HOE MINISTRIES BACKGROUND

For several years Tom Mustico had been searching for full time service.  As Director of Foreign Missions for Hope Evangelical Free Church for 8 years Tom and his wife Rosemary hosted many missionaries, including Steven Strauss of SIM (Serving In Mission, www.sim.org). In 2000 Steven, stationed in Ethiopia as founder of the Evangelical Theological College (ETC) in Addis Ababa, asked Tom to shepherd Frew Tamrat, an Ethiopian ETC student furthering his studies at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Wenham, MA — Tom’s alma mater.

In early 2006 Frew, now Dean of ETC, asked Tom to come to Ethiopia for a 2 year term to teach at the college. Tom took a 10 day trip to Ethiopia in November 2006 where he taught Theology and an Old Testament class.  After completing his teaching assignment Tom had a few days to explore the city and visit a few local orphanages.  What he witnessed was shocking. The children’s standard of living was so far below anything he considered humane. The sub-human living conditions combined with the love-starved looks on the children's faces pressed heavily upon Tom's heart and enflamed his desire to reach out to these precious children. Hence, the seed was planted that gave birth and meaning to HOE Ministries.

ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

Kale Heywet Church
The Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church (EKHC) is one of the oldest established denominations in Ethiopia with approximately 7,000 local churches and over 5 million members. They have been in ministry to the people of Ethiopia for the last 80 years. The headquarters of the EKHC is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. They are committed to the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ to Ethiopia and beyond so that people everywhere can receive God's blessing of living with dignity and in peace.
 
Our local partner, Mekinessa Kale Heywet Church (MKHC) was planted in 1988 by the Geja Kale Heywet Church. The MKHC is a legally registered church in Ethiopia for its spiritual ministry and also on legal process with the Ministry of Justice for its relief and developmental endeavors. They are located in one of the poorest areas in their community, Nifas Silk Lafto sub-city Kebele 06. Since 2002 the Church is implementing a child sponsorship project supporting 500 children.

Hanna Orphans Home
Hanna Orphans Home is a legally established non-profit organization focused solely on helping the poor, parentless and destitute children in Ethiopia.  It is supported solely by individuals and organizations from Ethiopia and overseas.  Founded in 1992, and supervised by Hanna Teshome since that time, she has established 15 "homes" caring for over 115 children on a full time basis, providing housing, food & nutrition, healthcare and educational needs for the boys and girls under her care.


OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thomas V. Mustico – Director
John S. Dischinger - Treasurer 
Raymond T. Warhola – Secretary & Prayer Director
Robbie de Villiers – Communications & Research
Daniel J. Gallo – Fundraising & Planning
Donald H. Stillman Jr. – Fundraising & Planning

Board Member Bios

OUR ADDRESS

HOE Ministries Inc.
240 Wolfpit Road
Wilton, CT 06897


"He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors Him."
The implication is that it puts us/all mankind (and an inescapable mandate for the church) in the MIDDLE. On one hand we are to be kind to the needy and on the other, what we do for the needy honors GOD.
Proverbs 14:31/RSV,

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