This month's story was written by Haven of Hope International back in November, 2020.  It showcases how volunteers helped to make a difference in the lives of three young women and used the Spanish translation of GPS Life Journey.
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"Haven of Hope International’s vision is to change the destiny of orphans around the world. We are doing this through strategic partners, like GPS Life Journey who provides programs that equip young people to succeed and find purpose. GPS stands for God’s Plan for Success and the program helps participants write a personal mission statement for their life, taking into consideration: personality, strengths, life experiences, skills and passions.

We believe God created each of us with unique gifts and abilities and has a plan for our lives to make a difference.  Its a beautiful process watching the children discover how they are uniquely created, realize they are fearfully and wonderfully made and to begin to dream about how they can positively impact their world.
HOHI’s founder, Alice Skaff, sat on the steering committee for the development of GPS Journey curriculum many years ago. The process and coaching from Pastor Nolen Rollins, was instrumental in helping her take next steps in founding HOHI.

Why Orphans Need GPS Life Journey Training

We know that 99.5% of orphaned children never get adopted and without life skills education and vocational training 70% of girls in adulthood will turn to prostitution.
Human trafficking is a serious problem in Bolivia where our flagship home is located. An investigation has found that human trafficking goes largely unchecked and 71% of the victims that are rescued do not receive attention or protection from the government. Sadly this makes Bolivia a source country for human trafficking.  

We are making sure our children have what they need and in less than 90 days, we equipped three university students from Haven of Hope Bolivia with resources that will help guide them using GPS Life Journey. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ( Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

Volunteers Made GPS Life Journey Possible
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Two volunteers from the United States helped these three young women learn more about strengths and weaknesses and gain a better understanding of others. Emily Miller provided facilitation using a program developed by Pastor Nolen Rollins.  Beth Webley donated her time and resources towards the cost of printed workbooks in Spanish.  Cathy Trentini de Guevera, HOHI’s onsite program coordinator, translated.
Importantly, we helped to equip Luz, Carlota and Fernanda to:

• Understand how God has uniquely created and gifted them
• Discover and engage in His special purpose
• Find ways to serve others
• Strengthen their sense of self-worth and significance 
• Begin their journey leaving a legacy of impact for others

We are proud of their efforts to pursue their dreams and they are already doing great things.  Please join us in praying for them to continue doing their best with their studies. We also pray that others will volunteer to help equip our orphans. If you’d like to get involved, please click here.

“I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.” (John 17:4 NIV)
Our role remains – setting a new standard in orphan care."

If you would like to learn more about GPS Life Journey in Spanish then please contact us for more information.

In this month's Note From Nolen, find out why leaders need GPS Life Journey!  Here's what Nolen Rollen's has to share from his experience.

"Leaders need to know what is God's purpose for the next stage of my life.  I have noticed over the years.  That the groups of people who are less likely in churches over these 20 years plus that I've been doing GPS,  the groups of people who are less likely to participate in GPS Life Journey, to discover God's purpose for the next stage of their life. Are the top leaders.

 Not sure why that is, but church staff, elders, deacons, Sunday school leaders, teachers, small group leaders, these are the ones less likely to take the time and energy to discover how did God uniquely create me and what is His purpose for the next stage of my life. 

If you are a leader in one of these categories, let me encourage you.  Don't feel like you have it all together and you know, all there is to know, take time, be committed to finding out what is God's purpose for the next stage of my life and know for sure that you're bringing great glory to Him by fulfilling the purpose He puts you here on earth to fulfill."

You can learn more about EVENTS where you can participate in GPS Life Journey or CONTACT us to discuss further.