About
Light of Hope Ministries, Inc is a Bryan County interfaith nonprofit organization whose goal is to serve the homeless and those in need with dignity and compassion.
What we do
Light of Hope Ministries, Inc. will do what we can to help the homeless. We offer support and encouragement for them to get off the streets and be housed in a safe environment so they can become productive people in our community.
We serve a free meal each Saturday at Grace Baptist Church. The first Sunday of each month we deliver food to the camps.
Each Saturday, a message based on scripture is shared with those that come to eat. We sow the seeds of God’s love.
In the last five years we have made available clothing, food, toiletries, transportation to medical appointments, bedding, survival blankets during the coldest part of winter, and other necessities as they were available.
We have helped make contacts, so the homeless can received benefits they deserve. We have purchased special boots, so a young man could start a new job. We have provided transportation to medical appointments, so a person could receive the medical help that was needed.
Events
Donations Accepted
Light of Hope Ministries Inc operates on donations and fund raisers. All support is appreciated.
We have fund raisers and accept monetary donations for one fund that is used to purchase food to serve those in need.
We also have fund raisers and accept monetary donations for a building fund. It is our prayer that we have our own building and site to serve and house the homeless.
Items needed
- Open, Heat, and Eat nonperishable foods
- Backpacks
- Shoes
- Clothing (jeans, t-shirts, shoes, socks for men) (jeans, slacks, tops, shoes, socks for women)
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Bar Soap
- Deodorant
- Disposable underwear
- Liquid Dish Soap
Ways to Help
Volunteer are needed from 10:30 to 1:30 on Saturdays at Grace Baptist Church.
Donations are so appreciated.
Meet the board
Back Row left to right – Founder / Sandy (Noltkamper) Holmes. Betty Ham / Volunteer. Rubye Taylor / Volunteer. Jonathan De Witt / Director -President. Front Row left to right – Belinda McGee / Secretary. Linda Renfro / Volunteer.
Sandy (Noltkamper) Holmes / Founder
Sandy Nolkamper Holmes is a minister and the founder of Light of Hope Ministries, Inc. She serves a pastor of Beacon of Light Ministries. Her love for God has always been a priority for her. She serves others, especially those in need.
She raised 4 children as a single Mom and loves being a grandmother. She recently married Rodney Holmes. Together they are building a life with God leading them.
Jonathan De Witt / Director – President
Jonathan De Witt grew up in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. His father, a Pioneer Missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention, had a huge impact on him making a commitment to be a servant of God. He spent several years working at faith based youth camps during the summer. This included Falls Creek and a camp for children with disabilities. He has worked outreach in churches basically being a missionary. This has been his calling and is a minister. When Sandy (Noltkamper) Holmes started Light of Hope Ministries, Inc. Jonathan was immediately on board. In September he was asked to take over as director.
Jonathan got married at the age of 24 years to Shelly. Together they raised 3 daughters. Jonathan is member of the River Church in Durant, Oklahoma.
Belinda McGee / Secretary
Belinda McGee grew up in rural Bryan County. After receiving a BS in Education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University she left Bryan County. She helped raise five children and is blessed with many grandchildren and a great grandchild. After receiving aa MS in Education at East Central University, she moved to Tulsa and taught at Tulsa Community College for ten years. Because family is so important, she moved back to Durant. Except for the last 3 working years, her life was dedicated to early childhood education. She retired from Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in March 2023. Belinda is a member of Christ Independent Baptist Church in Milburn, Oklahoma.
She joined Light of Hope Ministries, Inc in the fall of 2019. She is doing the work God has lead her to do.
Linda Renfro – Board Member – Volunteer
Linda Renfro is from Chicago, Illinois. She moved to Fort Worth, Texas about 1988. She has two daughters and blessed with a grandson. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for 33 years. Two years ago she and her husband retired and moved to Durant, Oklahoma. She belongs to the River Church in Durant.
Linda has a heart for giving and helping. Her mantra in life is to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Rubye Taylor / Board Member – Volunteer
Rubye Taylor, a Choctaw Native American, was married for ____ years and had 7 children. She worked for Choctaw Nation for 12 years and is now retired.
After losing her husband she went into ministry to serve God and the needy. She states, “God is real. He is in control of all thing.” She urges all to have love for others and to serve God by caring for those in need. She feels blessed to be a part of Light of Hope Ministries, Inc working with others that serve the needy. All her work is to give God praise.
Friends / Volunteers
Grace Baptist Church, Durant – Provides the fellowship hall and volunteers each Saturday for Light of Hope Ministries.
Care Center Ministries – Volunteers the second Saturday of each month.
Compassion Outreach, Calera – Volunteers on the third Saturday of each month
Durant Believers Church – Provides the food and volunteers on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Contact
ministrieslightofhope18@gmail.com
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