The Hope Chest Welland
195 East Main St L3B 3W7 Welland, ON, Canada

Thanks be to the Lord, Almighty ~ Happy Thanksgiving see you tomorrow!

Helping spread HOPE in the of Welland ~ RCK Gift Bags available at The Hope Chest 195 E. Main St. Once your bag is filled, you can bring it back to our location. #195hopewelland #hopechestwelland #rosecitykids #dtwelland #hopeintheheartofwelland #christmas2020

More Easy Breather Masks arriving... MANY Masks arriving!

"This will make a huge difference in allowing us to stay in the community of Welland." #hope195welland #hopechestwelland #dtwelland https://www.niagarathisweek.com//10190105-digital-service/

Masks : "Easy Breathers" Masks designed specifically to keep the fabric off your mouth for more ease in breathing. Machine washable/tumble dry. They just get softer and more comfortable as you wash and sterilize them! Our durable masks feature multiple layers of a cotton-poly blend with a web interface filter in between and elastic ear loops. Poly bagged with care instructions. These are NOT medical grade masks. They are made in North America. #hopechestwelland #wellandmasks #faithbasedgifts #hope195welland #dtwelland

Pray for Perspective Romans 5:3-5 We also exult in our tribulations knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Dear God, You have a bigger picture of what’s going on in our world. You see details we cannot comprehend. Help my child and me to earnestly seek the answe...rs to our questions in Your Word, and to rest securely in Your promises. If I do not have the answers to my child’s questions, help me to seek those answers in the Bible alongside them. When my child faces something hard, may they press into that difficulty and consider what You want to teach them through it. Give us an eternal perspective to view our struggles through the lens of the Gospel, to see how You have equipped us for this life, and how You want to use us to bless and encourage others. In Jesus’ name, amen. See more

Pray for Safety Psalm 27:1 says, The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life. Dear God, in Psalm 119:50 we see the power of Your Word reviving and sustaining our lives. As I face my own personal fears this year over my child’s safety, help me to lay every anxious thought and feeling into Your caring hands. Thank you for being patient with me and growing my trust in You. Thank You for recognizing the very real dangers we face in this world, and for Your faithfulness in protecting and sustaining us. Each day, I pray You will set up a fortress around my child and our home. Let nothing evil or harmful enter our bodies, minds, or souls. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Pray for Peace John 14:27, Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. Dear God, help my child experience Your unique and unmatched peace in a new way this year. Through every change and trial, may they lean into You and seek to better understand and claim Your promises. When anxiety rises in their heart, help them to pause, take a breath, and recall Your Word in order to come back to a calm place, where they can rightly discern the situation and what You say about it. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Back to full time hours just for YOU! #hope195Welland

While all of us have had different thoughts, feelings, responses, and reactions to events this year, there is something universal among parents and caregivers this fall: the kids we love are heading into an uncertain school year. There is also a shared desire in our hearts to see our children thrive spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Jesus guaranteed us in John 16:33 we would face hard times. In the world you have tribulation, He told His followers. When we break thi...s word tribulation down to its Greek roots, it means pressure, distress, affliction, burden, and trouble. Along with our own trials, we have all seen the children we care about struggle this past year with unpredictable circumstances, and significant shifts in the ever-changing world they’re trying to navigate. Thankfully, Jesus did not stop at tribulations. He went on, but take courage; I have overcome the world. Subdue, conquer, and get the victory these are all held within that promise of overcoming, and this is a truth we can pray over our children as they face uncertainty. Because Jesus was victorious over death on the cross, He has claimed victory in our lives. With that in mind, this week we will post three powerful ways we can pray over our children as they head into this uncertain school year.

See you tomorrow!