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In the fall of 2004, officials from the city of Kahovka, Ukraine contacted us requesting help establishing an orphanage in their city. None existed. We felt we were to do this. In September 2005, House of Joy opened its doors. This has been one of the most enjoyable journeys we have yet experienced. The children instantly found their way into our hearts. First, five children arrived and were soon followed by more, at one point reaching a capacity of 50 children, the most that law would allow.

Today, House of Joy is a beautiful, warm facility with seven floors, including a new kitchen and laundry facility. We have a soccer field with synthetic turf. Twice our boys’ team has won the city championship.

House of Joy exists because of the generosity of many people. It is truly a team effort, including a staff of 28 people. The purpose for the existence of House of Joy goes beyond providing shelter and clothing. It exists to help these beautiful young people know that God has a plan for their lives, and they are valuable and beautiful in our sight and in God’s eyes.

Serving Communities

The goal for a new church plant is to become a healthy spiritual force, reaching its community and beyond. This requires a commitment to training disciples and leaders. Our video driven Bible School program is a key component of our in church training. For 30 years we have partnered with OneHope to facilitate millions of students receiving God’s Word. www.onehope.net

In addition to serving children through orphan care, we provide resources to feed the needy in Israel, especially new immigrants. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022 we have been providing resources of food, shelter, and transportation for many among the 6 million Ukrainians displaced within their own borders.

We have been ministering in Israel for over 20 years and would love to have you join us on one of these life-changing experiences.  These tours are complete tours with a Messianic Israeli guide. The tours are usually 10 days in length.