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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Fri, 24 May 2013 05:34:57 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>HofN Blog</title><subtitle>HofN Blog</subtitle><id>http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-03-13T20:52:27Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Birth control seminar for the Mamas</title><id>http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/2013/3/13/birth-control-seminar-for-the-mamas.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/2013/3/13/birth-control-seminar-for-the-mamas.html"/><author><name>Hope of the Nations</name></author><published>2013-03-13T20:38:19Z</published><updated>2013-03-13T20:38:19Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/storage/post-images/2013-blog-posts/Blog1_500.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363207451196" alt="" /></span></span>Many of the women have asked for birth controll methods. At this seminar we taught them the rhythm method. &nbsp;Most women have 7+ children with no way to feed them. &nbsp;They were very interested in learning about how God made their bodies and that they can choose to not get pregnant.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/storage/post-images/2013-blog-posts/Blog2_500.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363207504879" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;This mama had lost many children at birth or soon after. &nbsp;She has given birth to 6 children but only 3 have lived. Holly, one of our guest nurses, taught them how to nurse their children right away. &nbsp;Now many babies are surving! &nbsp;Here, this baby is growing healthy and strong. &nbsp;Traditionally mamas would not nurse until 3 days after their babies were born.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/storage/post-images/2013-blog-posts/Blog3_500.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363207739833" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;Mama Kosi (above) and her little boy Amos. She had 3 other children that she was never able to nurse or feed properly. &nbsp;Amos is nursing wonderfully and growing strong. &nbsp;Thank you Holly for the very helpful seminar.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>New Plans</title><id>http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/2013/2/25/new-plans.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/2013/2/25/new-plans.html"/><author><name>Hope of the Nations</name></author><published>2013-02-25T21:11:02Z</published><updated>2013-02-25T21:11:02Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/storage/post-images/2013-blog-posts/plans_staff_500.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1361827029183" alt="" /></span></span>At the staff meeting last week Harold presented us with the drawings Jim had put together for the new school and staff buildings. &nbsp;All of the staff were very excited to see what vision God was giving to HofN. &nbsp;After many different versions and a lot of work, Jim came up with a plan that we were all excited to see. &nbsp;The plot will have Primary 1 - 7 and there is room for 3 family homes with 6 apartments for staff! &nbsp;The school will include 10 classrooms, library, art center, computer lab, multi cultural center, chapel, play area, and a huge dinning / kitchen area. &nbsp;There is even space for gardens and chickens! &nbsp;God is big. &nbsp;We are stepping out in faith. &nbsp;Please pray for us.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>What a Wonderful day!</title><id>http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/2013/2/22/what-a-wonderful-day.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/hofnblog/2013/2/22/what-a-wonderful-day.html"/><author><name>Hope of the Nations</name></author><published>2013-02-22T18:51:03Z</published><updated>2013-02-22T18:51:03Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>HofN staff all went down to the lake to celebrate Candace giving her life to Jesus. &nbsp;Michelle Contreras - here hugging Candace - has been a 2nd mom and good friend for Candace.<br /><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.hopeofthenationstz.org/storage/post-images/2013-blog-posts/Baptism_01_500.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1361559704322" alt="" /></span></span>Two baptisms after church down at the lake. &nbsp;Candace, a visitor from California, and Dismas' sister-in-law. &nbsp;Celebrating Jesus!</p>
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