January eNews
155 million young people to be reached in 2025 — and more!
It’s a new year — and we have a renewed passion for reaching every child in every generation with God’s Word!
Thank you, dear friend, for your prayers and partnership that make this transformative outreach possible.
Please enjoy these updates on your impact — and your potential to reach 155 million more young people with the Scriptures in 2025.
This year, get God’s Word to 155 million children and youth like Neha
It’s a new year — and we have a new faith goal: our global partners believe this year they can reach 155,000,000 children and youth with the life-transforming power of God’s Word as you stand with them!
You’ll be sharing the truth with young people like seventh-grader Neha, who received the Book of Hope at school in her majority Hindu nation. She was delighted by the book — especially when she read about Jesus’ healing touch since she suffered from an ear problem.
Spurred on by what she read in her Book of Hope, she visited a local church where she requested prayer for her ear — and was healed! Neha chose to follow Jesus as her Savior!
And that’s not all — she went home and shared with her family what had happened. Today her family all attends church with her, and a family member who lives in a nearby city has also decided to choose Jesus.
Your gift of God’s Word can transform individual lives and whole families! Thank you for joining with our global family in the faith goal of reaching 155 million more young people with the Good News this year.
Hope Finds Kenny: A Story of Belonging
In the bustling streets of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, 12-year-old Kenny once felt invisible. Surrounded by voices that labeled him “annoying” and “bad,” he lived with a deep sense of loneliness and rejection.
His world seemed dark, with no light of hope or understanding.
But everything changed when Kenny was invited to a OneHope kids Bible study — a moment that would redefine his understanding of love and self-worth. There, he heard a profound truth: God creates nothing imperfect, and He has a unique plan for every heart that feels alone.
Initially skeptical, Kenny was touched by the warmth of the group’s facilitator — a moment that felt like a divine embrace. For the first time, he heard words of affirmation: “God loves you, and you will never be alone.” Those words began to heal the wounds of rejection.
Today, Kenny has discovered his true identity. The church has become his sanctuary, a place of genuine love and acceptance. More than finding his own peace, he now dreams of sharing God’s love with other children who feel marginalized and forgotten.
Through the support of compassionate friends like you, Kenny’s story of transformation continues — proving that hope can bloom in the most unexpected places.
New Scripture programs across Africa
You reached children and youth with God’s love in 2024
A Better Way To Life
Empowering teenagers to understand their identity in Christ and navigate critical life challenges through a research-based curriculum available in 13 languages.
- Age group: 13-19 years
- Nine lessons exploring identity, truth, and personal struggles
- Addresses key issues like sexuality, mental health, and purpose
Light in the Dark
Helping young children understand Christianity within their cultural context, addressing complex challenges such as poverty, trauma, and media influences.
- Age group: 5-10 years
- Seven lessons bridging cultural barriers
- Provides hope and context for children’s everyday struggles
World Without Sickness
Combining personal hygiene education with biblical teachings, promoting health and salvation for young children across 10 African languages.
- Age group: 6-11 years
- Detailed instruction on hygiene and health
- Integrated Scripture-based salvation message
Lumo Project Films Small-Group Studies
A nine-week immersive program exploring the Gospel of Mark through film and guided study, bringing Jesus’ life into context for teens.
- Age group: 14-18 years
- Five-minute film segments per lesson
- In-depth facilitated discussions
We hope you’ve enjoyed these stories of what you accomplished in 2024 and more of what you can do in 2025. You can rejoice to see your faith in action, bringing children to Jesus!
Please prayerfully consider a generous donation to launch this new year of ministry. Every $50 reaches 150 children. Every $100 reaches 300. Whatever you can do will make a tremendous impact!
