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.
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.
As the war in Ukraine continues, we are in constant contact with our team in Ukraine. Relationships built through 30+ years of ministry in the former Soviet Union afford us multiple venues to offer aid directly to many Ukrainians displaced within the borders of their own country. We provide relief and financial aid to people in various parts of the country. Our prayer for the Ukrainian people is Ezekiel 28:26, “They will live there in safety and will build houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety … and know that I am the Lord their God.”
As the war in Ukraine continues, we are in constant contact with our team in Ukraine. Relationships built through 30+ years of ministry in the former Soviet Union afford us multiple venues to offer aid directly to many Ukrainians displaced within the borders of their own country. We provide relief and financial aid to people in various parts of the country. Our prayer for the Ukrainian people is Ezekiel 28:26, “They will live there in safety and will build houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety … and know that I am the Lord their God.”
Awaking Hope
P.O Box 700209
Tulsa, OK 74170
(918) 494-7772
