Dear HOPE Family,

I am finishing my first week in my transition and have had an incredible start.  I am thankful to the HOPE Board and staff, as well as Helen, for the warm welcome.  They have done a fabulous job of caring for our family and ensuring a smooth landing.  Our three daughters (Gianna 14, Selah 12, and Kaiya 9) have started their courses at HOPE, and after a few weeks of class, they are sure looking forward to meeting their classmates and teachers in person.  

My wife (Emily) is starting language learning next week.  She would covet your prayers as she begins this journey.  Our family feels honored and blessed to be in this country and to be in community with each one of you.  Covid-19 has created some momentary distance when it comes to us connecting more deeply, but I am sure that the Lord is using all of this for His good.  In fact, I was reminded earlier this week that Jesus remains strong when His people are weak.  During this season of Covid, social distancing, online education, and other areas that make me weak, I have had to lay at His feet to absorb His strength.  

Several administrators in our school met this morning to pray and discuss how to support your family's holistic well-being.  We care about any difficulty you are experiencing during this season and want to provide an avenue to hear from you.  If you have questions about HOPE, needs we can help address, or prayer needs during this time, please email us at: covid@hope.edu.kh. I will personally be overseeing these emails and our administrators will respond accordingly. 

Again, the HOPE administration and teachers are regularly praying for each one of you during this time.  Please also remember to lift up our teachers who are having to constantly adjust to an alternate way of educating our children.  Thank you for being a part of HOPE schools during this unique time. 

Shalom,

Dr. Adam