Welcome to Hope and Restoration

This is the new internet home of an exciting ministry that focuses on restoring hope to those who have experienced trauma or difficulties in life.

Our current focus is the military service members, their families and veterans.  We are excited to see what God is doing in the lives of this community.

Over the next three months we will be developing this site and a ministry plan to continue to help meet the needs of this giving group of people.

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Thoughts for Padre David
What is it worth?
October 18th
The focus of the message is from Phil. 3.  However, It is be best to read all the Scriptures before listening to the messgae. Isaiah 5: 1-7; Psalm 80: 7-15; Philippians 3: 4b-14; Matthew 21: 33-46 What is it worth? I … Continue reading →
Building His Kingdom: A Community Meal
September 19th
The Yelm, WA area has a growing population spreed out overs several towns, farms and unincorporated communities. Something special about this area is how several churches and ministries work together to care for the physical and spiritual needs of the …
The Tentacles of PTSD Run Deep
June 21st
As more time passes since my tours in Iraq it becomes more clear just how deep the tentacles of PTSD run deep into just about ever aspect of life. It is as if long gangly strands have wrapped themselves around … Continue reading →
The “de-churched”
June 5th
The English language is amazingly fluid. We are constantly joining words and parts of words together to communicate new concepts. De-churched is one such word that has come on the seen over the last couple of years. The de-churched are … Continue re…