The boys of "Hope House"

The "Hope House" currently houses 10 boys in Ixtlahuacan - just over the mountain from Chapala. Many of the boys come from abusive homes or have been in trouble with the law. Our desire is to build relationships with the boys and share the love of Christ through teaching, playing games, and one-on-one interaction.

Mission School Kids

On Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays we also teach at the local YWAM (Youth With A Mission) mission school. Leigh Ann teaches 8th. grade History and Literature, and I teach the same subjects to 9th. graders.

Uninvited guests!

The critters of Mexico... beetles & scorpions & Black Widows!

Thank you!

If you would like to share in our support--either financially or through prayer--we would be very appreciative.

Oversight of our ministry is provided by a mission board comprised of five individuals from Vriesland Reformed Church (VrieslandChurch.org) and by our sending organization—Ripe For Harvest (RipeForHarvest.org)

Tax deductable contributions can be mailed to:

Ripe For Harvest/DenHartog
2824 N. Power Rd. #113282
Mesa, AZ 85215

Please be sure to include our name (Steve & Leigh Ann Den Hartog) and account number (251) when you send your contribution.

More than anything, we want to share the blessings God has given us. In Luke 12:48, Jesus tells us that “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”

Please email us: Leigh Ann - ladenhartog@gmail.com OR Steve - stesol@mac.com

When they got into the boat, the wind stopped. And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly God’s Son!” Matthew 14:32, 33