Forum of Hope

Curitiba, Brazil
“My life has been greatly enriched by my dear friends and Project Hannah team members as we have worked together to bring Hope to suffering women around the world. Looking back on my own life, I can see God’s plan and purposes being fulfilled behind every experience, every season of my journey. Indeed, His grace never ceases to amaze me!”
Those words were written by TWR’s Project Hannah (PH) Founder and Global Ministry Director Marli Spieker in her recently published book, “When Hope Wins.” Envision her excitement this past Monday, August 31, when she greeted 45 women from five countries gathered in her hometown of Curitiba, Brazil for the start of the first PH Inter-Americas Forum. The forum continues through Saturday, September 4.
She has dreamed of this forum for years, and as she addressed the group, she said, “Though there is a language barrier, the Lord understands every word that is spoken. Let’s see what God has in mind for us this week.” The women attending are part of PH’s Women of Hope Portuguese, Spanish and English production teams, and they’ve come together to receive training, encouragement and PH updates. The countries represented include: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and the United States.

Marli and Edmund Spieker (left front) with Pastor José Carlos of São Paulo, Brazil
Marli introduced her husband Edmund as the “midwife” of Project Hannah. He spoke with great conviction about how very difficult circumstances refine our spiritual walks, and though now some may sow in tears, they will ultimately reap in joy. He will continue to encourage the participants daily with the hope-inspiring message of our identity in Christ as His followers. This is a major emphasis of PH!
You can follow the sights and activities of the PH Forum in Brazil on TWR’s Facebook page and Project Hannah’s website.
Photo Credit: TWR Magazine and Web Content Editor Katie Burke






