor got the benefits of the housing, and many testimonies I heard from the people who got the help, how God does miracles

Leah Lani Garcines Tips Hope House Cebu and Mr. David Wilkerson is indeed a blessing to many.. to the kids, to the mothers, to everyone..a lot of family were sheltered, fed and clothed..indeed God uses appointed people for ministries like this, and what captures my heart is the unstoppable grace of God and David’s loyalty and devotion to the Lord that no matter what happens, he has this instinct to never stop helping the less fortunate..he has the heartbeat of God that sounds “peo-ple..peo-ple..peo-ple” and I know that God wants us also to have this heartbeat…

Rhonda Yarbrough

Well..i am keeping youall in prayer and I hope you feel better soon.Hug my babies for me…..I will talk to you soon.Never give up

Monica Cardenas

it is wonderful to be able to see what the kids do almost everyday. Thanks David for al lyour hard work!

Wendy DeWitt Jankauskas

I will be sharing many of David’s posts because people don’t realize how bad this problem is. I know this is not in the states but it really doesn’t matter. These are children that are sold into the sex trade every day. It breaks my heart. Hope House has helped many of these children and strives to get them to a better life. They have school, Bible school, safe places to play, food and medical help when finances are available. . They are included in much of the building and progress of Hope House. They are given clothes, school supplies and some have already gone on to college. Many go out to minister and bring others to the safety of Hope House. David, goes without much of the medical care he needs. He is an American that was called to help these children (within his heart). I sponsor a young boy named Charles. It costs $35 a month. That’s it. We spend more on coffee. Such a small amount to get a young child to saftey. I chose to have the payments sent regularly so I don’t have to do anything and am emailed receipts. On occasion, I send more if I’m able. David often tries to get families off the street and into homes. You can’t believe what the homes look like. I will be posting pictures. I am truly hoping even one of my friends can help. Whether you can or can’t, I wish you love and blessings.

Donna Baukat

David, may God bless you and protect you with his strength, wisdom and discernment. You must remain there to help the children. Your ministry is uniquely called for being the hope for the kids. Hope House is blessed by your faithfulness. God bless you! In the name of Jesus, you ALL are protected!! AMEN

Jonathan Cornwell

49 mins · Kingston, GA, United States ·

We had a wonderful vacation in Cebu Philippines. Love visiting with the family and friends. I got to go see my good friend David M Wilkerson of Hope House Cebu. That is truly a wonderful ministry. Looking forward to our next trip in 2018

Mike Morton

david has proven himself to be the greatest of saints…in that he is a ‘fool for Christ”… in the same league as jim elliot. he has abandoned all that we in our comfortable homes call “success” and has seen the needs of the children in cebu. and he has gone mostly out of his own resources and begun ministering there. and children’s lives are being touched…and Christ’s love is setting them free.fore too long i have been silent! I have read how people have threatened to stop support of his ministry because they expected him to toe some kind of mark, not offend them, not be preachy, not be up front. ask a soldier who has faced combat in iraq or Afghanistan to describe what goes on, and if he or she will talk they will not candy coat things.I CHALLENGE YOU. IF YOU TRULY BELIEVE THAT THE LORD HAS COME TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE… THEN SUPPORT DAVID AND HOPE HOUSE… WHETHER FINANCIALLY OR PRAYERFULLY. COMMIT YOURSELF TO IT.IN TURN, KNOW THAT HE IS COMMITTED TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH… PURE AND SIMPLE, NOT CANDY COATED, NOT WATERED DOWN. HIS REPORTS ARE DIRECT FROM THE FRONT LINES WHERE THE WAR IS BEING WAGED…AND IT IS A DEADLY BATTLE FOR THE SOULS OF CHILDREN.If you want to support some work that is candy coated, watered down and not likely to offend you or disturb you in any way, turn on a sally struthers commercial… or sarah mclaughlin’s pleas to protect abused animals.BUT IF YOU WANT TO BE CONNECTED TO THE VERY WORK OF GOD…THEN SUPPORT AND STAND BY THIS MINISTRY AND BY DAVID.”What will you do with the least of these…my bretheren?” (Jesus) .

The Jordans

I watched David for over 5 years consistently change the lives of the people around him. Isn’t that what we are called to, make disciples, love others and help those in need.. Well this is David and Hope House Cebu is a place where lives are truly changed and impacted daily for God’s kingdom. It really comes down to what could be more important than saving these children from what surrounds them, giving them hope and a future bright and full of opportunity. We love David and Ailene and will support Hope House all our days!!! If you want religion, walk into a church building, but if you want to see the Kingdom of God moving watch David! Our friends and family sponsor 9 children and I concider it an honor to serve God in this way. Jesus loves the little children, we want to be like Jesus so this is only a natural response to a heart that loves Him. There is a great community of supporters and I truly feel like I would be welcomed by any of the Hope House Family. I cannot say enough good about this place. I promise you there is nothing more impacting or important you could spend your dollar on! We are 5 years in and falling in love every day with new faces!!! God bless Hope House!!!

Mike O’Neill

Arlie, what David and his crew are doing is nothing less then spectacular, and all under the power of the Holy Spirit, for if it was not, they would not have been able to get as far as they have in such a short time…. take a look at the street scenes and other photo she has posted. I know he has over 100 girls sponsored as well as other children and I believe he has been able to get a couple adults sponsored ( helping them up on their feet)and a couple dwellings repaired / built for more livable conditions. I may not be one hundred percent correct, so you will have to look at the page and see what is going on. we have been sponsoring a child now for almost a year, I can not recall the actual start date,so I will look back cause that will be like a day for a new birthday girl….. 🙂 .

All I can say is the Spirit of God HAS to be on you for you to do what you are doing there. It breaks my heart and makes my stomach sick knowing what the children there go through. And seeing dead bodies of kids on top of garbage piles or the kids filthy and starving with no parent to protect and care for them. I pray so hard for God to save them. God HAS to be giving you the grace and strength to handle all you do and go through. I’m so excited about the school too! I’m sure that will bring so much hope to the kids!… from a sponsor

Anthony Tony recommends David M Wilkerson.
April 4 at 5:55 PM ·
You wanna be the hands and feet to be used mightily by God? Suport this ministry.I pray God bless u all as you work alongside,As we work together in reaching these kids for and to Christ be All the glory.Love u all in Christ friends.☝🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Barbara Coupe recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 31 at 1:27 AM ·
I have been following all the work done by David and Hope House for a few years now and ALL I have seen is the love of God in action. Although David has been facing persecution and challenges he pushes forward, in the Lord’s strength, and has reached so many endangered children and given them hope, a warm place to stay, food and most of all, shown them the true love of Jesus and brought them to new life. Bless you brother David and keep doing what you have been doing for many children have been given a second chance at life and happiness because you were prepared to stand in the gap for these precious little ones!!!

Garry Sagel recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 21 at 11:16 PM ·
The man is helping abused children.

Valarie Roxanne Johnson recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 27 at 12:20 PM ·
always about the Business of JESUS ! never seen anything other than JESUS care concerns for – the poor no one thinks of as in children ! family babies ! his work – put action to – words of JESUS – watches prays seeks JESUS daily regarding everyone and everything ! 💯

Beverly Lynnt recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 19 at 1:02 PM ·
I’ve followed and watched this ministry grow over the past 9 years. Rejoiced and wept with him over the many lives of children he affects. David is truly doing God’s work with Hope House Cebu.

Bruce Dinsman recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 18 at 5:00 PM ·
Honest, hard working man. I don’t think he has enough food, medicine or rest for himself because he is always out there feeding and helping kids.

Donna Deaver recommends David M Wilkerson.
March 13 at 3:50 AM ·
David helps So many children and adults of Cebu. He disregards his own health and comfort to help others! I highly recommend Hope House!

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